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Community Constituency Council Downpatrick Government Kilkeel Lifestyle Newcastle Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council South Armagh South Down Sport Warrenpoint

Leisure Centre Arrangements for July Bank Holidays

All of Leisure Centres will be closed Tuesday 12th July for the public holidays.  Newry, Kilkeel and Down Leisure Centres will be open Wednesday 13th July 9.30am to 4.30pm. You can also avail of our £1 Swim offer for children’s indoor swimming on Wednesday 13th July in Newry, Kilkeel and Down Leisure Centres. For more […]

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Community Constituency Government Newry Newry and Armagh Stormont

Lack of Planning and Provision of Childcare ‘a scandal!’ – Workers Party

The lack of planning and provision of childcare has been branded ‘a scandal’ by Workers Party spokesperson Nicola Grant. “Two years ago”, she says, “the then Executive parties signed up to the New Decade New Approach initiative.  One of the commitments was to produce a Childcare Strategy for Northern Ireland. Today we are still waiting. We have no strategy […]

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Business Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

Ryanair Recruitment Day Comes to Newry

Crewlink are coming to Newry in Northern Ireland!  This is your chance to register for this rare recruitment day happening on the 19th of July! We are so excited to meet you there. Want to attend? All you need to do is register your place at www.crewlink.ie or click this link https://www.crewlink.ie/recruitment/jobs/view/1628. Once that is done, show up […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Infrastructure Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Savage Welcomes Commitment to High Street Windmill Road Resurfacing Scheme

Newry SDLP Councillor Michael Savage has welcomed a commitment from DFI Roads to carry out urgent resurfacing works in the High Street and Windmill Road areas of the city. Councillor Savage said: “I have been inundated with complaints from residents of the High Street and Windmill Road areas about the condition of the road surface […]

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Constituency Crime Newcastle Upper Bann

80 Year Old Newcastle Man Named and Sentenced to Six Years for Sexual Offences

Wednesday 6 July at Newry Crown Court, an 80 year old man from the Newcastle area was sentenced to serve six years in prison for a number of sexual offences. Sean Small will be placed on the Sex Offenders Register for life. There will also be a restraining order in place for ten years. Detective […]

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Agriculture Community Constituency Government Lurgan Upper Bann Westminster

World Sheepdog Trials Comes to NI

Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has said the hosting of the World Sheepdog Trials at Gill Hall this September will bring huge benefits for local tourism and hospitality providers, with over 50,000 people expected to attend. This week the DUP MP hosted a meeting between some of the organisers and DAERA Minister, Edwin Poots MLA. […]

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Community Constituency Council Downpatrick Government Kilkeel Newcastle Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council South Armagh South Down Warrenpoint

NMD Refuse Collection Bank Holiday Arrangements

Waste Management and Household Recycling Centres  Refuse Collection All refuse collection and commercial waste collections will take place as normal on the Bank Holiday Tuesday 12 and Wednesday 13 July 2022.  PLEASE PLACE YOUR BIN AT KERBSIDE FOR 6.00AM TO ENSURE COLLECTION, NO EXCESS BAGS OF WASTE WILL BE COLLECTED.  If due to unforeseen circumstances, […]

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Community Constituency Lurgan Upper Bann

Workers End Strike Action at Interface, Craigavon After Winning Inflation-Busting Pay Increase

After one week of strike action, union members vote overwhelmingly to accept ​15.25% percent pay increase Unite members working at flooring manufacturer Interface Europe, based in Craigavon, have voted overwhelmingly to end their strike action after receiving a much improved pay offer from management. The offer comes at the end of a first week of strike […]

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Community Constituency Education Newry Newry and Armagh

Blue Plaque Unveiled in Belfast to Celebrate Professor Henry Barcroft

The Physiological Society was delighted to unveil a blue plaque at Queen’s University Belfast today celebrating the distinguished physiologist Professor Henry Barcroft (1904-1988). Barcroft is renowned for his work on the circulatory system. His meticulous research on blood flow determined how nerves and hormones control blood flow in the limbs. The plaque is positioned at […]

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Business Community Constituency Council Entertainment Government Lifestyle Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Newry Set for Summer in the City

Newry City is gearing up for a summer of entertainment with a ‘Summer in the City’ programme of events. Newry BID (Business Improvement District) has organised the campaign to encourage people to spend time in the city over the summer. The programme is part funded by the Newry Mourne and Down Council Community Grant scheme. […]

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Albert Basin Park Campaigns Community Constituency Council Government Infrastructure Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Questions Raised Over Albert Basin Park’s Inclusion in Levelling Up Funding

By Kevin McAteer A row has broken out regarding the lack of interest for the Albert Basin Park to be included in Newry, Mourne and Down District Councils “Levelling up” funding application. The “Levelling up” Fund is designed to invest in infrastructure that improves everyday life across the UK. The £4.8 billion fund will support […]

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Business Community Constituency Entertainment Lifestyle Newry Newry and Armagh

Nan Rice’s Reveal “Marty Mural” to Newry Legend

Newry based business Nan Rice’s which is known for being a popular destination for young and old in Newry has created new mural dedicated to a popular Newry man. The mural which is located in the tunnel area of the bar and outdoor lounge area depicts an image of a very well known Newry legend….Martin […]