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Community Government Infrastructure Stormont

Bus and Rail Suspended Due to Potential Protests

UPDATE AS OF 10/06/26 A Translink spokesperson said:  “Due to expected protests all Translink bus and rail services will be suspended this evening (Wednesday 10 June).  “There will be no bus departures after 5pm and no train services will depart after 6pm.  “There is currently a temporary suspension of some bus services until 1.30pm after which time […]

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Banbridge Community Constituency Crime Upper Bann

Banbridge: Three 14 Yr Old Girls Arrested In Connection With Assault

Three 14 year old girls have been arrested in connection with an assault on another teenage girl in the Solitude area of Banbridge on Saturday 6 June. The victim, who is also 14, was set upon by a group of girls close to the bridge and sustained a number of injuries including a broken nose, […]

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Community Crime

 Attempted Murder Arrest After Man Suffers Serious Injuries In North Belfast Knife Attack

By Paul Higgins A man in his 30s, believed to be a Somalian national, has been arrested for attempted murder following a knife attack in North Belfast on Monday night.  According to a police statement, the injured man, who is in his 40s, remains in hospital in what has been described as a serious condition.  […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Politics

Locals First Initiative Launches News and Media Platform

The Locals First Initiative has officially launched its new News & Media website, marking a significant milestone in its mission to promote community engagement, local stories, and regional development. The platform, which went live this week, aims to provide a dedicated space for sharing news, highlighting community achievements, and giving local people and organisations a […]

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Banbridge Community Constituency Government Politics Upper Bann Westminster

Aontu Lodge Formal Complaint on Lockhart Attendance at Scarva

Aontú Deputy Leader Gemma Brolly has lodged a formal complaint with the Standards Commissioner in Westminster following the actions of DUP MP Carla Lockhart in Scarva over the weekend. The MP was seen to be engaging with men in masks at the registered counter protest against a pro-Palestine march in the village.  Masked protestors were […]

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Business Community Constituency Entertainment Lifestyle Newry Newry and Armagh

Yee-Ha! Newry Goes Nashville Is Back

Newry BID is delighted to announce the return of Newry Goes Nashville following a hugely successful weekend festival last year. The event returns from Friday 3rd to Sunday 5th July with a full programme of day and evening events across the city. Following the success of last year’s inaugural event, Newry Goes Nashville returns bigger […]

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Business Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Newry Chamber

Newry Chamber Hosts the Inaugural Greater Newry Sustainability Conference & Expo

Newry Chamber hosted the inaugural Greater Newry Sustainability Conference & Expo on Thursday 28th May in the Canal Court Hotel, Newry with 100+ delegates in attendance on the day and expertly overseen by Newry’s own, Dearbhail McDonald. ‘Building a Sustainable Future & The Green Economy’ was the theme for the event which was supported by Newry, Mourne […]

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Community Constituency South Down

Community Partnership Transforms School Sensory Garden

Pupils at Ballynahinch Primary School and Nursery Unit are enjoying a revitalised outdoor play area, thanks to a partnership between Ballynahinch Men’s Shed and the Housing Executive. Members of the Men’s Shed transformed the school’s underused walled garden, designing and building a wooden pergola and round picnic table for pupils to enjoy, and covering a […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Kilkeel Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council Politics South Down

Council Elects New Chair and Deputy Chair at Annual Meeting

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council elected a new Chair and Deputy Chair at its annual meeting on Monday 1 June 2026. Councillor Glyn Hanna (DUP) has been appointed Chairperson, with Councillor Doire Finn (SDLP) elected as Deputy Chairperson. In his inaugural speech as Chairperson, Cllr Hanna said it was an honour to take up […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Construction Underway on Newry Theatre and Conference Centre

Construction has begun on Newry, Mourne and Down District Council’s new Theatre and Conference Centre, a landmark development within the Council’s regeneration and investment plans for Newry City. On Friday 29 May, a sod-cutting ceremony was held at the Theatre and Conference Centre site adjacent to Newry Town Tall, with representatives from the local arts […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry: Woman In 70s Scammed Out of £250,000 of Savings

After an older person was defrauded out of their life savings, the Police Service of Northern Ireland is warning the public to be on their guard against financial crime. Detective Inspector Moffett, of Serious Crime Branch, said: “On Thursday, 21st May, we received a report that a Newry woman aged in her 70s had invested in […]

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Community Constituency Crime Downpatrick South Down

Downpatrick: Man Charged In Incident Where Officer Sustained Serious Injuries

Detectives investigating an incident in which an officer sustained serious injuries when he was struck by a stolen police vehicle have charged a man to court and made two further arrests. The man, aged 27, has been charged with dangerous driving, driving while disqualified and using a motor vehicle with no insurance.  He is due […]