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Community Crime Newry

McNulty Condemns Racist Graffiti at Mourneview Park

SDLP Newry and Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has condemned the recent racist graffiti at a house in Mourneview Park, Newry. Speaking on the issue Mr McNulty said: ““Actions like this are just wrong and have no place in our society. I have spoken with police and they are actively investigating. The local community are as […]

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Infrastructure Newry

Kimmins Calls for Ambitious Road Safety Targets in New Strategy

Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins said the Road Safety Strategy must be ambitious to protect people on our roads and save lives. Speaking after party responded to the public consultation on the strategy, the Newry and Armagh MLA said:  “We need to have the right measures in place to improve road safety and reduce the […]

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Health Newry

McNulty – Daisy Hill Needs to be Expanded, Not Downgraded

Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has issued a stark warning about the future of Daisy Hill Hospital. Mr. McNulty was speaking after a series of troubling concerns were raised with him by health service whistle-blowers. Health service staff members, who spoke to the SDLP MLA under condition of anonymity, have raised alarming concerns that […]

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Armagh Election 2022 Newry Politics South Armagh

TUV Announce Newry and Armagh Assembly Candidate

TUV have announced that Keith Ratcliffe will contest Newry and Armagh for the party in the Assembly election. Keith is a native of Laurelvale and is active in the Loyal Orders, serving as Deputy Master of Kilcluney Temperance Volunteers LOL 132 and Worshipable Master of Erin’s First Royal Blues RBP 1, Trandragee. He has run […]

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New Southern Trust Carers Consultants

The Southern Trust has appointed two ‘Carers Consultants’ to support those who care for an adult with a learning disability. In their new roles, Bernie Marshall and Majella Gorman aim to keep carers updated on Trust developments, help them to share their views and participate in the planning and delivery of learning disability services. As […]

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Business Newry Newry Chamber

Economy Minister Visits Newry Chamber

Newry Chamber of Commerce & Trade was delighted to host Economy Minister Gordon Lyons on his visit to Newry on Wednesday 12th January.  The meeting took place at AbbeyAutoline offices on the Rathfriland Road and he was briefed on the latest developments in the business community. Julie Gibbons, newly elected President of Newry Chamber, commented […]

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Armagh Community Newry South Armagh

Irwin Concern on Hargey’s Fuel Scheme

Newry & Armagh DUP Assemblyman William Irwin MLA has spoken of his concern on the inaccessibility of Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey’s £2million emergency fuel scheme. Mr Irwin said he has had been contacted by many people inquiring if they would be entitled to the scheme however the application process was difficult to access. Mr Irwin […]

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Crime Newry

Malone Condemns Burning of Car

Independent Newry City Councillor Gavin Malone has condemned the recent burning of a car at Altmore Gardens in the city. Speaking from his social media Cllr Malone said: “After being contacted by local residents, I visited Altmore Gardens today (Sunday 9th January) where a car has been burned out. This is a very quiet area […]

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Advertising Business Newry

Blended Learning Courses Available at Platinum Training

Platinum Training Institute are offering Blended Learning Health and Fitness qualifications which can be started anytime. They range from Level 1 to 5 and will be a mixture of home study / tutorials and face to face coaching in their offices in Queen’s University Belfast.  They still have fully face to face options which you can check out […]

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Crime Newry

Newry Man and Company Fined For Waste Offences at Newry Magistrates Court

Francis Gerard Mc Parland (62) of 44 Glen Road, Jerrettspass, Newry was today fined £6,000 at Newry Magistrates Court for two breaches of waste management legislation (plus a £15 offender’s levy). The company F Mc Parland & Co Ltd., also of 44 Glen Road, Jerrettpass, Newry, was also fined £6,000 for one breach of waste […]

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Education Election 2022 Newry

McNulty Highlights Need For Greater School Support For Pupils With Autism

SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has highlighted the need for greater school support for pupils and students with autism and other special educational needs. At Wednesday’s Assembly Education Committee, Mr McNulty raised the case of a nine-year old boy from Co Antrim, whose mother had to take the Education Authority (EA) to an […]

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Advertising Business Newry

New Monitoring and Control Room From Talon Security

Newry based security business Talon Security has launched a new monitoring and control room. With the company going from strength to strength 2022 is set to be a massive year for the Newry company. New services included: Monitoring Solutions Monitoring from our fully approved and accredited National Security Inspectorate (NSI) Gold Alarm Receiving Centre (ARC) […]