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Local student Lubo Mulkerns from Jonesborough is returning to the kitchen, but not just any kitchen. Lubo is competing with the regional finals of Future Chef on Wednesday 7th February 2024 at Belfast Metropolitan College. There, he will compete against six other secondary school students, who topped local competition heats to progress to the Northern […]
James J. Fox, Dublin’s most renowned cigar & whiskey merchants who are celebrating 143 years of trading in 119 Grafton Street and five generations of family ownership, and Two Stacks Irish Whiskey are delighted to announce their collaboration on a limited-edition single cask release, their first for 2024. Situated in the heart of Dublin, James […]
Detectives are appealing for information and witnesses following a recent attempted burglary in Banbridge. Police received a report shortly after 7pm on Tuesday, 16th January of an attempted break-in at a house in the Fort Street area of the town. Detective Sergeant Stewart said: “We believe this occurred sometime between 6.45pm and shortly before the […]
Sinn Fein councillor Oonagh Magennis has called for road workers to be fairly paid as they join thousands of public sector workers in taking strike action this week for fair pay and conditions. The local spokesperson for Infrastructure said: “Road service workers, like all public sector workers, deserve fair pay and quality working conditions. “Rather […]
Detectives investigating an assault in the Ballynahone Crescent area of Armagh on Tuesday afternoon, 16th January have charged a man to court. The 40-year-old has been charged with assault on police and grievous bodily harm with intent. He is due to appear before Newry Magistrates’ Court on Thursday morning, 18th January. As is usual procedure, […]
Newry Chamber of Commerce & Trade and Newry BID hosted a constructive discussion this morning in Custom House, Newry between local businesses and Land & Property Services NI on the current consultation on revenue raising measures and the future of business rates. The well attended event heard from Andrew McAvoy, Director of Rating Policy at […]
Police in Newry are appealing for information and witnesses in relation to an assault which occured on 30/12/23 at approximately 2000hrs at ‘The Tunnels’, Newry. This is the pedestrian underpass under Abbey Way. It is believed that four males were involved in this incident described as wearing jeans and hoodys. They also made off with […]
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council in association with the Sports Association Newry, Down and South Armagh (SANDSA) have launched their latest sports awards. Recognising the extraordinary achievements of clubs and athletes across the district in 2023, nominations are now open for the NMD Sports Awards in association with SANDSA, which will be held in […]
Calling all 14 to 17 year olds! It’s well known that early life experiences can sow the seeds for a lifelong love of nature. Why not start the year with a digital detox and join our AONB and Geopark Youth Rangers Programme, which will begin in February. Applications are now open for the Ring of […]
By Donal McMahon A council housing development in Newry woodlands has been refused due to nature conservation concerns. The local authority’s planning committee approved a recommendation on Monday (Jan 10) to refuse the development opposite Daisy Hill hospital. The Hospital Road application by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council included six houses, two apartment blocks […]
Slieve Gullion area Sinn Féin Councillor Declan Murphy has confirmed that he is to meet multi agency staff to discuss in particular the recent flooding issues in the Camlough area. The meeting that he and his Sinn Féin colleagues have arranged will also have senior Council Officers in attendance. The Sinn Féin elected representative said, […]
By Donal McMahon A Northern Ireland council is to lobby the BBC on concerns it is isolating the rural community by axing a long running farming show. Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMDDC) is to write to BBC Northern Ireland director, Adam Smyth to urge him to reconsider a potential move to end the rural […]
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