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Community Constituency Crime Newry and Armagh South Armagh

Police Stop Vehicle In Crossmaglen with No Tyre

Earlier this week Officers from Slieve Gullion North Neighbourhood Policing Team came across the vehicle travelling in the Crossmaglen Area. PSNI Newry, Mourne and Down said from their social media: “We’ve seen a few less than roadworthy tyres, but no tyre is a first… A preliminary breath test was conducted at the roadside with the […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Health Lifestyle Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council Sport

NMD Council to Freeze Leisure Charges

By Donal McMahon A Northern Ireland council is set to freeze its leisure charges as its city swimming pool undergoes a six month maintenance shut down.Newry, Mourne and Down District Council’s (NMDDC) active and healthy communities committee approved the leisure and sport scale of charges report this week. A recommendation to “progress with remedial works” to Newry Leisure Centre […]

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Community Constituency Government Health Lurgan Politics Stormont Upper Bann

Beattie Challenges Executive Partners U-turn on Health Commitment

Mr Beattie MC MLA said, “We chose to take the Health brief because we recognised the challenges our NHS are facing. Minister Swann was able to hit the ground running to deal with immediate pressures. “In advance of the return of the Assembly, every party committed to putting health as their number one priority. That […]

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Community Constituency International Newry and Armagh Politics South Armagh

Poignant Camlough Palestine Vigil Told That History Will Judge All Of Those Who Are Complicit In What Is Being Done To Palestinians

Several Hundred people attended a recent vigil in Camlough tillage to acknowledge the 200th Day of the continuing military onslaught  by the Israeli Government on Gaza.  Many of those present wore the colours of their local GAA clubs and counties.  Speakers at the event which was organised by the local Gaels Against Genocide Group, give […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Chaotic Scenes as Donaldson Attends Newry Court

By Paul Higgins MP and former DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson and his wife appeared in court today (wed) accused of child sex offences alleged to have been committed against two victims over a 20 year period. While Sir Jeffrey is accused of the rape and sex abuse of one complainant and sexually abusing a […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Jeffrey Donaldson Charges Revealed at Newry Court

By Paul Higgins The charges which are to be laid against Sir Jeffrey Donaldson and his wife have been revealed. While Sir Jeffrey is accused of the rape and sex abuse of one complainant and sexually abusing a second complainant, both of whom enjoy lifetime anonymity, his wife Lady Eleanor Donaldson faces allegations of aiding […]

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Community Constituency Downpatrick Government South Down Westminster

Talks to Commence on Extending ‘Ancient East’ Into South Down – Hazzard

Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard has welcomed confirmation from Stormont’s Economy Minister Conor Murphy today that he is to commence discussions with tourism bodies about the potential of extending ‘Ireland’s Ancient East’ into the north – including South Down.  The South Down MP said: “Sinn Féin have been calling for the extension of Ireland’s Ancient […]

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Community Constituency Newry South Down

Clonduff Vintage Club Raise Over £4k for Local Charities

Clonduff Vintage & Classic Club ran their annual Vintage Day over Easter in aid of 3 local charities raising in excess of £4,000. Donations were made to the Air Ambulance, The Children’s Hospice and Life and Time. In addition, the club made a donation of £250 to KBRT in memory of Lorcan Brannigan. A cheque […]

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Business Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Newry Chamber

Newry Chamber Holds Successful Recruitment & Skills Forum to Address the Workforce Challenge in Greater Newry Area

Newry Chamber of Commerce & Trade held a highly successful Recruitment & Skills Forum in the Canal Court Hotel & Spa, Newry on Monday 22nd April, which was hosted by John Campbell, BBC NI’s Business & Economics Editor and focused on ‘Meeting Greater Newry’s Workforce Challenge’. One of Newry Chamber’s core strategic pillars is centred […]

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Community Constituency Downpatrick Government Politics South Down Stormont Warrenpoint

Brown Resigns as MLA With Immediate Effect

An Alliance spokesperson has announced Patrick Brown has resigned as South Down MLA with immediate effect due to personal reasons.  A spokesperson said: “It is with regret we announce Patrick’s immediate resignation due to personal reasons.  “We thank him for his service, which saw him help Alliance make an historic breakthrough in South Down at […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry and Armagh South Armagh

Police Search for BMW In Crossmaglen Area

Police are appealing for information in relation to a car that failed to stop for police. Inspector Corner said: “The silver BMW car was sighted in the Crossmaglen area shortly after 2am on Monday 22nd April. The vehicle failed to stop and made off in the direction of the Freeduff Road in Cullyhanna. It remains […]

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Community Constituency Education Government Health Newry Newry and Armagh Politics Stormont

Education Must Be Relevant to Needs of Young People – Kimmins

Sinn Féin Newry & Armagh MLA Liz Kimmins  said education must be relevant to the needs of young people. “This means modernising education to include Relationships and Sexual Education (RSE) where young people should have access to age-appropriate, science based education on sexual and reproductive health and rights. “Sinn Féin wants an education system that […]