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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Two Men Charged for Burglary at Damolly Retail Park

Police investigating a burglary at the Damolly Retail Park in Newry in the early hours of Friday 20th October have charged two men to court. Both men, aged 25 and 26 years, have been charged with burglary. The 26-year-old man has also been charged with a number of additional offences including three counts of theft. […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Appeal Following Derrybeg Burglary

Detectives in Newry are appealing for information and witnesses following a burglary in the Derrybeg area of the city on Thursday evening, 19th October. Detective Sergeant Dougherty said: “Police received a report shortly after 9pm of a break in at a house in the Fifth Avenue area. “A man was inside the house at around […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

£500,000 Cigarettes and Tobacco Seized In Newry

A 59-year-old man has been arrested following the seizure of 500,000 cigarettes and tobacco by customs officials and police. HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC), supported by the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI), seized cigarettes and tobacco – worth an estimated £250,000 in duty and taxes. HMRC officers searched premises in Newry on Tuesday 17 […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Craigavon Daisy Hill Health Newry Newry and Armagh Upper Bann

Local Dietitians Recognised at Advancing Healthcare Awards

Southern Health and Social Care Trust dietitians have scooped an award for their leadership after introducing a new service regionally which has helped to reduce pressure on outpatient waiting lists. At the Advancing Healthcare Awards on Thursday 12 October, the Outstanding Leadership award was won by a joint dietitian led project for dietetic contributions to […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Daisy Hill Health Newry Newry and Armagh

Southern Trust Developing Its ‘Hospital at Home’ Service In Newry and Mourne Area

The Southern Trust is developing its ‘hospital at home’ service in the Newry and Mourne area.   Since it was set up, the ‘Acute Care at Home’ service has prevented over 12,000 hospital admissions and supported earlier discharge for more than 2000 people. As the first Consultant Geriatrician led service of its kind in Northern […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Petrol Bomb Attack at House In Drumgullion, Newry

Police are currently at the scene of a petrol bomb attack at a house in the Drumgullion Avenue area of Newry. Inspector McCormick said: “We received a report at around 6.05am this morning, Wednesday 18th October, that two petrol bombs were thrown at a house in the area, causing a small fire in the back […]

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Constituency International Newry Newry and Armagh Politics

Saoradh Receive Memo From PFLP Regarding War In Palestine

Oct 15 Saoradh’s International Department received the following memorandum from the Popular Front for The Liberation of Palestine [PFLP].  Welcoming the correspondence Saoradh National Chairperson Stephen Murney said “This memorandum explains the build up towards the launch of Operation Al-Aqsa Flood and outlines the PFLP’s future intentions.  “Again Saoradh take this opportunity to reiterate our […]

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Business Community Constituency Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Newry, Mourne and Down Labour Market Partnership Helps Residents Secure Work, Upskill or Retrain

Are you looking for a new job? Perhaps you’re looking to retrain and upskill or get help to access work opportunities. Newry, Mourne and Down Labour Market Partnership aims to promote Newry, Mourne and Down as a great place to work, support people to access that work, and provide the relevant skills for vacancies now […]

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Agriculture Banbridge Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh Upper Bann

Farmer Convicted at Newry Court

Stewart McGladdery, (33), of Grovehill Road, Ballinaskeagh, Banbridge was convicted at Newry Court today (Monday 16 October 2023) of two charges of moving animals into a Bovine Tuberculosis (TB) restricted herd. Mr McGladdery pleaded guilty and was fined £500 plus £15 offender levy. The case arose following the discovery that Mr McGladdery had moved 42 […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council Politics

SDLP Newry Rush to Fill Councillor Vacancy As They Thank Savage

The SDLP will begin the process to fill the vacancy on Newry, Mourne and Down District Council following the resignation of Cllr Michael Savage to take up a new position as CEO of Newry Chamber of Commerce.  SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood MP said: “The SDLP places on record our sincere gratitude to Michael Savage for […]

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Community Constituency International Newry Newry and Armagh Politics

Saoradh Support Newry Palestine Rally

Activists from Saoradh’s Newry office participated in a rally attended by scores of people at Newry Town Hall Oct 11 in support of the Palestinian people. Party members unfurled a banner highlighting the murder of Palestinian children and carried PFLP flags. Posters were also displayed which highlighted the blatant hypocrisy of Sinn Fein who have […]

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Community Constituency International Newry Newry and Armagh Politics

Dozens Take to Streets of Newry to Stand In Solidarity with Palestine

Dozens of people took to the streets of Newry Oct 14 to stand in solidarity with the Palestinian people suffering under Israeli bombardment. The picket was organised by the Revolutionary Republican Party Saoradh in response to recent developments which have shocked people around the world. Among those present included Socialist Republicans, Trade Unionists, community workers […]