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Business Community Constituency Government Newry Newry and Armagh Stormont

‘Business Voice Loud And Clear’ Liz Kimmins MLA

Newry Armagh MLA Liz Kimmins has said the voice of business was heard “loud and clear” at emergency meeting organised by Newry BID last Wednesday evening. Speaking following the meeting Liz said, “Dozens of businesses attended the Canal Court Hotel, where we heard the key issues that are impacting on our local retailers day and […]

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Agriculture Armagh Community Constituency Election 2024 Elections Newry Newry and Armagh South Armagh

DAERA Proposals Could Damage Small Farms and Rural Planning – Hughes

Sinn Féin’s Dáire Hughes has said that small farmers and rural communities could be negatively impacted if DAERA persists with their plans to increase the minimum farm claim size from the current 3 hectares to 5 hectares.   Newry and Armagh Westminster candidate DáireHughes said: “DAERA is proposing to increase the minimum claim size for the […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry: Another Burglary and Hit and Run Results In 60 Yr Old Woman Taken to Hospital

Detectives in Newry are appealing for information following a report of a burglary and hit-and-run road traffic collision in Newry this morning, Sunday 23rd June. Detective Sergeant Lewis said: “We received a report that a white BMW X5 was stolen outside a house in the Dublin Road area of Cloghoge. It was reported that the […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Security Alert In Monaghan Street, Newry Has Ended

A security alert in the Monaghan Street area of Newry has ended. A suspicious object located in the area this morning, Thursday 20th June, has been declared as a crude yet viable device. Officers attended following the report at around 8.20am, alongside Ammunition Technical Officers (ATO) who carried out a controlled explosion. The object, which […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry Device Left By Criminals to Deliberately Cause Chaos

Newry City Cllr Aidan Mathers has said that those who have caused the ongoing security situation in Monaghan Street  Newry have nothing to offer the community only chaos. The Sinn Féin elected representative said, “This device  left by criminals to deliberately cause chaos and to scare and intimidate. The local community and businesses have been […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Saoradh Newry Slam Social Housing Vandalism

The Republican Party Saoradh has condemned a recent spate of vandalism that occurred at a new housing development in Newry. The social housing project at Craigmore View has seen windows smashed and machinery damaged by youths in the past couple of weeks. Saoradh representatives have visited the scene and spoke with residents who have relayed […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Increase In Burglaries In Newry

Police are appealing for information and witnesses following a number of recent burglaries in the Newry area. Sergeant Mackin said: “At approximately 5.55am on Monday, 17th June police received a report of a burglary in the Armagh Road area. “The homeowner was woken by their dog barking and found the back door open and a […]

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

Murphy Says Investing In Heat Pump Sector Will Generate Significant Economic Prosperity

Economy Minister Conor Murphy has said developing and investing in the local heat pump sector will not only drive the net zero agenda but generate significant economic prosperity. The Minister was speaking as he opened the heat pump Knowledge X-Change and Networking event co-hosted by the Geological Survey of Northern Ireland and Ulster University. The […]

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Business Community Constituency Council Government Lifestyle Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Feehan & Finn Call For Common Sense Solutions to Parking Woes

SDLP Newry City Councillors Killian Feehan and Doire Finn have hit out at plans by Council to remove free parking from North Street.  The SDLP team have strongly challenged the proposal, saying they are at a complete loss to understand why Council would make it more difficult for workers and shoppers in Newry to access […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry: Knife Taken to Woman’s Throat During Multiple Robberies In City

Detectives in Newry are appealing for information and witnesses in relation to reports of a number of burglaries at properties in the city this morning, Monday 17th June. Detective Sergeant Cole said: “Shortly before 6am, it was reported that entry had been gained to a house in the Armagh Road area, and car keys and […]

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Council Launches Be Active Summer Programme

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is excited to announce the launch of this years Be Active Summer Programme for 2024. The fun filled programme is now open for bookings and is designed to provide children and young people with a range of activities and sports to keep them entertained throughout the summer months. The […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry Man Sentenced to Seven and a Half Years For Robbery and Burglary

34 year old Shane Osborne was convicted on 8th February 2024 at Newry Crown Court in relation to two robberies and two burglaries which occurred in Newry between August 2022 and January 2023. He was duly sentenced at the same court today (Wednesday 19th June 2024) and will serve three years in prison and four and a half […]