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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

Police in Newry are Trying to Locate Missing Person Louisa Ann Parfitt

Police in Newry are trying to locate missing person Louisa Ann Parfitt. She is aged 16 and would be described as approximately 5’8”, large build, short red slightly curly hair and has a nose and tongue piercing.  Louisa was last seen yesterday at 1730 hours within the vicinity of Newry Bus Station. She was last […]

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Business Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

Re-Gen Develops Robot to Keep Protocol Paperwork in Check

A digital robot has minimised administrative time and costs for a Northern Ireland company bringing goods from Great Britain. Re-Gen Waste in Newry moves between 100,000-150,000 of tonnes of recycling materials from England, Scotland and Wales each year. The Northern Ireland Protocol requires additional administration time and resources for the company and had the potential […]

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Business Campaigns Community Constituency Cost of Living Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council South Down

Council and Partners Support Residents with Cost of Living Crisis

In collaboration with local government partners, community groups and the business sector, Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is working to support the many families and individuals facing hardship in the current cost of living crisis. The rising costs of fuel, food and other essentials are combining with existing disadvantage and vulnerability within our communities […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Health Lifestyle Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council South Down Sport

Residents Encouraged to Get Active and #BeActive in 2023!

A new campaign which aims to get NMD residents active in 2023 will be officially launched by the Newry, Mourne and Down District Council on Friday 30 December. The new #BeActive campaign aims to motivate people to undertake more activity in their day-to-day lives. It is based around the huge variety of leisure facilities, membership […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council South Down

Recycle Your Festive Waste This Christmas!

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is encouraging everyone to recycle their Christmas waste this festive season. There’s so much going on at Christmas, that recycling often falls to the bottom of the list of things to do. Yet recycling around the home is as easy as putting the right thing in the right bin! […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Cost of Living Council Downpatrick Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council South Down

Chairperson Donates to Local Foodbanks at Christmas

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Michael Savage launched a Christmas Food Appeal recently to provide food and essential non-food items to residents who are most in need this Christmas. Seven drop off points across the district opened from Monday 21 November to Friday 9 December to enable members of the public to […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Cost of Living Government Newry Newry and Armagh Politics South Armagh Stormont Westminster

‘Heaton-Harris must give families date for payment of £600!’ – Murphy

Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy has called on the British Secretary of State to give people a date for when they will receive the £600 energy payment. The Newry/Armagh MLA said: “It’s unacceptable that people here still have no clarity from the British Secretary of State on when they will receive the £600 energy payment […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Obituaries

The Death Has Occurred of Brendan McAllister

McAllister (Newry) Very Rev Deacon Brendan RIP, died suddenly 13th December 2022 in Daisy Hill Hospital, following a short illness. Dearly beloved husband of Elizabeth, deeply devoted father to Anna, Joseph and Tom, loving Granda to Dara, Oisín and Shaan, dearest brother of Marie, Sheila, Kevin and Seamus and a caring father-in-law, brother in law […]

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Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Fourth Man Arrested Regarding Newry Murder Released on Bail

A 28 year old man arrested on Monday 12 December by detectives investigating the murder of Mark Lovell in Newry, has been released on bail to allow for further police enquiries. 58 year old Mr Lovell was murdered in Ardcarn Park, Newry, on the evening of Thursday 1 December.  Detectives continue to ask anyone with information about […]

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Business Community Constituency Lifestyle Newry Newry and Armagh

Big Boost to Shopping at Buttercrane with 5 New Stores

As retailers flex up for pre-Christmas trade, Buttercrane Centre has been boosted with the addition of five stores this month. The Centre is home to 50+ stores anchored by Primark, Dunnes Stores, Sports Direct and LIDL with five  new additions representing an investment of £1.1M+ and spanning some 15,000 sq ft. of additional retail space. […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

Southern Area Hospice Trekkers Raise Over £200k

Southern Area Hospice were delighted to meet up with their group of trekkers who completed the ’Trek the Alps’ challenge to reveal the final total raised. Pictured holding the incredible cheque of £205,142.45 are some of our 39 fantastic trekkers. Southern Area Hospice stated “we can’t thank this group enough for raising such unbelievable funds […]

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Campaigns Community Cost of Living Council Government Newry NMD Council

Chairperson Launches Christmas Food Appeal

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Michael Savage has launched a Christmas Appeal to provide food and essential non-food items products to residents who are most in need this Christmas. For many of us, Christmas is a magical time, but we know for many families across our district it can often cause added […]