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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has said parties need to spell out their stance on “gender affirming healthcare” and that the Health Minister should spell out more clearly what stance will be taken by the Department of Health in light of the publication of the Cass Report. The DUP MP said, “The publication of the Cass […]
PREMIER DIVISION after games on 20 April 2024 P W D L F A GD Pts Newry Celtic 18 14 3 1 54 19 35 45 Cleary Celtic 14 12 2 0 50 8 42 38 Villa Rovers 18 8 3 7 44 43 1 27 Camlough Rovers 19 7 5 7 40 36 […]
Award-winning Comedian John Meagher tickles Northern Ireland’s “supernatural” underbelly in THE DIVIL’S OWN, a documentary from new Belfast Indie: FABEL Productions, coming to Radio 4: 21st of April at 7.30 pm. Did you ever have a reoccurring dream that you think might just be a memory? Or a nightmare so vivid that it could almost […]
CARNBANE LEAGUE RESULTS FOR THE PERIOD TUES 16 – SAT 20 APRIL 2024 TUES 16 APRIL – PREMIER DIVISION – KICK-OFF 6.45 pm Camlough Rovers 3 v 1 Newry Celtic at Camlough Cleary Celtic 3 v 1 Villa Rovers at Olympic Park SEAN HAVERN MEMORIAL LEAGUE CUP – KICK-OFF 6.45 pm SECTION 2 Church […]
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