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McNulty Calls for Road Safety Upgrades at St. Teresa’s, Tullyherron

Following a productive meeting with the Principal of St. Teresa’s Primary School in Tullyherron, SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has reiterated his commitment to ensuring the safety of children, parents, and staff at the school by addressing ongoing road safety concerns. “I am deeply concerned about the safety risks posed by the current […]

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Showcase Your Job Opportunities at the Newry, Mourne and Down Job Fair

Local employers across the Newry, Mourne and Down District are invited to promote their current vacancies at the upcoming Newry, Mourne and Down Job Fair, taking place on Thursday, 19 June at the Canal Court Hotel, Newry. The event is hosted by the Newry, Mourne and Down Labour Market Partnership in collaboration with Cross Border […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry: Man Pleads Guilty to Drug, Sexual Assault and Attempted Rape Charges

A Newry man will appear in court on the 15th of May in relation to separate counts of attempted rape and Class A drug offences. Appearing before a sitting of Newry Crown Court was Nathan Denvior Larkin (34) with an address given as Fort Street, Banbridge. Larkin faces charges of possession of a Class A drug […]

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Entries Open for 2025 Greater Newry Business Awards

Entries for the Greater Newry Business Awards are NOW OPEN. This year marks the 10th edition of the prestigious biennial awards which recognise, celebrate and reward the success of local businesses and individuals at the top of their game. The Greater Newry Business Awards have become the district’s premier celebration of business excellence since their inception […]

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Business Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

Celebrating Success: NI’s Number 1 Personal Injury Firm, JMK Solicitors Recognises Expertise of Members of Their Team

JMK Solicitors are proud to highlight the expertise of several key team members as part of its ongoing focus on team growth and providing exceptional service to clients. Marie-Claire Meehan as Director of Performance, Susan Morrison as Costs Consultant and Sinead Toal, Ailis McKeown, and Wendy McIntosh as Senior Associate Solicitors. These titles reflect JMK’s […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry: Car Hijacked, Three Police Officers Injured Before Car Burnt Out at Camlough

Detectives in Newry are investigating the report of a hijacking incident on the Armagh Road on Tuesday 6th May. Detective Inspector Jill Angus said: “Police received a report, shortly after 7.20pm on Tuesday evening, that a blue Volkswagen Golf had been stolen. It was reported that a black Golf, bearing a southern registration plate, had […]

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Newry Delegation Engages Birmingham City Council on Canal Regeneration

A Newry delegation, including SDLP councillors Killian Feehan and Doire Finn, Alliance Party councillor Helena Young, and Jimmy Crossey from the Newry Maritime Association, has held an online meeting with Birmingham City Council officials to explore how lessons from the regeneration of Birmingham’s canal network could be applied to Newry. The meeting focused on the […]

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Senator Conor Murphy Nominated to Oireachtas Good Friday Agreement Committee

Sinn Féin Seanad Leader, Senator Conor Murphy, has been nominated to the Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement. As a lead negotiator since the 1998 Agreement, Senator Murphy has dedicated nearly three decades to advancing its principles and ensuring their implementation. Speaking at Leinster House, he said: “I look forward […]

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All Ireland GAA Winner Appears In Court Charged With Sex Assault

By Paul Higgins Armagh All-Ireland winner Aidan Nugent appeared in court today (tues) accused of sexual assault.  Appearing in the dock of Armagh Magistrates Court, sitting in Newry, the 30-year-old was charged with four offences all alleged to have been committed against a single complainant on 17 November last year.  Nugent, from the Cullyhanna Road […]

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Newry’s Around Noon Eyes a Bigger Bite of Market With New Multi-Million-Pound Slough Facility

Food-to-go manufacturer officially opens its fifth manufacturing site at Slough Trading Estate Food-to-go manufacturer Around Noon, one of the UK’s fastest growing food groups, has officially opened its newest manufacturing facility at Slough Trading Estate following continued strong business performance throughout 2024. Located close to London Heathrow, the new 30,000 sq ft factory becomes the […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry: Fugitive Driver Crashes Into Cop Car After 10 Years on the Run

By Paul Higgins A Co. Down man who had been evading police for more than a decade appeared in court today (sat) charged with dangerous driving after he caused up to £15,000 of damage to a police interceptor vehicle.  Standing in the dock of Lisburn Magistrates Court 38-year-old Emmet McGuigan confirmed he understood the seven […]

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Community Constituency Government Infrastructure Newry Newry and Armagh Stormont

Minister Kimmins Thanks Members of Inclusive Mobility and Transport Advisory Committee (IMTAC) For Facilitating Disability Equality Training

Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has thanked members of the Inclusive Mobility and Transport Advisory Committee (IMTAC) for facilitating Disability Equality Training for the Department’s senior management team. Liz Kimmins said: “There is a lot of good work ongoing across both the Department for Infrastructure and Translink in this space but there is always room to do more. […]