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Armagh Banbridge Community Constituency Craigavon Crime Upper Bann

PSNI Arrest 26 People, Search 21 Properties and Vehicles In 3 Months to Reduce Supply of Drugs

Police in Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon have arrested 26 people and searched 21 properties and vehicles in the last three months in a bid to reduce the supply and demand of illegal drugs in the area. District Commander Superintendent McMillan said: “One of the priorities in our local policing plan across Armagh City, Banbridge and […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Infrastructure Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council Stormont

Further Heritage Consultation Is Key to Bridge Solution – SDLP

The solution to an opening bridge on Newry’s proposed Southern Relief Road lies in detailed consultation with Heritage officials the SDLP has said.  Speaking after Department officials addressed Councillors at a special council meeting on Thursday evening, Newry Councillor Michael Savage said: “The Department for Infrastructure needs to engage in more detailed consultation with Heritage […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Sport

Carnbane League Fixtures – 9/9/23

CARNBANE LEAGUE FIXTURES FOR SAT 9 SEPTEMBER 2023JUNIOR CUP ROUND 1A TIES – KICK-OFF 1.30 pm Archview United v Glenshane Athletic at Olympic Park Ballybot United v Richhill Res at Jennings Park No. 2 Greenfield Park v Dervock at Willie Davis Park Newry Celtic v Roe Rovers at Artie Green Park Ravenhill YM v Cleary Celtic Trojans YCG v Ballyholland Villa […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Health Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Savage Secures Site Meeting for Stony Hill Residents

Newry Councillor Michael Savage has welcomed a commitment from Habinteg Housing Association to facilitate a site meeting with the residents of Stony Hill in Carnegat in the city. It comes after Cllr Savage and Newry and Armagh MLA Justin McNulty were approached by several tenants concerned about several issues on the estate. Cllr Savage said: […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Two Charged In Newry Assault Were Woman Tragically Lost Her Baby

By Paul Higgins A argument between teenagers in Belfast escalated to a fight in Newry where a pregnant woman has tragically lost her baby after she was allegedly punched and kicked to the stomach and body, a court heard today (mon). Lisburn Magistrates Court was told that after the incident close to the Damolly Road […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Cost of Living Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

More Help Needed to Tackle Rising Fuel Costs – Savage

Newry SDLP Councillor has called for more assistance from the government as rising fuel costs put a further squeeze on already struggling local families. He said: “Fuel prices have crept up steadily over the summer months and with back to school just around the corner this is adding an additional burden to families who are […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Two Men Charged Following Newry Assaults

Detectives in Newry investigating a road traffic collision and number of assaults in the city in the early hours of Sunday, 27th August have charged two men to court. A 33-year-old has been charged with a number of driving offences, as well as grievous bodily harm with intent, assault occasioning actual bodily harm, two counts […]

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Community Constituency Education Newry Newry and Armagh

Creative Gaming Collaboration Announced to Improve SRC Student Employability Prospects

Northern Ireland Screen has announced an innovative partnership with NextGen Skills Academy, aimed at bolstering Games, Animation, and Visual Effects expertise in three Northern Ireland Further Education colleges. The two-year pilot programme will facilitate direct industry engagement from a range of international and local creative studios, improving students’ employability prospects in the creative industries, one […]

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

McNulty Demands Action From Council on Albert Basin Park Funding!

SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has hit out at the “complete lack of urgency” from Council in applying for funding from the PeacePlus Programme to support the development of the Albert Basin Park. Mr. McNulty was speaking after meeting with local campaigners who have made very serious claims that the public are being […]

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Community

Good Relations Week 2023 to Embrace Togetherness for Meaningful Change

Good Relations Week 2023 is in preparation mode with a mission to embody the spirit of togetherness as it celebrates peace-building and cultural diversity in its annual contribution to eradicating sectarianism, racism, and inequality across the region. Good Relations Week 2023, coordinated by the Community Relations Council, is scheduled to run from Monday 18 September […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Legacy NMD Council Politics South Down Warrenpoint

Ulster Unionists Remember Narrow Water Massacre

Ulster Unionist Party representative, Councillor David Taylor has commemorated the victims of the Narrow Water Massacre alongside his Party colleague, Councillor Bethany Ferris, on the 44th anniversary of the terrorist incident which resulted in the murder of 18 soldiers by the IRA. Councillor Taylor said: “I was honoured to attend a very dignified service of […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newcastle South Down

Man Charged with Stabbing 70 Yr Old In Newcastle

A 47 year old man has been charged with attempted murder. He is due to appear at Newtownards Magistrates Court on Friday 25th August. As is normal procedure, all charges will be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service. The charge is in relation to a serious assault, in which a man in his 70s was […]