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Crime Newry South Armagh

Four Men Arrested Following Severe Incident at Dobsons Way, Bessbrook

Four men, aged 22, 23, 25 and 40 were arrested following a report of a burglary in the Dobsons Way area of Bessbrook last Saturday (19th March). The 22, 23 and 25 year old males were arrested on suspicion of a number of offences including aggravated burglary and criminal damage. The 40 year old male […]

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Advertising Business Community Infrastructure Newry

Pocketbox: DVLA Clamps Down on Tax Evaders in New Campaign

A new advertising campaign was recently brought in by the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) to warn those not paying their car tax that they risk their vehicle getting clamped and impounded. Responsible for maintaining 49 million driver and 40 million vehicle records, the DVLA’s campaign launch is headlined with the slogan ‘don’t risk […]

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Crime Newry

Two Arrested Following Attempted Burglaries in Newry

Police received and responded to a report of attempted burglaries in the Lisdarragh Road area of Newry this morning, Thursday 24th March. It was reported at around 10am that two males had been seen trying to gain access to two properties, before making off on foot. Two men were arrested in connection with the incident, […]

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Advertising Business Newry Two Stacks

Major Whiskey Company Sets up HQ in Newry

A major whiskey company has decided to set up their headquarters here in Newry City utilising the economic potential within the border region and beyond. Having spent the last six years playing the roles of importer and distributor for some of the most well known Irish drinks around the world the team at Irish Craft […]

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Crime Newry South Armagh

Police Appeal Following Attempted Hijacking in Newry

Police are appealing for information following an attempted hijacking in the Drumintee Road area of Newry yesterday evening (Sunday 20 March). At approximately 8.35pm a man, armed with a crowbar approached the female driver of a grey coloured Mercedes car outside a licensed premises in the area. He ordered her to get out of the vehicle […]

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Advertising Business Newry

Get 10% Off With Evvr Clean for Mother’s Day

Newry based business Evvr Clean is offering 10% off on gift vouchers this mother’s day. Why not gift your amazing mother with a voucher from the number one cleaning company in the country. Newry based business Evvr Clean has quickly become one of the top cleaning companies in Newry and Mourne and quickly expanding in […]

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Advertising Education Newry

Talon Security and Services Offering Fully Accredited Courses

Newry based business Talon Security and Services are now offering an array of accredited courses.  The Newry business has expanded its portfolio further and along with its incredible reputation each course is accredited with the relevant regulator. Speaking to Clanrye News and Sport a spokesperson for the company said: “We are very proud at Talon […]

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Armagh Community Council Election 2022 Government Newry NMD Council Politics South Armagh Stormont

Cllr Gavin Malone to Run in 2022 Assembly Election

Independent Newry City Councillor Gavin Malone has declared his intention to stand in the upcoming Assembly election in Newry and Armagh. The popular Newry City Councillor amassed an incredible 2,296 first preference votes in the 2019 Council election in Newry DEA. His announcement is sure to rock the political spectrum in Newry and Armagh. Speaking […]

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Armagh Banbridge Community Crime Downpatrick Kilkeel Louth Lurgan Newry Portadown South Armagh South Down Upper Bann

NI Terror Threat Reduced for the First Time in 12 Years

Welcoming the reduction of the Northern Ireland related terrorism threat level, Chief Constable Simon Byrne said: “Today, we welcome the reduction of the threat level from severe to substantial.  The independent assessment means the threat has moved from an attack is ‘highly likely’, to ‘likely’. “This is significant as it signals a success in the […]

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Community Council Government Newry NMD Council South Armagh

Ó’Muirí Welcomes Irish Unity Working Group at Council

Sinn Féin Councillor Barra Ó Muirí says that NMDDC’s Working Group on Irish Unity will provide an opportunity to discuss how the council can prepare, plan and consult on the possibility of constitutional change in Ireland. The group will be established following the passing of a motion proposed by Cllr Ó’ Muirí and seconded by […]

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Community Council Government Newry NMD Council South Armagh South Down

Chairperson Thanks the Community for Donating to the Ukrainian Appeal

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Cathy Mason has been overwhelmed by community support for the Council’s efforts to donate clothes, blankets and other essential items in response to the unfolding humanitarian crisis in Ukraine. Donation points were recently opened in Newry Leisure Centre and Down Leisure Centre to enable residents to drop-off […]

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Community Council Government Newry NMD Council South Armagh South Down

Plaster Models from Proud People Sculpture Goes on Display

Three plaster models from the Proud People sculpture in Newry, along with some of the sculptor’s preparatory drawings and photographs, are now displayed in Newry and Mourne Museum. The sculpture, which stands in Hill Street and depicts various phases in the history of Newry, was commissioned in 1994 as part of the celebrations to mark […]