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Armagh Banbridge Climate Community Constituency Downpatrick Kilkeel Louth Lurgan Monaghan Newcastle Newry Newry and Armagh Portadown South Armagh South Down Upper Bann Warrenpoint

High Temperatures Will Continue for at Least a Week

The NI Weather & Flood Advisory Service has issued the following advisory A Level 1 Advisory for High Temperature has been issued for Northern Ireland. Advisory valid 9th – 15th August 2022 This advisory has been issued due higher temperatures we are to this week and into the weekend. Day-time Temperatures will be in the […]

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Armagh Business Constituency Health Newry Newry and Armagh

McKeevers Chemists Scoops Major Award

Local pharmacy group McKeevers Chemists have scooped up the Community Pharmacy Covid Champions of the Year Award at a recent gala ceremony in Belfast. McKeevers Chemists are fast becoming one of Northern Ireland’s largest and fastest growing community-based pharmacy groups with stores across Northern Ireland, England and the Republic of Ireland. Reacting to the award, […]

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Community Constituency Government Infrastructure Newry Newry and Armagh Stormont

Irwin Lobbies ESB on ‘Fiveways’ EV Chargers

Newry & Armagh DUP Assemblyman William Irwin MLA is responding to electric vehicle owner concerns over a lack of fast charging infrastructure and specific queries about the charging point at ‘Fiveways’ in Newry. Mr Irwin said there is a distinct lack of fast charging infrastructure generally in Northern Ireland which needs to be addressed and […]

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Community Constituency Council Downpatrick Entertainment Government Kilkeel Lifestyle Newcastle Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council South Armagh South Down Warrenpoint

Children in Newry, Mourne and Down Enjoy a Summer of Play

Children across Newry, Mourne and Down have been enjoying a summer of play at free outdoor play sessions running in seven locations throughout July and August. The summer programme, which is supported by the European Union’s PEACE IV Programme, managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB), offers local children aged 4 to 11 years […]

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Community Constituency Health Lurgan Newry Newry and Armagh South Down Upper Bann

Southern Trust Providing Support for Ukrainian Families

Southern Trust staff have been working in partnership to provide support and advice in weekly Welcome Centres for Ukrainian families with the objective of providing advice and support and where necessary to signpost to other services. Families escaping the Russian invasion in Ukraine are welcomed each Tuesday and Wednesday by a group of agencies in […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

Protest in Support of Noah Donohoe this Week in Newry

This week, Thursday 11th of August a protest will take place in Newry supporting the family of Noah Donohoe. The protest surrounds the recent decision by the new Secretary of State, Shailesh Vara and the Chief Constable of the PSNI Simon Byrne who have signed a PII certificate relating to the Noah Donohoe case. The […]

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Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh South Armagh

Criminal Damage at Bessbrook Home

Police in the Bessbrook of Newry received a report of criminal damage at approximately 11am this morning, Sunday August 7th. Sergeant McBride said a window of a property had been smashed. “We are appealing for information or anyone who was in the area at the time the incident took place to contact us on 101 […]

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Newry Obituaries

The Death Has Occurred of Rodney (Cozy) Powell

Powell (Newry) died 6th August 2022 suddenly as result of a road traffic accident, Rodney (Cozy) RIP. Beloved husband of Janet and much loved father of Andrew and Aoife and dear son of Patricia and the late Bernard Powell, and brother of Mostyn and the late Brenda. 18 Cairnmore Drive. Funeral arrangements to follow. Deeply […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry Man Dies Following Fatal RTC on Old Dublin Road

A man in his 50’s has died following a serious road traffic collision on the Old Dublin Road, Newry, Saturday August 6th, the Police Service of Northern Ireland can confirm. The man died after his motorbike was in a collision with a blue coloured Mini at approximately 11.05am. The Old Dublin Road had been closed […]

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Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Police Missing Person Appeal for Newry Man

We have concerns for the welfare of Gerard Hawkins, a 59 year old male from Newry. Mr Hawkins was last seen by neighbours on Tuesday 2nd August in Newry. Mr Hawkins is described as 5’9”, medium build with short brown and grey hair. If you have any information on his whereabouts please contact Police on […]

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Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Man Arrested in Newry Area Following Cannabis and Cash Seizure

PSNI Newry, Mourne and Down have carried out a search in the Newry area resulting in seizure of drugs, £5000 and a man arrested. Speaking to Clanrye News and Sport a representative for the PSNI said: “Recently our District Support team carried out a search under warrant in the Newry area. Herbal cannabis, cannabis oil […]

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Community Newry

Supporting Women Newry Pen Letter to Catholic Church

Local group Supporting Women Newry have recently penned a letter to the Catholic Church outlining their opposition to the Irish Men’s Rosary group. A spokesperson for the group said: “We have sent an open letter to the Catholic Clergy and Administration in Down, Armagh and Louth relating to the Irish Men’s Rosary group and their […]