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Police are seeking information into criminal damage of a vehicle which was parked in the vicinity of James Connolly Park, Newry. This happened sometime between the evening of Sunday 1st of September and evening of Monday 2nd. Anyone who believes they have information, CCTV or dashcam footage, please contact Police on the 101 service and […]
Detectives are appealing for information following a report of arson at the Chancellors Hall area of Newry in the early hours of Tuesday 10th September. Detective Sergeant Lewis said: “At around 00:55am, it was reported that a black coloured Volkswagen Tiguan which was parked in the area was set alight. The vehicle was substantially damaged, […]
By Paul Higgins Alleged paedophile couple Sir Jeffrey Donaldson and his wife Lady Eleanor today (wed) denied allegations of rape and historic sex abuse. Standing side by side in the dock of Newry Crown Court, this is the first time that 61-year-old Donaldson and his 58-year-old wife have been asked to formally enter pleas and […]
MP Carla Lockhart and DUP party colleague and member of the NI Assembly Agriculture Committee, Michelle McIlveen MLA, were welcomed this week to UFU headquarters in Belfast to discuss a number of critical priorities facing the province’s agri-food sector. UFU president William Irvine, deputy president Glenn Cuddy and parliamentary officer Alexander Kinnear highlighted a number […]
Economy Minister Conor Murphy has announced an Assured Skills Data and Analytics Academy with EY, providing 20 high quality training places. Fully funded by the Department for the Economy, this exciting Academy will provide successful applicants with practical experience, the opportunity to gain industry recognised qualifications and access to resources to develop business knowledge and […]
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons today hosted a reception at Parliament Buildings to recognise motorbike rider Michael Dunlop’s latest record-breaking triumphs. Earlier this year, Michael set the new all-time wins record at the 2024 Isle of Man TT, with his 27th race success around the Mountain Circuit, surpassing his Uncle Joey’s record. Michael beat his new record […]
SDLP Policing Board member Mark H Durkan has welcomed recognition of the need to improve PSNI resourcing and officer numbers. He was speaking after an SDLP Opposition amendment was passed in the Assembly on Monday. It urged the Executive and UK Government to work with the PSNI and Policing Board to address the issues facing […]
Sinn Féin MLA Cathy Mason has welcomed the Executive’s reaffirmed commitment to delivering affordable childcare. Speaking after the launch of the draft Programme for Government, the party’s childcare spokesperson said: “I welcome the launch of the draft Programme for Government which has reaffirmed the Executive’s ongoing commitment to delivering high quality, affordable childcare. “This follows […]
By Donal McMahon An electric shuttle bus plan for Newry’s council staff could be hit with a shocking new price tag amid a Stormont department’s public commute demands. The Department for Infrastructure (DfI) has requested a significant change on the NI planning portal to the council’s staff only shuttle bus from a new employee car […]
Northern Ireland international and Liverpool football star Conor Bradley is the latest big name signing to support a Department for Infrastructure campaign aimed at reducing road deaths. Bradley, fresh from Thursday’s night’s 2-0 victory against Luxembourg with the NI squad in the Nations League, has given his backing to the ‘Share the Road to Zero’ […]
As an Aontu representative in Newry I would like to express sincere condolences to the family and friends of Anu Okusanya who recently died in shocking circumstances in Newry. Anu was working in a care home on the Belfast Road, looking after the sick and elderly. She had just left this great work to walk […]
A new trauma and orthopaedic clinic has opened on the ground floor of Daisy Hill Hospital. Health Minister Mike Nesbitt called in to meet staff and see the new unit during his visit to the hospital last week. Located behind the coffee bar, in the former physiotherapy department, the service will be open five days […]
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