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Police remain in the Thomas Street area of Bessbrook this evening, Sunday 18th January, following a house fire. Inspector Porter said: “Thankfully, no-one sustained serious injury during the fire. “I want to reassure the community that, while there is no ongoing risk to the public, our officers will be remaining in the area to carry […]
Newry Local Policing Team C Section received a report of a hostile male in a local shop, possibly in possession of a weapon. Officers responded swiftly and located the male in the Talbot Street area. The “weapon” turned out to be a mallet, but that was only the beginning of the incident. Due to the […]
Detectives are investigating a petrol bomb attack on a house in Newry in the early hours of today, Wednesday 14th January, which injured residents. It was reported around 2.20am that a suspected petrol bomb had been thrown through the living room window of a house in Clonmore in the Armagh Road area of the city. […]
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has welcomed the announcement of funding from the Department for Infrastructure (DfI) to carry out feasibility work on three new Greenways across the district. The funding was announced this week by Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins as part of the Department’s continued support for councils to develop active travel and […]
Councillor Valerie Harte has welcomed the announcement of over £800,000 in public realm and road improvements for Newry by the Departments for Communities and Infrastructure. Speaking after the joint announcement, Councillor Harte described the scheme as a major delivery for Newry and its communities. “We have been lobbying DFI for a number of years for […]
Southern Regional College as strengthened its position as a peoplecentred, highperforming organisation after being awarded the We Invest in Wellbeing Standard Award for the first time and successfully retaining the We Invest in People Silver Award. The College first achieved Investors in People (IIP) recognition in 2012 and has sustained its accreditation across every […]
CARNBANE LEAGUE RESULTS FOR SAT 10 JANUARY 2026 SAT 10 JANUARY 2026 – FONA CAB JUNIOR CUP – ROUND 4 – KICK-OFF 1.30 PM Cleary Celtic 4 v 1 Holywood II at Olympic Park, Derrylecka Newry Celtic P v P Ballinamallard Utd Res at Jennings Park No.1 SAT 10 JANUARY 2026 PREMIER DIVISION – KICK-OFF 2.00 PM […]
A dedicated plan around women’s health must be a priority for the Health Minister as gynaecology waiting lists continue to rise, Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has said. The Newry and Armagh MLA said the ongoing long delays in diagnosis and lack of specialist care for women and girls living with endometriosis is unacceptable. “Last […]
Sinn Féin MP Dáire Hughes has said the EU-Mercosur trade deal represents a serious and growing threat to farmers both north and south, and has accused the Irish Government of failing to act when it had the chance. “The Irish Government had a responsibility to stop Mercosur and they failed completely in that task. They […]
Sinn Féin Councillor Cathal King has welcomed the announcement by Sinn Féin Minister Liz Kimmins confirming over £1 million in investment for active travel and greenway projects, with funding set to directly benefit Newry and its surrounding communities. Speaking following the Minister’s announcement, Councillor King said the investment builds on the success of the Newry–Omeath […]
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has thanked staff for the delivery of winter service. Gritting teams have been out on the roads throughout the Christmas period and particularly during this current cold snap. Minister Kimmins said: “Staff across all our roads divisions have been working tirelessly day and night in some very difficult conditions, to keep traffic […]
Sinn Féin Councillor Valerie Harte has welcomed a £200,000 street lighting upgrade for Abbey Way, Newry, delivered by Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins. “The scheme will replace 30 lighting columns, renew cabling and install modern LED lighting, improving safety and accessibility for residents, businesses and road users. Councillor Harte said she was delighted to see the […]
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