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Business Election 2022 Newry

Malone Backs Haldane Fisher Workers

Independent Assembly candidate for Newry and Armagh Councillor Gavin Malone has backed Haldane fisher workers as they negotiate for better pay. The Unite the Union represented workers at the Newry based business have demanded a 9% increase in pay to offset the rising cost of living. Councillor Malone said: “I fully back the Haldane Fisher […]

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Crime Newry

Police Received Report of Anti-Social Behaviour at Shandon Villas, Newry

Police received a report of anti-social behaviour within the Shandon Villas area of Newry shortly before 7pm on Thursday, 14th April. Officers attended and a number of youths who had been in the area made off. No damage had been caused. Anyone experiencing anti-social behaviour is asked to contact police in the first instance on […]

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Business Community Newry

Unite Members at Haldane Fisher Demand a Cost-of-Living Pay Increase

Newry based business Haldane Fisher is one of the leading independent suppliers to the construction industry in the UK and Ireland. However Clanrye News and Sport can reveal the company has been pulled into disarray following a pay dispute with its workers. Clanrye News and Sport has been contacted by employees of Haldane Fisher and […]

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Crime Newry

Police Call for Vigilance Following Distraction Burglary in Newry

Police Newry, Mourne & Down or asking residents to be vigilant following a distraction burglary on Temple Hill Road, Newry. A female went to the address asking if the householder had seen a lost pet. While the resident was distracted a male made his way into the property stealing cash & jewellery. We are investigating […]

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Armagh Community Election 2022 Health Newry South Armagh

Sympathy to Family, Friends and to the Ambulance Crew – Grant

Nicola Grant, Workers Party Assembly candidate in Newry & Armagh, has expressed her sympathy on the death of the young woman  while waiting for an ambulance in Newry recently. “This is a terrible tragedy and a very difficult and heartbreaking time for this young woman’s family and friends. They are very much in my thoughts”, Nicola […]

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Advertising Business Newry Two Stacks

Newry Based Whiskey Business Wins Prestigious Award

A Newry based whiskey business has recently won gold at the prestigious London Spirits Awards. Two Stacks “Dram in a Can” has been awarded Gold at the London Spirits Competition this year where it received 91 points in the ready-to-drink category. Furthermore their Cask Strength Blenders Cut picked up an award in the Whiskey category, […]

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Armagh Election 2022 Newry Politics South Armagh

Nicola Grant to Stand For Workers Party in Newry & Armagh

Local woman, and small business owner, Nicola Grant will be the Workers Party Assembly election candidate for the Newry & Armagh area. Nicola, who lives in the Bessbrook area,  will be campaigning against poverty, the increasing cost of living and the affects on working people, those on low pay and those struggling to make ends meet. “For many […]

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Crime Newry

Man Charged With Rape and Sexual Activity With Child Following Arrest in Newry

Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Public Protection Branch have charged a 29-year-old man with rape and sexual activity by adult with a child between 13 and 16 years old. The charges relate to an arrest made today, Tuesday 12th April, in the Newry area following a proactive policing operation. The man is […]

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Community Health Newry

Tragedy Waiting to Happen – IRSP Newry

Newry based political party the IRSP have stated via their social media that recent events in Newry City regarding ambulance waiting times has resulted in a tragedy waiting to happen. The comments come following the tragic death of Jody Keenan who sadly passed away whilst waiting on an ambulance. Brendan Liddy IRSP spokesman, “ it […]

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Community Crime Newry

Police Ombudsman Investigating Death of Jody Keenan in Newry

Following the tragic death of 39 year Jody Keenan who died in the Trevor Hill area of Newry in the early hours of Sunday morning 10th April – Newry, Mourne and Down District Commander Superintendent Norman Haslett said:  “The Office of the Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland (OPONI) has been advised about this incident and are […]

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Advertising Business Community Infrastructure Newry Pocketbox

Road Safe NI and Pocketbox Launch Free Vehicle Management App to Support Legal and Safe Driving

Road Safe NI, the road safety charity in Northern Ireland, has teamed up with Pocket Box to launch a free vehicle management app that helps motorists to keep road legal and compliant. The Road Safe NI-branded tool – available for both Apple and Android smartphones – is designed to overcome many of the headaches of […]

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Armagh Community Election 2022 Health Newry Politics South Armagh

More Connected Approach to Mental Health Services Would Prevent Many Getting Into Crisis in First Place – Coade

A more connected, holistic approach to mental health services would prevent many getting into crisis in the first place, Alliance Assembly candidate Jackie Coade has said. Newry and Armagh candidate Ms Coade said while health service staff were to be praised for their work in the mental health sector, too many gaps in the service […]