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Sinn Féin councillor Aoife Finnegan has called on a united approach to tackle road safety issues in Newtownhamilton. The Slieve Gullion councillor said: “After a number of incidents recently, local people are understandably concerned about the road safety in the village. “These incidents include a drunk driver losing control of their car, badly damaging the […]
The Department of Health is encouraging everyone to look after themselves, both physically and mentally over the Christmas and New Year period. As we head into the holidays, the Health and Social Care system including the Health and Social Care Trusts, GPs, Pharmacists and Dentists, want to assure everyone that arrangements are in place should […]
Introducing “Rosie and Sunny’s Adventure” – the delightful new children’s book by our very own local talent, Nicola Grant! Captivating readers young and old, this heartwarming tale takes us on a journey with Alexandria, her two adorable pet rabbits Rosie and Sunny, and their magical adventures. This enchanting story is the perfect addition to your […]
Louth County Council Library Service were delighted to host a ‘Decade of Centenaries’ event, with the launch of ‘Local Context and Connection: An Exhibition’ at Dundalk Library on December 6th. As commemorations for the Decade of Centenaries draw to a close, Louth Library Service has taken the opportunity to reflect on this turbulent and transformative […]
Christmas is “the most wonderful time of the year”, to quote a popular Christmas song, and with that, the most precious gift one can give is time. This year Health and Social Care students at Southern Regional College’s Newry Model campus took a morning away from class to host local community groups, Sunshine Club and […]
Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Major Investigation Team, investigating the murder of Odhran Kelly, have today, Wednesday December 13, arrested a 30-year-old woman on suspicion of perverting the course of justice. She has been taken to Lurgan Police Station where she is helping police with their enquiries. Detectives are also carrying out a […]
Aontú Deputy Leader and Education Spokesperson Gemma Brolly has responded to the publishing of the Independent Review of Education in the North by calling for the restoration of the Executive and a properly resourced education system Mrs Brolly: “I attended the launch of the Independent Review of Education today, presented by the panel, making 25 […]
Two police officers have escaped serious injury after their vehicle was rammed in Forkhill last night, Tuesday 12th December. Newry, Mourne & Down District Commander, Superintendent Norman Haslett said: “At around 9.35pm officers on proactive patrol in the Carrickasticken Road area attempted to stop a car. The car then rammed into the police vehicle before […]
The Department of Health has appealed to the public to do all it can to help the health service get through this winter. It has highlighted the current pressures on health and social care services and the potential for these to escalate further in the coming weeks. DoH Permanent Secretary Peter May said: “Services are […]
Aontú Leader Peadar Tóibín has cautiously welcomed moves by the Government that could lead to an interstate case against the British Government over their Legacy Act. Speaking in the Dáil today, the Meath West TD said: “This year the Tory Government passed the Legacy Act through the British Houses of Parliament. This Act is the […]
A 44-year-old man has been sentenced at Craigavon Crown Court today, Wednesday 13 December, for the murder of Nathan Gibson in Craigavon in January 2020. John Paul Whitla had previously pleaded guilty to murder, false imprisonment, common assault and entering as a trespasser with intent to commit a sexual offence. In court today, he was told he will serve a […]
Detectives are appealing for information following a report of an aggravated burglary in Newry on Tuesday evening, 12th December. Detective Sergeant Dougherty said: “It was reported that two men armed with hatchets entered a residential property in the Drumgullion Avenue area. “The victim told us that he had been asleep in bed just before 10pm […]
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