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Armagh Community Constituency Crime Newry and Armagh

Hit-and-Run RTC at Moy Road Area of Armagh

Police are appealing for information following a hit-and-run road traffic collision in the Moy Road area of Armagh last night, Saturday 9th December. It was reported  that a man had been knocked down at around 10.35pm last night. The man, aged in his 30s, was taken to hospital by the ambulance service, for treatment to […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Cost of Living Government Newry Newry and Armagh Politics South Armagh Stormont Westminster

‘Sinn Féin Remain Opposed to Domestic Water Charges!’ – Murphy

Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy has said Sinn Féin remain opposed to household domestic charges. The party’s economy spokesperson said: “Sinn Féin remains opposed to domestic water charges. “The British Secretary of State has forced a public consultation on water charges. “This will only add to the cost of living and the cost of doing business.  “I stopped the imposition of water charges when I was […]

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Community Constituency Crime Lurgan Upper Bann

Police Appealing Following Single Vehicle RTC at Avenue Road Lurgan

Police are appealing for information following a single vehicle road traffic collision in the Avenue Road area of Lurgan this morning, Sunday 10th December. It was reported that a male pedestrian was struck by a vehicle shortly after 1.45am. Officers attended alongside colleagues from NIAS and the man, aged in his 60s, was taken to […]

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Business Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh South Armagh

Grant Saddened By Devastating Fire at Commercial Premises In Bessbrook

Nicola Grant has spoken about “ the sad and devastating news of the overnight fire at commercial premises on the Camlough Road, outside Bessbrook”. The Workers Party representative said, “This is dreadful news for those who work there, the owners of the units and for the local community”. “The impact is made all the worse […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Newry Council: Almost 100 Council Confidential Items Despite Open Trial System

By Donal McMahon A Northern Ireland council has kept almost 100 debates behind closed doors since it launched a new “successful” trial scheme to take agenda items out of confidential sessions. Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMDDC) officers advised elected reps (21 Aug 2023) of a system to bring more discussions into the public eye, […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Newry Leisure Centre Members Frustrated at Failing Facilities

By Donal McMahon Newry Leisure Centre members are being left “incredibly frustrated” thanks to being unable to gain access to its facilities, councillors have been told. Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMDDC) was due to commence essential maintenance works at its city swimming pool last year, but the plans were shelved following an angry reaction by […]

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Business Community Constituency Government Newry and Armagh South Armagh Stormont

Local Businesses Devastated by Fire – Murphy

Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy has said local businesses will be devastated after a fire broke out in the Loughbrook Industrial Estate last night. The Newry and Armagh MLA said: “Last night’s fire completely destroyed one unit and caused damage to a number of others. Thankfully, a quick response by local business owners and the […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Newry Council to Support Child Counselling

By Donal McMahon A Northern Ireland council may be set to generate financial support for young people suffering from “emotional difficulties”. Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMDDC) has agreed to contact schools in its district to detail the “challenges” they face gaining therapy resources for children. However, a move by a qualified academic counsellor in […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry Searches Connected to “Murderous” South American Cartel Group

Working as part of the Joint Agency Task Force (JATF), the Police Service of Northern Ireland and members attached to the Garda National Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau conducted coordinated and simultaneous search operations on Tuesday 5 December.  Detectives from the Police Service’s Organised Crime Branch, who carried out searches in Newry, seized a number […]

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Community Constituency Education Newry Newry and Armagh

SRC Newry Hosts the Local Heat For Springboards Future Chef Competition

Southern Regional College’s Newry campus hosted the local heat for Springboard’s FutureChef competition which saw four students from local schools compete to represent their county at the Northern Ireland finals in February 2024. The competition is a school-based programme across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland that supports the development of key life skills whist […]

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Community Constituency Crime Lurgan Upper Bann

Odhran Kelly Named as Lurgan Murder Victim

Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Major Investigation Team, who are carrying out a murder investigation following the discovery of a body in Lurgan, have named the deceased as Odhran Kelly. Mr Kelly, who was aged 23, was from the local area. Detective Chief Inspector Tony Kelly said: “A murder investigation was launched […]

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Business Community Constituency Downpatrick Government Lifestyle South Down Stormont

Mason Welcomes Asda Downpatrick Opening Temporary Store

Sinn Féin MLA Cathy Mason has said it is welcome Asda are set to open a temporary store in January 2024 while work continues to rebuild a permanent store. The South Down MLA said: “This is a welcome announcement for workers from this store as well as independent retailers who operate in the town.  “From […]