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Commenting on the passing of former Upper Bann Member of Parliament, Lord Trimble, Carla Lockhart MP said: “First and foremost this is a great loss to Lady Trimble, and their children Richard, Vicky, Nicholas and Sarah, and the wider family circle. The loss of one’s life partner, and a parent, is a pain that is […]
Detectives are appealing for information following a report of a shooting incident which occurred at the Meadowbrook area of Craigavon on Tuesday 26th July. Detective Inspector Handley said: “Shortly before 11:15pm, it was reported that two shots from a shotgun were fired. Damage was caused to a front window of a property in the area and […]
Sinn Fein MLA Liz Kimmins has welcomed news that the Windmill road will be included in the new list of resurfacing works for Newry. The Newry and Armagh MLA stated: “Since last year road resurfacing works have been delayed in council areas including Newry Mourne and Down, as a result of a legal challenge. “This […]
The Revolutionary Republican Party Saoradh have announced plans to hold an Anti-Internment picket in Newry. Announcing the party’s intentions Saoradh’s Newry representative and former Republican Prisoner Stephen Murney said “The 51st anniversary of the reintroduction of Internment takes place in the month of August. However the practice began long before 1971 and indeed continues to […]
Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has questioned whether recent reductions in wholesale fuel prices have been passed on to motorists and said that steps must be taken to ensure a transparent and fair pricing system is in place. The DUP MP said, “The price of fuel is crippling many households across Northern Ireland. Because of […]
Police are appealing for information following a serious road traffic collision on the Bessbrook Road, Mountnorris on Wednesday, 20th July. Sergeant Lawson said: “At approximately 8.25pm we received a report that a motorcycle and a tractor had been involved in a collision. “The motorcyclist, aged in his 20s, was treated at the scene for his […]
Calling all superheroes in Newry! Princess Elsa is in danger. She loves the winter and is struggling with the heat of #SummerintheCity. Newry BID has summoned two of your favourite superheroes, Captain America and Batman, to come and rescue her. Can you help our heroes and come down to Newry City centre this Saturday 23rd […]
Sinn Féin Councillor, Roisin Mulgrew, has condemned the dumping of a large quantity of tyres in Carnagat earlier this week. The Newry City councillor said: “There was a very large number of tyres and other pieces of litter removed from the area earlier this week. “Materials such as this pose a risk to our local […]
SDLP Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath MLA has said that a recommended pay increase for health service staff is derisory and will not address serious workforce issues which threaten the delivery of critical public services. The South Down MLA has written to Health Minister Robin Swann following publication of the pay review body recommendations this evening. […]
Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has said she is deeply concerned at the announcement of the closure of the Halifax bank branch in Newry. The Newry and Armagh MLA said: “It is deeply concerning to hear the announcement today of plans by Halifax to close their Newry branch on 8th November 2022. “The announcement of […]
Finance Minister Conor Murphy has joined his counterparts in Wales and Scotland to call for further action to help households and businesses ahead of another increase in energy prices. In a joint letter to the new Chancellor of the Exchequer Nadhim Zahawi, Ministers say the focus should be on targeted support for those worst hit […]
This Saturday the 23rd July the local “Friends of Cuan Mhuire” Group will hold a street collection in Camlough village. The Group is also involved in this years internationally renowned Féile an Phobail Belfast Community Festival where they will be hosting an event discussing the challenges of addiction and the road to recovery. Cuan Mhuire […]
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