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Ministers ‘Gravely Concerned’ on Pausing of City and Growth Deals Funding by UK Government

Executive Ministers have spoken of their grave concern at the decision by the UK Government to pause City and Growth Deals until the Spending Review. First Minister Michelle O’Neill said: “The decision to pause funding for City and Growth Deals is unacceptable and deplorable, and I would urge the British Government to urgently reconsider. “This […]

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‘Honest Conversations’ Needed Around Road Safety – O’Dowd

As a society, we need to have frank and honest conversations about what we can all do as road users, no matter how we travel, to ensure that everyone gets home safe. That was the message from Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd as he launched the ‘Road Safety Strategy for Northern Ireland to 2030’, which focuses […]

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The Death Has Occurred of Tony Feehan

Feehan (Bessbrook) Tony RIP, passed away peacefully 12th September 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of the late “Nan” RIP, devoted father to Mark, John, Simon, Billy, Terence, Ciaran, Tracy and the late Anthony RIP, loving Grandfather to Stefan, Anton, Kristen, Moya, Cian, Killian, Rua, Lileannah, Marc, Anthony, Karyn, Gér, Paidí, Caoilfhionn Rós, […]

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Council Decision To Purchase Camlough Lake Land ‘A Significant Development’ – Murphy

Slieve Gullion area Sinn Féin Councillor Declan  Murphy has said the decision taken by Council at tonight’s (Thursdays) Strategy Policy & Resources Committee meeting to approve the purchase of Lands necessary to ensure the delivery of the new multi use recreational hub at Camlough lake was a significant development. The Councillor also said that the […]

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Newry: Men Enter House and Assault Victim Who Sustained Head and Body Injuries

Police are appealing for information following a report of an assault in Newry on Wednesday 11th September. At approximately 6.55pm, it was reported that a man had called to a house in the Iveagh Crescent area and entered the property and assaulted the resident. The victim was struck a number of times sustaining injuries to […]

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Feet First Podiatry Spotlight: Understanding Sever’s Disease in Children

By Judith Brown Hey there, amazing parents and guardians!  Are you noticing your child limping after participating in sports or complaining about heel pain during their growth spurts? It might be more than just the usual aches and pains of an active childhood. Today, we’re shining a light on a common yet often misunderstood condition […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Petrol Bomb Thrown at House In Newry

Police are appealing for information following a report that a petrol bomb had been thrown at a house in the Ardmore Road area of Newry at approximately 9.20pm yesterday evening, Tuesday 10th September. No one was injured and there was no damage caused to the property.Anyone who witnessed anyone suspicious or anyone with CCTV or […]

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Newry: Woman Taken to Hospital Following Assault

Police arrested a man and a woman following a report of an assault on a woman in the Belfast Road area of Newry on Monday morning, 9th September.  Officers received a report shortly after 6am that a woman aged in her 20s was assaulted, and taken to hospital for treatment to her injuries.  A 35-year-old […]

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Banbridge Horticulture Society 60th Annual Show Praised by Local MP

Local DUP MP Carla Lockhart joined attendees at the Banbridge and District Horticultural Society’s 60th Annual Flower and Vegetable Show at Bannside Presbyterian Church Hall, celebrating what was another highly successful and well-attended event within the community. Carla Lockhart said: “Banbridge Horticultural Society continues to play a vital role in promoting the cultivation of flowers, […]

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Newry: Man Beaten By Gang With Baseball Bats

Detectives in Newry are investigating the report of an assault in the Helen’s Terrace area on Tuesday 10th September. Police received a report shortly after 10.20pm that a man, aged in his 30’s, had been attacked by a number of males armed with baseball bats. Officers attended and found the man lying on the ground […]

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Newry, Mourne and Down Recruitment and Skills Conference Launched

A free District-wide Conference aimed at tackling Newry, Mourne and Down’s Workforce Challenges will take place in Newry City on Wednesday 9 October 2024. Businesses, education and training providers and policymakers are being encouraged to attend the Newry, Mourne and Down Recruitment and Skills Conference and play a significant role in shaping and developing a […]

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SDLP MPs Oppose Cuts to Winter Fuel Payments

SDLP MPs have voted against proposed cuts to Winter Fuel Payments for pensioners in the House of Commons this afternoon. Speaking from Westminster, Claire Hanna MP said: “The cut to Winter Fuel Payments runs the very real risk of pushing pensioners into fuel poverty over the coming months. The targeting is too narrow and the […]