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Armagh Community Constituency Government Health Newry and Armagh Politics Stormont

Boylan Urges Health Department to Address Recognition Payment Delay

Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan has said delays in recognition payments for health and social care workers are unacceptable and urged the Department to get it paid to workers. The Newry and Armagh MLA said: “Ongoing delays in getting the recognition payment out and into the pockets of some health and social care workers is […]

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Tories Need to Listen to Workers and Act on the Cost of Living! – Brady

Sinn Féin MP Mickey Brady has called on the British government to listen to workers and act on the soaring cost of living. The Newry and Armagh MP said: “For months the cost of living has been on a steep upward trajectory, inflation is now predicted to hit 11% over the next couple of months […]

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Functioning Executive Needed to Fix and Transform our Health service – Boylan

Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan has said that only a fully functioning Executive can fix and transform our health service. The Newry and Armagh MLA was speaking after Health Minister Robin Swann announced that plans to reshape hospital care would go out to consultation in the autumn. Cathal said: “Sinn Féin is committed to investing […]

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Newry Funeral Directors Appalled at Online Video While PSNI investigate

A Newry based funeral directors took to social media to express their disappointment and devastation following a video containing allegedly one of their staff members going viral. The video shows a man allegedly driving whilst using a mobile phone with a coffin in the rear of the vehicle. A spokesperson for the PSNI said: “Police […]

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Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

PSNI Keen to “Stump” Out Dumping of Tree in Newry

The PSNI have called for information following the dumping a tree stump on Patrick street in Newry on 16/06/22. Police are believe to be keen to get to the “root” of this issue. A spokesperson for the PSNI have said: “At approximately 9.30am on Thursday morning the tree stump pictured is believed to have fallen […]

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Street Feast Food & Drink Event Returns to Newry

An innovative food and drink event showcasing local producers will be making a welcome return to Newry Market on Friday 24th June 2022 (6pm – 10pm). “Street Feast” has been created by Camlough based chef Melissa McCabe to bring together people in a relaxed environment to celebrate good food, sourced locally. Melissa has travelled extensively, […]

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Local Businesses Encouraged to Learn How ‘Big Data’ Can Help Growth

Any businesses that are interested in learning how Big Data can grow their business can now take part in a new technology workshop hosted by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council. The free workshop is part of a suite of support available to businesses through the Digital Surge Programme and will be held at Newry […]

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Newry, Mourne and Down Job Fair on the Lookout for Local Talent

Local employers across all industries in Newry, Mourne and Down are getting ready to promote their live vacancies and welcome prospective employees at a Job Fair in the Canal Court Hotel, Newry. The Job Fair on Thursday 30 June, has been organised by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council via its NMD Labour Market Partnership […]

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Tackling the Cost of Living is the Top Priority for Finance Ministers – Murphy

Sinn Féin MLA, Conor Murphy has said that tackling the cost of living crisis is a top priority for Sinn Féin Speaking after a key meeting with Finance Ministers of Wales, Scotland and a senior British civil servant in Cardiff, the Sinn Féin Finance Minister said: “Workers and families are struggling as the cost of […]

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Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Two Men Charged Following Newry Drug Seizure

Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Organised Crime Branch have charged two men following searches of three properties in the Newry area on Wednesday, 15th June. A 33-year-old male has been charged with two counts of possession of a Class A controlled drug and possession of a Class B controlled drug with intent […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Sport

Memorial Unveiled in Newry to Honour TT Winning Motorcyclist Norman Brown

A memorial has been unveiled in Newry to honour the TT winning motorcyclist Norman Brown. In the short 4 years Norman raced competitively he amassed over 40 wins and over 50 other podium finishes. It was on the 1st Sept 1981 that he first visited the Isle Of Man to compete at the Manx GP […]

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Two Men Arrested Following Searches of Three Properties in Newry

Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Organised Crime Branch have conducted pro-active searches of three properties in the Newry area earlier today and arrested two men. Detective Inspector Shaw said: “The men, aged 33 and 69, were arrested on suspicion of possession on class B drugs and possession of class B drugs with […]