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‘Heaton-Harris must give families date for payment of £600!’ – Murphy

Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy has called on the British Secretary of State to give people a date for when they will receive the £600 energy payment. The Newry/Armagh MLA said: “It’s unacceptable that people here still have no clarity from the British Secretary of State on when they will receive the £600 energy payment […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Obituaries

The Death Has Occurred of Brendan McAllister

McAllister (Newry) Very Rev Deacon Brendan RIP, died suddenly 13th December 2022 in Daisy Hill Hospital, following a short illness. Dearly beloved husband of Elizabeth, deeply devoted father to Anna, Joseph and Tom, loving Granda to Dara, Oisín and Shaan, dearest brother of Marie, Sheila, Kevin and Seamus and a caring father-in-law, brother in law […]

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PSNI Begin Operation Seasons Greetings

THE Police Service of Northern Ireland has commenced its annual operation which aims to keep people safe in the run-up to Christmas. Operation Season’s Greetings will ensure that officers and staff are deployed across all districts in Northern Ireland including Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon to deter and detect criminality and provide visible reassurance to the […]

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Public Buildings in Northern Ireland Get Broadband Boost

An event has taken place at the Canal Court Hotel in Newry to celebrate the success of the Local Full Fibre Network (LFFN) and Rural Gigabit Connectivity (RGC) projects, funded by Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS). The event, which took place on Wednesday 16 November, marks the completion of one of the […]

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Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Fourth Man Arrested Regarding Newry Murder Released on Bail

A 28 year old man arrested on Monday 12 December by detectives investigating the murder of Mark Lovell in Newry, has been released on bail to allow for further police enquiries. 58 year old Mr Lovell was murdered in Ardcarn Park, Newry, on the evening of Thursday 1 December.  Detectives continue to ask anyone with information about […]

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Business Community Constituency Lifestyle Newry Newry and Armagh

Big Boost to Shopping at Buttercrane with 5 New Stores

As retailers flex up for pre-Christmas trade, Buttercrane Centre has been boosted with the addition of five stores this month. The Centre is home to 50+ stores anchored by Primark, Dunnes Stores, Sports Direct and LIDL with five  new additions representing an investment of £1.1M+ and spanning some 15,000 sq ft. of additional retail space. […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

Southern Area Hospice Trekkers Raise Over £200k

Southern Area Hospice were delighted to meet up with their group of trekkers who completed the ’Trek the Alps’ challenge to reveal the final total raised. Pictured holding the incredible cheque of £205,142.45 are some of our 39 fantastic trekkers. Southern Area Hospice stated “we can’t thank this group enough for raising such unbelievable funds […]

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Three Local Businesses Crowned Winners at Licensed Catering News Awards!

Three bars and restaurants from the Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon borough recently triumphed at the Licensed Catering News (LCN) Awards! The highly anticipated awards – which are hosted by Northern Ireland’s premiere business magazine for the hospitality industry – took place at a Great Gatsby themed event at the Europa Hotel, Belfast. Presented by […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Fourth Man Arrested Regarding Newry Murder

Detectives investigating the murder of Mark Lovell in Ardcarn Park, Newry on the evening of Thursday, 1st December have arrested a 28-year-old man today. The man was arrested in the Newry area on suspicion of murder and is currently in custody in Musgrave Serious Crime Suite. Detectives are reiterating their appeal for anyone with information […]

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Police Offer Reassurances to Businesses Over Christmas

The Police Service of Northern Ireland is offering reassurance to retailers and businesses around Northern Ireland that reducing retail crime will be a priority over the festive period. Police are urging retailers to be vigilant and report crime whenever it takes place. Chief Superintendent Darrin Jones, the Service’s Business Crime lead said:  “We understand that […]

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Kimmins Welcomes Supreme Court Decision to Uphold Safe Access Zones Bill

Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has welcomed a decision by the Supreme Court to uphold the Safe Access Zones Bill passed by the Assembly earlier this year. The Newry and Armagh MLA said: “The Supreme Court has recognised that Safe Access Zones, and legislation passed by the Assembly, does not breach people’s right to protest. “Patients and their […]

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Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Police Reiterate Appeal Following Horrific Newry Murder

Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Major Investigation Team have reiterated an appeal for information, and revisited the scene of the murder of Mark Lovell. The 58-year-old was murdered in Ardcarn Park, Newry, on the evening of Thursday 1 December. He was shot a number of times, at close range, while in his car. […]