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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Uncategorized

People Before Profit Newry to Host ‘Trans Liberation’ Public Meeting

People Before Profit Newry is set to hold a public meeting in the city next week focusing on LGBTQ+ rights and what the party describes as the ongoing struggle for trans liberation. The event, titled “Solidarity Not Scapegoating – Fighting for Trans Liberation”, will take place at Ballybot House, Newry, on Wednesday 26 August at […]

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Gibbons: The Power Hungry Blight

By Mark Gibbons Over recent days, I have been contacted by a number of workers at Warrenpoint Harbour who have raised serious concerns about conditions inside the port and harbour estate. I have carried out my own checks and satisfied myself that those who contacted me do work at the harbour and live in Warrenpoint. […]

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Business Community Constituency Government Lurgan Politics Stormont Uncategorized Upper Bann

O’Dowd Calls on Businesses to Have Their Say on Changes to Business Rating System

Finance Minister John O’Dowd has met with Belfast Chamber to discuss proposed reforms to the business rating system and encourage businesses to respond to the consultation on the Business Growth Accelerator and Non-Domestic Vacant Rating measures. Speaking following the meeting, John O’Dowd said: “I welcomed the opportunity to meet with the Belfast Chamber and discuss my […]

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Community Constituency Crime South Down Uncategorized Warrenpoint

Warrenpoint: 40 Yr Old Charged With Possession of Offensive Weapon

Police have charged a man to court following an arrest in the Drumlin Walk area of Warrenpoint on Sunday night, 14th June. The 40-year-old was charged with possessing an offensive weapon in a public place. He is due to appear before Newry Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, 8th July. As is usual procedure, all charges will be reviewed by […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council South Armagh Uncategorized

Meigh Residents’ Planting Scheme Sews Seeds for Greener Future

A recent community planting session at Meigh Community Centre brought residents together to support biodiversity and enhance their local environment as part of the ongoing Bloom and Branch initiative. The project is part of Newry Mourne and Down Districts Council’s Local Action Plan’s Thriving Together initiative, which is supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by […]

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ABC Council Armagh Community Constituency Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh South Armagh Uncategorized

Grant Slams Council Hamper Gifts Costing Over £10,000

Ms Grant has called the actions of the Armagh Banbridge and Craigavon Council irresponsible and inappropriate in giving Christmas hampers to the great, the good, and those in highly paid employment across Northern Ireland and further afield. Councillors were unaware of these gifts costing the council over £10,000 and no one knows who made the […]

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Community Constituency Craigavon Health Uncategorized Upper Bann

Bronze For Business Biodiversity

The Southern Health and Social Care Trust is the first Trust in Northern Ireland to be awarded a Business and Biodiversity Charter. Business in the Community in partnership with Ulster Wildlife, delivers the Charter as a framework to help organisations to engage with biodiversity. Biodiversity is the variety of life on earth, including animals, plants, […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh Uncategorized

Newry: Man With Hatchet Arrested on Hill Street

Police in Newry received a report of a man carrying a hatchet in the Hill Street area, shortly after 1.15pm on Tuesday 21st October. Officers attended and arrested a 36 year old man. The man has since been charged with possessing an offensive weapon in a public place and will appear at court on a […]

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Community Constituency Education Newry Newry and Armagh Uncategorized

Peddling for Charity – Kieran takes on Everest Cycle

Keen cyclist Kieran Swail is taking on the epic challenge of ‘Everesting’, Saturday 13th September.  Along with training partner James McKernan, Kieran plans to cycle up 8,848 metres, the equivalent height of Mount Everest.  This is part of a fundraising effort for PIPS Hope and Support, the suicide prevention and support charity based in Newry and […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Health Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council Uncategorized

Local Food Businesses Invited to Learn About GEOfood Membership and Go Succeed Support

Local food producers, farmers and hospitality businesses in Newry, Mourne and Down are invited to attend an information evening highlighting two complementary programmes, the GEOfood network and the Go Succeed business support service. The event will take place at KIS Pizza & Coffee Bar, Crossmaglen, on Tuesday 16 September at 7.30pm. Our Mourne Gullion Strangford […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry South Down Uncategorized

Three Arrested In Rathfriland Assault

Detectives investigating two serious assaults in Rathfriland yesterday, Sunday 20th July, have made three arrests. Detective Sergeant Stewart said: “We received a report just after 9.10pm that a woman with facial injuries had been found by a member of the public in the Newry Street area.  “Police attended and spoke with the woman, aged in […]

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Community Constituency Crime Lurgan Uncategorized Upper Bann

Lurgan: House Fire Treated as Arson

Detectives are appealing for information following a report of a fire at a property in Lurgan in the early hours of this morning, Saturday 19th July. Detective Sergeant Lewis said: “Shortly after 1am, we received a report that a house was on fire in the Windsor Avenue area of the town. “Officers along with colleagues […]