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Armagh Crime

Armagh Couple Whose 3 Month Old Baby Sustained Multiple Fractures Walk Free From Court

By Paul Higgins A former couple from Co. Armagh whose baby sustained multiple fractures to her ribs and leg walked free from court (4/4) after they were put on probation for a year. Newry Crown Court Judge Gordon Kerr QC said while he had considered imposing “deterrent custodial sentences,” it was his view there are […]

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Community Government Portadown Westminster

Wonderful Betty Deserves the Best of Retirement – Lockhart

Local MP Carla Lockhart has wished Betty Lawder a long and happy retirement, as the inspirational Portadown lady retires after 47 years of volunteering for the Samaritans. Speaking at an event to mark Betty’s retirement, Carla Lockhart said: “Betty is a true inspiration, and what better legacy is there that so many can testify to […]

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Community Dáil Éireann Government Infrastructure Louth

€351k Allocated for Works on Rural Roads and Laneways in Louth – O’Dowd

€351k has been allocated for repair and improvement works on non-public roads in rural communities in County Louth, with funding being provided through the Local improvement Scheme 2022. Deputy Fergus O’Dowd has welcomed the announcement from the Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, of a total allocation of €11 million for projects across the […]

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Agriculture Armagh Crime

Farmer Sentenced at Armagh Court

Mr Philip Thomas Gordon, (26), Clay Road, Keady, Armagh was sentenced at Armagh Magistrates’ Court today, 4 April 2022 of one charge of failure to comply with a notice to isolate tuberculosis reactors. Mr Gordon was fined £500 plus £15 offender levy. The case arose following a cattle identification inspection carried out by officers from […]

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Election 2022 Politics

Ulster Unionists Running 27 Candidates in the Assembly Elections

Ulster Unionist leader, Doug Beattie MC, has stated that Northern Ireland needs fresh leadership as it enters a new era. Mr Beattie said: “Northern Ireland is entering a new era. We have the opportunity to truly build a Union of People if we have the courage and vision to strive for better.  Together we can unite […]

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Agriculture Community Council Government NMD Council South Armagh

Magennis Calls for Red Diesel Changes to be Reversed

Sinn Féin Councillor Oonagh Magennis has called on the British government to reverse the changes to red diesel entitlements which come into force.   The Slieve Gullion Councillor said: “The British government needs to reverse its decision to end the red diesel rebate. “These changes will hit businesses in construction, quarrying and manufacturing which are already […]

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Advertising Business Newry

Alexandria’s Baby Boutique Launch New App

Newry based business Alexandria’s Baby Boutique has launched an app to enable customers to access their incredible clothing lines with ease. Spearheaded by Newry business woman Nicola Grant the app is available on both Google play store and Apple. Speaking to Clanrye News and Sport Mrs.Grant said: “We have a fantastic website which has been […]

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Community Louth

Ó Murchú Commends Community Restorative Justice

Community Restorative Justice ‘is a model that Louth desperately needs’, Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú has said. The Louth TD highlighted the work of Community Restorative Justice Newry/Armagh in Dundalk, which held a closing event to celebrate the completion of the ‘Community Capacity Building Project’ in Muirhevnamor Community Centre. The EU PEACE IV-funded project has delivered […]

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Armagh Banbridge Community Crime Downpatrick Kilkeel Louth Lurgan Newry Portadown South Armagh South Down Upper Bann

Police Warn of WhatsApp Phishing Messages

The message, claiming to be from a chocolate manufacturer, encourages the recipient to open the message to win a “free Easter chocolate basket”. This message is a scam and has been received by people in Northern Ireland and further afield. Superintendent Gerard Pollock, Chair of Scamwise NI, said: “This is an attempt to get your […]

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Community Education Government Infrastructure Portadown Westminster

Lockhart Provides Update on Birches Footpath Scheme

Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has welcomed confirmation that extensive works to extend a footpath around Birches Primary School will go ahead on 11th April, for a period of 7 weeks. The MP, who has lobbied successfully for this scheme, said: “This significant investment to extend the footpath around Birches Primary School was due to […]

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Armagh Banbridge Business Community Lurgan Newry Portadown South Armagh South Down Upper Bann

Firmus Gas Announces Another Price Hike

The sustained increases in global wholesale gas prices have forced Northern Ireland’s largest gas supplier, firmus energy, to announce increases to its natural gas tariff in the Ten Towns Network area of 16.31%. This increase will take effect from 3rd May 2022. Today’s announced change in tariffs will mean an extra £3.86 per week on […]

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Banbridge Business Climate Crime Upper Bann

Banbridge Company Fined for Breach of Consent at Craigavon Magistrates’ Court

County Down company Gibson Bros Ltd have been fined £1,000 plus £15 Offenders Levy at Craigavon Magistrates’ Court today for Breach of Consent. The Court was told that on 10 January 2021 a Senior Water Quality Inspector (SWQI) acting on behalf of the Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA) responded to a number of reports of […]