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Community Government Health Politics Stormont

Ambulance Wait Shows Impact of Health Service Crisis!

SDLP Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath has said that the long wait for ambulances is yet another symptom of our crumbling health service. Mr McGrath was speaking after a man who waited over nine hours for an ambulance died. He said the only way the problems within the health service could be properly addressed would be […]

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Community Constituency Crime Lurgan Upper Bann

Murder Investigation Launched Following Lurgan Death

Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Major Investigation Team have launched a murder investigation following the death of Natalie McNally in Lurgan. The 32-year-old died a violent death having been stabbed a number of times, and there are signs of defensive injuries. Natalie was murdered at her home in the Silverwood Green area […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council Politics

Two New Sinn Féin Councillors for Newry City

Cathal King and Geraldine Kearns have now been officially co-opted as Sinn Féin councillors for the Newry City Electoral area. Sinn Fein Newry and Armagh have said: “We wish to thank the outgoing councillors Charlie Casey and Roisin Mulgrew for their services and wish them all the best for the future.” “We look forward to […]

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Business Community Constituency Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh Newry Chamber NMD Council

A Treat for Music Lovers as Council Supports Delivery of Newry Chamber Music Programme

The delivery of a Council supported arts and community outreach programme by the internationally recognised Newry Chamber Music (NCM) will see live music of the highest calibre reaching communities across the City and beyond. The group’s current season programme is being assisted by a £20,000 funding package from the Council, which has been welcomed by […]

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Business Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

Re-Gen wins coveted MRW National Recycling Award

The results of the MRW National Recycling Awards were revealed on 6 December at the Westminster Park Plaza, London. Re-Gen has won in the Team of the Year Award and was praised by the expert judging panel, who are drawn from across the recycling sector. Joseph Doherty, MD at Re-Gen Waste, said: “I’m extremely proud […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Applications Now Open for AONB Youth Rangers in Ring of Gullion and Strangford and Lecale

Calling all 14 to 17year olds!  Applications are now open for the Ring of Gullion and Strangford Lough Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) Youth Rangers programme, starting on the 14 January 2022. The initiative led by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council, offers young volunteers new opportunities for exploration, learning and adventure in the […]

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Business Community Constituency Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Council Thanks to Norbook and Community Volunteers for ‘WeCare@Christmas’ Initiative

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council’s Community Co-ordination Hub has once again partnered with Norbrook for its ‘WeCare@Christmas’ campaign to deliver hot meals, food hampers and toys to families across the district.  In the seven weeks leading up to Christmas, volunteers from the Council and local Community and Voluntary Sector have delivered 250 fresh meals […]

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AONB Amateur Photography Competition 2024 Calendar

Do you love taking photos?  Let your picture tell a story about your favourite scene. Your photo could be featured in two local 2024 calendars.  A number of prizes are also up for grabs! As part of the Mourne Wall Centenary Celebrations, NI Water are delighted to partner with local Councils and Agencies responsible for […]

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ABC Council Armagh Banbridge Community Constituency Council Government Lurgan Newry and Armagh Portadown South Armagh Upper Bann

ABC Council Launch Get Future Ready – Employability and Skills Series February 2023!

Throughout the month of February 2023, a wide selection of events, employer visits, ‘have a go’ trials, ‘look and learn’ opportunities, the annual Big Apprenticeship event and a locally focused job fair will all help give local people the chance to gain valuable experience and inspiration to explore a vast array of employment opportunities and […]

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Community Council Government Louth Louth County Council

Louth County Council Opens Book of Condolence for Private Seán Rooney

Louth County Council is opening a book of condolence for Private Seán Rooney. Pte Rooney was killed in the Lebanon on active duty while undertaking Peace keeping duties with the 121st Infantry Battalion, UNIFIL (United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon), while three other soldiers were injured. Pte Seán Rooney, 23, was a past pupil of […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

Police in Newry are Trying to Locate Missing Person Louisa Ann Parfitt

Police in Newry are trying to locate missing person Louisa Ann Parfitt. She is aged 16 and would be described as approximately 5’8”, large build, short red slightly curly hair and has a nose and tongue piercing.  Louisa was last seen yesterday at 1730 hours within the vicinity of Newry Bus Station. She was last […]

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Community Crime

29 Pups Rescued at Belfast Port

Almost 30 pups have been rescued at Belfast Port as part of a multi-agency crackdown against illegal puppy trafficking and Christmas puppy sales. The crackdown is the latest in a significant series of seizures at Northern Ireland’s (NI) ports and is part of the ‘Paws for Thought’ initiative, where dogs and pups travelling through the […]