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Police are appealing for information following a report of suspicious behaviour in the Derrymore Woods Park area of Bessbrook, Saturday, 12th July. This was reported just after 10.30am. We are keen to identify a man described as middle-aged, white, short, of stocky build with short black hair and wearing dark clothing. He was believed to […]
Detectives investigating a series of burglaries and thefts in south Armagh have charged a man to court. A 19-year-old man has been charged with burglary from a dwelling, theft of a vehicle and handling stolen goods. He is further charged with obstructing police and with two counts of interference with vehicles. He is due to […]
Local MLA Aoife Finnegan has urged vigilance after vehicles were stolen in the Crossmaglen area in the early hours of this morning (Friday) The south Armagh MLA said, “It is extremely distressing to hear that thieves have once again targeted homes and vehicles stolen. Anyone who may have any information about last nights incidents should […]
Detectives are investigating a series of burglaries and thefts in south Armagh which occurred overnight. The first report, received at around 2.20am this morning, Friday 11 July, stated that two men had attempted to force a window at a property in Chapel View in Crossmaglen, however it’s believed the pair made off in separate vehicles […]
Three talented female athletes from Cathal Fegan Schools of Taekwon-Do, based in Newry and Silverbridge, have been selected to represent Team Ireland at the upcoming ITF World Championships in Barcelona, taking place from July 23rd to 27th. After successfully competing in both national championships and rigorous trials, Aoife Loye, Cara Mackin, and Amy Bantleman earned […]
The Finance Minister has his head in the sand over his refusal to even acknowledge that there is a problem with the funding of Northern Ireland Water, Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has said. It comes after clear warnings from the independent Fiscal Council. In the Assembly on Monday, the Finance Minister John O’Dowd refused […]
Sinn Féin MP Dáire Hughes has welcomed the announcement that 400 new properties in Newry will be connected to the wastewater system. This innovation will open Newry up for investment for 10 years. The news came from Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins, who made the announcement with NI Water in the city yesterday. “Minister Kimmins is […]
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has praised NI Water for finding a new and innovative solution to unlocking wastewater connections which will allow 400 new properties to be connected in Newry. Speaking during a visit to Newry Wastewater Treatment Works, Liz Kimmins said: “I have consistently said that innovative thinking and working in partnership hold the key to unlocking our wastewater constraints. Connecting 400 […]
TUV Councillor Keith Ratcliffe has called on the Department for Infrastructure to urgently reconsider its refusal to reduce the speed limit on the Mowhan Road in Markethill, directly outside Markethill High School. In a letter to Roads Service, Cllr Ratcliffe highlighted persistent concerns raised by local parents, school staff, and residents about the dangers posed […]
Dáire Hughes, Sinn Féin MP for Newry and Armagh, has welcomed the publication of a new discussion document, ‘The Case for An Irish National Health and Care Service’, stating that an all-Ireland approach is necessary for citizens. Speaking after the launch, Dáire Hughes MP said; “This is an important contribution to the ongoing debate on […]
Sinn Féin Cllr Aine Quinn has condemned those behind a suspect device which has caused disruption in the Slíabh Mor area in Mullaghbawn and described their actions as reckless. The local Councillor said, “This reckless action has caused serious distress amongst the wider community as well as severe disruption”. MLA for the area, Aoife Finnegan […]
SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has condemned a pipe bomb attack on the home of a young family in the area. It happened in Mullaghbawn in the early hours of Friday morning. Nobody was injured in the incident. Newry & Armagh MLA Mr McNulty said: “Mullaghbawn is an idyllic rural village situated in […]
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