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Business Campaigns Community Constituency Cost of Living Election 2023 Elections International Newry Newry and Armagh

Reverse Decision on Norbrook Job Losses says Grant

The announcement of 180 job losses at Norbrook Laboratories has been described as “a terrible blow to the local economy and  tragic news for local  workers and  their families” Speaking after the announcement, Nicola Grant of the Workers Party said,  “Only last year the Norbrook company made profits of £28.4 million and only a few weeks ago […]

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Business Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry Based Business Norbrook Announces Job Losses

Newry based business Norbrook, has announced it is cutting 180 jobs. The company, which has 1,600 staff in the city across three sites, said that changes in its operating environment, including economic challenges and more competition are the reasons behind the move. A spokesperson for the company said: “We recognise this is a difficult time […]

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Community Constituency Crime Lurgan Upper Bann

Police Charge Two Men Following Report of Sectarian Hate Crime

Police in Lurgan have charged two men following a report of a sectarian hate crime in the Ashleigh Crescent area on Sunday 30th April. The men, aged 34 and 37, are charged with attempted criminal damage and attempted theft and are expected to appear before Craigavon Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, 31st May. As is usual […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh South Armagh

Coronation Celebrations Planned for Bessbrook Town Hall

A Big Screen King’s Coronation event is taking place in Bessbrook Town Hall on Saturday 6 May. Everyone is welcome from 10.30am to view the festivities on the Big Screen. The screening will be followed by some refreshments and family entertainment. Newry, Mourne and Down District Council’s Slieve Gullion District Electoral Area Forum received funding […]

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Community Constituency Crime Lurgan Upper Bann

Home of Single Mother In Lurgan Subject to Hate Crime

Officers investigating a reported hate crime in the Ashleigh Crescent area of Lurgan on Sunday 30th April have made an arrest. A video has circulated on social media were the home of a young single mother was subject to harassment. A 34-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of attempted criminal damage. He was later bailed […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Council Daisy Hill Election 2023 Elections Government Health Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Questions Remain Unanswered By Southern Trust on Daisy Hill – Savage 

SDLP Councillor Michael Savage in his role as First Citizen of the District attended and spoke at the Save Our Emergency Surgery Rally in Newry on Saturday. Speaking after the rally he said: “While I accept we are taking positive steps forward through the work of groups like the Daisy Hill Future Group there are […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Daisy Hill Government Health Newry Newry and Armagh Westminster

Brady Welcomes Investment For Key Health Projects In Newry

Sinn Féin MP Mickey Brady has said the purchase of the Monaghan Row site, along with investment to purchase the Abbey Way site, are key steps in securing the future of Daisy Hill Hospital. The Sinn Féin MP said: “The news that the Monaghan Row site has now been bought by the trust is very […]

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Business Community Constituency International Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry Business Enhances International Capability by Joining GGI Global Alliance

The award-winning ASM Chartered Accountants has joined GGI Global Alliance, one of the top multidisciplinary associations of accountants and lawyers worldwide. The strategic move will further enhance ASM’s international capability and will help it connect with a group of world-wide companies with the joint potential to help support their clients requiring financial, legal and tax […]

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Community Constituency Government Infrastructure Lurgan Upper Bann Westminster

Pines Park Resurfacing Secured

DUP MP Carla Lockhart has expressed her delight at securing a commitment from the Department for Infrastructure to resurface a significant stretch of Pines Park in Lurgan. 300m of the Park will be resurfaced as part of the Avenue Road resurfacing scheme scheduled for July/August. Carla Lockhart said: “It is ten years since I first […]

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Community Constituency Government Infrastructure Lurgan Upper Bann Westminster

Vital Community Transport Service Must Be Maintained – Lockhart

Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has met with representatives of DART, the local community transport provider, to discuss uncertainty with their funding for the next financial year. After the meeting, Carla said: “DART provide an essential service to many people locally, particularly those who have no other means of getting around. This can be the […]

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ABC Council Community Constituency Council Government Lurgan Upper Bann

Lurgan Poetry Book Helps Support Lord Mayor Charities

Lurgan resident Norah McCorry makes a donation of £500 in total to the Lord Mayor’s chosen charities, Southern Area Hospice and B Positive, thanks to sales generated by a local poetry and songbook. Compiled by Norah and her brother Paul Carville in collaboration with David Weir of Lurgan Townscape Heritage Scheme, the local anthology book […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Daisy Hill Health Newry Newry and Armagh

Daisy Hill Rally Held In Newry

Newry City seen over a thousand people attend a rally calling for services to remain at Daisy Hill Hospital. The message on the day was loud and clear to the Southern Trust, “hands off our hospital!” The Chairman of the Daisy Hill Hospital Save Our Emergency Surgery Committee, Mr. Francis Gallagher asked the public to support Daisy Hill Hospital […]