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Award-winning Newry-based television company Big Mountain Productions is marking 21 years of programme making with the launch of a major new BBC One series exploring one of the most important issues facing families across the UK today – care. Natalie Cassidy: Caring Together begins on Monday 25 May on BBC One at 1.30pm and again […]
Newry’s Susan McCann, who this year celebrates 50 years in show business, will be joining Daniel O’Donnell to record a special TV show in Derry next month. Susan will be taking part in OPRY le DANIEL, TG4 television’s highest rating country music concert series, which returns to the Millennium Forum, Derry, for a very special run […]
Police are investigating Criminal Damage and Theft at Victoria Lough, Fathom Line, Newry. The window of a white Volkswagen Scirocco was damaged between 10.00-11.00 on Friday 22nd May 2026. Two handbags were stolen from within the vehicle. If anyone witnessed any persons acting suspiciously around this vehicle, or were parked in the area at the […]
SDLP Opposition Infrastructure Spokesperson Justin McNulty MLA has blamed an Executive failure to properly fund Translink as responsible for potential service cuts. He was speaking after Translink told Stormont’s Infrastructure Committee they were considering the removal of fare discounts, alongside cutting services to make savings. Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty said: “The news that […]
Newry City Sinn Féin Councillor Aidan Mathers has welcomed the strong support shown for his motion aimed at addressing the growing problem of illegal and dangerous use of scramblers, quad bikes and other off-road vehicles across parks, public spaces and council-owned land throughout the Newry, Mourne and Down district. The motion, originally tabled at the […]
Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan has called on the British government to bring the north’s VAT rate for hospitality businesses into line with the 26 counties. The south will soon enjoy a 9% rate, while businesses in the north are burdened with a 20% rate. The Newry and Armagh MLA said: “Our hospitality businesses play […]
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is delighted to announce the reopening of its £3 million Office Development Grant Scheme. Part of the Belfast Region City Deal programme of investment, the scheme aims to stimulate private sector investment in high-quality Grade A office developments and support Newry City Centre’s ongoing programme of regeneration. Funded by […]
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has launched a new Planning Validation Checklist help improve the quality of planning applications and support a more efficient application process across the district. Developed following consultation with the public and interested parties, the Validation Checklist sets out the level and type of information and supporting documents required […]
Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has congratulated Armagh GAA following yesterday’s victory over Monaghan in the Ulster Championship Final. The Newry and Armagh MLA said: “Armagh gave us another memorable day yesterday as they overcame Monaghan to clinch the Ulster title for the first time since 2008. “I want to congratulate Kieran, the players and […]
Job seekers from across the district are invited to attend the upcoming Newry, Mourne and Down Job Fair, taking place on Wednesday 3 June at the Canal Court Hotel, Newry. The event offers a valuable opportunity for anyone exploring employment, training or career progression options. Hosted by Newry, Mourne and Down Labour Market Partnership, in […]
Several hundred people attended this morning’s annual commemoration in memory of IRA Volunteer Raymond McCreesh, who died on hunger strike 45 years ago. The Camlough man died on 21 May 1981 after 61 days on hunger strike. Among those attending the 45th anniversary commemoration were members of the McCreesh family, comrades, friends and neighbours of […]
Commenting after meeting with representatives from Silverbridge GAA Club to discuss the ongoing safety concerns at Fords Cross, Sinn Féin Councillor Áine Quinn said that urgent attention was required to address the issue. The local Councillor who was accompanied at the meeting by her colleague Aoife Finnegan MLA said, “It was great to meet with […]
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