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Police Search for Newry Man to Assist With Investigation into Incident in City

Police are asking for the public’s help in locating 36-year-old Ebony Hughes. Detectives in Newry believe he may be able to assist with an ongoing investigation into an incident in the city in May of this year. If you can help, please call 101. PLEASE NOTE: This image is being released to you solely for […]

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Windfall Tax Needed to Cut Eye-Watering Profits of Energy Corporations – Brady

Sinn Féin MP Mickey Brady has called for a windfall tax to cut the eye-watering profits of energy corporations as BP announces its second highest quarterly profits on record. The Newry and Armagh MP said: “BP announced record breaking profits of over $8.2 billion (£7.1 billion) in just three months. “The company has also announced it […]

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More Needs to Be Done for Animal Welfare, says Brown

Alliance Animal Welfare spokesperson Patrick Brown MLA has raised concerns animal charities are under increasing pressure due to rising costs and lack of effective legislation.  The South Down MLA made the comments following a recent visit to the Cats Protection charity’s Adoption Centre in Belfast. The centre has seen its waiting list to take in […]

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Constituency Crime Newry and Armagh South Armagh

Crossmaglen Man Sentenced for Drug Offences

Police have welcomed a sentence of sixteen months which was handed to a man at Newry Crown Court on Thursday, November 10. Finbar Stephen Maguire (33) pleaded guilty to possession of a class A drug with intent to supply and possession of criminal property at Newry Crown Court on Thursday 15th September and was sentenced […]

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Talon Security Looking for Door Staff This Festive Season

Newry based business Talon Security have advertised for door supervisors in the run up and during the festive season. The festive season in Newry is very welcome within the local hospitality industry providing a busy period for the local economy. As a result, Talon Security is in a position to offer roles as door supervisors. […]

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Lord Mayor Launches Enterprise Week Programme!

Lord Mayor of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon, Councillor Paul Greenfield has launched this year’s Enterprise Week programme aimed at supporting the resilience and growth of local businesses. Enterprise Week, which will run from Monday 14 to Friday 18 November, will see council in partnership with the borough’s enterprise agencies run a week-long series of […]

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Tennyson Calls for Solitude Play Park Reopening

Alliance MLA Eóin Tennyson has called on Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Council to reopen Solitude play park in Banbridge as soon as possible. The play park has been closed since the 22nd of August due to extensive damage to the impact surface and broken trampoline. Mr Tennyson has said, “A number of Banbridge families have […]

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Magennis Welcomes Road Resurfacing Commitments

Sinn Féin councillor Oonagh Magennis has welcomed a commitment from DFI to resurface the Hall road/Crossmaglen road is Lislea as well as a section of the Newry Road in Camlough. The Slieve Gullion councillor said: “Since being elected in 2019 I have lobbied on behalf of local residents and road users for the resurfacing of […]

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Tennyson Welcomes Protection of Citypark in Craigavon

Alliance MLA Eóin Tennyson has welcomed the decision by the Court of Appeal to overturn planning approval which was previously granted for the construction of a new campus for Southern Regional College in Citypark, Craigavon. Mr Tennyson has said, “I welcome today’s decision by the Court of Appeal to overturn the planning approval for a […]

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Constituency Crime Lurgan Upper Bann

Witness Appeal Following Lurgan RTC

Police are appealing for witnesses in relation to a serious road traffic collision in Lurgan on Tuesday 25th October. Sgt Innes said: “A report was received shortly after 1.40pm that a collision had occurred on the Antrim Road, near Lurgan Park, involving one vehicle and a pedestrian. “Officers attended the scene, together with colleagues from […]

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Ó Muirí Welcomes Drainage Works for Cullyhanna Road

Sinn Féin Councillor Barra Ó Muirí has welcomed works starting to put better drainage in place on the Cullyhanna road. The Slieve Gullion Councillor said: “It’s great to see DFI begin works to install additional drainage in place on the right hand side of the Cullyhanna road. “There have been a number of accidents in […]

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Pocketbox Launches SME Fleet Software Solution to Simplfy Driver and Vehicle Management

Pocket Box, the vehicle and driver management software specialist, has launched an SME fleet solution that promises a simple way to maintain compliance, reduce risk and save time and money. The web-and app-based management tool is designed to streamline fleet-related tasks and processes to ensure vehicles are kept road legal and safe, while staff are […]