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Detectives investigating a series of recent thefts in the Bessbrook and Newry areas are appealing for information and witnesses. Detective Sergeant Best said: “We received a report on Tuesday, 4th April of a burglary at a commercial premises at a business park on the Craigmore Road, during which an office window was smashed and entered. […]
Over the last three years, the Dragons in the Hills project has sought to discover more about Northern Ireland’s little dragons – our three native amphibians and reptiles: common frog, common lizard and smooth newt. The project, which is led by Amphibian and Reptile Groups of the UK in partnership with Newry, Mourne and Down […]
SDLP Slieve Gullion Councillor Pete Byrne has welcomed the decision by DfI Roads to resurface the A25 Newry Road in Newtownhamilton. Councillor Byrne has said that the road surfacing works are “desperately needed”, but only scratch the surface of what needs to be done to get local roads up to standard. SDLP Slieve Gullion Councillor […]
By Paul Higgins A Co. Down creep who sexually assaulted and groped a little boy while the child’s mum was in the next room had walked free from court. Newry Crown Court heard that while Cahill McDonald groped the boy more than once, the last time he did it was while he was sitting on […]
Sinn Féin councillor Barra Ó Muirí has welcomed moves to finally see the return of two-way traffic to Newry street in Newtownhamilton. Welcoming these developments, the Slieve Gullion councillor said: “I’m glad to hear that two-way traffic is set to return to Newry street here in Newtown. “This is another step in the journey of […]
Speaking following the news that the terrorism threat level in Northern Ireland has been raised from ‘substantial’ to ‘severe’, Alliance Policing Board representative John Blair MLA has said that this must continue to be monitored, and that we cannot let ourselves be dragged back into the past. “This is incredibly concerning but unfortunately not surprising […]
Detectives are appealing for information following a burglary in the Lislea area of County Armagh yesterday evening, Saturday 25th March. At approximately 5.15pm police received a report that access had been gained to the property in the Longfield Road area sometime between 9.30am on Friday 24th and 5.15pm on Saturday March 25th. During the burglary […]
SDLP Sports Spokesperson Justin McNulty has said that sport has the power to bring people across Ireland together. He was speaking after introducing a motion at the SDLP Conference in Derry. Newry & Armagh MLA Mr McNulty said: “Throughout our history we have seen the powerful potential that sport has to bring people together. From […]
Armagh Down Cycling Club is calling on all cycling enthusiasts to join them for The Gullion Tour on Sunday, April 30th. This exciting cycling challenge aims to raise awareness and funds for PIPS Hope and Support, a local charity dedicated to suicide prevention and mental health. The Gullion Tour will take cyclists on a journey […]
Sinn Féin councillor Declan Murphy has welcomed a council proposal to create a community paint reuse project for the district. The Slieve Gullion councillor said: “There are currently over 290 tonnes of paint left into the Household recycling centres across the district every year. “The cost of recycling all this paint is estimated to come […]
A Co. Armagh electrician accused of having cocaine worth close to half a million pounds has been ordered to stand trial in the Crown Court. Appearing in person at Lisburn Magistrates Court, 25-year-old Ryan Diamond confirmed he was aware of the three charges against him. Diamond, from Camlough Park in Bessbrook, is charged with two […]
Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy has said more must be done to cut childcare costs for families and remove barriers to employment. Speaking from Washington today the party’s economy spokesperson renewed calls for a restored Executive to support families with childcare. Conor Murphy said: “Childcare is a huge issue for workers and families and can […]
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