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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry: Man Charged to Court For Local Burglaries

Detectives investigating recent burglaries at homes of older people in the Loanda Crescent and Ardgreen Drive areas of Newry have charged a man to court. The 29-year-old who was arrested yesterday evening, Saturday 5th October, in the city has been charged with two counts of burglary with intent to steal. He is due to appear […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry: Reports of Man Entering Homes of Older People on Pretence of Offering Gutter Cleaning

Detectives are investigating after two reports of a man entering the homes of older people in Newry on the pretence of offering gutter cleaning. The male was turned away when he called to the front door of a property in Loanda Crescent shortly after 11am this morning, however the occupant subsequently found he had entered […]

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Community Constituency South Down Warrenpoint

Police Seek Help to Identify Man’s Body Found In Warrenpoint

Police are appealing for help in identifying a man following a report of a sudden death in Warrenpoint this morning, Thursday 3rd October. Inspector Connolly said: “The man was discovered by a member of the public on Rostrevor Beach at approximately 7.25am and as yet, we have been unable to establish his identity. “We believe […]

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Community Constituency Government International Newry Newry and Armagh Politics Westminster

Newry Gaza Vigil Told -“The World Cannot Turn a Blind Eye to This Searing Barbarity!”

Several hundred people attending a vigil to mark 12 months of the ongoing conflict in Gaza in Newry City heard Newry and Armagh MP Dáire Hughes say that inaction was not an option- the world can no longer turn a blind eye to this searing barbarity. The Sinn Féin told the gathering, “Israel has murdered […]

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Business Community Constituency Government Newry Newry and Armagh Politics South Armagh Stormont

Murphy Launches Plan to Boost Regional Economic Performance

Economy Minister Conor Murphy outlined his commitment to developing a regionally balanced economy where everyone shares in the benefits of prosperity. The Minister was speaking in the Assembly as he launched a new Sub-Regional Economic Plan which has three elements:  Minister Murphy explained that the new approach to economic development starts with local communities identifying their […]

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Community Constituency Downpatrick Government Legacy South Down Warrenpoint Westminster

Sinn Féin MP’s In London to Support Investigative Journalists at Tribunal

Sinn Féin MP John Finucane is today in London alongside Chris Hazzard MP to attend a tribunal which will examine allegations of police spying on journalists. The North Belfast MP said: “We are in London today to support the groundbreaking work of Barry McCaffrey and Trevor Birney, and other journalists. “These investigative journalists have been […]

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

Daisy Hill Categorised As a General Hospital By DoH

Hospitals have a brighter and more secure future as part of a Northern Ireland network of care, Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has emphasised. The Minister launched a reconfiguration framework for hospitals, setting out the key principles to underpin service reorganisation. Entitled ‘Hospitals – Creating a Network for Better Outcomes’, the document will be the subject […]

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Business Community Constituency Government Newry Newry and Armagh South Armagh Stormont

Economy Minister Launches US Net Zero Advisory Board to Boost Green Economy

Economy Minister Conor Murphy has announced a new Advisory Board designed to enhance Northern Ireland’s standing as a global leader in green technology and the net zero economy. The Net Zero Advisory Board, supported by Joe Kennedy III, U.S. Special Envoy to Northern Ireland for Economic Affairs, will tap into the expertise of Northern Ireland’s […]

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Community Constituency Government Infrastructure Lurgan Politics Stormont Upper Bann

O’Dowd Announces A5 Construction to Begin

Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd has announced his intention to proceed with construction of the first stretch of the A5 in early 2025. This will see the first 55kms/34 miles of the project proceed from the proposed Junction 8 (south of Strabane) to the proposed Junction 15 near Ballygawley including the westward extension of the existing […]

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Business Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

Specsavers Newry Support Cycling Challenge to Raise Funds for NI Hospice

A director at a Specsavers store in Falmouth has completed a 330-mile cycling challenge  sponsored by Specsavers stores across Northern Ireland. Specsavers Newry, alongside other Specsavers stores in Northern Ireland, showed their support for the challenge on each leg of his journey. Paul McGrane, an Armagh native who has been living in Cornwall for the […]

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Armagh Community Constituency Government Newry Newry and Armagh Politics South Armagh Stormont

McNulty Praises Inspiring Leadership of New Ireland Youth Forum

SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has spoken of the “inspiring leadership” demonstrated by the young people leading the New Ireland Youth Forum, at the launch of their vision statement for the future of the island. The Shared Island Youth Forum comprises 80 young civic leaders from diverse backgrounds born since the 1998 Good […]

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Armagh Community Constituency Government Health Newry Newry and Armagh Politics South Armagh Stormont

Hospital Reconfiguration Must Be Aimed at Delivering Service Improvements – Kimmins

Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has said that any reset of hospital services must be focused on improving the services available and delivering better outcomes for patients. The Newry and Armagh MLA was speaking after the health minister launched a consultation into adjusting services in hospitals.  The MLA who is her party’s health spokesperson said: […]