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A planning application has been submitted for Newry City Park, a transformative project poised to reshape the city’s landscape. The 15-acre development at the Albert Basin site would create a world-class park for Newry residents, offering a vibrant community space designed to enhance health, fitness, and overall wellbeing, whilst also attracting more visitors to the […]
Pouchers Funeral Directors have written to Newry Cathedral Parish regarding ongoing works within St Mary’s Cemetery. “We have been contacted by several families regarding the removal of water taps and the ongoing scaffolding works around the Altar in St Mary’s. “Both are proving to be an accessibility issue for visitors and mourners alike, with many […]
A new campaign has been launched in community pharmacies across Northern Ireland to raise awareness of the signs and symptoms of cancer and help with early diagnosis. The ‘Be Cancer Aware’ campaign is running in community pharmacies this April and May as part of the Living Well service. It highlights the role of pharmacy teams […]
Police have made an arrest following a stabbing in Newry on Sunday evening, 6th April. Inspector Macdonald, said: “A report was received at approximately 8.40pm that a man, aged in his 20s, had been stabbed, following an altercation outside a property in the Sugar Island area of the city. “Officers attended alongside colleagues from the […]
South Down MP, Chris Hazzard, has slammed those involved in starting wildfires in Mourne Mountains in recent days and called for them to be held to account. Over 100 firefighters tackled the blaze which started on Saturday and stretched for approximately two miles close to forestry and property. The fire service also stated that the […]
Appeal for information after man dies following two vehicle collision in Portadown. The Police Service of Northern Ireland can confirm that 18 year old Morgan Henry, from the Tandragee area, has died following a two vehicle road traffic collision in Portadown, in the early hours of Sunday 6th April. Roads Inspector Cherith Adair, from the […]
SDLP South Down MLA Colin McGrath has called for people to take greater care in the vicinity of the Mourne Mountains to end regular fires. He was speaking after the latest major incident at the weekend. South Down MLA Mr McGrath said: “There are a number of reasons these fires start, from particular practices to […]
Police have arrested a man, aged in his 20s, in connection with a large gorse fire in the Mournes. District Commander for Newry, Mourne and Down Superintendent Norman Haslett said: “Officers received a request for traffic and travel assistance from colleagues in the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service on Saturday evening, 5th April. “The gorse […]
The Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service have declared a major incident at a significant wildfire on Sandbank Road, Hilltown, with a fire front of approximately 2 miles including a large area of Forestry close to property. 14 fire appliances and over 100 firefighters are in attendance from Fire Stations across the service supported by […]
SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has urged the UK Government to end their objections to a public inquiry into the murder of Sean Brown. The Court of Appeal ruled the government’s refusal to hold an inquiry unlawful on Thursday. Mr McNulty said it was disgraceful that the Brown family had faced so many […]
As the another weekend of dry and fine weather lies ahead police in Newry, Mourne and Down are encouraging people to enjoy our local beauty spots safely. The advice comes after wildfires in areas of the Mournes in recent weeks. Local officers have been carrying out additional patrols and are now asking the public to […]
The Republican Party, Saoradh, has announced the details of their 2025 Easter Commemoration in Newry. Speaking from the party’s Newry office, local Saoradh representative Stephen Murney issued a call to all Republicans: “Join Saoradh An Iúir at our annual Easter commemoration in Newry. “On Easter Saturday, we will gather to honour those who made the […]
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