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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

Derrybeg Community Association Slam Outside Anti-Community Elements

Derrybeg Community Association have condemned outside Anti-Community elements for being behind a serious incident in the estate over the weekend.  Speaking from the Derrybeg community centre, local community worker and secretary of the local community association Stephen Murney said “The perpetrators responsible for this reckless act were not from this area but nonetheless they caused […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh South Down

“Death Tax” Only the Beginning of Newry Cathedral Parish Charges

By Kevin McAteer Despite the recent news of extra funeral charges by Newry Cathedral Parish at the cost of £350 for the use of the chapel and a priest. It seems Newry Cathedral Parish is “hell bent” on charging the public extra for Weddings, Holy Communions, Confirmations and Baptisms. The dreaded death tax by Newry […]

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Community Constituency Council Crime Election 2023 Elections Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Mathers Condemns Anti Social Behaviour in Derrybeg

Sinn Féin representative, Aidan Mathers has condemned the serious anti-social behaviour in Derrybeg last night. The Newry City representative said: “Last night there was a car stolen in the Newry area and driven recklessly through Derrybeg. “A number of local people had their own cars damaged by this thoughtless act. “This is serious anti social […]

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Community Constituency Crime Portadown Upper Bann

19 Year Old Charged With Portadown Robbery

Police investigating a report of a robbery at licensed premises at Killycomain Road in Portadown on Saturday evening, January 7th, have charged a 19-year-old man with robbery. He is due to appear at Craigavon Magistrates Court on Friday 3rd February. As is usual procedure, all charges will be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service. Police […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh South Down

Bereaving Families to Be Charged £350 to Bury Loved Ones in Newry Area!

By Kevin McAteer Clanrye News and Sport can exclusively reveal that Newry Cathedral Parish has written to local funeral directors telling them that they intend to charge mourning families £350 to use their chapels during funerals. After speaking to Clanrye News and Sport a number of local funeral directors have indicated that they received a […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry and Armagh South Armagh

Three Police Officers Injured During Incident in Newtownhamilton

Two men have been arrested following an incident which left three police officers injured in Newtownhamilton in the early hours of this morning, Thursday 5 January. District Commander for Newry, Mourne & Down Superintendent Norman Haslett said: “At approximately 1.40am, officers stopped a vehicle that was driving erratically in the Flagstaff Road area of Cloughoge. […]

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Community Sport

Ulster GAA Fixtures – 03/01/23

Ulster GAA Hurling Conor McGurk Cup First Round (Winner on the Day if necessary) Kingspan Breffni 19:30 Cavan   V   Fermanagh 3G   Ref:  B Winters (Tyrone)         The Dub, 20:00 QUB   V   Louth Belfast   Ref:  C McCloskey (Antrim)         04–01-2023 (Wed) Bank of Ireland […]

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Banbridge Campaigns Community Constituency Daisy Hill Government Health Stormont Upper Bann

Tennyson Thanks Health and Social Care Staff for Work Through ‘twindemic’

Alliance MLA Eóin Tennyson has expressed thanks to health and social care staff in Northern Ireland for their work over Christmas, but cautioned the ‘twindemic’ – recovery from Covid while managing other pressures emerging from other respiratory conditions – will continue to impact due to the absence of an Executive. The Upper Bann MLA said […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Cost of Living Government Newry Newry and Armagh Politics Westminster

Tory Government Savings in Reduced Energy Support Should be Given to Restored Executive – Brady

Sinn Féin MP Mickey Brady has said money being saved by the Tory government in reduced energy support to households here should be used to help people to make modifications to their homes to reduce their energy bills permanently. The Newry and Armagh MP said: “From 1st January people in the north are getting a lower level of support than that provided […]

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Banbridge Community Constituency Government Infrastructure Upper Bann Westminster

Concerns Raised Regarding Waringstown Pavements

Local MP Carla Lockhart and Lagan River representative Alderman Mark Baxter have requested that ABC Council assess the conditions of new pavements laid in Waringstown, following concerns about slippery surfaces being raised by members of the local community. Carla Lockhart said: “Even before the recent cold snap, several members of the community in Waringstown had […]

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Community Government Health Politics Westminster

UK Government Needs to Talk to Nurses

With Prime Minister Rishi Sunak refusing point blank to even discuss nurses’ pay claims and the Department of Health’s Permanent Secretary claiming ‘catastrophic consequences’ if there are more days of industrial action there are concerted efforts to blame nurses and other workers for the rise in inflation the cost of living crisis and the difficulties […]

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Banbridge Business Community Constituency Government Upper Bann Westminster

Thompson Travel International Open 30 years of business

Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart joined with Lord Mayor of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council, Paul Greenfield, on a visit to local travel agents Thompson Travel International as the business celebrates 30 years of serving the local community. Speaking after the visit, Carla Lockhart said: “30 years in business is a hugely significant milestone, […]