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Claire Hanna MP has paid tribute to Pope Francis following his death at the age of 88. Claire Hanna MP said: “Pope Francis’s passing will be mourned not only by those of the Catholic faith, but by people across the world. He was a leader of humanity and authenticity, deeply attuned to the real lives […]
Detectives in Newry are investigating after a young woman was robbed on the Tandragee Road in the city last night, Thursday 24 April. The victim, who is 20 years old, left the Damolly Retail Park in her vehicle at around 11.10pm and was driving in direction of the Fiveways Roundabout when she noted another vehicle […]
The parallels with a century ago are stark – when Irish people were implored by the British Empire to fight under the Union Jack for the ‘Freedom of Small Nations’ while our own country remained under the heel of colonialism. We have learned the lessons of history well. The values of the Irish people are […]
Aontú’s Newry & Armagh Rep, Liam Reichenberg, and Newry rep Sharon Loughran, address the recent racist incident at a local play park in Newry They stated: “We in Aontu which to express our dismay and totally reject the racist behaviour of those involved in the recent incident at a local playpark. In this case those […]
Nicola Grant Workers Party representative for Newry and Armagh has condemned those who subjected Five Daisy Hill Doctors and their families to racist abuse during an outing to a play park. She said there should be no room within our communities for racism in any circumstances, but to abuse families in a play park is […]
Speaking on the recent racist harassment suffered by families of medical workers at a playpark, Marc Mac Seáin as PBP’s Newry & Armagh representative makes the following comment: “We’re extremely disappointed to hear that families at a play park were harassed on account of their race, to the point of calling the police. Then further […]
Sinn Féin MP Dáire Hughes has slammed those responsible for abusing international Daisy Hill Hospital Staff. Recently five doctors and their families were enjoying a day out in a local play park when they were subject to vile racist abuse. Condemning the incident, the Newry and Armagh MP said, “This is absolutely disgraceful and disgusting […]
Darren Murphy 3 James Street, Newry. Died suddenly 19th April. Son of Catherine, Father of Dylan and Logan and brother of Colin and Derek. A private service will take place on Thursday morning with private cremation afterwards. Sorrowfully missed by his family, friends and neighbours. 028 302 67585 http://www.pouchersfuneraldirectors.com
Olympian Ciara Mageean is the latest high-profile sports personality to support a road safety campaign to reduce road deaths. The Portaferry athlete has signed up to the Department for Infrastructure’s Share the Road to Zero campaign, which encourages greater responsibility and care on our roads. Mageean joins a growing list of well-known sports stars backing […]
Approximately 700 detections for speeding were made during a day-long road safety operation carried out across Northern Ireland on Wednesday 16 April. The detections were made during Operation Lifesaver, which is the Service’s new approach to speeding, by officers and Road Safety Camera Vans. Spanning all 11 policing districts, officers conducted almost 260 speeding operations […]
Nicola Grant has reacted angrily to several surveys published over the past two weeks one by the Royal College of Physicians that found 89% of doctors surveyed were concerned about the impact of health inequalities on their patients. While 72% had seen patients recently with illnesses related to inadequate quality housing, air pollution, and the […]
The Newry, Mourne and Down Policing and Community Safety Partnership (PCSP) has recently delivered a number of targeted road safety initiatives in partnership with local schools and community groups, reinforcing its ongoing commitment to promoting safer communities. In collaboration with the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS), the PCSP co-ordinated a road safety session […]
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