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Executive Vital to Strengthening Workers Rights – Murphy

Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy has said the re-establishment of an Executive is necessary if workers’ rights are to be protected and strengthened. Speaking after the British Prime Minister yesterday promised harsh new laws in Britain in response to workers taking strike action for fair pay, Conor Murphy said: “The Executive must be reformed so we […]

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Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh South Armagh

Man Charged Following Kidnapping and False Imprisonment in Bessbrook

Detectives from Public Protection Branch have charged a 35-year-old man with kidnapping and false imprisonment. He is due to appear before Lisburn Magistrates’ Court on 10th December 2022. As is usual procedure, all charges will be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service. Detectives from the Police Service’s Public Protection Branch arrested a 35 year old man […]

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Community Constituency Council Dáil Éireann Government Newry and Armagh NMD Council Politics Seanad Éireann South Armagh

Irish Government Must Begin Plan for Irish Unity – Finnegan

Sinn Féin councillor Aoife Finnegan has said that it is incumbent on the Irish Government to set up a nationally representative Citizens’ Assembly to plan and prepare for Irish unity. Councillor Finnegan said; “Tonight the Sinn Féin group on Newry Mourne and Down Council brought a motion forward calling on the Dublin Government to establish […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh South Armagh

Man Arrested After Woman Forced into Car in Bessbrook

Detectives from the Police Service’s Public Protection Branch have arrested a 35 year old man following reports a woman was forced into a car in Bessbrook. It’s understood the 20 year old victim was pulled into the vehicle in the Carrick Vista area and driven away just before 4.15pm yesterday, Thursday 8 December. The car […]

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Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Third Arrest in Newry in Mark Lovell Murder Case

Detectives investigating the murder of Mark Lovell in Ardcarn Park, Newry, on the evening of Thursday 1 December have arrested a 34 year old man today. The arrest follows searches of properties in the Newry area this morning, Thursday 8th December. The man was arrested on suspicion of murder and is in custody in Musgrave […]

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Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry Woman Granted Compassionate Bail to Attend Funeral of Her Father

A Newry woman has been granted compassionate bail to attend the funeral of her father. Whitney Hughes, (30), of Ardcarn Park in the city, appeared before Newry Magistrates’ Court  applying for compassionate bail to attend the wake and funeral service of her father who was shot and killed in newry last week. Hughes,  from Ardcarn Park in the […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Two Arrested for Newry Murder of Mark Lovell

Detectives investigating the murder of Mark Lovell in Ardcarn Park, Newry, on the evening of Thursday 1 December have arrested two men. The arrests follow searches of properties in the Newry area this morning, Wednesday 7 December. The two men, aged 45 and 40, were arrested on suspicion of murder and remain in custody at […]

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People Cannot Wait Any Longer for Support with Heating Bills – Brady

Sinn Féin MP Mickey Brady has said people cannot wait any longer for support with their heating bills as the cold winter begins to bite. Speaking after Firmus announced gas prices will go down from the beginning of January, the Newry and Armagh MP said: “After numerous hikes which have put prices through the roof, news […]

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ABC Council Armagh Community Constituency Council Government Infrastructure Newry and Armagh

Donnelly Welcomes Broadband Upgrade for Tullysaran

Sinn Féin councillor Fergal Donnelly has welcomed the rollout of upgraded broadband in Tullysaran as part of project Stratum. Councillor Donnelly said: “I’m glad to see the work currently being done to bring what I hope will be a much improved quality and speed of broadband into this area. “It’s important that families and businesses […]

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Constituency Crime South Down

Man Sentenced With Attempted Wounding With Intent to Cause Grievous Bodily Harm

Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Organised Crime Branch have acknowledged the sentencing of 40-year-old Gary Moore on Tuesday, 6th December. Mr Moore, from the Ballynahinch area, was sentenced to five-and-a-half years at Belfast Crown Court, sitting in Craigavon Crown Court after he pleaded guilty to attempted wounding with intent to cause grievous […]

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Community Constituency Obituaries South Down Warrenpoint

The Death Has Occurred of Michael “Micky” Coulter

The death has occurred of Michael “Micky” Coulter Warrenpoint, died suddenly 3rd December 2022 Loving father of Karley and Kyle and brother of Eileen, Samantha and Sean . Brother in law of Alan.   Michael will repose at his late mothers residence 10 Essmore, Warrenpoint from 6.00pm Tuesday.  Requiem mass will be celebrated at 12 noon, […]

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SDLP Select Candidate for Cusher DEA

The SDLP has selected community first responder Emmajayne McKernan as its 2023 Local Election candidate for the Cusher DEA. SDLP Newry and Armagh MLA Justin McNulty said: “At a time when ordinary people are crying out for leadership, Emmajayne has stepped forward to be a new voice for Cusher. People deserve a hardworking representative like Emmajayne […]