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Detectives are investigating a series of burglaries and thefts in south Armagh which occurred overnight. The first report, received at around 2.20am this morning, Friday 11 July, stated that two men had attempted to force a window at a property in Chapel View in Crossmaglen, however it’s believed the pair made off in separate vehicles […]
Three talented female athletes from Cathal Fegan Schools of Taekwon-Do, based in Newry and Silverbridge, have been selected to represent Team Ireland at the upcoming ITF World Championships in Barcelona, taking place from July 23rd to 27th. After successfully competing in both national championships and rigorous trials, Aoife Loye, Cara Mackin, and Amy Bantleman earned […]
We are advising the public of delays and diversions across the District over the Twelfth period due to a number of parades and other events taking place. In Kilkeel, main demonstration parade participants will gather at the Orange Hall at 10.30am and travel along Greencastle Street, Newcastle Street, Newcastle Road to Leestone Road for a […]
Translink’s Group Chief Executive Chris Conway has been awarded the ‘outstanding contribution’ to the industry at the NI Logistics and Transport Gala Dinner. Nick McCullough, Dinner Secretary, said: “This award is presented to those who have made a huge positive impact on the transport industry in Northern Ireland. Over the last decade we have seen a […]
Tiernan McMullen (23) of Granary Drive, Keady, Armagh was convicted today at Newry Court of five charges under the Welfare of Animals Act (Northern Ireland) 2011 and one charge under the Animal By-Products (Enforcement) Regulations 2015. Mr McMullen was convicted on: Mr McMullen was convicted in his absence and fined £1,200 plus £15 offender levy. […]
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins welcomes the completion of the procurement process for the first in a series of framework contracts that will be used to deliver resurfacing projects across the road network. Seven local companies will benefit from the award of this framework and they will be engaged to carry out road resurfacing and improvement […]
A LOCAL councillor has raised concerns after drug paraphernalia was found on the Greenway near Newry City Sinn Féin Councillor Valerie Harte commented, “The paraphernalia including needles was found on the Greenway path in the city. This is extremely concerning. The Pathway is a popular and very busy facility used daily by families with children […]
KERRI Rafferty, an ophthalmic director at Specsavers Newry has taken on an abseil challenge in support of Specsavers’ charity partner in Northern Ireland, Simon Community. Kerri was part of an adventurous trio, which included two other store partners and ophthalmic directors from Specsavers in Northern Ireland; Katie Gillen from Specsavers Downpatrick and Paula Cunningham from Specsavers Connswater. Specsavers […]
Detectives are appealing for information and witnesses following a robbery in the Newry area. Detective Sergeant Johnston, said: “Shortly after 1am this morning, Saturday 5th July, a man was approached by another unknown man in the Merchants Quay area. “The suspect was armed with a knife, wearing dark clothing, and demanded money from the man, […]
The Finance Minister has his head in the sand over his refusal to even acknowledge that there is a problem with the funding of Northern Ireland Water, Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has said. It comes after clear warnings from the independent Fiscal Council. In the Assembly on Monday, the Finance Minister John O’Dowd refused […]
Newry Chamber has welcomed the news that Newry is to get a new innovative wastewater pilot scheme that will release urgently needed capacity to free up development across the city over the next 5-10 years. Infrastructure Minister, Liz Kimmins MLA announced the scheme this week which represents potential investment by NI Water and the Department […]
Sinn Féin MP Dáire Hughes has welcomed the announcement that 400 new properties in Newry will be connected to the wastewater system. This innovation will open Newry up for investment for 10 years. The news came from Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins, who made the announcement with NI Water in the city yesterday. “Minister Kimmins is […]
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