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Banbridge Community Constituency Crime Newry South Down

Rathfriland: Three Charged to Court With a Number of Offences

Detectives investigating two serious assaults in Rathfriland on Sunday, 20th July have charged three people to court. A 23-year-old man has been charged with two counts of assault occasioning actual bodily harm, false imprisonment, theft, theft of a vehicle and robbery, with a 25-year-old woman charged with assault occasioning actual bodily harm, false imprisonment, robbery, […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry South Down Uncategorized

Three Arrested In Rathfriland Assault

Detectives investigating two serious assaults in Rathfriland yesterday, Sunday 20th July, have made three arrests. Detective Sergeant Stewart said: “We received a report just after 9.10pm that a woman with facial injuries had been found by a member of the public in the Newry Street area.  “Police attended and spoke with the woman, aged in […]

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Armagh Community Constituency Government International Newry Newry and Armagh Politics South Armagh Westminster

British Government Must End Complicity In Genocide – Hughes

Sinn Féin MP Dáire Hughes has said the British government must take concrete steps to uphold its international legal obligations and to avoid any complicity in the ongoing illegal occupation and acts of genocide against the Palestinian people. The Newry and Armagh MP was speaking after adding his name to a letter from MPs to […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry: Man Charged With Kidnapping and Robbery

Police investigating a robbery in the Monaghan Street area of Newry on Saturday, 5th July, have charged a man to court. The 37-year-old man has been charged with kidnapping and robbery and is due to appear before Newry Magistrates Court today, Friday, 18th July. As is usual procedure, all charges will be reviewed by the […]

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Community Constituency Government Newry Newry and Armagh Politics Stormont

Saoradh Newry Condemns Stormont Expenses Scandal

Saoradh, the Revolutionary Socialist Republican party, condemns in the strongest possible terms the obscene revelation that over £1.9 million has been squandered by MLAs in Stormont on office comforts, tech gadgets, and personal travel perks, all while our communities continue to suffer under brutal cuts, poverty wages, and systemic neglect. The latest figures expose the […]

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Community Constituency Health Newry Newry and Armagh

Living with Endometriosis: My Story

By Nicola Grant I’ve lived with endometriosis for most of my life — and I wouldn’t wish the journey on anyone. It started when I was young, with extremely heavy periods and agonising pain that no one seemed to understand. I was told over and over again it was “just bad periods.” It wasn’t. Eventually, […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh South Armagh

Police Appeal Following Suspicious Activity at Derramore Woods

Police are appealing for information following a report of suspicious behaviour in the Derrymore Woods Park area of Bessbrook, Saturday, 12th July. This was reported just after 10.30am. We are keen to identify a man described as middle-aged, white, short, of stocky build with short black hair and wearing dark clothing. He was believed to […]

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Community Constituency Entertainment Lifestyle Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry Pride Line Up Announced!

It’s officially time to start getting excited for Newry Pride 2025. Preparations are well underway and this year’s line-up is looking very exciting indeed.  Belfast Quire, Clare Sands, SOAK, St. Bishop and indie punk band Tramp have all been added to the bill. Organisers say they have also invited Chapelle Roan to call down after Electric Picnic […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh South Armagh

19 Yr Old Charged With South Armagh Robberies

Detectives investigating a series of burglaries and thefts in south Armagh have charged a man to court. A 19-year-old man has been charged with burglary from a dwelling, theft of a vehicle and handling stolen goods. He is further charged with obstructing police and with two counts of interference with vehicles. He is due to […]

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Business Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

Step Inside Alexandria’s Baby Boutique

By Nicola Grant Step inside Alexandria’s Baby Boutique; We’ve filled our boutique with the sweetest, most stylish outfits for your little ones. From soft pastel onesies to elegant baby dresses and cozy everyday wear – everything is handpicked with love. Whether you’re shopping for a special occasion or everyday cuteness, we’ve got something perfect waiting […]

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Local Girls Selected to Represent Ireland at Tae Kwon Do World Championships

Three talented female athletes from Cathal Fegan Schools of Taekwon-Do, based in Newry and Silverbridge, have been selected to represent Team Ireland at the upcoming ITF World Championships in Barcelona, taking place from July 23rd to 27th. After successfully competing in both national championships and rigorous trials, Aoife Loye, Cara Mackin, and Amy Bantleman earned […]

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Community Constituency Government Infrastructure Newry Newry and Armagh Politics Stormont

Minister Kimmins Welcomes Award of Road Resurfacing Contracts

Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins welcomes the completion of the procurement process for the first in a series of framework contracts that will be used to deliver resurfacing projects across the road network. Seven local companies will benefit from the award of this framework and they will be engaged to carry out road resurfacing and improvement […]