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92 New Houses Approved for Newry

By Donal McMahon An £8.3m Newry housing development has been approved by council. The Martin’s Lane application from 2021 was granted on Wednesday (Sept 20) at Newry, Mourne and Down District Council.The applicant Colm Meehan and Co Ltd, with an address at Fiveways Shop and Service will construct 92 properties with the majority identified for […]

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Community Constituency Crime Portadown Upper Bann

Three Arrests In Portadown Drug Bust

Officers from Portadown Neighbourhood Policing Team, along with colleagues from Tactical Support Group, have made three arrests following the seizure of a quantity of suspected illegal drugs in Portadown today, Wednesday, 20th September. Neighbourhood Policing Inspector Ruston said: “Our officers carried out planned searches at three residential properties and one business premises in the town. […]

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Extortionate Electricity Profits a Slap in the Face to Workers and Families! – Sinn Fein

Sinn Féin MLA Caoimhe Archibald has said ESB’s announcement of €676 million of profits in the first six months of the year is a slap in the face to customers who have been struggling to pay their bills. The East Derry MLA said:  “These extortionate profits, which represent a 30% increase on the same period last […]

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Climate Community Government Politics Stormont Westminster

SDLP Slam Sunak Climate U-Turn

SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood MP has described Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s seismic u-turn on the action needed to achieve net-zero carbon emissions as ‘cynical opportunism dressed up as difficult decision making’. Mr Eastwood recently sponsored Private Members legislation in the House of Commons that would have levied a green jobs tax on multinational companies to deliver new […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Obituaries

The Death Has Occurred of Francis O’Neill

O’Neill, Francis (Frank) – R.I.P. 13 Cronin Park, Newry. 19th September 2023, peacefully at Daisy Hill Hospital, with his family by his side. Beloved husband of Margaret and a loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Frank’s remains will be removed from Mc Gennity’s Funeral Home, Forkhill Road, Newry this evening (Wednesday 20th September) at 6.00pm to […]

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Business Campaigns Community Constituency Cost of Living Government Newry Newry and Armagh Politics South Armagh Westminster

Public Patience Wearing Thin As Tories Propose Further Attacks on Workers and Families! – Murphy

Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy said today the Tory government is punishing ordinary workers and families for the political neglect and irresponsibility of one party. Conor Murphy was speaking after British Secretary of State Chris Heaton Harris announced a consultation on a wide range of punishing charges on workers and families. Conor Murphy said: “In […]

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ABC Council Armagh Banbridge Community Constituency Council Craigavon Government Lifestyle Newry and Armagh Upper Bann

Council Praises Borough’s Ulster Tatler Awards’ Winners

Lord Mayor Alderman Margaret Tinsley has acknowledged local businesses and luminaries who clinched a top award at last week’s prestigious Ulster Tatler Awards 2023. Now in its sixteenth year, the Ulster Tatler Awards celebrate the best that Northern Ireland has to offer in hospitality, beauty, and business. The public were asked to vote in a […]

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Community Constituency Craigavon Health Upper Bann

New Blossom Children’s Ward Garden a Welcome Retreat for Families

The garden at Blossom Children’s Ward, Craigavon Area Hospital has had a wonderful makeover, transforming the area into a safe, calming retreat for families spending time on the ward. This Social Action Project took place over the summer and saw young people weeding flower beds, painting fences, laying bark, planting shrubs, plants and trees and […]

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Oakleaf Lions Volunteers Are Joint Translink Ulster GAA Young Volunteer of the Month Winners for August

Three young volunteers from the Oakleaf Lions GAA For ALL group in Co. Derry have been jointly awarded the Translink Ulster GAA Young Volunteer of the Month award for August 2023. The award is presented to volunteers who best demonstrate the volunteering ethos and community spirit of the GAA. The Oakleaf Lions exclusively promote the […]

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Community Government Politics Stormont

SDLP Seeks Recall of NI Assembly to Address Ecological Crisis on Lough Neagh

SDLP MLAs have today submitted a petition to recall the Northern Ireland Assembly to consider practical steps that can be taken to address the ecological crisis unfolding on Britain and Ireland’s largest freshwater lake.  The SDLP is proposing the nomination of Ministers to urgently establish an independent Environmental Protection Agency with robust enforcement powers to […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Police Arrest Following Stabbing In Newry

Police have made an arrest following a stabbing in Newry on Monday evening, 18th September. Inspector Tate said: “A report was received at approximately 5pm that a man, aged in his 30s, had been stabbed inside a property in the Richmond Court area of the city. “Officers attended alongside colleagues from the Northern Ireland Ambulance […]

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Alexandria’s Baby Boutique Getting Ready for Holy Communion

The Holy Communion is a significant milestone for little girls, symbolizing their spiritual growth and grace. It is a moment that deserves attention, care, and celebration. One of the most memorable aspects of this occasion is finding the perfect dress. In this blog, we will explore various styles of communion dresses that cater to every […]