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SDLP Leader says Confidence In Chief Constable Was ‘Irreparably Shattered’

SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood MP has said that confidence in the PSNI Chief Constable had been irreparably shattered following a series of crises and that Simon Byrne was right to stand aside. Mr Eastwood was speaking after an urgent question in the House of Commons this afternoon. He said: “Policing in Northern Ireland is in […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry and Armagh South Armagh

Police SeekWitnesses After Man Shot In Vehicle In Crossmaglen

Detectives in Ardmore are this afternoon, Monday 4th September, continuing to appeal for witnesses and information in relation to a shooting in the Crossmaglen area earlier today. Detective Sergeant Dougherty said: “At around 6.30am, officers received and responded to a report that a man in his 30s had been shot in the arm and the […]

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Albert Basin Park Campaigns Community Constituency Council Government Infrastructure Lifestyle Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

SDLP Secure Clarity Commitment on Park Funding

Newry SDLP Councillor Michael Savage has welcomed a commitment from the Council Chief Executive to clarify in writing to all Councillors why an application has not been made to the PeacePlus Fund for Newry City Park. Councillor Savage and Councillor Finn wrote to the Chief Executive last week seeking clarity on the matter and the […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry and Armagh South Armagh

Man Shot In Arm and Neck In South Armagh

Police are currently at the scene of a shooting incident in the Ballsmill Road area of Crossmaglen. A report was received at around 6.30am today, Monday 4th September that a man had been shot in the arm and the neck.He has been taken to hospital to receive medical treatment. A number of road closures are […]

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Business Community Constituency Council Government Newcastle NMD Council South Down Sport

Irish Golf Tour Operator Association to Host Annual Conference and Gala Ball in Newcastle

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council are delighted to sponsor the Irish Golf Tour Operator Association (IGTOA) Annual Conference and Gala Ball 2023, which is set to take place on Sunday 8 and Monday 9 October 2023 in the iconic Slieve Donard Hotel and Royal County Down Golf Club in Newcastle. The IGTOA represents many […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Sport

Carnbane League Tables – 2/9/23

PREMIER DIVISION  after games on 2 September 2023   P W D L F A GD Pts Greenfield Park 5 3 1 1 13 13 0 10 Camlough Rovers 5 2 1 2 10 8 2 7 Newry Celtic 3 2 1 0 6 4 2 7 Cleary Celtic 2 2 0 0 6 0 […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Daisy Hill Downpatrick Government Health Politics South Down Stormont

SDLP: Waiting List Times Underscore Awful Human Cost of Political Failure

SDLP Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath MLA has responded to today’s published waiting list times and said these figures “underscore the awful human cost of political failure.” Mr McGrath said: “The figures published today paint a devastating picture of the current status of health waiting lists in the North. These aren’t just figures or statistics, these are […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry South Down

Police Seek Information on Parochial House Fire In Hilltown

A passing police patrol became aware of a fire at a vacant parochial house, on the Castlewellan Road in Hilltown, shortly before 3am, on Thursday 31st August. NIFRS personnel were in attendance and brought the blaze under control, however, extensive damage has been caused to the property. It is believed at this time that the […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Sport

Carnbane League Results – 2/9/23

CARNBANE LEAGUE RESULTS FOR SAT 2 SEPTEMBER 2023 PREMIER DIVISION – KICK-OFF 2.00 pm Cleary Celtic        2   v    0     Villa Rovers  at Olympic Park Greenfield Park   2   v    1    Milburn United  at Willie Davis Park                                                 Rossowen             0   v    1   Camlough Rovers at Kilbroney Park DIVISION ONE  – KICK-OFF 2.00 pm Ashgrove Rovers    4  v    […]

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Community Constituency Infrastructure Portadown Upper Bann

Temporary Changes to Belfast to Portadown Service

Translink is advising passengers there will be changes to Enterprise cross border train services on Sunday 10th September due to planned essential engineering works taking place between Belfast and Portadown. Enterprise passengers will travel by coach from Belfast Lanyon Place to Newry station, where they will connect with the train to Dublin. Normal Enterprise services will operate […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Daisy Hill Government Health Lurgan Politics Stormont Upper Bann

Executive Needed to Support Health Workers and Patients

Sinn Féin MLA John O’Dowd has said an Executive is needed now to work together to help tackle chronic health waiting lists. Responding to the Department of Health’s latest waiting time figures, the Upper Bann representative said: “Every one of these figures represents a person suffering as a result of the continuation of long waiting […]

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ABC Council Banbridge Community Constituency Council Government Infrastructure Stormont Upper Bann

Savage Expresses Disappointment Over Delays In A1 Junctions Scheme

Sinn Féin Banbridge Councillor Kevin Savage has expressed his disappointment at the decision by the Department for Infrastructure to pause phase 2 of junctions works on the A1 between Hillsborough and Loughbrickland.   Cllr Savage stated “Council was informed by way of letter that the Permanent Secretary at the Department had taken a decision on […]