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Police Appeal After Pipe Bomb Found in Newry

Detectives in Newry are continuing to appeal for information following the discovery of a viable pipe bomb device yesterday, Wednesday 1st February. Detective Inspector Duffield said: “Shortly before 5:30pm, police received a report of a suspicious object located in the front garden of a residential property in the Barcroft Park area.  Officers attended and the object […]

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The Death Has Occurred of Jeanetta Rocks

Rocks (née Mc Cabe), Jeanetta – R.I.P. 79 Mourne View Park, Newry. 31st January 2023, peacefully at Daisy Hill Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of Martin, loving mother of Martin Junior and Michelle and devoted nanny to Ethan, Caitlin and Callum. Jeanette’s remains will repose at her home this evening (Wednesday 1st […]

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Tickets Now On Sale for Southern Area Hospice Annual Gala Ball

Southern Area Hospice Services Dance Committee are delighted to announce that tickets are now on sale for the much anticipated, 51st Annual Hospice Gala Ball after a two-year break.  Taking place on Friday 3rd March 2023 in the Canal Court Hotel & Spa, Newry this year’s event will be back with a bang and a […]

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Kimmins Welcomes £2.1 million Investment

Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has welcomed a £2.1 million investment in two 5,000 sq ft units at Carnbane Industrial Estate in Newry being made by Techemet. The Newry and Armagh MLA said: “The £2.1 million investment will help create employment and prosperity in the town. “ It is important that we attract jobs to […]

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Barcroft Incident Causing Serious Disruption for Residents

Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has said that an ongoing incident in the Barcroft area is causing serious disruption for local residents. The Newry Armagh MLA said: “The PSNI is dealing with an ongoing incident in the Barcroft area involving a suspect device.  “The police are calling on the public to avoid the area and […]

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Security Alert at Barcroft in Newry

Police are currently in attendance at a security alert in the Barcroft Park area of Newry following the discovery of a suspicious object. Motorists and pedestrians are advised cordons are currently in place and are asked to avoid the area at present. A further update will be provided in due course. ENDS

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Heaton-Harris Must Spell Out What If Anything He Has Done to Restore Executive – Murphy

Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy has said the British Secretary of State should listen to the voices of leading US figures on key issues of the Protocol and legacy.  Speaking ahead of Chris Heaton-Harris’ visit to the US, Conor Murphy said:  “The US administration has been steadfast in its support for the Protocol and the […]

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Grant Praises Local Food Banks

Applauding the services provided by local foodbanks, Workers Party representative Nicola Grant said, “There can be absolutely no doubt that emergency food parcels, provided by volunteer organisations in the Newry and Armagh area, continue to serve as a lifeline for many local families and children”. “Figures provided by one of the largest local networks continue […]

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Changes to Housing Selection Scheme Announced

Changes to the Housing Selection Scheme in Northern Ireland come into effect this week. The Housing Selection Scheme and Common Waiting List governs the allocation of all permanent social housing in Northern Ireland. It has been in place for more than 20 years and changes are now being introduced to ensure that those in greatest […]

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Sinn Féin Committed to Delivery of First Class Park for Newry – Kearns

Sinn Féin councillor Geraldine Kearns has reiterated Sinn Féin’s commitment to deliver a first class park for Newry. The Newry City councillor said: “Ensuring that this project is delivered is a key priority for Sinn Féin.  “Over the last number of years, the Sinn Féin team has worked to support the delivery of this park, […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Obituaries

The Death Has Occurred of Michael McAteer

McAteer, Michael Joseph- R.I.P. 64 Chancellor’s Road, Newry. 29th January 2023, peacefully at Southern Area Hospice. Husband of Anne, beloved father of Aidan and Louise, devoted granda to Darcy, Jack, Daithi, Noah and Dara and dear brother of Oonagh. Michael’s remains will repose at his late residence tomorrow (Tuesday 31st January) from 3pm until 9pm […]

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Police Attend Sudden Death in Newry

Police are currently at the scene of a sudden death in the Cowan Street area of Newry. Enquiries are continuing. ENDS