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Mourne Private Clinic Opens In Newry

By Newry Chamber Newry Chamber were delighted to attend the official opening of their member, Mourne Private Clinic following a significant £400,000 investment which has created 10 new roles. Speaking to guests at the event, Clinic Director, Lisa Hughes said that Mourne Private Clinic had long been a professional aspiration for her. A radiographer with […]

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Join The Orchard Gymnastics Summer Camp

The orchard gymnastics summer camp will run from Tuesday 30th July to Thursday 1st August.  Junior camp (7 years and younger) 12-1:30pm each day. Senior camp (7.5 years and older) 2-4pm each day. If you would like to book a place or want more details, please send them a private message here: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100053634885180 Places are limited […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry: Two Officers Injured After Police Car Rammed

Two police officers have been injured after their response vehicle was rammed outside Newry earlier today, Monday 10th June. The officers were taken to hospital by ambulance and are currently receiving treatment to their injuries. Newry, Mourne & Down District Commander, Superintendent Norman Haslett said: “Any attack on our officers, who work tirelessly around the […]

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Long Excuses on Unity Event Not Credible: SDLP

The Alliance leader’s claim that she cannot find time to participate in an event on Irish unity during the general election campaign but can remain as full-time Justice Minister is taking voters for fools, SDLP Opposition Leader Matthew O’Toole has said. Naomi Long confirmed today she would not be participating in the event at the […]

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South Down Cllr Shares Heart Felt Baby Loss Story

By Donal McMahon A South Down councillor has made an emotional plea for a Northern Ireland baby loss certificate scheme amid a current system where bereaved parents are forced to travel to Britain for post-mortems. Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMDDC) chamber burst in to applause during the call for an all island approach […]

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Man In His 20s Dies After Entering Water In Craigavon

Police can confirm a man, aged in his 20s, has died following a report of a concern for safety in Craigavon on Saturday evening, 8th June. The man entered the water in the Lake Road area shortly after 6pm and sadly, encountered difficulties. A multi-agency search operation was immediately launched involving police, Northern Ireland Fire […]

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Newry: £16m City Park Plans at ‘Acute Risk’ If Controversial Weedkiller Not Approved

By Donal McMahon Photo by Columba O’Hare A multi-million pound city park project is facing an “acute risk” from invasive plants unless council staff can use a controversial weed killer to tackle it, officials say. Newry, Mourne and Down District Council’s (NMDDC) environment committee voted in support on Wednesday night (May 22) for the use […]

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Body Discovered In Omeath

Gardaí were alerted to the discovery of a body at the shoreline in Knocknagoran, Omeath, Co, Louth on Saturday afternoon, 8th June 2024. The body of the deceased, a male in his 50s, has since been removed to Louth County Hospital. A technical examination of the scene was conducted by the Divisional Scenes of Crime […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry: Two Men In Balaclavas Rob Elderly Lady Getting of Bus

Police are appealing for information following a report of a robbery in Newry yesterday morning, Thursday 6th June. Sergeant Smith said: “Just before 11.40am we received a report that a woman aged in her 60s had been getting off a bus in the Chancellors Road area when she was approached by two men wearing balaclavas. […]

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Positive News as Daisy Hill Hospital Performs Increased Number of Elective Procedures – Kimmins

Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has welcomed the increase in elective care procedures taking place at Daisy Hill hospital in Newry. Speaking after the Department of Health released an update on elective care framework outcomes, the party’s health spokesperson said: “Just one year on from Daisy Hill started operating as an Elective Overnight Stay Centre, […]

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Melissa McCabe’s Recipe for Success: Passion plus a Dash of Creativity

If you love food, then you will love Great British Menu’s Northern Ireland’s 2024 winner Melissa McCabe.  Spanning nineteen seasons, the BBC series has connected Northern Ireland to yet another chef master, Melissa McCabe from Newry.  Melissa is an unexpected, but refreshing contender within the Northern Ireland regional competition, having built her hospitality business from […]

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Detectives Investigating Two Sudden Deaths In Newry

Detectives are investigating two sudden deaths in the Newry area. The sudden deaths involved a man and woman, who were both aged in their 20s, in the Sandys Street area of the city. Police received a report of the man’s death on Sunday evening, 2nd June whilst the second report of the woman’s death was […]