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The Alliance Party has selected Robbie Alexander as its candidate in Craigavon for the forthcoming local government elections, scheduled to take place in May. Mr Alexander has lived locally all his life and currently works in professional services as a chartered management accountant. He is an active cyclist who has raced for local club Orchard CC […]
A 50-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm or ammunition in the Princes Street area of Lurgan on Monday January 16th. He remains in police custody assisting with enquiries. Specially trained firearms officers attended the incident and a Conducted Energy Device (CED) was deployed to prevent harm to the person […]
SDLP Representative for Cusher Emmajayne McKernan has condemned the illegal dumping of tyres at Seagahan Dam and has reported the issue to Council. Emmajayne McKernan said, “This is an environmental crime and those who dumped the tyres have shown little regard for the local area or its people who will have to meet the costs […]
A 29-year-old man arrested by detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Major Investigation Team investigating the murder of 39-year-old Shane Whitla in Lurgan on Thursday, 12th January, has been released on bail to allow for further enquiries. The investigation continues and anyone with any information they feel is relevant is asked to contact […]
Police in Newry are appealing for information and witnesses following the report of a burglary in the Violet Hill Avenue area in the early hours of this morning, Tuesday January 17th. Inspector Porter said: “We received a report at 6am that a property had been broken into. The suspect entered the house via the back […]
Sinn Féin MP Mickey Brady has said that the closure of the Newry Reporter, one of Ireland’s longest running local papers, is a true loss for the whole community. The Newry & Armagh MP said: “I was shocked to learn earlier this week that the Newry Reporter would be stopping circulation at the end of […]
Sinn Féin Councillor Aoife Finnegan has welcomed a number of recent resurfacing projects beginning in Crossmaglen. The Slieve Gullion councillor said: “After lobbying for some time on behalf of local residents it’s good to see these works started. “The most significant resurfacing is taking place in The Crescent with smaller works being done in Lismore, […]
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is offering some of its public buildings as warm shelter for anyone unable to afford the increasing cost of home heating this winter. The ‘Open House’ initiative began its roll out in December, with Newry and Kilkeel Leisure Centres, Down Arts Centre, the Market House in Ballynahinch and Warrenpoint […]
Sinn Féin councillor Bróna Haughey has said that drainage issues on the Ballymacnab road must be addressed urgently. The Cusher Councillor said: “I have been lobbying DFI for some time to address the flooding issue on this road. “At this time of year, the excessive water on the surface after a flood is likely to […]
A 32-year-old man was extradited from the United States of America to Northern Ireland today by the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s International Policing Unit, Monday 16th January. The man was arrested in the USA by virtue of an extradition request sought by the Police Service of Northern Ireland in relation to a number of […]
SDLP Cusher representative EmmaJayne McKernan has welcomed DAERA’s study tour which offers dairy farmers the opportunity to travel to England to learn about large dairy herd management. Ms McKernan said: “I welcome the commitment of the department to continue to invest in the dairy sector through Farm Innovation Visits. Dairy farming and the consequent trade […]
A major Cross Border Trade Conference, jointly hosted by Newry and Dundalk Chambers and with sponsors including InterTradeIreland, has been launched for 2023. It will be held on Wednesday 8th March (9am to 1pm) at the Carrickdale Hotel and will focus on future business opportunities. It is free to attend. Case studies will demonstrate how […]
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