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Feet First Podiatry Spotlight: Understanding Sever’s Disease in Children

By Judith Brown Hey there, amazing parents and guardians!  Are you noticing your child limping after participating in sports or complaining about heel pain during their growth spurts? It might be more than just the usual aches and pains of an active childhood. Today, we’re shining a light on a common yet often misunderstood condition […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Petrol Bomb Thrown at House In Newry

Police are appealing for information following a report that a petrol bomb had been thrown at a house in the Ardmore Road area of Newry at approximately 9.20pm yesterday evening, Tuesday 10th September. No one was injured and there was no damage caused to the property.Anyone who witnessed anyone suspicious or anyone with CCTV or […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry: Woman Taken to Hospital Following Assault

Police arrested a man and a woman following a report of an assault on a woman in the Belfast Road area of Newry on Monday morning, 9th September.  Officers received a report shortly after 6am that a woman aged in her 20s was assaulted, and taken to hospital for treatment to her injuries.  A 35-year-old […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry: Man Beaten By Gang With Baseball Bats

Detectives in Newry are investigating the report of an assault in the Helen’s Terrace area on Tuesday 10th September. Police received a report shortly after 10.20pm that a man, aged in his 30’s, had been attacked by a number of males armed with baseball bats. Officers attended and found the man lying on the ground […]

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Business Community Constituency Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Newry, Mourne and Down Recruitment and Skills Conference Launched

A free District-wide Conference aimed at tackling Newry, Mourne and Down’s Workforce Challenges will take place in Newry City on Wednesday 9 October 2024. Businesses, education and training providers and policymakers are being encouraged to attend the Newry, Mourne and Down Recruitment and Skills Conference and play a significant role in shaping and developing a […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry: Vehicle Damaged In James Connolly Park

Police are seeking information into criminal damage of a vehicle which was parked in the vicinity of James Connolly Park, Newry. This happened sometime between the evening of Sunday 1st of September and evening of Monday 2nd. Anyone who believes they have information, CCTV or dashcam footage, please contact Police on the 101 service and […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry: Car Set on Fire In Arson Attack

Detectives are appealing for information following a report of arson at the Chancellors Hall area of Newry in the early hours of Tuesday 10th September. Detective Sergeant Lewis said: “At around 00:55am, it was reported that a black coloured Volkswagen Tiguan which was parked in the area was set alight. The vehicle was substantially damaged, […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson Enters Not Guilty Plea

By Paul Higgins Alleged paedophile couple Sir Jeffrey Donaldson and his wife Lady Eleanor today (wed) denied allegations of rape and historic sex abuse. Standing side by side in the dock of Newry Crown Court, this is the first time that 61-year-old Donaldson and his 58-year-old wife have been asked to formally enter pleas and […]

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Business Community Constituency Government Newry Newry and Armagh Politics South Armagh Stormont

Murphy Announces Data and Analytics Assured Skills Academy with EY

Economy Minister Conor Murphy has announced an Assured Skills Data and Analytics Academy with EY, providing 20 high quality training places. Fully funded by the Department for the Economy, this exciting Academy will provide successful applicants with practical experience, the opportunity to gain industry recognised qualifications and access to resources to develop business knowledge and […]

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Advertising Business Climate Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

Down Weather: Summer 2024 Was The Coldest Summers In 9 Years

By Down Weather Met Éireann has released some information about the “summer” weather.  You don’t need me to tell you that summer did not happen.  You can read it below. Summer 2024 was the coldest summers in 9 years.  The average temperature across the island of Ireland was 13.87°C.  it should be closer to 20°C.  […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Infrastructure Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Newry: Electric Staff Bus Hit With Shocking Price Hike

By Donal McMahon An electric shuttle bus plan for Newry’s council staff could be hit with a shocking new price tag amid a Stormont department’s public commute demands. The Department for Infrastructure (DfI) has requested a significant change on the NI planning portal to the council’s staff only shuttle bus from a new employee car […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Aontu Express Condolences to Family and Friends of Anu Okusanya

As an Aontu representative in Newry I would like to express sincere condolences to the family and friends of Anu Okusanya who recently died in shocking circumstances in Newry. Anu was working in a care home on the Belfast Road, looking after the sick and elderly. She had just left this great work to walk […]