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Business Climate Community Constituency Government Newry Newry and Armagh Politics South Armagh Stormont

Murphy Says Investing In Heat Pump Sector Will Generate Significant Economic Prosperity

Economy Minister Conor Murphy has said developing and investing in the local heat pump sector will not only drive the net zero agenda but generate significant economic prosperity. The Minister was speaking as he opened the heat pump Knowledge X-Change and Networking event co-hosted by the Geological Survey of Northern Ireland and Ulster University. The […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry and Armagh South Armagh

Man Charged With Crossmaglen Murder

Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Major Investigation Team, investigating the murder of 74-year-old Michael McConville in the Annaghmare Road area of Crossmaglen on Saturday evening, 15th June, have charged a 67-year-old man with murder. The man is expected to appear before Banbridge Magistrates Court sitting in Newry tomorrow, Thursday 20th June. As is usual […]

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Business Community Constituency Council Government Lifestyle Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Feehan & Finn Call For Common Sense Solutions to Parking Woes

SDLP Newry City Councillors Killian Feehan and Doire Finn have hit out at plans by Council to remove free parking from North Street.  The SDLP team have strongly challenged the proposal, saying they are at a complete loss to understand why Council would make it more difficult for workers and shoppers in Newry to access […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry: Knife Taken to Woman’s Throat During Multiple Robberies In City

Detectives in Newry are appealing for information and witnesses in relation to reports of a number of burglaries at properties in the city this morning, Monday 17th June. Detective Sergeant Cole said: “Shortly before 6am, it was reported that entry had been gained to a house in the Armagh Road area, and car keys and […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Lifestyle Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council Sport

Council Launches Be Active Summer Programme

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is excited to announce the launch of this years Be Active Summer Programme for 2024. The fun filled programme is now open for bookings and is designed to provide children and young people with a range of activities and sports to keep them entertained throughout the summer months. The […]

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Banbridge Community Constituency Crime Upper Bann

Arrest Made In relation to Banbridge Shooting

Detectives investigating a shooting in the Rathfriland Road area of Banbridge in April, have made an arrest. Detective Inspector Handley said: “Officers conducted a search at residential premises in the Dromara area of County Down on Wednesday 19th June as part of the ongoing investigation, following a man in his 40’s who was shot in the […]

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Community Consumer Council NI Lifestyle

Your Summer Travel Check List Provided By Consumer Council

With the summer break just around the corner, the Consumer Council is encouraging holidaymakers to take their top tips on board, for an easier journey. The summer months are a busy time for travel and the Consumer Council has drawn up a summer travel checklist, to take the stress out of your holiday travel. Michelle […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry Man Sentenced to Seven and a Half Years For Robbery and Burglary

34 year old Shane Osborne was convicted on 8th February 2024 at Newry Crown Court in relation to two robberies and two burglaries which occurred in Newry between August 2022 and January 2023. He was duly sentenced at the same court today (Wednesday 19th June 2024) and will serve three years in prison and four and a half […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Obituaries

The Death Has Occurred of Rose Kane

Kane, Rose (Rose-Marie) – R.I.P.  Late of 18 Newtown Road, Cloughoge, Newry and Blackpool.  Passed away 5th June 2024.  Beloved  daughter of Ann and the late Owen Kane and loving sister of Anne, Madeleine, Danny, Geraldine and the late Kathleen – R.I.P. Rose’s remains will be removed from Mc Gennity’s Funeral Home, 18 Forkhill Road, […]

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Business Community Constituency Lifestyle Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry Beauty Businesses Celebrate Success at Prestigious Award Ceremony

Two beauty businesses in Newry have walked away with trophies from the prestigious NI Beauty Excellence Awards 2024. The two businesses in Newry to scoop up prizes were The Skin Health Clinic for Specialist Salon or Clinic of the Year and New You Dental & Aesthetics Clinic for Cosmetic Dental Practice of the Year. Thirty […]

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Community Constituency Government Newry Newry and Armagh Sport Stormont

Grassroots Soccer Clubs In Newry Deserve First-Class Facilities’ – Kimmins

Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has said grassroots soccer clubs in Newry need more investment to ensure children and young people can avail of first-class sports facilities in the area. Speaking after raising the issue in the Assembly directly with the minister, the Newry and Armagh MLA said: “For too long our local grassroots soccer […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Health Lifestyle Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Newry: Pool Attendance Targets Not Readjusted Despite 6 Month Closure

By Donal McMahon Concerns have been raised that new council improvement targets for attendance at Newry swimming pool have not been readjusted despite its closure for an estimated six months. The figures were released this week at Newry, Mourne and Down District Council’s (NMDDC) strategy, policy and resources committee. The local authority has projected almost […]