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Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has urged the British government to provide adequate financial assistance to those who have been devastated by the flooding. The Newry and Armagh MLA spoke after First Minister Designate, Michelle O’Neill MLA met with a number of local businesses in Newry City Centre that were flooded last week. “This week […]
The Revolutionary Socialist Republican Party, Saoradh, has raised concerns regarding the removal of a Palestinian flag from the front of Newry Town Hall. The flag had been in place for several weeks to show solidarity with the Palestinian people who are currently being slaughtered in a genocidal campaign by Israel. On Wednesday [8th Nov] it […]
Sinn Féin councillor Cathal King has welcomed the passing of a motion calling for an immediate ceasefire to stop the bombing and blockade of Gaza. The Newry City councillor said: “I welcome support for a motion calling for an immediate ceasefire to stop the devastating loss of life in Gaza and access to urgent humanitarian aid. […]
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has outlined the first steps in distributing the funding package aimed at flood affected businesses and aiding with clean-up costs. In a visit to Newry yesterday Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris has said up to £15m of support will be made availablein Northern Ireland. The first step for the […]
Sinn Féin councillor Valerie Harte has urged anyone with information on a number of burglaries in Newry to bring it forward to the police. The Newry City councillor spoke after masked men forced their way into two homes on the Ballyholand road and in Mount Pleasant. Valerie Harte Said: “It’s believed that two masked men […]
The Police Service of Northern Ireland can confirm a woman has sadly died following a four-vehicle road traffic collision in Markethill on Saturday morning, 4th November. Ciara McElvanna, who was 44, and from the Armagh area, was taken to hospital for treatment to her injuries, where she passed away on Wednesday 8th November. The collision […]
Saoradh have urged people to take extra precautions following a break-in that occurred in the Ballyholland Rd/Barley Lane area of Newry on Wednesday evening [8th Nov]. Speaking from Saoradh’s Newry office local party representative Stephen Murney explained ”We were contacted on Wednesday night on behalf of the victims of this disgraceful home intrusion. “The homeowners […]
Detectives in CID are investigating two overnight burglaries in Newry. The first break-in at a property on Ballyholland Road was reported to police at around 6.30pm. The homeowner had left the property at around 5.30pm and upon returning found her front door had been forced. A number of rooms had been entered and searched however […]
Studio Eleven Tattoo & Creative Arts is an exciting new artist’s studio located on Monaghan St, Newry. The studio has been opened by Anna Keenan-Laverty and her partner, where they have combined their creative industries of Tattoo & Voice, in order to help grow and sustain a network of arts, culture, & activity within Newry […]
The Aontú representative for Newry, Sharon Loughran, has said that in the immediate aftermath of the catastrophic flooding in Newry, and indeed Downpatrick, Portadown and other places, unless compensation and financial assistance is swift many businesses will not survive. Ms Loughran said: “I want to express my deep concern for homeowners and the owners of […]
Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy has said the limited funding announced by the British government today is not enough to assist with damage from last week’s extreme flooding and more must be done to help businesses and families. The party’s economy spokesperson said: “Much more must be done to help businesses and families repair the […]
Newry Chamber has described today’s announcement of £15m in funding for flood-hit businesses by Secretary of State for NI, Chris Heaton-Harris MP as “a positive start.” The announcement came at the end of a meeting in Newry organised by Newry Chamber between Mr. Heaton-Harris, business leaders, representatives of the businesses affected, the Council CEO and […]
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