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Business Community Constituency Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Launch of Digital Transformation Flexible Fund Will Stimulate Digital Innovation

Small and micro businesses and social enterprises across Northern Ireland are set to benefit from funding to help accelerate their digital transformation ambitions. The Digital Transformation Flexible Fund (DTFF) was officially launched today, Wednesday 29 November, at a special event in Riddel Hall at Queen’s University. The event highlighted how the scheme is set to […]

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Community Constituency South Down Warrenpoint

Warrenpoint Harbour Christmas Community Fund Opens

The fourth annual ‘Warrenpoint Harbour Christmas Community Fund’ is now open for community groups, organisations, and charities to apply for funding to support the health, wellbeing, and environment of the local area. Over the past three years the Harbour Community Fund has put £60,762.00 back into the local community, supporting 78 different individual organisations with […]

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Armagh Community Constituency Education Government Newry Newry and Armagh Politics South Armagh Stormont

McNulty: Voices of Striking Teachers Must Be Heard

SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has said that the concerns of teachers must be heard and addressed. He was speaking as five teaching unions take part in strike action across the North on Wednesday. Mr. McNulty said that teachers and other school staff were entitled to fair pay and working conditions. Newry & […]

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Community Crime

Man Arrested on Suspicion of 7 Counts of Burglary, 2 Counts of Attempted Burglary and 26 Counts of criminal Damage

Detectives investigating a number of burglaries from ATMs have arrested a man. Detective Chief Inspector Ciara Mullan said: “Detectives from Organised Crime Branch investigating nine burglaries and attempted burglaries of ATMs across Northern have arrested a 42-year-old man in the Hull area today, Wednesday 29th November. “The man has since been transported to Northern Ireland […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Police Search for Man Who Damaged a Car In Newry

Police are appealing for information in relation to an incident that occurred during the early hours of this morning. A male was caught on CCTV causing damage to an elderly couples car within the vicinity of Priory Crescent Newry, whilst videoing himself doing so.  Police are working to identify the offender are appealing for any […]

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Community Crime

PSNI Launch Annual Christmas Operation

The Police Service of Northern Ireland has launched its annual Christmas operation which aims to keep people safe in the run-up to Christmas. As part of Operation Season’s Greetings, there will be increased patrols in key areas across Northern Ireland in an effort to prevent crime and reassure both shoppers and business owners. In particular, […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Sport

Carnbane League Tables – 25/11/23

PREMIER DIVISION  after games on 25 November 2023   P W D L F A GD Pts Cleary Celtic 5 5 0 0 14 2 12 15 Greenfield Park 10 4 2 4 23 27 -4 14 Newry Celtic 5 4 1 0 11 4 7 13 Archview United 9 3 2 4 30 30 […]

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Community Constituency Crime Downpatrick South Down

64 Yr Old Sentenced for 6 Counts of Sexual Assault In Downpatrick

Monday 27th November, a 64 year old man from the Downpatrick area was sentenced at Downpatrick Crown Court for six counts of sexual assault. Damien Craig was sentenced to eight years. He will serve four years in custody and four years on licence. He will be placed on the Sex Offenders Register for an indefinite period […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Sport

Carnbane League Results – 25/11/23

CARNBANE LEAGUE AND LOCAL JUNIOR CUP ROUND 3 TIES – SAT 25 NOV 2023 Newry Celtic         2     v   2  Donemana at Artie Green Park 3  –  3 AET – Donemana won 8 – 6 after penalty shootout                                 Villa Rovers            0    v   2   Hill Street  at Jennings Park No.1   PREMIER DIVISION  – KICK OFF 2.00 pm […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

Missing Person Appeal – 15 Yr Old Denas Gragaitis

Missing Person Appeal Police and the Family are becoming increasingly concerned for whereabouts of 15 year old, Denas Gragaitis. Denas was last seen on Saturday 25th November at approximately 1130 hours within the Newry Area. Denas was last seen wearing a dark hoody, beige bottoms, and white high top trainers. If you have any information […]

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Community Constituency Downpatrick Government Health Politics South Down Stormont

McGrath: Unpaid Carers Cannot Be Forgotten

SDLP Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath has said that the efforts of unpaid carers must be recognised by any future Executive. Mr McGrath was speaking after attending the Carers NI Carers Rights Day research launch on Thursday. South Down MLA Mr McGrath said: “Unpaid carers represent a huge section of our population and the work they […]

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Campaigns Community Cost of Living Education Government Stormont

Unite Announces Strikes by Education Authority Workers on Friday 1st December

Industrial action by school support workers, including bus drivers, set to coincide with wider public transport strike Unite the union has today notified the Education Authority of a further 24-hour strike by school support staff commencing at 00.01am on Friday 1 December. The strike action follows two days of industrial action last week and is […]