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The Ulster Unionist Party Leader, Doug Beattie MC MLA, has stated that Michelle O`Neill`s comments that “there was no alternative“ to IRA violence, are an attempt to justify the indefensible. Doug Beattie MC MLA said: “Michelle O`Neill`s comments are an attempt to justify the indefensible. Cold blooded murder is always wrong. No-one needed to die to […]
Councillor Taylor said: “The appearance of sectarian graffiti on the Markethill Road, Newtownhamilton targeting the local Protestant community is an extremely concerning and very sinister development. “The perpetrators of this disgusting act have no place in any civilised society and this action should be roundly condemned by everybody. “It’s appearance has obviously caused genuine concern […]
Statement by TUV Newry and Armagh spokesman Keith Ratcliffe: “The painting of “All Prods ar [sic] targets” on a road outside Newtownhamilton is a most sinister development not least because it has appeared in an area where sectarian slaughter of the minority Protestant community was exactly what occurred in the not too distant past. “When […]
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has relaunched its public awareness campaign to tackle the ongoing issue of dog fouling and raise awareness of ‘Responsible Dog Ownership’ in our district. The campaign was previously developed in partnership with Keep Northern Ireland Beautiful, which is an independent charity dedicated to creating a cleaner, greener and more […]
Alliance Animal Welfare spokesperson Patrick Brown MLA has raised concerns that a knock-on impact of the cost-of-living crisis will be rising numbers of pets being given to shelters or abandoned. This follows a number of animal charities in South Down and across Northern Ireland highlighting that they are having to manage a sharp rise in […]
Aontú representative for East Derry, Gemma Brolly, has spoken out again in favour of justice and transparency for the family of Noah Donohue. Speaking to the crowd at Belfast City Hall in recent days, Ms Brolly paid tribute to the Donohue family, saying: “I speak to you today on behalf of ‘Aontú,’ Aontú means ‘Unity’ […]
Relatives and friends of local man Jason O’Hanlon are hosting a Father Ted themed Quiz to raise vital funds for local depression charity, AWARE. The event will take place at the Irish National Foresters in Newry on Saturday, 27 August, two days before what would have been Jason’s 37th birthday. Jason’s sudden passing in December […]
Sinn Féin MLA Caoimhe Archibald has called on the British government to cut the cost of fuel. Speaking on analysis by the RAC that shows Britain and the north have some of the highest petrol and diesel prices across Europe the party’s economy spokesperson said: “The British government needs to cut taxes on petrol and […]
Newry Chamber members held a meeting with SDLP MLAs, Justin McNulty MLA and Colin McGrath MLA at the ThinkLab, WIN Business Park, Newry on Thursday 11th July 2022. The focus of the meeting was the cost-of-living crisis but discussions also included a range of business challenges and opportunities. This part of a series of meetings […]
Sinn Féin MLA Colm Gildernew has branded Tory plans to penalise patients as ‘insulting’ and they should stop giving cover to the DUP to block an Executive which will invest an extra £1 billion in the health service. The party’s health spokesperson said: “After over a decade of cruel cuts and underinvestment in our health service, the […]
Sinn Féin council group leading Councillor Liam Mackle has said… ‘ I am disappointed at the breakdown in negotiations between Council and the three trade unions that represent the vast majority of staff in Council. We would encourage continued dialogue even at this late stage to try and avoid a very damaging strike. ‘From our […]
A derelict site adjacent to both Monaghan Street and Railway Avenue in Newry City has come under increased criticism lately regarding its current state. The site in question which at one point housed public toilets has been slammed by “community groups” and politicians with recent calls for Newry, Mourne and Down District Council to take […]
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