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Heaton-Harris Must Spell Out What If Anything He Has Done to Restore Executive – Murphy

Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy has said the British Secretary of State should listen to the voices of leading US figures on key issues of the Protocol and legacy.  Speaking ahead of Chris Heaton-Harris’ visit to the US, Conor Murphy said:  “The US administration has been steadfast in its support for the Protocol and the […]

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Business Community Constituency Government Lurgan Stormont Upper Bann

Multi-Million Pound Investment Boost in Lurgan

John O’Dowd has described the announcement of a multi-million pound investment and job boost in Lurgan as ‘excellent news’ for Upper Bann. Commenting after County Armagh plastics manufacturing company Radius Plastics announced its planning of a huge multi-million redevelopment of its Lurgan base, the MLA said: “It is excellent news that this move at the Halfpenny Valley […]

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Grant Praises Local Food Banks

Applauding the services provided by local foodbanks, Workers Party representative Nicola Grant said, “There can be absolutely no doubt that emergency food parcels, provided by volunteer organisations in the Newry and Armagh area, continue to serve as a lifeline for many local families and children”. “Figures provided by one of the largest local networks continue […]

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Young Carers Need Care Too says Tennyson

Alliance MLA Eóin Tennyson has said we need to ensure that the needs of young carers are being recognised and met as far as possible. The Upper Bann MLA was speaking after the launch of a Young Carers in Education Report from Action for Children. Mr Tennyson said: “Right across our community there are thousands […]

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Finnegan Welcomes Passing of Citizen’s Assembly Motion

Sinn Féin councillor Aoife Finnegan has welcomed the passing of a motion by Newry Mourne and Down District Council calling on the Irish Government to establish a Citizens Assembly to plan and prepare for Irish Unity. The Slieve Gullion councillor said: “Tonight’s result is a very positive step forward in the discussion on a new […]

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Community Constituency Crime Lurgan Upper Bann

Lurgan Man who Lost Fingers in Pipe Bomb Attack Sentenced

A 26 year old man has been sentenced at Craigavon Crown Court today, Tuesday 31st January, following an explosion in the Enniskeen area of Craigavon in 2020. Ryan Treanor was sentenced to nine years in total; four years and six months imprisonment and four years and six months on license after pleading guilty to causing […]

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Man Arrested for Criminal Damage in Silverbridge

Detectives investigating a report of criminal damage in the Silverbridge area of Newry, have arrested a 32 year old man. The man remains in Police custody at this time. The incident is believed to have occurred around 7pm yesterday, Monday 30th January, and Detectives are appealing for potential witnesses to come forward. Detective Inspector Alanna […]

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Community Constituency Crime Lurgan Upper Bann

Man Re-Arrested for Natalie McNally Murder

Detectives investigating the murder of Natalie McNally in Lurgan on 18 December 2022 have today, 31st January, arrested a 32-year-old man in the Lisburn area. He was previously arrested on December 19th. He has been taken to Musgrave Serious Crime Suite where he is currently being questioned by detectives. ENDS

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Changes to Housing Selection Scheme Announced

Changes to the Housing Selection Scheme in Northern Ireland come into effect this week. The Housing Selection Scheme and Common Waiting List governs the allocation of all permanent social housing in Northern Ireland. It has been in place for more than 20 years and changes are now being introduced to ensure that those in greatest […]

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Sinn Féin Committed to Delivery of First Class Park for Newry – Kearns

Sinn Féin councillor Geraldine Kearns has reiterated Sinn Féin’s commitment to deliver a first class park for Newry. The Newry City councillor said: “Ensuring that this project is delivered is a key priority for Sinn Féin.  “Over the last number of years, the Sinn Féin team has worked to support the delivery of this park, […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Obituaries

The Death Has Occurred of Michael McAteer

McAteer, Michael Joseph- R.I.P. 64 Chancellor’s Road, Newry. 29th January 2023, peacefully at Southern Area Hospice. Husband of Anne, beloved father of Aidan and Louise, devoted granda to Darcy, Jack, Daithi, Noah and Dara and dear brother of Oonagh. Michael’s remains will repose at his late residence tomorrow (Tuesday 31st January) from 3pm until 9pm […]

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Police Attend Sudden Death in Newry

Police are currently at the scene of a sudden death in the Cowan Street area of Newry. Enquiries are continuing. ENDS