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Community Education

Eduation Authority Website Criticised for Long Waits

Questions have been asked of the Education Authority following extensive delays in the public accessing their free school meals and uniform allowance application. Clanrye News and Sport was contacted by several families who have waited in long queues to gain access and have still been unable to fill out the important application for school meal […]

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Newry Obituaries South Armagh

The Death Has Occurred of Charlie “Jarlath” Blair

Blair (Bessbrook) Charlie “Jarlath” RIP, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family, 23rd June 2022. Dearly beloved husband of Eileen, deeply devoted father to Caroline, Jarlath, Josephine, Louise and the late Ann RIP, cherished grandfather of Christopher, Stephen, Aaron and Sonia and greatgrandfather to Kayleigh and Amelia, brother of the late Ronnie […]

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Constituency Crime Newry and Armagh South Armagh

£10,000 Worth of Drugs Seized in Forkhill

Slieve Gullion West Neighbourhood Policing Team have this week made an arrest after an estimated £10,000 of suspected class B drugs was seized from a vehicle in Forkhill. Initially this vehicle failed to stop for Police in Crossmaglen but was later located parked up in Forkhill. This was a significant seizure of around £10,000 worth […]

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Albert Basin Park Campaigns Community Constituency Council Government Infrastructure Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Newry Group Claims Council ” Not Interested in Listening” When It Comes to City Park

There was frustration at a recent meeting of the Park Stakeholders Forum, which was described by one participant as a “sham”. No councillors from Newry attended the meeting, which was chaired by a councillor from Crossmaglen. A spokesperson from Newry 2020, the group behind the campaign for a park, said it was clear that the […]

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Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Woman Arrested Following £100,000 Drug Seizure in Bessbrook

Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Organised Crime Branch have seized suspected Class A drugs with an estimated value of £100,000 following a search in the Bessbrook area on Friday, 24th June. A woman aged 31 arrested on suspicion of drugs offences and handling stolen property remains in custody, assisting with enquiries. Detective […]

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Newry Obituaries

The Death Has Occurred of Carol MacSween (Newry)

Carol Macsween (nee O’ Connor), Carol – R.I.P. 27 Chequer Court, Newry. 23rd June 2022. Beloved wife of Ian and loving mother of Conor, Melissa and Rory. Carol’s remains are reposing at her son Rory’s home, 6 Fullerton Road, Newry from 12.00 noon today (Friday 24th June) until removal tomorrow (Saturday 25th June) at 10.15am, […]

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Community Health Politics

Workers Will Still Struggle! – UNISON

UNISON members have heard that mileage rates will be adjusted in response to their sustained pressure in the workplace and at the bargaining table.  Rising fuel costs punched a hole in the UK wide AFC allowances and have left many workers in serious difficulties. These Allowances form part of the UK wide terms and conditions […]

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Obituaries Warrenpoint

The Death Has Occured of Kerry McKevitt (Warrenpoint)

Kerry McKevitt (Warrenpoint) 21st June 2022, Kerry, beloved partner of Jason and loving mother of Calium and Chloe 17, Mourne Drive, Warrenpoint. Beloved daughter of John and the late Ann and cherished sister of Michelle. May she rest in peace. Kerry’s remains will repose at her home on Friday from 2pm until 9pm. Removal on […]

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Campaigns Community Daisy Hill Government Health Politics Stormont

Health Trust Staff Mileage Increased

Health Minister Robin Swann has announced a mileage rate increase for Health Trust staff. The increase applies to work-related car travel by Agenda for Change (AfC) staff, including Trust employed domiciliary care workers and district nurses. The current rates are 56ppm for the first 3,500 miles, and 20ppm for each mile thereafter. After considering a […]

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Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Dawid Lukasz Mietus to Serve at Least 20 Years for the Murder of Patrycja Wyrebek in Newry

Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Major Investigation Team have welcomed the sentence handed down to Dawid Lukasz Mietus for the murder of Patrycja Wyrebek. The 25-year-old, who appeared at Laganside today, Thursday 23 June, was sentenced to a minimum of 20 years’ imprisonment, having pleaded guilty to murder. Patrycja Wyrebek, who was […]

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Community Constituency Downpatrick Newcastle South Down

Police Appeal For 14 Year Old Missing Girl

Police are very worried about Lucy aged 14. Lucy hasn’t been seen for 5 days. She is described as 5’6″ in height, slim build, long black hair usually tied in a bun, blue eyes and wearing grey shorts and a grey hoody. We believe she is in the Ballynahinch area. If anyone has any information […]

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Community Constituency Health Newry Newry and Armagh

Bone Marrow Transplant Urgently Needed For Daniel

14-year old Daniel Greer has been diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia which has spread rapidly and aggressively. He is in hospital in Belfast undergoing very intensive chemotherapy. Daniel is now in a race against time to find a blood stem cell donor for a vital bone marrow transplant. The chances of getting a bone marrow […]