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Northern Ireland Assembly Goes on the Road This Week For Balmoral Show

The Northern Ireland Assembly is going on the road this week – giving visitors to the Balmoral Show an opportunity to sample ‘life on the hill’. Drop into the Assembly’s marquee and you’ll be able to find out more about what happens behind the scenes at Parliament Buildings and how members of the public can […]

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F.E. McWilliam Gallery & Studio to Remain Open as Major Expansion Gets Underway

Construction work on a major multi-million pound expansion and upgrade of the F.E. McWilliam Gallery & Studio in Banbridge will commence today (Monday 12th May). The award-winning accredited museum will continue to host exhibitions and remain open and accessible to the public throughout much of the 15-month contract period. Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council […]

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Grant: Those Who Can’t Pay For Private Healthcare Will Suffer

Responding to a report that a senior medic has said that patients who cannot afford to pay upfront for medical care are going to suffer under the new reimbursement scheme. Nicola Grant said this is exactly what the Workers Party have been highlighting for years. Many people will be in this situation. At at time […]

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A United Ireland Within the European Union Presents New Opportunity for Entire Island – Senator Conor Murphy

Sinn Féin Senator Conor Murphy has responded to today’s Amárach Research poll for the European Movement Ireland, which found that a majority of people in both parts of Ireland – 67% in the north and 62% in the south – now support a United Ireland within the EU. Speaking today in Dublin, Senator Murphy said: […]

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Armagh Community Constituency Government Newry Newry and Armagh South Armagh Stormont

McNulty Highlights Derramore Woods as a “Hidden Gem” and Calls for Action on Key Issues

SDLP MLA Justin McNulty has described Derramore Woods as one of the local area’s “hidden gems,” following a productive meeting with Maddy Dunlop of the National Trust to discuss key concerns affecting the wooded park. Following the meeting, McNulty has raised several issues that need urgent attention to ensure the long-term protection and enjoyment of […]

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Chamber Discusses Huge Opportunities & Significant Challenges to Growing the Economy of the Greater Newry Area with Infrastructure & Economy Ministers at Killeavy Castle Estate

The Greater Newry Area can capitalise on huge opportunities for economic growth in the coming years if significant challenges can be overcome through a partnership approach with local Ministers. That was the message that resonated from a positive Fireside Chat Engagement with the Infrastructure and Economy Ministers at a Newry Chamber Corporate Patrons Event at […]

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McNulty Calls for Road Safety Upgrades at St. Teresa’s, Tullyherron

Following a productive meeting with the Principal of St. Teresa’s Primary School in Tullyherron, SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has reiterated his commitment to ensuring the safety of children, parents, and staff at the school by addressing ongoing road safety concerns. “I am deeply concerned about the safety risks posed by the current […]

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Showcase Your Job Opportunities at the Newry, Mourne and Down Job Fair

Local employers across the Newry, Mourne and Down District are invited to promote their current vacancies at the upcoming Newry, Mourne and Down Job Fair, taking place on Thursday, 19 June at the Canal Court Hotel, Newry. The event is hosted by the Newry, Mourne and Down Labour Market Partnership in collaboration with Cross Border […]

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Newry: Man Pleads Guilty to Drug, Sexual Assault and Attempted Rape Charges

A Newry man will appear in court on the 15th of May in relation to separate counts of attempted rape and Class A drug offences. Appearing before a sitting of Newry Crown Court was Nathan Denvior Larkin (34) with an address given as Fort Street, Banbridge. Larkin faces charges of possession of a Class A drug […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry: Car Hijacked, Three Police Officers Injured Before Car Burnt Out at Camlough

Detectives in Newry are investigating the report of a hijacking incident on the Armagh Road on Tuesday 6th May. Detective Inspector Jill Angus said: “Police received a report, shortly after 7.20pm on Tuesday evening, that a blue Volkswagen Golf had been stolen. It was reported that a black Golf, bearing a southern registration plate, had […]

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Newry Delegation Engages Birmingham City Council on Canal Regeneration

A Newry delegation, including SDLP councillors Killian Feehan and Doire Finn, Alliance Party councillor Helena Young, and Jimmy Crossey from the Newry Maritime Association, has held an online meeting with Birmingham City Council officials to explore how lessons from the regeneration of Birmingham’s canal network could be applied to Newry. The meeting focused on the […]

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Sex Assault Liar Warned She Faces Jail Sentence

By Paul Higgins A Co. Down woman who admitted making multiple false allegations about sexual assault was today (tues) warned she faces a prison sentence.  As Elizabeth Bates stood in the dock of Downpatrick Crown Court, defence KC Richard McConkey asked for the 26-year-old to be re-arraigned on the second count and accordingly, she admitted […]