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Community Constituency Education Newry Newry and Armagh

Medal Delight at WorldSkills UK Finals

After four intense days of competition at the 2024 WorldSkills UK National Finals in Manchester and Greater Manchester, students from Southern Regional College showcased their skills and determination, earning 10 medals and securing a remarkable second place on the WorldSkills UK leaderboard. Among those students competing, were students from Newry and nearby areas.  Winning a […]

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Business Campaigns Community Constituency Cost of Living Newry Newry and Armagh South Down

Newry, Mourne and Down Most Expensive Area For Home Insurance

The average home insurance premium in Northern Ireland is now at £487 a year, making Northern Ireland the most expensive region in the UK – 65% more expensive than the dearest spot in GB, with London coming in second, at £295. The overall UK average price for home insurance has risen in the third quarter of 2024 […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry: Hospice Santa Dash Returns

Throngs of colourfully clad Santas gathered on Hill Street on Thursday evening for Newry’s much-loved and eagerly anticipated annual Santa Dash in support of Southern Area Hospice. Participants from 19 local businesses took part in the festive event, kick starting Newry’s festive season while raising much needed funds and awareness for the Hospice’s palliative care […]

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Community Constituency Council Crime Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Councillor Mather’s Urges Vigilance After Barcroft Home Burgled

Sinn Féin Councillor Aidan Mathers  has asked residents in the Barcroft area of Newry City  to be vigilant about possible burglaries in the area. Councillor Mathers said; “Last night a home in  Barcroft Park was burgled. I would appeal to anyone who may have noticed suspicious activity in the area to report it immediately.  These […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Obituaries

The Death Has Occurred of Barry Shields

Shields (Bessbrook) Barry R.I.P., passed away peacefully at home 58 The Gardens, Bessbrook, 23rd November 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Dearly beloved son of Loretta and Pat, loving Daddy to Aoife, devoted Granda to Tommy, TJ, and Tiana, dearest brother to Paul, Damien and Casey a caring uncle, nephew and cherished friend and neighbour.   […]

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Business Community Constituency Health Newry Newry and Armagh Newry Chamber

Newry Chamber Hosts Hugely Successful Inaugural International Men’s Day Event

Newry Chamber held its inaugural International Men’s Day Event at Newry City AFC Social Club on Friday 22nd November. The full house event, sponsored by Duality Healthcare was a huge success and enjoyed by everyone who attended with the consensus that it will now be an annual event in the Chamber’s calendar. Two panels of […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Obituaries

The Death Has Occurred of Stephen Mallon

Mallon (Newry formerly Barcroft Park) Stephen RIP, passed away peacefully at home, 24th November 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Dearly beloved husband to May, deeply devoted Daddy to Siobhan, Kieran, Martin, Corrina, Angela and Terence, loving Granda and Great Granda, dearest brother of Teenie, Peter, Kathleen, Vera, Thomas, Ann and the late Pat, John […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Daisy Hill Health Newry Newry and Armagh

Stakeholders Plea For Daisy Hill at Trust Board Meeting

By François Vincent ‘Daisy Hill Future Group’ representatives, Karl Hughes and Dr Donal Duffin were given speaking rights at last Thursday’s (November 21) Southern HSC Trust board meeting. Part of their address was around what they see as the need for Craigavon Area Hospital and Daisy Hill Hospital to work more closely together. Secretary of […]

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Armagh Campaigns Community Constituency Cost of Living Government Health Newry Newry and Armagh Politics South Armagh Stormont

McNulty: Winter Fuel Support Too Little, Too Late For Many

SDLP MLA Justin McNulty has hit out at the Executive’s repeated failures to address rising fuel poverty. Mr McNulty criticised a delayed winter fuel support scheme for pensioner households excluded from the Winter Fuel Payment, which won’t be paid until March 2025. Speaking following a statement from the Minister for Communities to the Assembly, Mr […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council Politics

Newry: Council Rakes In £420k From New Forest Park Charges

By Donal McMahon A Northern Ireland council has raked in over £420k in the first six months from its new forest park charges. Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMDDC) began charging new car park tariffs in April for Kilbroney and Slieve Gullion with a six month review in October. The local authority approved the […]

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Armagh Community Constituency Government Health Infrastructure Newry Newry and Armagh Politics South Armagh Stormont

McNulty: Urgent Intervention Required at NI Water

SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has called on the Minister and Executive to intervene urgently to address the problems at NI Water. Mr McNulty said the state of the wastewater system was delaying infrastructure projects across the North. Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty said: “The crisis at NI Water requires immediate intervention […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry: Two Burglaries Within a Mile of Each Other

Detectives are appealing for information following two reports of burglaries in Newry on Wednesday 20th November. Detective Sergeant Johnston said: “Officers received a report of a burglary in the Carnagh Park area, sometime between 4.30pm and 7pm, when the residents were not present. “An unknown person forced entry into a window at the rear of […]