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Purple Flag Status Renewed for Newry City Centre

The prestigious Purple Flag accreditation has once again been awarded to Newry City for its Evening and Night-Time Economy (ENTE).  Purple Flag is an international accreditation that is awarded to town and city centres that meet or surpass the standards for excellence in managing the evening and night-time economy.  Newry has retained Purple Flag status […]

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Sinn Féin Emergency Council Motion on Southern Relief Road Passes

An emergency motion submitted by Sinn Féin councillors, urging the Department for Infrastructure to reconsider their decision to proceed with a fixed bridge for the Newry Southern Relief Road, has been passed by Newry, Mourne and Down district council.  “We are deeply disappointed with the Department for Infrastructures decision to proceed with a fixed bridge for […]

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New Spokesperson Roles for Local Sinn Féin MLA’s

The three local Sinn Féin MLA’s; Conor Murphy, Liz Kimmins and Cathal Boylan have been given new spokesperson roles, with a sharp focus on delivery ahead of a possible return to Assembly business.  Michelle O’Neill, Sinn Féin’s First Minister Designate said: “In consultation with MLAs, I am restructuring the Sinn Féin Assembly team to ensure […]

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Harte Welcomes Planning Approval for 89 New Homes in Newry

Sinn Féin councillor Valerie Harte has welcomed approval for plans to build 89 new homes in Newry at the former St. Clare’s convent. The Newry city councillor said: “I’m delighted that planning has been approved for 89 new social and affordable homes here in the heart of Newry city. “This represents an investment of £12M […]

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Aontú Hold Cost-of-Living Public Meeting on March 13th at 7.30pm in Newry

Aontú have announced a Cost-of-Living Public Meeting for March 13th at7.30 pm in The Bank, Trevor Hill in Newry Speaking today, Aontú Rep for Armagh DEA, Daniel Connolly said “Aontúare holding a public meeting on the Cost-of-Living Crisis on March 13that 7.30pm in The Bank, Tervor Hill in Newry. Aontú leader Peadar Tóibín,Aontú Rep for […]

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Condemning Terrorism One Week and Celebrating It The Next Doesn’t Wash! – Ratcliffe

Statement by TUV Newry and Armagh representative Keith Ratcliffe: “A short time ago the leader of Sinn Fein in Northern Ireland stood with other political leaders to condemn the attempted murder of a police officer in Omagh. Yesterday Republican grandees assembled in Dublin to pay tribute to a terrorist. “Let’s not forget that Rita O’Hare […]

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Boylan Requests Urgent Meeting Over Community Transport Funding

Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan has requested an urgent meeting with the Department for Infrastructure over concerns of potential cuts to Community Transport.  The Newry and Armagh MLA said:   “Sinn Féin is deeply concerned about the funding situation for Community Transport following the Department for Infrastructure’s decision to only extend funding for one month.   “Community transport provides an invaluable […]

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McNulty Welcomes Road Safety Improvements for Killean PS

SDLP MLA Justin McNulty has welcomed the announcement of improved road safety measures for Killean Primary School, but says that more needs to be done to guarantee the safety of pupils, parents and teachers.  Improved signage and road markings will be installed at Killean PS after extensive lobbying from local representatives and the school community. […]

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Threats to Police Officers Families ‘Absolutely Despicable!’ – Sinn Fein

Sinn Féin MLA Gerry Kelly said threats issued by the so-called ‘Arm na Poblachta’ to families of police officers are ‘despicable’ and said this group should disband. The party’s policing spokesperson said: “Reports that the ‘Arm na Poblachta’ group has issued threats to the families of police officers is absolutely despicable. “They should publicly withdraw […]

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Firmus Energy Announces its Second Tariff Reduction This Year

Northern Ireland’s largest supplier of natural gas, firmus energy, has today, for the second time this year, announced that it will be further reducing its tariffs for customers in the Ten Towns Network area by 18.84% and by 22.43% in the Greater Belfast Network area, from 01 April 2023. This will reduce the average cost […]

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Roads Closed As Police Examine Suspicious Object in Keady

A cordon is currently in place in the Castleblaney Road area of Keady while police examine a suspicious object. Diversions are in place at the junctions of Derrynoose Road, Davis Street, Crossdened Row and Bridge Street. Members of the public should avoid the area at present. ENDS

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House Searched in Bessbrook

Police conducted a search at a house in the Millvale Mews area of Bessbrook on Sunday 5th March in relation to an ongoing investigation. A number of items were recovered from the property but no arrests were made. Enquiries are ongoing. ENDS