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By Nicola Grant The way we negotiate the exchange of goods and the payment of services has, for centuries, been determined by the prevailing economic system. From barter, to early coins, precious metals and coupons, to cash, cheques and increasingly digital payments. In every economic structure right through to today, the way we’ve paid for […]
By Donal McMahon Trade Unions at a Northern Ireland council are to take industrial action from next week following extensive talks failing to conclude an employment dispute. Members of GMB, NIPSA, Unite and SIPTU will begin a two week work to rule campaign at Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMDDC) from July 17. The council […]
Sinn Féin councillor Declan Murphy has wished local boy Michael McCloy the best of luck as he joins Ireland’s first ever Down Syndrome Futsal team. The Slieve Gullion councillor spoke after presenting Michael with a cheque for over £7,000 and 450 euro that was raised by the community: “I’m delighted to be handing over this […]
SDLP Newry councillor Doire Finn has welcomed engagement from the local PSNI on drink spiking. It comes after Councillor Finn contacted local officers about her concerns following a number of reported incidents in the area. She welcomed the PSNI’s commitment to raise awareness on the issue. Councillor Finn said: “After contacting PSNI to raise my […]
Police, investigating an altercation on Dominic Street in Newry on Saturday 15th July, have charged three people to appear at court. A man, aged 22, has been charged with a number of offences including assault occasioning actual bodily harm, possession of an offensive weapon in a public place, dangerous driving and driving whilst disqualified. A […]
BID members CRASH Services and JMK Solicitors have raised an impressive £10,000 so far this year for their charity partner, PIPS Suicide Prevention. This accomplishment is the outcome of their dedicated teams’ fundraising endeavours and commitment to supporting PIPS Charity in the awareness of suicide and mental health. Renee Quinn, Executive Director at PIPS Charity said, […]
Thomas Davis Senior Ladies are excited to bring you our Summer Comedy Night at the Club! This summer we have an amazing line up of Micky Bartlett, Darren Matthews Comedy and MC McCooeys Newry . Saturday 29th July Doors & Bar open at 7PM Thomas Davis Community Hub, Doran’s Hill, Newry Tickets available now – https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/thomas-davis-corrinshego-comedy-night-tickets-665226990837?aff=ebdssbdestsearch&keep_tld=1 Don’t […]
Detectives are appealing for witnesses and information following a report of shots being fired at a house in the Callan Bridge Park area of Armagh. Detective Sergeant Wilson said: “Police received a report shortly after 12.30am on Saturday, 8th July that a number of shots had been fired through a window at the rear of […]
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has released its updated bin calendar schedule for 2023/24 online. The calendar provides detailed information about waste collection days for Blue, Brown and Black bins as well as additional guidelines on Public Holiday Collections. Traditionally, the Council has delivered printed copies of the bin calendar to residents’ homes. However, […]
Southern Regional College were delighted to sponsor the ‘Best Apprenticeship Employer’ Award at the Greater Newry Business Awards, held in the Canal Court Hotel & Spa on Thursday 15th June. Of the six businesses shortlisted, the outright winner this year was MJM Marine. MJM Marine were recognised for fostering a nurturing learning environment with a clear […]
Police in Newry are appealing for information on the current whereabouts of the following missing person, Megan Camblin, 32 years old. She is described as being 5ft 1′, with long blonde hair. She was last seen in the Newry area at 0600 hours on 12/07/2023. If you have any information about her whereabouts then please […]
The Workers Party in Newry has condemned last night’s arson attack at the home of Sharon Loughran branding it “a potentially lethal outrage without justification” Nicola Grant of the Workers Party said, “my thoughts are very much with Sharon and her family today and with all those who have been the targets of violent and […]
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