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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Security Alert at Watsons Road, Newry

Police are currently in attendance at a security alert in the Watsons Road area of Newry this evening, Sunday 12th November. A number of homes have been evacuated and Watsons Road has been closed. Motorists are advised to avoid the area. ENDS

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Community Constituency Council Crime Government Newry and Armagh NMD Council South Armagh

No Place For Foul Graffiti In Our Communities – Larkin

Sinn Féin councillor Mickey Larkin has said that there is absolutely no place in our communities for the foul graffiti that has been daubed on a number of properties across South Armagh. The Slieve Gullion Councillor said: “A number of residents have contacted me to raise their concerns about this issue. “In recent weeks a […]

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Business Community Constituency Downpatrick Government Newry Newry and Armagh Portadown South Down Upper Bann

Details Published on Emergency Rate Relief For Businesses Affected by Recent Flooding

Land & Property Services (LPS) has published further information on the rate relief available to business premises impacted by the recent flooding. The rate relief measures will include 100% relief for non-domestic rates on flooded properties as well as support to help businesses temporarily relocate. Further information can be found on the nibusinessinfo website at https://www.nibusinessinfo.co.uk/emergencyraterelief. […]

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Business Community Crime

Police Urge Vigilance of New Banking Scam

Police are urging the public to be vigilant after reports of a scam in which fraudsters are targeting bank customers across Northern Ireland, resulting in some businesses and individuals being swindled out of thousands of pounds.  In recent weeks, police have received reports from individuals and businesses who were contacted by phone and/or email by […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Daisy Hill Health Newry Newry and Armagh

Doors Open at Daisy Hill Hospital Theatres

It was access all areas in Daisy Hill Hospital as Theatre and Endoscopy Nursing teams opened their doors to prospective new nursing colleagues on their Open Day. A total of 80 students, preregistered and registered nurses got a behind the scenes insight to surgical nursing in Theatres and Endoscopy on Saturday 4th November. The visit […]

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Business Community Constituency Council Government Infrastructure Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council South Armagh

Taylor Welcomes Flood Funding

Ulster Unionist Party Representative Councillor David Taylor has commented on the announcement from the Secretary of State that £15m funding will be made available to help those impacted by recent flooding incidents.  Councillor Taylor said:  “The announcement of financial support by the Secretary of State is a welcome development, however it is very clear that additional support […]

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Community Constituency Crime Portadown Upper Bann

Appeal for Information and Witnesses of Portadown Burglary

Detectives in Lurgan are appealing for information and witnesses following a recent burglary in Portadown. Detective Sergeant Stewart said: “A report was received on Thursday, 9th November at approximately 8.45pm that a house in the Inglewood Manor had been entered sometime after 6.45pm that evening. “Thankfully, no one was in the property at the time […]

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Business Community Constituency Government Infrastructure Newry Newry and Armagh Stormont

Emergency Support “First Step on Road to Recovery” – McNulty

SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has welcomed an announcement of emergency support for homes and businesses impacted by recent flooding. Mr McNulty said that the Northern Ireland Office must quickly outline how the emergency fund will be allocated, the criteria for application and how quickly support will be provided by those impacted. Justin […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council Politics

SDLP Selects Feehan as Newry Councillor

The SDLP has selected Killian Feehan as its new councillor for the Newry area.   Mr Feehan was confirmed by SDLP members in the area this week.   He fills the vacancy left by outgoing councillor Michael Savage on Newry, Mourne and Down District Council.   SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood MP said:   “Killian has […]

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Community Constituency International Newry Newry and Armagh

Saoradh Replace Palestinian Flag at Newry Town Hall

Tonight [9th Nov] activists based at Saoradh’s Newry office replaced the Palestinian flag that was stolen from the front of Newry Town Hall the previous day before a number of public events took place in the vicinity. Upon closer inspection of the flag pole we can now reveal that the original flag was forcibly ripped […]

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Business Community Constituency Government Infrastructure Newry Newry and Armagh Stormont

Proper Funding Needed to Help Local Communities Bounce Back – Kimmins

Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has urged the British government to provide adequate financial assistance to those who have been devastated by the flooding. The Newry and Armagh MLA spoke after First Minister Designate, Michelle O’Neill MLA met with a number of local businesses in Newry City Centre that were flooded last week.  “This week […]

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Community Constituency Infrastructure Newry Newry and Armagh

Palestinian Flag Removed in Newry

The Revolutionary Socialist Republican Party, Saoradh, has raised concerns regarding the removal of a Palestinian flag from the front of Newry Town Hall. The flag had been in place for several weeks to show solidarity with the Palestinian people who are currently being slaughtered in a genocidal campaign by Israel. On Wednesday [8th Nov] it […]