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Newry, Mourne and Down District Council and Louth County Council convened their latest Strategic Alliance meeting on 9 December 2025 at County Hall, Dundalk, reaffirming their commitment to cross-border cooperation and regional development. The Strategic Alliance, established in 2011 through a Memorandum of Understanding, provides a vital forum for both councils to address shared challenges […]
SDLP Opposition Infrastructure Spokesperson Justin McNulty MLA said the delivery of the All-Island Strategic Rail Review had the potential to transform public transport across the island. He was speaking following the publication of the Rail Project Prioritisation Strategy. Newry and Armagh MLA Justin McNulty said: “The SDLP drove the all-island rail review in government because […]
South Tyrone Hospital has expanded its theatre capacity, enabling more planned day-case surgery and helping reduce waiting lists across the Southern Trust. The hospital now supports increased surgical activity across multiple specialties, treating up to 160 patients most weeks in its dedicated day-case theatres. Among the procedures benefiting from this additional capacity are planned Orthopaedic […]
From start to finish, the Lord Mayor’s charity spinathon was on a roll, helping raise a fantastic £1,400 for Epilepsy Action NI. Taking place on Friday 12 December at South Lake Leisure Centre, the high-energy event saw participants pedal throughout the day in 30-minute slots, helping turn fitness into funds! Thanks to the generosity of those […]
The Department of Health is encouraging everyone to look after themselves, both physically and mentally over this Christmas and New Year period. As the holiday season approaches, there are a number of health and social care services available. If you or some of your family members feel unwell, it is important, to choose the service […]
McQuaid, Brian – R.I.P. 21A Crieve Court, Newry and formerly of Ardoyne, Belfast. 12th December 2025, peacefully at home under the care of his loving family. Beloved husband of Terri, devoted father of Shonagh (Paul) and Ciaran (Jenny), loving Granda Bobby to Holly, Meghan, Saoirse, Eva, Callan, Rian, Cianan and Caitlan; predeceased by his mother […]
B Section, Ardmore Local Policing team responded to a report of a theft in the area of Armagh Road, Newry. One suspect had been detained and one made off. The two suspects were believed to have been involved in four other incidents of theft locally. Enter Police Dog Rhea who swifly located the outstanding suspect […]
CARNBANE LEAGUE RESULTS FOR SATURDAY 13 DECEMBER 2025 PREMIER DIVISION SAT 13 DECEMBER 2025 – KICK-OFF 2.00 PM Rossowen 2 v 1 Ballybot United at Kilbroney Park, Rostrevor Villa Rovers 4 v 1 Orchard United at Jennings Park No.1 MID ULSTER SHIELD ROUND 4 – SAT 13 DECEMBER 2025 – KICK-OFF 1.30 PM Cleary Celtic 4 v 0 Armagh City U21s at Olympic Park, Derrylecka Lurgan […]
Sinn Féin representatives Aoife Finnegan MLA and Councillor Áine Quinn have welcomed a commitment from Newry, Mourne and Down District Council to address ongoing lighting issues at the Ballsmill car park. The Newry and Armagh MLA said: “For some time, we have been raising concerns on behalf of residents around the lack of lighting at […]
Budget Energy is set to increase its electricity tariff by 4% from 15 January 2026. A typical Budget Energy credit customer will see their annual electricity bill rise by around £47 per year and a typical prepayment customer will see their top-up costs rise by around £46 per year. Raymond Gormley, Head of Energy at […]
Detectives are appealing for information following the report of an attempted theft from an ATM machine at Upper Dromore Road, Warrenpoint, on Tuesday 9th December. At around 2:00am, police received a report that an attempt had been made to gain access to the machine which is sited in a local forecourt. Damage was noted to […]
The Executive has agreed £104 million towards public sector pay awards and £162 million for capital allocations including for social housing, health and education. Updating the Assembly on the funding agreed as part of December monitoring round, Finance Minister John O’Dowd said: “The allocations agreed today will make a positive difference to citizens across society. “We […]
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