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Community Constituency Crime Portadown Upper Bann

Appeal for Information and Witnesses of Portadown Burglary

Detectives in Lurgan are appealing for information and witnesses following a recent burglary in Portadown. Detective Sergeant Stewart said: “A report was received on Thursday, 9th November at approximately 8.45pm that a house in the Inglewood Manor had been entered sometime after 6.45pm that evening. “Thankfully, no one was in the property at the time […]

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Business Community Constituency Government Infrastructure Newry Newry and Armagh Stormont

Emergency Support “First Step on Road to Recovery” – McNulty

SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has welcomed an announcement of emergency support for homes and businesses impacted by recent flooding. Mr McNulty said that the Northern Ireland Office must quickly outline how the emergency fund will be allocated, the criteria for application and how quickly support will be provided by those impacted. Justin […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council Politics

SDLP Selects Feehan as Newry Councillor

The SDLP has selected Killian Feehan as its new councillor for the Newry area.   Mr Feehan was confirmed by SDLP members in the area this week.   He fills the vacancy left by outgoing councillor Michael Savage on Newry, Mourne and Down District Council.   SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood MP said:   “Killian has […]

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Community Constituency International Newry Newry and Armagh

Saoradh Replace Palestinian Flag at Newry Town Hall

Tonight [9th Nov] activists based at Saoradh’s Newry office replaced the Palestinian flag that was stolen from the front of Newry Town Hall the previous day before a number of public events took place in the vicinity. Upon closer inspection of the flag pole we can now reveal that the original flag was forcibly ripped […]

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Business Community Constituency Government Infrastructure Newry Newry and Armagh Stormont

Proper Funding Needed to Help Local Communities Bounce Back – Kimmins

Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has urged the British government to provide adequate financial assistance to those who have been devastated by the flooding. The Newry and Armagh MLA spoke after First Minister Designate, Michelle O’Neill MLA met with a number of local businesses in Newry City Centre that were flooded last week.  “This week […]

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Community Constituency Infrastructure Newry Newry and Armagh

Palestinian Flag Removed in Newry

The Revolutionary Socialist Republican Party, Saoradh, has raised concerns regarding the removal of a Palestinian flag from the front of Newry Town Hall. The flag had been in place for several weeks to show solidarity with the Palestinian people who are currently being slaughtered in a genocidal campaign by Israel. On Wednesday [8th Nov] it […]

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Constituency Council Government International Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council Politics South Armagh

Ceasefire Needed Now to Stop Devastating Loss of Life In Gaza – King

Sinn Féin councillor Cathal King has welcomed the passing of a motion calling for an immediate ceasefire to stop the bombing and blockade of Gaza. The Newry City councillor said: “I welcome support for a motion calling for an immediate ceasefire to stop the devastating loss of life in Gaza and access to urgent humanitarian aid. […]

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Business Community Constituency Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Council Outlines First Steps in Distributing Funding Package Support for Businesses

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has outlined the first steps in distributing the funding package aimed at flood affected businesses and aiding with clean-up costs. In a visit to Newry yesterday Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris has said up to £15m of support will be made availablein Northern Ireland. The first step for the […]

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Community Constituency Council Crime Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Harte Condemns Newry City Burglary

Sinn Féin councillor Valerie Harte has urged anyone with information on a number of burglaries in Newry to bring it forward to the police.  The Newry City councillor spoke after masked men forced their way into two homes on the Ballyholand road and in Mount Pleasant. Valerie Harte Said: “It’s believed that two masked men […]

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Armagh Community Constituency Newry and Armagh

Mum of Four Injured In Markethill RTC Passes Away

The Police Service of Northern Ireland can confirm a woman has sadly died following a four-vehicle road traffic collision in Markethill on Saturday morning, 4th November. Ciara McElvanna, who was 44, and from the Armagh area, was taken to hospital for treatment to her injuries, where she passed away on Wednesday 8th November. The collision […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Saoradh Urge Vigilance Over Newry Break-in

Saoradh have urged people to take extra precautions following a break-in that occurred in the Ballyholland Rd/Barley Lane area of Newry on Wednesday evening [8th Nov]. Speaking from Saoradh’s Newry office local party representative Stephen Murney explained ”We were contacted on Wednesday night on behalf of the victims of this disgraceful home intrusion. “The homeowners […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Two Overnight Burglaries In Newry

Detectives in CID are investigating two overnight burglaries in Newry. The first break-in at a property on Ballyholland Road was reported to police at around 6.30pm. The homeowner had left the property at around 5.30pm and upon returning found her front door had been forced. A number of rooms had been entered and searched however […]