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Brian Doran is most commonly known for being the Chief Executive of Southern Regional College. With decades of service to the education sector, Brian received the accolade of ‘Outstanding Contributor to the Greater Newry Area’ at the Greater Newry Business Awards on Thursday 15th June. Brian first started his journey at the College in a […]
A 29 year old woman has been charged with a number of offences including burglary, attempted burglary, assault occasioning actual bodily harm, and criminal damage. She appeared at Downpatrick Magistrates Court on Monday 19th June. As is normal procedure, all charges will be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service. For guidance – the charges are in relation […]
The 330 Banbridge Busy Bus was the place to be on Saturday past with a surprise performance from previous BuskFest winner, Matty Rea. Matty, who won BuskFest in 2016, jumped aboard to entertain passengers during the day as they travelled on this important Banbridge bus service, helping get the County Down town warmed up ahead […]
Police, investigating a series of burglaries at commercial premises in the Castlewellan and Newcastle areas this week, have arrested a 29 year old woman. The woman was arrested at Main Street, Newcastle, shortly after midnight on Sunday morning, when officers responded to the report of an ongoing burglary at a restaurant in the area. She […]
Sinn Féin councillor Mary O’Dowd has said it is deeply concerning that a man was seriously assaulted on Saturday evening in Lurgan. Councillor O’Dowd said: “A man was seriously assaulted in the Shankill area of Lurgan on Saturday evening in an attack which is deeply concerning. “I would appeal for anyone who witnessed this attack […]
Detectives investigating the report of a serious assault in Lurgan on Saturday 17th June, have arrested a man. Shortly after 7.15pm on Saturday evening, police received a report of an injured man in the Beech Court area of the town. Upon arrival of officers, a man with serious head injuries was being treated by ambulance […]
Aontú Leader and Meath West TD Peadar Tóibín has submitted a Bill to the Dáil that if passed would prevent male born criminals being placed into Women’s Prisons. The Bill has been developed in consultation with the Women’s Rights organisation ‘The Countess’. Speaking in advance of a Press Conference next Tuesday on the submission of […]
This week our reporter caught up with Newry Business woman- Lyn Warde,the visionary founder of Transport Compliance NI. Lyn has established her company as the go-to destination for transport compliance, management, and workplace training. With her exceptional skills, knowledge, and extensive experience, Lyn has become highly sought after for public inquiries, cementing her reputation as […]
The SDLP has welcomed confirmation of improvement works on Chapel Road Newry, which will commence on 26th June. Justin McNulty said: “I’m pleased to see this commitment from DfI Roads to progress much needed improvement works on Chapel Road. I was contacted by residents last winter who has serious concerns about the safety of Chapel Road, […]
SDLP Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath has said that patients on health service waiting lists must receive regular updates on their condition. He was speaking after the Public Service Ombudsman found the system was in disarray and failings amounted to “systematic maladministration”. Mr McGrath said the Ombudsman’s recommendations must be implemented alongside plans to tackle waiting […]
Sinn Féin Councillor Áine Quinn has said that securing the future of Mullaghbawn GP must be a priority for the department of Health and the Southern Trust. The Slieve Gullion councillor said: “The potential closure of Mullaghbawn GP has caused great concern for patients and the wider community. “It’s vital these services are retained for […]
Police are appealing for information and witnesses following recent attempted burglaries in the Newry area. Inspector Campbell said: “Police received a report on Tuesday morning, 13th June of three attempted burglaries at commercial premises in the Merchants Quay area of the city. “During the first attempt, two men believed to be in their 20s, of […]
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