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Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan has urged the public to have its say on proposed changes to laws aimed at tackling mobile phone use while driving. Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins launched a consultation seeking views on strengthening legislation to ensure it is effective and fit for purpose. “Tackling mobile phone use in vehicles is a […]
People Before Profit Newry representative Marc Mac Seáin has called for a halt to the plans for the development of Newry Civic Centre. McShane said: “To describe the proposed £17m Civic Centre in Newry as ‘controversial’ would put it mildly. Describing the affair as yet another costly mess for NMDDC is more appropriate. Throughout this […]
A tougher new law around using handheld mobile phones while driving is being proposed by Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins in a bid to make our roads safer. A 12-week public consultation on the legislation – which would make it illegal to use a handheld mobile while driving for activities like taking photos or videos, scrolling […]
By Donal McMahon Newry is set to host its first ever Christmas Market as a “game changing” drive for its 400 year old city centre trading halls. The council’s sustainability and environment committee approved a report on Wednesday (May 21) to host a five week seasonal event. The seasonal boost to the border city hopes […]
By Paul Higgins A priest has gone on trial accused of historic sexual abuse charges against five males when they were children. Canon Patrick McEntee, from the Esker Road in Dromore, faces a total of nine charges of indecent assault alleged to have been committed against five complainants on dates between 1 September 1978 and […]
SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has today called on the Minister of Health to urgently break the deadlock with GPs over contract terms, warning that ongoing uncertainty threatens the future of two vital GP practices in South Armagh. SDLP MLA Justin McNulty said: “There is a very real and growing concern among patients […]
Mayobridge FC have been stripped of their Carnbane League Division 1 league title and disqualified from the Kehoe Kars Bessbrook Cup, having fielded an ineligible player in both competitions. A spokesperson from the Carnbane League clarified the situation after the news came to light on Saturday evening. The spokesperson said: ‘The points deduction against Mayobridge […]
The Warrenpoint Community Association is calling on Newry, Mourne and Down District Council to prioritise the restoration of the town’s historic sea baths, positioning the project as a cornerstone in a broader cross-border regeneration strategy for the Carlingford Lough region. The Association urges councillors to actively champion this initiative, leveraging available funding opportunities to bring […]
By Paul Higgins A bouncy castle boss who masturbated while on a FaceTime call with a six-year-old girl walked free from court this week after he was handed an Enhanced Combination Order. Sentencing Brian McAuley at Newry Crown Court on Tuesday, Judge Paul Ramsey KC said while the case merits a jail sentence it was […]
By Paul Higgins Co. Down bricklayer and cocaine dealer who sexually assaulted and tried to rape a woman as she slept will serve two years in jail for the attack. Sentenced at Newry crown Court on Thursday, Denvior Nathan Larkin will spend a further two years under supervised licence conditions for offences described by Judge […]
Police are appealing for information following the report of arson at a business yard in the Newry area in the early hours of this morning, Saturday, May 17th. Sergeant Cushley said: “It was reported at around 3.00am that five vehicles parked in the Chancellors Road area of Newry had been set on fire. Our colleagues […]
Sinn Féin MLA Cathy Mason has welcomed the £55 million investment into childcare and early years. The party’s spokesperson on childcare and early years said: “Today’s announcement of additional childcare support for school-aged children is very welcome, and will help make childcare more affordable and accessible for families from September. “The extension of 22.5 free […]
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