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Murphy Welcomes South Armagh Policing Report

Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy has welcomed a report into policing in South Armagh and said if implemented can lead to a ‘new beginning’ to policing in the area. The Newry/Armagh MLA said: “The launch of a report into policing in South Armagh today is a huge development for the people of the area and […]

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Newry Man Sentenced Following £1500 Bike Theft

A Newry man who stole a custom built mountain bike from the hallway of the owner has been handed a conditional discharge for a period of 12 months. The district judge also ordered that the 34-year-old pay restitution to the sum of £750 to the injured party within six months. John Paul McDonagh, of Ardcarn Park, […]

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Ministers Hail Positive Impact of Good Relations Projects

The Executive’s commitment towards the delivery of good relations projects in 2021/22 is another key step towards building a united and shared society,  Ministers have said. First Minister Paul Givan and Education Minister Michelle McIlveen were speaking in Limavady during a visit to a T:BUC Camp being delivered by Roe Valley Residents Association.  There they […]

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Archview Win Seven Goal Thriller

On a bright sunny Saturday afternoon at Willie Davis park, Archview took on an in form Ashgrove Rovers who have gone into the season as potential league favourites. Ashgrove took a two goal lead heading into half time with goals from Ryan McKeown and JP McCabe who showed electric pace on the wing for Ashgrove […]

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Carnbane League – Week 3 – 28/08/21

Results Premier Division Camlough Rovers 0 – 3 Cleary Celtic Dunnaman FC 1 – 1 Ballybot Utd Villa Rovers 3 – 4 Rossowen Division 1 Ashgrove  Rovers 3 – 4 Archview Utd Cartwheel 3 – 6 Millburn Utd Greenfield Park A – A Church Street FC League Tables Premier Division Team P W D L […]

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Man Charged Following Heroin Seizure Outside Newry

Officers from Belfast District Support Team have charged a 63-year old-man with importing a controlled drug, possession of a Class A controlled drug, and possession of a Class A drug with intent to supply. He is due to appear before Newry Magistrates Court on Wednesday 15th September. As is usual procedure, all charges will be reviewed […]

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Human Rights Eroded in Newry – Saoradh Newry

Friday evening in Newry [Aug 27th], Republican activists attempted to highlight the human rights abuses of political hostages and the ongoing use of internment by holding a whiteline picket close to the British Courthouse.  Unfortunately at the same time and place sectarian bigots mobilised in their hundreds for a sectarian hate display. As always the […]

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Response to Minister’s Announcement to Review Criteria For Uniform Costs and School Meals – Aontu

Following concerns raised by Aontú, with regard to extortionate school uniform costs, Aontú Representative for East Derry; Gemma Brolly welcomes the Minister of Education‘s vow to review  School Uniform costs and School Meals criteria. “Having recently raised the issue of the huge financial burden school uniforms place on families, particularly at this time of year, it […]

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New 10-year Cancer Strategy Consultation Launches

Health Minister Robin Swann has invited the public to have their say on a new 10-year Cancer Strategy for Northern Ireland. The draft strategy for 2021-2031 aims to place Northern Ireland at the forefront of world class cancer prevention, treatment and patient experience. Health Minister Robin Swann said: “We will all feel the impacts of cancer […]

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Future Farming Policy in NI Published

The future direction of farming support in Northern Ireland has taken a step forward as Agriculture Minister, Edwin Poots MLA, publishes a Future Agricultural Policy Framework Portfolio for Northern Ireland. Publishing the Future Agricultural Policy Framework Portfolio Minister Poots said: “Farming has changed significantly over the past 100 years, with changing methods and investment in technologies […]

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New Regional Mental Health Crisis Service

Health Minister Robin Swann has announced a new regional Mental Health Crisis Service in line with a commitment in the Mental Health Action Plan (MHAP).   The MHAP contained the commitment to reconfigure mental health crisis services and in late 2020, the Department commissioned a review of crisis services. The review report, which was received […]

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Applications Invited For Assets Recovery Community Scheme Funding

The Department of Justice is inviting voluntary and community sector organisations, registered charities, and statutory bodies delivering projects in community settings in Northern Ireland to apply for funding aimed at preventing crime. The Assets Recovery Community Scheme allows monies received from the payment of confiscation orders following a criminal confiscation to be diverted into community […]