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The family of Anthony Preece are very concerned about his welfare. He was last spoken to on the 3 June. Anthony is from the Bessbrook area and is described as 28 years old, 5′ 8″ in height, medium build, short brown hair and blue eyes. He may be wearing a navy blue tracksuit. If anyone […]
Sinn Féin MP Mickey Brady has said the latest electricity price hike of 33% by Airtricity will hit workers and families hard and called on the DUP to get back to work and form an Executive to deal with the cost-of-living crisis. The Newry and Armagh MP said: “Airtricity electricity prices have gone up by […]
News that the Narrow Water Bridge tender process has begun is a huge step forward in its delivery, Cllr Michael Savage has said. Councillor Savage praised Taoiseach Micheál Martin and his SDLP colleagues former Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon, former South Down MLA Sinead Bradley and her late father PJ as well as his party colleagues […]
Two men were attacked with hatchets in an “extremely violent” incident linked to a “tit for tat….ongoing feud,” a court heard (Fri). Lisburn Magistrates Court also heard that according to treating medics, the assailants had tried to decapitate one of the victims who was left with a fractured skull and a 12 centimetre laceration to […]
A 27 year old man has been charged with two counts of attempted murder, aggravated burglary, criminal damage and possession of an offensive weapon with intent to commit an indictable offence. He is due to appear at Belfast Magistrates Court on Friday 3rd June. As is normal procedure, all charges will be reviewed by the […]
Police investigating a report of a serious assault which occurred in the Moor Hill Road area of Newry on Wednesday 1st June, have arrested a man. Newry, Mourne and Down District Commander, Superintendent Haslett said: “Shortly before 1:30am, it was reported to police that two men in their 40s were attacked by two men armed with weapons. […]
Sinn Féin MLA Cathy Mason has said the cost of school uniforms need to be cut. The South Down MLA said: “Sinn Féin has a plan to cut the costs of school uniforms for families and we are determined to work with others to make this happen. “Families are crying out for support on this issue and […]
Absolute legend and dance music royalty Scot Project comes to Newry bank holiday weekend Sat 4th June in what’s sure to be the biggest dance event in the city this year !!! With support from Phat Tony, 8Trak, Lee Hannah & Marko G It’s definitely one not to be missed so get your to tickets […]
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council, via the Labour Market Partnership (LMP) and the Department for Communities is to host a major Job Fair event on Thursday 30 June in the Canal Court Hotel, Newry. Employers from across the Newry, Mourne and Down are being invited to showcase their job opportunities at the event. The […]
Mums-to-be from across the Southern area who want to birth their baby at home will now be supported by a new team, if suitable. The new ‘Birth at Home’ team has been set up by the Southern Trust to support women who opt to have their baby in their own surroundings. Since they started in […]
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has launched a new public awareness campaign in partnership with Louth County Council to tackle the issue of littering and illegal dumping. The aim is to raise awareness of the problems experienced by both councils across their respective border areas. To mark this important joint initiative, a launch event […]
Newry SDLP Councillor Michael Savage has said he believes the 15 acre Park at the Albert Basin is finally on its way following the approval of the Outline Business Case (OBC) to unlock over £16 million for Phase One of the project. Councillor Savage seconded the proposal at a recent SP&R Committee to submit the […]
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