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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh South Armagh

Invite To All To Share One Sunrise Together On May 6th Saturday

‘Darkness Into Light’ Saturday 6th May Derramore Forest Park 4.15am  Invite To All To Share One Sunrise Together On May 6th Saturday  The Bessbrook/Camlough  annual ‘Darkness into Light’ Walk takes place on Saturday 6th May in Derramore Forest Park. The event will commence at 4.15am.  This Walk part of a series of similar events  which […]

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Armagh Community Constituency Crime Newry and Armagh

Police Investigate Assault In Keady

Police are appealing for information following an assault in Keady this morning, Friday 28 April. A report was received at approximately 11.15am stating that a man had been assaulted following an altercation in the Victoria Street area. Officers along with colleagues from other emergency services attended and the victim was air lifted to hospital for […]

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Community Constituency Government Newry and Armagh Politics Stormont Westminster

Tory Budget Devastating for Workers, Families and Economy – Murphy

Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy has said the Budget imposed by the Tories today will have a devastating impact on workers, families and the economy.  The party’s economy spokesperson said:  “The budget imposed today by the Tories will have a devastating impact on our public services, our economy and on workers and families. “Spending on the […]

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Community Constituency Crime Portadown Upper Bann

Man Arrested In Portadown on Romanian Extradition Warrant

Officers from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s International Policing Unit have arrested a man, aged in his 40s, who is wanted in Romania to serve a 3 year sentence for multiple driving offences including no driving licence and using forged documents. The man was detained in the Portadown area this morning (Wednesday 26th April) […]

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Community Constituency Council Election 2023 Elections Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council Politics South Armagh Westminster

Largest Ever Team of Sinn Féin Candidates to Stand in 18th May Council Election – Brady

Sinn Féin MP Mickey Brady has said that the party is standing its largest ever team of candidates for election to Newry, Mourne and Down district council on 18th May. Speaking after the candidates lodged their nomination papers at Monaghan Row in Newry, the Sinn Féin MP said: “In this local council election Sinn Féin […]

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Community Constituency South Down Warrenpoint

Historic Munitions Discovered In Warrenpoint

Members of the public are asked to avoid the area of Seafields, Warrenpoint, due to the discovery of what is believed to be a historic piece of munition. Inspector Porter said: “Police are working to assess the object at this time. I appreciate this may cause some disruption, however keeping people safe is paramount and […]

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Business Community Constituency Government Portadown Upper Bann Westminster

Deluxe Group Investment Welcomed

Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has said the announcement by Portadown based The Deluxe Group of a £1.5m expansion and the creation of fifty jobs is a welcome boost for the area, and an example of how local industry is making a mark worldwide. Carla Lockhart said: “This is fantastic news for The Deluxe Group […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newcastle South Down

63 Year Old Man Charged Under Stalking Act

Police arrest 89th alleged stalker in NI during national awareness week Monday, 24th April, marked the beginning of National Stalking Awareness Week and the one year anniversary of stalking legislation going live across Northern Ireland. To mark this week the Police Service of Northern Ireland published figures, which have today risen to 89 arrests of […]

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Community Constituency Government Health Portadown Upper Bann Westminster

St. Marks Friday Café a welcoming place for the community – Lockhart

Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart called with the ladies at St Mark’s Portadown on Friday, at the Friday Café initiative. The DUP representative was joined by local Councillor Margaret Tinsley. Speaking after the visit, Carla Lockhart said: “Across Upper Bann so many churches are serving the local community in a variety of ways, offering support […]

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Banbridge Community Constituency Government Health Portadown Upper Bann Westminster

MP Shows Support For Local Charitable Fundraisers

DUP MP for Upper Bann Carla Lockhart has been out and about in the constituency over the weekend, supporting groups with fundraising endeavours. The local representative attended Portadown Ex-Servicemen Lodge Big Breakfast, and a Coronation Coffee Morning at Scarva Street Presbyterian Church in Banbridge. Speaking after attending the events, Carla Lockhart said: “It wouldn’t be […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Obituaries

The Death Has Occurred of Gerald Murphy

Murphy (Newry) April 25th, 2023. Peacefully at Daisy Hill Hospital, Gerald, dearly beloved father of Ryan, devoted son of Cora and Gerry and much loved brother of Laurence, Barry and Kevin.  May he Rest In Peace.  Removal from the Heaney Keenan Funeral Home this evening, Tuesday at 7pm to his parents residence, 19 Loughview Park, […]

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Community Constituency Council Election 2023 Elections Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council Politics

SDLP Announce Newry Council Election Candidates

Michael Savage and Doire Finn have been announced as the SDLP candidates for the upcoming council election in Newry City.  Michael has represented Newry City on Newry, Mourne and Down District Council since 2017. For the past year he has served as Chairperson of the Council. He has been a leading defender of maintaining medical […]