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McNulty: Voices of Striking Teachers Must Be Heard

SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has said that the concerns of teachers must be heard and addressed. He was speaking as five teaching unions take part in strike action across the North on Wednesday. Mr. McNulty said that teachers and other school staff were entitled to fair pay and working conditions. Newry & […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Police Search for Man Who Damaged a Car In Newry

Police are appealing for information in relation to an incident that occurred during the early hours of this morning. A male was caught on CCTV causing damage to an elderly couples car within the vicinity of Priory Crescent Newry, whilst videoing himself doing so.  Police are working to identify the offender are appealing for any […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Sport

Carnbane League Tables – 25/11/23

PREMIER DIVISION  after games on 25 November 2023   P W D L F A GD Pts Cleary Celtic 5 5 0 0 14 2 12 15 Greenfield Park 10 4 2 4 23 27 -4 14 Newry Celtic 5 4 1 0 11 4 7 13 Archview United 9 3 2 4 30 30 […]

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Carnbane League Results – 25/11/23

CARNBANE LEAGUE AND LOCAL JUNIOR CUP ROUND 3 TIES – SAT 25 NOV 2023 Newry Celtic         2     v   2  Donemana at Artie Green Park 3  –  3 AET – Donemana won 8 – 6 after penalty shootout                                 Villa Rovers            0    v   2   Hill Street  at Jennings Park No.1   PREMIER DIVISION  – KICK OFF 2.00 pm […]

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Missing Person Appeal – 15 Yr Old Denas Gragaitis

Missing Person Appeal Police and the Family are becoming increasingly concerned for whereabouts of 15 year old, Denas Gragaitis. Denas was last seen on Saturday 25th November at approximately 1130 hours within the Newry Area. Denas was last seen wearing a dark hoody, beige bottoms, and white high top trainers. If you have any information […]

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Executive Needed to Help Support Small Businesses – Murphy

Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy has reiterated calls for the Executive to be restored so it can offer leadership and support to small businesses struggling to stay open due to costs and trade issues as revealed by Enterprise NI. Speaking at the launch of Enterprise NI’s 2023 Barometer report at The Dunadry Hotel, Conor Murphy […]

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Executive Needed to Help Those In Need of Care Packages – Kimmins

Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has said an Executive is needed to help families in need of care packages and to invest in the under-pressure health service. Commenting on reports that over 4,000 people are waiting for some form of home care package, the party’s social care spokesperson said:  “The rapid decline in care packages delivered is deeply concerning and impacting […]

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NMD Council Call For Emergency Volunteers In Wake of Flood

By Donal McMahon A Co Down drive for emergency volunteers is to be launched in the wake of an unprecedented flooding “disaster”. Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMDDC) has agreed a proposal this week to bolster a “weakened” community resilience team and replicate it across all seven of its district electoral areas (DEAs). Elected reps were […]

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Warm Hub Scheme to Run Throughout Winter Months

Following a successful pilot scheme last year, Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council are once again running the Warm Hub Scheme to help keep residents connected, warm and safe during the winter months. Every Tuesday and Thursday throughout December, January and February, the Warm Hub Scheme will run in Portadown Town Hall and the […]

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Cross Border Policing Strategy to Combat Pensioner Burglaries

By Donal McMahon A South Armagh Councillor has praised a new cross border community policing strategy following reports of criminal gangs from the Republic targeting pensioners in his constituency. Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMDDC) has this week approved a report of a €30k investment from the Republic’s Department of Justice to support an […]

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Further Tory Cuts to Public Services and Workers Unacceptable – Murphy

Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy has said the British government must do more to fully support public sector workers and services.  Speaking after today’s Autumn Statement from the British government, the party’s economy spokesperson said:  “Once again, the Tories have continued with their cruel agenda of austerity with more real term cuts to funding for […]

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Pocket Box Scoops Northern Ireland Road Safety Award For Fleet Technology Innovation

Pocket Box, the vehicle and driver management software specialist, was a winner at the Northern Ireland Road Safety Awards. The company received the business category for the development of innovative fleet technology applications that are helping vehicle operators to improve road safety, protect drivers and enhance compliance. “Our cloud-based software is focused on optimising road safety […]