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PEACE IV Reimaging and Regeneration Programme Launches in Newtownhamilton

As a delivery partner on the PEACE IV Programme, Newry, Mourne and Down Policing and Community Safety Partnership (PCSP) are implementing Reimaging and Regeneration projects in 10 areas across the district. These projects are supported by the European Union’s PEACE IV Programme, managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB). Newtownhamilton area is one of […]

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Armagh Community Election 2022 Newry Politics South Armagh

AE22: Battlefield Newry and Armagh

Election fever has hit Newry and Armagh with the constituency set to be a massive battlefield with 12 candidates declared so far to fight it out for five seats, May 5th will be very interesting for the border constituency. Candidates so far Sinn Fein Liz Kimmins Conor Murphy Cathal Boylan SDLP Justin McNulty Alliance Jackie […]

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Crime Newry South Armagh

Criminal Damage at Bessbrook House

Police received a report of criminal damage at a house in O’Donoghue Park, Bessbrook, on Wednesday 23rd March. It was reported that stones were thrown through the front window of the house at around 11.10pm. Enquiries into the incident are ongoing and police would ask anyone with any information about this incident or anyone who may be […]

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Crime Newry South Armagh

Four Men Arrested Following Severe Incident at Dobsons Way, Bessbrook

Four men, aged 22, 23, 25 and 40 were arrested following a report of a burglary in the Dobsons Way area of Bessbrook last Saturday (19th March). The 22, 23 and 25 year old males were arrested on suspicion of a number of offences including aggravated burglary and criminal damage. The 40 year old male […]

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Crime South Armagh

Two Men Arrested Following Criminal Damage in Bessbrook

Police received a report of criminal damage at licenced premises on the Millvale Road, Bessbrook, at around 3.20pm, on Friday 25th March. Officers attended and arrested two men aged 23 and 25. The 23 year old man has been charged with criminal damage and is due to appear at Newry Magistrates Court on Friday 22nd […]

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Crime Newry South Armagh

Police Appeal Following Attempted Hijacking in Newry

Police are appealing for information following an attempted hijacking in the Drumintee Road area of Newry yesterday evening (Sunday 20 March). At approximately 8.35pm a man, armed with a crowbar approached the female driver of a grey coloured Mercedes car outside a licensed premises in the area. He ordered her to get out of the vehicle […]

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Cllr Gavin Malone to Run in 2022 Assembly Election

Independent Newry City Councillor Gavin Malone has declared his intention to stand in the upcoming Assembly election in Newry and Armagh. The popular Newry City Councillor amassed an incredible 2,296 first preference votes in the 2019 Council election in Newry DEA. His announcement is sure to rock the political spectrum in Newry and Armagh. Speaking […]

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NI Terror Threat Reduced for the First Time in 12 Years

Welcoming the reduction of the Northern Ireland related terrorism threat level, Chief Constable Simon Byrne said: “Today, we welcome the reduction of the threat level from severe to substantial.  The independent assessment means the threat has moved from an attack is ‘highly likely’, to ‘likely’. “This is significant as it signals a success in the […]

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Community Council Government Newry NMD Council South Armagh

Ó’Muirí Welcomes Irish Unity Working Group at Council

Sinn Féin Councillor Barra Ó Muirí says that NMDDC’s Working Group on Irish Unity will provide an opportunity to discuss how the council can prepare, plan and consult on the possibility of constitutional change in Ireland. The group will be established following the passing of a motion proposed by Cllr Ó’ Muirí and seconded by […]

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Community Council Government Newry NMD Council South Armagh South Down

Chairperson Thanks the Community for Donating to the Ukrainian Appeal

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Cathy Mason has been overwhelmed by community support for the Council’s efforts to donate clothes, blankets and other essential items in response to the unfolding humanitarian crisis in Ukraine. Donation points were recently opened in Newry Leisure Centre and Down Leisure Centre to enable residents to drop-off […]

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Community Council Government Newry NMD Council South Armagh South Down

Plaster Models from Proud People Sculpture Goes on Display

Three plaster models from the Proud People sculpture in Newry, along with some of the sculptor’s preparatory drawings and photographs, are now displayed in Newry and Mourne Museum. The sculpture, which stands in Hill Street and depicts various phases in the history of Newry, was commissioned in 1994 as part of the celebrations to mark […]

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Community Council Government Newry NMD Council South Armagh South Down

Newry, Mourne and Down Employment Academy Drives Careers Forward with New HGV Licence Training

A new initiative to address skills shortages and improve employment opportunities for those interested in a career in the transport and logistics industry, has been established by Newry Mourne and Down District Council through the Newry, Mourne and Down Labour Market Partnership, in conjunction with a number of key local firms. The Newry, Mourne and […]