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Newry has earned itself a rather unexpected place in the UK rankings – after being named among the country’s highest-ranking locations for sex toy purchases. New figures from sexual wellness retailer Lovehoney’s 2026 UK Sex Map place Newry 31st out of 691 locations overall, according to the company’s purchasing data. When you dig a little […]
By Kevin McAteer Orchard United have emerged as the early leaders of the Carnbane League First Division after making it two wins from two, while Killeavy United produced the biggest victory of Saturday’s action with a five-goal demolition of Ashgrove Rovers. It may only be two weeks into the 2026/27 campaign, but the early First […]
By Kevin McAteer Defending champions Cleary Celtic are already setting the early pace at the top of the Carnbane Premier Division after making it two wins from two, while Newry Celtic remain unbeaten following an impressive 4-0 victory. Cleary travelled to Millburn United on Saturday afternoon looking to build on their emphatic opening-day victory over […]
People Before Profit Newry is set to hold a public meeting in the city next week focusing on LGBTQ+ rights and what the party describes as the ongoing struggle for trans liberation. The event, titled “Solidarity Not Scapegoating – Fighting for Trans Liberation”, will take place at Ballybot House, Newry, on Wednesday 26 August at […]
By Kevin McAteer Independent Newry author Anna Kahill has described her inclusion on the CAP Awards 2026 shortlist as a surreal moment, with her memoir Not the Perfect Victim recognised in the Non-Fiction category. The book, which was independently published, explores difficult and deeply personal subjects including sexual violence, trauma, delayed reporting, neurodivergence and experiences […]
Following the resignation of the Health Minister Ms Grant said what is happening because of the fixation the Department of Health has with the reconfiguration of our health and social care services, and the total lack of transparency was all very predictable. The Workers party in all our submissions to the consultation documents warned that […]
By Kevin McAteer FC Mindwell Reserves have bolstered their squad with six new arrivals as preparations step up for the beginning of the new football season. With the opening weekend fast approaching, the manager has been busy adding to his options, bringing in players from a number of local clubs ahead of the Reserves’ first […]
By Kevin McAteer The 2026/27 Carnbane League campaign got underway this weekend with goals aplenty across the Premier Division and First Division. Defending Premier Division champions Cleary Celtic wasted little time in laying down an early marker, opening their league campaign with an emphatic 6-1 victory over Ballyholland at Olympic Park. Cleary entered the new […]
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has approved its Assessment of Performance 2025-26, outlining progress made against key priorities over the past year and highlighting areas where further improvement is needed. Considered and approved by the Strategy, Policy and Resources Committee on Thursday 13 August 2026, the Assessment reflects the Council’s ongoing commitment to delivering […]
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has visited the recently refurbished Traffic Information and Control Centre (TICC) in Belfast. The Traffic Information and Control Centre has been refurbished to create a more collaborative working environment to deal with weather and other emergencies as well as traffic management across NI. The Centre runs 24 hours a day, seven […]
By Kevin McAteer If you are homeless and the Housing Executive places you in emergency or temporary accommodation, do you lose your housing points? Here is what the official rules actually say. There can be a lot of confusion around Northern Ireland’s social housing points system. One question in particular regularly causes concern: “If the […]
By Kevin McAteer The Carnbane League First Division has long carried a reputation as one of the most competitive parts of the local football calendar — and there is little to suggest the 2026/27 campaign will be any different. Nine clubs will line up this season with ambitions ranging from challenging for promotion to climbing […]
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