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Commenting on the Bill being debated TUV party chairman councillor Keith Ratcliffe said: “This Bill does not command the support of innocent victims of terrorism. It does not address their concerns and merely continues the policy of successive governments since the Belfast Agreement of looking at victims as best as an inconvenience and at worst […]
Detectives in Newry are appealing for information and witnesses following the report of a burglary in the Dernaroy Road area of Killeavy on Wednesday June 21st. It was reported that a property had been broken, with entry gained by forcing the front door, sometime between 9am and 3.30pm. The house had been ransacked and a […]
Earlier this week, Lord Mayor of Armagh City, Banbridge & Craigavon Alderman Margaret Tinsley attended the launch of this year’s John Hewitt International Summer School Programme at the Market Place Theatre & Arts Centre. Inspired by the renowned poet, art historian, collector, and political activist – John Hewitt – the prestigious summer school features a […]
THE Police Service of Northern Ireland has launched its Safer Summer Together campaign, encouraging members of the public to have an enjoyable summer whilst being mindful of safety issues to watch out for. Superintendent Gerry McGrath is heading up the operational activity and said: “Summer is a time for people to get out and about and […]
SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has celebrated the news that a bone marrow donor has been found for local boy Bobby Browne. Mr McNulty said: “The Browne family have been in all of our hearts and minds as they’ve searched for a bone marrow match for their young son Bobby, and there will […]
By Adam Morton Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council’s planning committee has been notified of plans to list a telephone box in Tartaraghan. At a meeting of the committee on Wednesday, July 5, members were told the Department for Communities contacted Council on June 23 to inform the local authority of the proposed listing […]
SDLP MLA Justin McNulty has welcomed the publication of a procurement notice outlining proposed modification to the contract for the redevelopment of Casement Park. Mr McNulty said the publication of a VEAT notice by the Department for Communities was a welcome part of the journey toward delivering a new permanent home for the GAA in […]
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 […]
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