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Community Constituency Council Government Infrastructure Newry and Armagh NMD Council South Armagh

Road Safety Must Be Improved In Dungormley – Finnegan

Sinn Féin councillor Aoife Finnegan has called on a united approach to tackle road safety issues in Newtownhamilton.  The Slieve Gullion councillor said: “After a number of incidents recently, local people are understandably concerned about the road safety in the village.  “These incidents include a drunk driver losing control of their car, badly damaging the […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry and Armagh South Armagh

Two Police Officers Escape Injury In Forkhill

Two police officers have escaped serious injury after their vehicle was rammed in Forkhill last night, Tuesday 12th December. Newry, Mourne & Down District Commander, Superintendent Norman Haslett said: “At around 9.35pm officers on proactive patrol in the Carrickasticken Road area attempted to stop a car. The car then rammed into the police vehicle before […]

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Armagh Business Community Constituency Government Newry Newry and Armagh South Armagh Stormont

“Loughbrook Businesses Must Be Supported”: McNulty

SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has said that businesses at Loughbrook Business Park must be supported.  Mr. McNulty was speaking after a fire devastated the Business Park last week. “It was shocking to see up close the scale of the damage at Loughbrook Business Park. I was on the ground on the morning […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council Politics South Armagh

Newry Council Admits Health and Safety Offences Arising From Death of Electrician at Slieve Gullion Forest Park

By Paul Higgins Newry, Mourne and Down District council today (tues) admitted health and safety offences arising from the tragic death of an electrician who was killed during a storm. At Newry Crown Court, a defence KC for NMD council asked for the two charges to be put again and there was a subsequent guilty […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry and Armagh South Armagh

Police Appeal For Information Following a Report of a Burglary In Crossmaglen

Police are appealing for information following a report of a burglary in Crossmaglen. It was reported that sometime between 6pm on Thursday 7th December and 11am on Friday 8th December that a house on the Monog Road had been broken into. A window to the back of the house was removed, however it is not […]

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Climate Community Constituency Council Downpatrick Government Kilkeel Newcastle Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council South Armagh South Down Warrenpoint

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Pledge to Share the Road to Zero

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is joining a growing list of organisations who are committing to road safety by pledging to ‘Share the Road to Zero’ and they are encouraging others to do the same. Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Valerie Harte, said: “Too many people are sadly killed or seriously […]

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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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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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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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Armagh Community Constituency Education Government Newry Newry and Armagh Politics South Armagh Stormont

McNulty: Voices of Striking Teachers Must Be Heard

SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has said that the concerns of teachers must be heard and addressed. He was speaking as five teaching unions take part in strike action across the North on Wednesday. Mr. McNulty said that teachers and other school staff were entitled to fair pay and working conditions. Newry & […]

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Business Community Constituency Government Newry Newry and Armagh Politics South Armagh Stormont

Executive Needed to Help Support Small Businesses – Murphy

Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy has reiterated calls for the Executive to be restored so it can offer leadership and support to small businesses struggling to stay open due to costs and trade issues as revealed by Enterprise NI. Speaking at the launch of Enterprise NI’s 2023 Barometer report at The Dunadry Hotel, Conor Murphy […]

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Community Constituency Government Health Newry Newry and Armagh Politics South Armagh Stormont

Executive Needed to Help Those In Need of Care Packages – Kimmins

Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has said an Executive is needed to help families in need of care packages and to invest in the under-pressure health service. Commenting on reports that over 4,000 people are waiting for some form of home care package, the party’s social care spokesperson said:  “The rapid decline in care packages delivered is deeply concerning and impacting […]