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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson Enters Not Guilty Plea

By Paul Higgins Alleged paedophile couple Sir Jeffrey Donaldson and his wife Lady Eleanor today (wed) denied allegations of rape and historic sex abuse. Standing side by side in the dock of Newry Crown Court, this is the first time that 61-year-old Donaldson and his 58-year-old wife have been asked to formally enter pleas and […]

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Murphy Announces Data and Analytics Assured Skills Academy with EY

Economy Minister Conor Murphy has announced an Assured Skills Data and Analytics Academy with EY, providing 20 high quality training places. Fully funded by the Department for the Economy, this exciting Academy will provide successful applicants with practical experience, the opportunity to gain industry recognised qualifications and access to resources to develop business knowledge and […]

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Down Weather: Summer 2024 Was The Coldest Summers In 9 Years

By Down Weather Met Éireann has released some information about the “summer” weather.  You don’t need me to tell you that summer did not happen.  You can read it below. Summer 2024 was the coldest summers in 9 years.  The average temperature across the island of Ireland was 13.87°C.  it should be closer to 20°C.  […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Infrastructure Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Newry: Electric Staff Bus Hit With Shocking Price Hike

By Donal McMahon An electric shuttle bus plan for Newry’s council staff could be hit with a shocking new price tag amid a Stormont department’s public commute demands. The Department for Infrastructure (DfI) has requested a significant change on the NI planning portal to the council’s staff only shuttle bus from a new employee car […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Aontu Express Condolences to Family and Friends of Anu Okusanya

As an Aontu representative in Newry I would like to express sincere condolences to the family and friends of Anu Okusanya who recently died in shocking circumstances in Newry. Anu was working in a care home on the Belfast Road, looking after the sick and elderly. She had just left this great work to walk […]

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Health Minister Visits New Trauma and Orthopaedic Clinic at Daisy Hill Hospital

A new trauma and orthopaedic clinic has opened on the ground floor of Daisy Hill Hospital. Health Minister Mike Nesbitt called in to meet staff and see the new unit during his visit to the hospital last week. Located behind the coffee bar, in the former physiotherapy department, the service will be open five days […]

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Newry Chamber Hosts Fireside Chat Engagement Event with Finance Minister and Economy Minister In Newry City

Newry Chamber of Commerce & Trade welcomed both the Finance Minister, Caoimhe Archibald MLA and Economy Minister, Conor Murphy MLA for a Fireside Chat Engagement Event hosted by Norbrook Laboratories at The Ballyedmond Centre in Newry on Wednesday 4th September 2024. The unique event, organised by Newry Chamber, provided the opportunity for the business community […]

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Community Constituency Health Newry Newry and Armagh

 UNISON Condemns Their Member’s Death Following Racist Attacks

The Newry and Mourne UNISON health branch have expressed their horror and anger at the recent death of one of their members who was returning from work in the healthcare sector in Newry. UNISON Trade Union Lead, Deborah Yapicioz, stated “this was a tragic and avoidable death of a health worker returning home from work […]

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

McNulty Welcomes New Smart Phone Guidance

SDLP MLA Justin McNulty has welcomed new guidance issued by the Department of Education restricting the personal use of mobile phones throughout the school day, including at break and lunch times. The Newry & Armagh Assembly Member has said that the new guidance from the Department of Education is a step towards protecting the development […]

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Community Constituency Education Newry Newry and Armagh

Awards at SRC Graduation Ceremony 2024

At Southern Regional College’s 2024 Graduation ceremony, held on Friday 30th August, eight special awards were presented to graduating students by guest speakers Economy Minister Conor Murphy and Cool FM presenter Rebecca McKinney.  Awards included seven faculty awards, for full-time and part-time courses across SRC’s four faculties and the all-important Outstanding Classmate Award, an award […]

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Community Constituency Crime Government Newry Newry and Armagh Stormont

McNulty Offers Condolences Following Death of Anu Okusanya

SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has offered his condolences following the death of Anu Okusanya. Mr McNulty said: “The death of Anu Okusanya is shocking and disturbingly sad. She chose to spend her life caring for others as a health worker and when she saw someone being attacked, she instinctively ran out of […]

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Community Constituency Council Crime Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

PSNI Fail To Attend Newry Anti Social Group Meeting

Chairperson of the Anti Social Behaviour Group on Newry Mourne & Down  (Policing &  Community Safety Partnership (PCSP)  Cllr Aidan Mather’s has expressed his disappointment with the failure of the PSNI to attend their Group’s monthly meeting last night (Tuesday). The Sinn Féin elected representative said that the failure by the PSNI to attend was […]