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Police received a report of a serious sexual assault in the Barcroft Park area of Newry shortly before 5am on Saturday 18th January. Enquiries are ongoing and police are appealing to anyone who witnessed anything suspicious in the area or who may have CCTV or other footage to make contact with police on 101, quoting […]
Speaking after Newry Mourne & Down Council agreed to a motion to both endorse the recent findings of Amnesty International which concludes that Israel is committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza and also declaring Newry, Mourne & Down District an Apartheid-Free Zone, Councillor Cathal King said that the only way to stop the slaughter in […]
Workers Party Newry and Armagh representative Nicola Grant has expressed concern of safety issues at John F Kennedy park especially during icy weather conditions. Speaking to Clanrye News and Sport Nicola said: “I have been contacted by residents of John F Kennedy park asking that the workers Party highlight the following issues. I have visited […]
County Armagh, Ireland—Irish Dancing Magazine has named Olivia Murray, founder of the Murray Dance Academy, as a recipient of the prestigious 2024 Global Excellence in Teaching Award. This honour recognises extraordinary teachers who inspire their students and foster community through the art of Irish Dance. The award winners were announced in December 2024 and are featured […]
By Donal McMahon A suspected creeper burglar caught on camera in Newry has sparked concerns for community safety. The male, described as having a beard and dressed in a heavy coat, was captured allegedly trying to gain access to homes and cars in the city’s Courtney Hill area in the early hours of Wednesday January 8 […]
The SDLP is using our Opposition Day on Tuesday to call for urgent action to end violence against women and girls. Motions will focus on new laws to better support victims of abuse, tackling online violence, RSE and healthy relationships and gender-based budgeting. The situation is at crisis point with 25 women violently killed in Northern Ireland […]
Education Minister Paul Givan has announced his programme for reforming the provision of support for children with special educational needs. The Minister’s Special Educational Needs Reform Agenda and associated five-year delivery plan have been developed following completion of a comprehensive review of policy and delivery. Speaking in the Assembly, Paul Givan said: “Children with special educational needs, […]
SDLP Leader of the Opposition Matthew O’Toole MLA has said that claims from First Minister Michelle O’Neill around the Executive’s record of delivery don’t add up. Ms O’Neill said the Executive has a “very strong track record of delivery”. She said the Executive had passed a “huge, vast array of legislation”. South Belfast MLA Mr […]
SDLP Opposition Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath MLA has said that lengthy delays in ambulance response times is contributing to the collapse of the health service. He was speaking after a debate in the Assembly on Monday. Mr McGrath has long been highlighting the impact of ambulance delays, particularly in rural areas. South Down MLA Mr […]
Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Organised Crime Unit have this afternoon, Monday 13th January, stopped a vehicle in Newry and seized a large sum of money. Detective Sergeant Tracey said: “Following a proactive policing operation, officers stopped a vehicle at the Belfast Road area. Assisted by colleagues from the Roads Policing Unit, a search was conducted […]
The Farrell family’s Annual Camlough Christmas Eve Collection, held in memory of John and Stephen Farrell, has once again proven to be a remarkable success, raising an extraordinary £11,396.17 for PIPS Hope and Support. This year’s contribution brings the total raised by the family over the years to an outstanding £79,866.25. A special highlight of this year’s collection […]
A 21 year old man has been charged with a number of offences including disorderly behaviour, possession of an offensive weapon and assault on police following an incident in Newry on Sunday morning, 12 January. At around 8.20am police were called to reports of a man causing a disturbance and throwing items at a property […]
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