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Newry: Two Arrested In Stream Street Drugs Raid

Detectives from Organised Crime Branch, working with District Support Officers in Newry have arrested two men in the Stream Street area as part of an ongoing investigation into criminal activity. Two men aged 36 and 40 years old were arrested on suspicion of various drugs related offences. Both men remain in police custody at this […]

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McNulty MLA: Works on Casement Park Beginning “Not Before Time”

Ulster GAA has confirmed in a letter to local residents that, next week, long-awaited construction will begin on the Casement Park stadium in west Belfast.  SDLP Justin McNulty MLA has consistently been outspoken on the need to get Casement Park built, and lamented the fact that there hasn’t been a ball kicked there since 2013.  […]

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Council Aims to Build on Success of Make It Local Campaign

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is planning to build on the success of its Make it Local campaign which has profiled over 100 businesses since its launch. The organisation plans to appoint a creative communications consultancy to support the Council to provide a further boost to the business community in the new financial year. […]

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Newry: Fire at Cannabis Factory

Police are appealing for information following the discovery of a cannabis factory at a property in the Newry area. Inspector Walker said: “We received a report at around 4.25pm on Sunday, 18th January of a house on fire in the Thomas Street area of Bessbrook. “Officers attended the scene, along with colleagues from the Northern Ireland […]

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Chairperson Councillor Philip Campbell Names Charities for His 2025–2026 Term of Office

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Philip Campbell, is delighted to announce the two charities he will be supporting throughout his term of office for 2025–2026, The Laurence Trust and the Head Injury Support. Chairperson, Councillor Campbell recently met with representatives of both organisations to learn more about the vital work they undertake […]

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Newry Pantomime Celebrates 50 Years of Magic, Laughter, and Community Spirit

This year marks a golden milestone for one of Newry’s most beloved traditions. The Newry Pantomime is celebrating 50 years of bringing joy, laughter and spectacular performances to generations of audiences. Since beginning in 1976, the Newry Pantomime has grown into a cherished cultural event that unites families, friends and community members every festive season. […]

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Kimmins Welcomes Green Light for Newry Music Festival

Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has welcomed the decision by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council’s Economy, Regeneration & Tourism Committee to give the green light to an annual music festival for Newry. Ms Kimmins said: “This is very welcome progress following our Sinn Féin team working with council officials and local events operators to […]

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The Death Has Occurred of Mickey Brady

Brady, Mickey (Michael) – Welfare Rights Activist, MLA, MP. Passed away 16th January 2026, aged 75 years, at Craigavon Area Hospital. Beloved husband of Caroline, loving father of Saoirse, Michael, Seán and Niall and Lewis, a devoted grandfather, predeceased by his parents Sally and Willie, his brother Jim and his late wife Rose. Funeral arrangements […]

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Police Remain In Bessbrook Following House Fire

Police remain in the Thomas Street area of Bessbrook this evening, Sunday 18th January, following a house fire. Inspector Porter said: “Thankfully, no-one sustained serious injury during the fire. “I want to reassure the community that, while there is no ongoing risk to the public, our officers will be remaining in the area to carry […]

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Newry: Cannabis Factory Found After Report of Hostile Male In Shop

Newry Local Policing Team C Section received a report of a hostile male in a local shop, possibly in possession of a weapon. Officers responded swiftly and located the male in the Talbot Street area. The “weapon” turned out to be a mallet, but that was only the beginning of the incident. Due to the […]

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Newry: Pet Dog Dead In Petrol Bomb Attack As 50 Yr Old Sustains Burn Injuries

Detectives are investigating a petrol bomb attack on a house in Newry in the early hours of today, Wednesday 14th January, which injured residents. It was reported around 2.20am that a suspected petrol bomb had been thrown through the living room window of a house in Clonmore in the Armagh Road area of the city.  […]

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Council Welcomes Funding for Three Greenways in Newry, Mourne and Down

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has welcomed the announcement of funding from the Department for Infrastructure (DfI) to carry out feasibility work on three new Greenways across the district. The funding was announced this week by Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins as part of the Department’s continued support for councils to develop active travel and […]