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Reflecting on the retail landscape of 2023, Buttercrane Centre Manager Peter Murray admits it’s been challenging for many retail brands. The cost-of-living crisis, increasing inflation and rising mortgage rate costs have depleted disposable income. “This affects all sectors as consumers pull back from spending and in particular, we’ve seen this impact the fashion sector. Consumers […]
By Donal McMahon Plans to boost a council’s electric charged fleet have hit the buffers over fears of “excessive costs” for a new electricity substation. Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMDDC) is currently accepting delivery of its new £7.4m fleet with the majority the 77 vehicles being powered by fossil fuels. Climate change concern has […]
Detectives are appealing for information and witnesses following a report of an aggravated burglary in Downpatrick on Saturday morning, 23rd December. Detective Sergeant Wilson said: “Police received a report at approximately 2.50am that four masked men, who were dressed all in black and armed with weapons, entered a property in the Leaside Gardens area of […]
FIXTURES: 02–01-2024 (Tues) Ulster GAA Hurling Conor McGurk Cup First Round (Penalties, if necessary) Entekra COE, 19:30 Monaghan V Louth Cloghan Ref: G Fox (Tyrone) Derry GAA, 19:30 Derry V Armagh Owenbeg Ref: A McAleer (Donegal) Kingspan Breffni 19:30 Cavan […]
By Donal McMahon Co Down towns must be included in a CCTV upgrade or they face falling victim to “chronic anti-social behaviour”, a councillor has warned. Council run CCTV systems across Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMDDC) look set to be upgraded, but some may be left out fuelling fears problem areas will not […]
Police in Newry are appealing for information and witnesses in relation to a report of an assault in the city in the early hours of yesterday morning, Wednesday 27th December. Sergeant McBride said: “Shortly before 12.25am, officers attended a report of an assault in the Trevor Hill area. “It is understood that an altercation took […]
Yesterday, officers from A Section LPT Newry received a report from Translink stating a number of bags had been stolen from passengers on the Enterprise Service. Due to the quick reporting by Translink and actions of LPT, the 3 male suspects were tracked through Newry Town Centre. Having been sighted by officers from Newry City […]
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Valerie Harte reflects on the remarkable community spirit that is present throughout Newry, Mourne and Down in her Christmas message. “When I took up my position as Chairperson in June, I spoke about ‘Community’ being at the heart of everything I would do throughout my year in […]
Daisy Hill’s renal patients have been developing their artistic skills with support from the Trust’s ‘Artists in Residence’ programme. The Trustwide renal service treats patients with kidney disease from Armagh, Dungannon, Craigavon, Banbridge, Newry, Mourne and some border areas of the Republic of Ireland. They have been ranked top in the UK Renal Registry and amongst […]
Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy has called for a joined up approach to deliver a strategy to manage water levels in Camlough lake to help protect against future flooding. The Newry and Armagh MLA spoke after a meeting with local residents and NI water at Camlough lake. Conor Murphy said: “Ensuring local homes and businesses […]
PREMIER DIVISION after games on 16 December 2023 P W D L F A GD Pts Cleary Celtic 7 7 0 0 24 2 22 21 Newry Celtic 6 5 1 0 13 5 8 16 Archview United 10 4 2 4 34 33 1 14 Greenfield Park 10 4 2 4 23 27 […]
Police in Newry are renewing their appeal for information following a serious road traffic collision on the A1, near Loughbrickland, on Wednesday 13th December. Sergeant Valentine said: “The three vehicle collision occurred on the southbound carriageway at Donaghmore Link at approximately 5.35pm. Officers attended the scene along with emergency services colleagues. One person remains in hospital […]
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