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Business Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

Popular Newry Cafe “the Velveteen Rabbit” Closes its Doors

Newry based business the Velveteen Rabbit Cafe has closed its doors. The popular city centre cafe took to its social media to thank the public for their amazing support. The cafe has put the rising cost of living at the centre of its reasons for closure. It is the second city centre cafe to close […]

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Government Politics Stormont

“Cost of MLA Wages Since The Election Exceed Half a Million Pounds” – Aontu

Aontú Councillor for Ballyarnett Emmet Doyle has called on the British Secretary of state to suspend MLA wages until an executive is formed.    Speaking today Cllr Doyle said: “We all know the DUP are preventing the formation of an Executive and the functioning of the Assembly, but the reality is that all 90 MLAs […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

‘Drugs Ruin Lives and Fund Criminal Empires’ – Grant

Workers Party representative Nicola Grant has said that “the recent drugs seizures and subsequent arrests in the Newry and Armagh areas are both welcome and alarming”. “Drugs devestate working class areas. They bring misery and death to local families. They ruin young lives while funding criminal empires.  Drugs, and the criminals who peddle and profit […]

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Banbridge Constituency Crime Upper Bann

Three Arrested in Banbridge Retail Crime Spree

Three people have been arrested following a proactive policing operation by the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s ANPR Intercept Team in Banbridge on Thursday, July 14. Inspector Michael Barton said: “The Intercept Team assisted by Neighbourhood Policing Team officers from Newry, Mourne and Down were conducting targeted patrols in the A1 area of Banbridge focused on […]

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Newry Obituaries South Armagh

The Death Has Occurred of Peter Murray

Murray (Bessbrook) Peter “Pete” RIP, passed away peacefully 15th July 2022, in the care of the dedicated staff of Cloughreagh House. Dearly beloved husband of the late Marie RIP, loving father to Jason, Evelyn, Fiona and Gavin, cherished Grandfather of Shea and Dane, dearest brother of Noel, Mabel, Eileen, Nan, May and the late Victor, […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Infrastructure Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council Sport

BMX Track? – Have your say!

One more week to have your say about a potential BMX Track in Newry. The Peace IV programme are seeking your views on the potential development of a BMX track in Derrybeg adjacent to Second Avenue, Newry.   Please follow the link: https://forms.office.com/r/5cTGjTg613 #BMXTRACK #YOURSAY #BMXLIFE #BMX4LIFE

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Banbridge Campaigns Community Constituency Cost of Living Government Stormont Upper Bann

Disgraceful Assembly Remains in Deep Freeze During Cost of Living Crisis – Tennyson

It is disgraceful the Assembly remains in “deep freeze” during the cost of living crisis, Alliance MLA Eóin Tennyson has said, after a series of energy price hikes came into effect last week. The increases include gas from SSE Airtricity and Firmus Energy, and electric from Power NI and Click Energy. It will mean tens […]

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Advertising Business Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

How to Dress a Baby for Bed in the Heat

Some baby advice for the hot weather from Nicola and the team at Alexandria’s Baby Boutique. So to all the new parents out there we are going to look at the hot Topic of what is best to dress your baby in, what is best for a newborn baby when it comes to sleep suits. […]

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Newry Obituaries

The Death Has Occurred of Gerard Morgan

Morgan (Newry) died 14th July 2022 peacefully at Daisy Hill Hospital, Gerard (Gerry) RIP. Much loved partner of Bridie and loving father of Rachal and David. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.  His remains will repose at his home 20 Crieve Heights from 5pm Friday. Funeral mass on Monday at 12:30pm in […]

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Community Constituency Health Newry Newry and Armagh South Down Upper Bann

Hot and Sunny Weather for the Next Few Days

The MET office for Northern Ireland spoke to Clanrye News and Sport regarding the potentially hot weather predicted for the next few days, they said: Friday Evening and Night: A few light showers early evening, but most staying dry with good late sunshine, then clear periods. Some mist and fog patches may form towards dawn. […]

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Obituaries Warrenpoint

The Death Has Occurred of Christopher McGuigan

McGuigan (Warrenpoint) 14th July 2022, suddenly, Christopher (Christy), beloved son of the late Christy and Jean, loving brother of Paddy and the late Joanne and father of Martha, formerly of Mary Street, Warrenpoint. May his soul rest in peace. Christy’s remains will repose at McAnulty’s Funeral Home, 35, Church Street, Warrenpoint on Sunday from 2pm […]

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Business Campaigns Community Constituency Cost of Living Government Newry Newry and Armagh Newry Chamber Stormont Westminster

Newry Chamber Calls for Government Intervention in ‘Cost of Living’ Crisis

Newry Chamber today outlined the organisation’s concerns regarding the spiralling ‘Cost of Living’ Crisis, which is severely impacting businesses, as well as individuals and families. The Chamber is calling for Government intervention and will be embarking on a series of engagements with local MPs and MLAs to appeal for action. Julie Gibbons, President of Newry […]