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Detectives are appealing for information and witnesses following a robbery in the Newry area. Detective Sergeant Johnston, said: “Shortly after 1am this morning, Saturday 5th July, a man was approached by another unknown man in the Merchants Quay area. “The suspect was armed with a knife, wearing dark clothing, and demanded money from the man, […]
The Finance Minister has his head in the sand over his refusal to even acknowledge that there is a problem with the funding of Northern Ireland Water, Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has said. It comes after clear warnings from the independent Fiscal Council. In the Assembly on Monday, the Finance Minister John O’Dowd refused […]
Newry Chamber has welcomed the news that Newry is to get a new innovative wastewater pilot scheme that will release urgently needed capacity to free up development across the city over the next 5-10 years. Infrastructure Minister, Liz Kimmins MLA announced the scheme this week which represents potential investment by NI Water and the Department […]
Sinn Féin MP Dáire Hughes has welcomed the announcement that 400 new properties in Newry will be connected to the wastewater system. This innovation will open Newry up for investment for 10 years. The news came from Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins, who made the announcement with NI Water in the city yesterday. “Minister Kimmins is […]
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has praised NI Water for finding a new and innovative solution to unlocking wastewater connections which will allow 400 new properties to be connected in Newry. Speaking during a visit to Newry Wastewater Treatment Works, Liz Kimmins said: “I have consistently said that innovative thinking and working in partnership hold the key to unlocking our wastewater constraints. Connecting 400 […]
Detectives from the Police Service, who launched a murder investigation, following the death of a man in Newry, have named the deceased as 40-year-old Igors Gavrilovs. A 50-year-old woman has been charged with murder and appeared before Newry Magistrates Court today, Tuesday 1st July. As is normal procedure, all charges are reviewed by the Public […]
TUV Councillor Keith Ratcliffe has called on the Department for Infrastructure to urgently reconsider its refusal to reduce the speed limit on the Mowhan Road in Markethill, directly outside Markethill High School. In a letter to Roads Service, Cllr Ratcliffe highlighted persistent concerns raised by local parents, school staff, and residents about the dangers posed […]
The amazing CFTKD squad from the Cathal Fegan School of Taekwondo are off to compete at the World Championships in Barcelona — and they’re taking someone very special with them. Chester’s Chance is proudly displayed on every team shirt, with our little lion right there on their jerseys — a symbol of strength, bravery, and […]
Dáire Hughes, Sinn Féin MP for Newry and Armagh, has welcomed the publication of a new discussion document, ‘The Case for An Irish National Health and Care Service’, stating that an all-Ireland approach is necessary for citizens. Speaking after the launch, Dáire Hughes MP said; “This is an important contribution to the ongoing debate on […]
Detectives investigating the suspicious death of a man in Newry, having commenced a murder investigation, have today, Monday 30 June, charged a woman to court. A 40-year-old man sadly died, on Saturday 28 June, having sustained a serious injury in the Fisher Park area of the city. The woman, aged 50, has been charged with […]
Sinn Féin Cllr Aine Quinn has condemned those behind a suspect device which has caused disruption in the Slíabh Mor area in Mullaghbawn and described their actions as reckless. The local Councillor said, “This reckless action has caused serious distress amongst the wider community as well as severe disruption”. MLA for the area, Aoife Finnegan […]
SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has condemned a pipe bomb attack on the home of a young family in the area. It happened in Mullaghbawn in the early hours of Friday morning. Nobody was injured in the incident. Newry & Armagh MLA Mr McNulty said: “Mullaghbawn is an idyllic rural village situated in […]
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