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Newry & Armagh DUP Assemblyman William Irwin MLA has said he is shocked that 50 MLA’s voted to amend the Climate Change No2 Bill to a new target of net zero emissions by 2050. The DAERA committee member, who voted against such a move, said the decision was reckless and would cause immense and costly […]
Fianna Fáil Senator Robbie Gallagher has received commitment that all Garda cars are to be fitted with Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs). The Senator had previously called for AEDs to be installed in Garda vehicles and for all members to receive training in CPR and the use of defibrillators. Senator Gallagher commented, “Members of the […]
SDLP Upper Bann MLA Dolores Kelly has welcomed the awarding of a Land, Design and Build contract of a social housing scheme in Aghagallon just off Aghalee Road in the lands at Parknasilla Way. Mrs Kelly said; “The SDLP have been at the fore front of efforts to deliver more social housing in the […]
Sinn Féin council group leader Liam Mackle has welcomed the economic boost and increased trade that the protocol has brought to Belfast Harbour. The ABC representative said: “I welcome the significant economic boost that the protocol has clearly brought to Belfast Harbour. “The Harbour handled a record level of trade last year, an increase of 9% with […]
A 27-year-old man, arrested on Thursday 10th February, by detectives investigating a shooting incident at Carnbane Industrial Estate, Newry, on Tuesday 8th February, has been released on bail pending further enquiries. The 27 year old man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and possession of a firearm with intent to commit an indictable offence. The […]
Police investigating an incident involving a vehicle in Downpatrick on Thursday, 10th February, are appealing for information and witnesses. Shortly after 2.30pm it was reported a woman in a vehicle was attacked and her vehicle stolen from the Meadowlands area of the town. A male smashed the passenger window of a Grey VW Golf and […]
Sinn Féin MLA John O’Dowd has reiterated calls on the British government to scrap VAT on energy bills to help families tackle the cost-of-living crisis. The Upper Bann MLA said: “Rising living costs and out of control energy prices are placing a huge burden on already struggling workers and families. “The British government should scrap […]
Detectives investigating a shooting incident at Carnbane Industrial Estate, Newry, on Tuesday 8th February, have arrested a man following a search in the city on Thursday 10th February. The 27 year old man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and possession of a firearm with intent to commit an indictable offence and remains in […]
Police are currently at the scene of a sudden death of a male in the Edward Street area of Newry. There are no further details at this time. The road remains closed. ENDS
Motorists are advised that Upper Edward Street, Monaghan Street and Railway Street in Newry are currently closed as police are dealing with an incident. Please seek an alternative route for your journey.
Wednesday the 9th of February seen a plethora of police activity in Newry City. A large police presence was seen in the Quayside Close area as well as the use of the PSNI helicopter and some checkpoints. A spokesperson for the PSNI said: “Police conducted searches in the Quayside area of Newry on Wednesday night […]
Newry and Armagh Workers party representative Nicola Grant has expressed concern regarding the recent removal of emergency general surgery at Daisy Hill Hospital. “Local healthcare should always be safe, of the highest quality and be professionally delivered – but it must also be accessible”, says Workers Party representative Nicola Grant. “There is considerable public concern […]
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