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Business Community Constituency Lifestyle Newry Newry and Armagh Uncategorized

Free Events at Buttercrane This Summer

Throughout July and August, Buttercrane will host a series of free events as part their ‘Summer Fest’ campaign. The schedule kicks off on Thursday 3rd July with a Summer Glow Up beauty event with one of the leading MUAs in the UK, Belfast-born Paddy McGurgan. Hosted in our new dedicated event zone in the North Mall beside […]

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Business Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Uncategorized

JMK Solicitors, CRASH Services and Granite Exchange raise £10,000 for Cancer Focus Northern Ireland in the First Half of 2025!

JMK Solicitors, Northern Ireland’s Number 1 personal injury Solicitors, CRASH Services, Northern Ireland’s leading vehicle accident management company and Granite Exchange, Newry’s leading serviced office space and meeting room hire, have raised an impressive £10,000 in the first half of 2025 for their charity partner, Cancer Focus Northern Ireland. Supporting a chosen charity each year is […]

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Community Government Housing Stormont Uncategorized

Housing Executive Under Serious Investigation By Public Service Ombudsman

The Northern Ireland Public Services Ombudsman (Nipso) has launched an investigation into the Northern Ireland Housing Executive (NIHE). Ombudsman Margaret Kelly wrote to the NIHE to notify them that an “own initiative” investigation is now underway. It will look into a number of issues, including how complaints are handled and the maintenance of properties. Ms […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh Uncategorized Warrenpoint

Newry Man Sentenced for Drug Offences, Warrenpoint Attempted Rape and Sexual Offences

The Police Service of Northern Ireland has acknowledged the sentence handed down to 33 year old Denvior Larkin from Newry on Thursday 15th May at Newry Crown Court, for sexual offences including attempted rape. He was also sentenced at the same time for unrelated drug offences including being concerned in the supply of a Class […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh Uncategorized

Newry: Saoradh Condemns Disgraceful Racist Abuse of Five Doctors and Their Families

Saoradh utterly condemns the disgraceful racist abuse that five doctors and their families were subjected to in a park in Newry.  This cowardly behaviour has no place in our community and stands in stark contrast to the values of solidarity and equality we strive to uphold. Stephen Murney, Saoradh’s Newry representative, said: “This vile incident […]

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Government International Stormont Uncategorized

O’Neill Expresses Condolences Following Death of Pope Francis

Leas Uachtarán Shinn Féin Michelle O’Neill has expressed her condolences following the death of Pope Francis. Michelle O’Neill said: “I am very sad to learn of the death of Pope Francis, a man of great faith and a strong, determined leader. “During his visit to Ireland in 2018, he spoke passionately in support of the […]

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Community Constituency Education Newry Newry and Armagh Uncategorized

Grant: School Uniform Bill Is a Missed Opportunity

Nicola Grant Workers Party Newry representative has described the school uniform bill as a missed opportunity to do something positive to relieve the burden placed on parents. Some who may have several children attending primary and secondary schools. “The bill for all its hype when out for consultation does not substantially alter the status quo. […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry and Armagh South Armagh Uncategorized

Crossmaglen: Vehicles Set Alight In Petrol Bomb Incident

Detectives are appealing for information and witnesses following a report of a petrol bomb incident in Crossmaglen in the early hours of Thursday 13th February. A police spokesperson said: “Shortly before 3.45am, it was reported that a number of vehicles had been set alight outside a house in the Carran Close area. “Colleagues from the […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh Uncategorized

Newry: Two Men Attack Man In His Bedroom

Detectives are appealing for information and witnesses following an aggravated burglary in Newry. Detective Sergeant Stewart said: “Police received a report on Friday, 7th February at approximately 9.10pm of an assault inside a house in the Edencrieve area of the city. “On officers’ arrival a man aged in his 40s was located with injuries to […]

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FIBRUS Offering Compensation Following Storm Éowyn

 FIBRUS compensation for Storm Éowyn.   Apply here: https://fibrus.com/compensation-claim/  Compensation will be added to your bill and you can only apply if your service has been interrupted for more than 48 hours.   You need to claim within 30 days of service being restored.

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Community Constituency Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council Uncategorized

Councillor Raises Municipal Cemetery Work Damage Concerns

Newry City Councillor Aidan Mathers has said that senior Council officers must ensure that any work carried out at Council Municipal Cemeteries  are done so in a sensitive and respectful manner. The Councillor who is Chairperson of the Newry City District Electoral Area,  made his comments after his colleague Councillor Valerie Harte raised concerns about […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh Uncategorized

Newry: Man Sustains Life Changing Injuries In Assault Outside Bar

Police are investigating a serious assault which took place just outside Cobbles Bar, Newry on Saturday 21/12/2024, between the hours of 01:00-02:00. This assault has resulted in a male sustaining life changing injuries.  If you have any information or witnessed anything please contact 101 and quote reference 564 of 23/12/2024. ENDS