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Advertising Business Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

Summer Bargain Alert! Up to 70% Off Kids Clothes at Alexandrias Baby Boutique

Alexandria’s Boutique is your one-stop shop for summer savings! With up to 70% off on kids clothing, it’s the perfect time to stock up on quality clothes for baby boys and girls ages 0-14. Shop our selection of dresses, shorts, and beautiful occasion wear for your little ones. Alexandria’s is here to help you find […]

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Community Constituency Craigavon Crime Upper Bann

Man Caught With Kinder Eggs Up His Bum Assaults Ambulance Staff

Patrick Pearse Killen, 25, of Portadown, appeared via video link from Maghaberry Prison before Craigavon Magistrates Court on Friday and pleaded guilty to two counts of possessing a controlled drug, assaulting an ambulance worker and possessing a class C drug with intent to supply. The Court was told that on December 6th 2022 police received […]

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Community Constituency Crime Downpatrick South Down

Former DUP Councillor Billy Walker Child Sex Grooming Messages Exposed

A former Newry, Mourne and Down DUP councillor who admitted two counts of attempted sexual communication with a child has avoided prison. The Newry, Mourne and Down District Councillor who represented the Rowallane DEA was arrested in February on suspicion of attempting to meet a child following potential sexual grooming. William Walker, 60, posed as […]

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Business Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Newry Chamber

NI SME Business Conference & Expo 2023 Launched

One of Northern Ireland’s largest membership organisations, Newry Chamber, has announced details of their annual NI SME Business Conference & Expo. The half day event has been running for almost a decade and attracts over 250 delegates. It will take place on Thursday 28th September at the Canal Court Hotel & Spa, Newry. The event is […]

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Community Constituency Health Infrastructure Portadown Upper Bann

Housing Executive Retrofits 1,000th Home

The Housing Executive has recently completed retrofitting 1,000 of its homes in Northern Ireland making them warmer and more energy efficient for tenants. A house in Redmanville Estate in Portadown is the 1,000th property to benefit from the extensive revamp.  Taking a fabric first approach, the work includes external wall insulation, cladding and roofing work, […]

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ABC Council Armagh Banbridge Community Constituency Council Craigavon Government Newry and Armagh Politics Upper Bann

TUV Slams DUP and Sinn Fein on ABC Council vote to remove Unionists

In response to reports on social media and queries from members of the public a TUV spokesperson commented on events in Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Council: “After the election, a meeting of party group leaders on Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Council was held. Historically, all political viewpoints have been represented on the group, including single […]

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Community Constituency Education Government Health Lurgan Upper Bann Westminster

Concerns Over Abortion Being Taught In Schools

Speaking after a vote in Westminster on NIO proposals to introduce abortion promoting RSE into schools, the DUP’s Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart said this would be a backward move for Northern Ireland. Carla Lockhart said: “Northern Ireland has the most liberal abortion laws in these islands where babies can be aborted up to full […]

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Community Constituency Crime Lurgan Upper Bann

Man Charged With Attempted Child Abduction In Lurgan

Detectives investigating a report of an attempted child abduction in the Brookehill area of Lurgan on Wednesday, 28th June have charged a 33-year-old man. He has been charged with attempted child abduction, possessing an offensive weapon in a public place and kidnapping. The man has also been charged with attempted exposure and attempted sexual assault […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

Police Advise of Traffic Disruption During Newry Parade Tonight

Motorists are advised of possible traffic disruption this evening, Thursday 29th June, due to a parade taking place in Newry. There may be delays in the city between 7.30pm and 10.30pm, when the parade is scheduled to take place. It will be moving off from the Belfast Road along the Downshire Road, Church Avenue, Windsor […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Council Daisy Hill Government Health Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Savage Slams Trust “Travel Time” Hypocrisy

Newry SDLP Councillor Michael Savage has accused the Southern Health Trust of ‘breath-taking hypocrisy’ by refusing to travel to meet Councillors face-to-face on Monday evening to interrogate the threat to vital health services at Daisy Hill Hospital. Councillor Savage said: “On June 5th Councillors unanimously passed an emergency motion I proposed at the monthly meeting […]

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ABC Council Agriculture Community Constituency Council Government Lifestyle Lurgan Upper Bann

Free Archaeology Open Day in Lurgan!

Explore the live excavation at Kilmocholmóg, meet the archaeologists behind the dig and take part in a range of family friendly heritage themed activities this Saturday 01 July. ABC Council’s Lurgan Townscape Heritage Scheme and Craigavon Historical Society are inviting all heritage enthusiasts to the special Kilmocholmóg archaeology open day taking place this Saturday 01 […]

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ABC Council Armagh Community Constituency Council Government Lifestyle Newry and Armagh

Armagh Celebrates a Taste of Tradition From 7-10 September With Amazing New Tastes For Visitors

Ireland’s Orchard County has officially launched its award-winning Food & Cider Weekend with a cornucopia of new events, fresh features and an unrivalled tasting menu for 2023. A top foodie destination for local, national and international visitors, Armagh will celebrate the outstanding quality of its food and hospitality and the island’s biggest Bramley apple harvest […]