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Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Police Search for Newry Man to Assist With Investigation into Incident in City

Police are asking for the public’s help in locating 36-year-old Ebony Hughes. Detectives in Newry believe he may be able to assist with an ongoing investigation into an incident in the city in May of this year. If you can help, please call 101. PLEASE NOTE: This image is being released to you solely for […]

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Advertising Business Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

Talon Security Looking for Door Staff This Festive Season

Newry based business Talon Security have advertised for door supervisors in the run up and during the festive season. The festive season in Newry is very welcome within the local hospitality industry providing a busy period for the local economy. As a result, Talon Security is in a position to offer roles as door supervisors. […]

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Advertising Business Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Pocketbox

Pocketbox Launches SME Fleet Software Solution to Simplfy Driver and Vehicle Management

Pocket Box, the vehicle and driver management software specialist, has launched an SME fleet solution that promises a simple way to maintain compliance, reduce risk and save time and money. The web-and app-based management tool is designed to streamline fleet-related tasks and processes to ensure vehicles are kept road legal and safe, while staff are […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Newry NMD Council South Down

First Aughnagun Honey Produced in Innovative Sustainability Project will Help Local Charities

The first honey produced in a former Council landfill site as part of an innovative sustainability project will be sold to help local charities. The first extraction from the disused Aughnagun Landfill Site in Mayobridge resulted in 72 jars, 20 of which will be donated to local food banks, and the rest sold to raise […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Local DEA’s Explore Theme of ‘Shared Community’ with Creative Photography Programme

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council DEA’s recently rolled out a successful four week Creative Arts Photography Programme with over 42 participants across the district. The programme was facilitated by renowned local photographers Raphael Mason and Philip Kelly and funded by T:BUC Good Relations Programme which aims to improve community relations and works to continue […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

Saoradh Slam Poppy Stalls in Newry

The Republican Party Saoradh has criticised the erection of stalls to promote the Royal British Legion’s “Poppy Appeal” in Newry and has described them as “shameful and provocative”.  The collection stalls were erected in Tesco which in turn has prompted members of the public to contact the party to voice their opposition. Commenting on the […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

Man Dies Following Newry RTC

A man has sadly passed away following an RTC in Newry. It is the second death on this road in the last few weeks. Clanrye News and Sport would like to extend our condolences to the family at this time. A spokesperson for the PSNI said: “Police can confirm that a man has died following […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Daisy Hill Government Health Newry Newry and Armagh Politics South Armagh Stormont

Hospital Patients Can’t Wait Until Protocol is Sorted – Murphy

Sinn Fein MLA and Finance Minister Conor Murphy said today that the DUP should get back into the Executive to help tackle the crises facing the health service. Conor Murphy was speaking after Accident and Emergency departments came under huge pressure in recent days with some patients waiting more than 24 hours to be seen. […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Daisy Hill Government Health Newry Newry and Armagh Stormont

Lack of beds in Daisy Hill a Serious Worry – Kimmins

Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has said current pressures being felt in the emergency department at Daisy Hill further demonstrates the need for an Executive to be formed urgently. Speaking after the reports of patients waiting on hours for beds, the Newry and Armagh MLA said: “The situation at Daisy Hill hospital is a real worry.  […]

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Campaigns Constituency Daisy Hill Government Health Newry Newry and Armagh Stormont

Halting of Cross Border Health Scheme is a Blow for Patients – Kimmins

Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has said that the halting of the Cross Border Directive scheme is a blow for patients across the north as waiting lists continue to grow. The Newry and Armagh MLA said: “We recently learned that this scheme, which allowed patients from the North to have their operations carried out in […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Infrastructure Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

New Bus Shelter Will be Welcome Addition for Residents – Harte

Sinn Féin Councillor Valerie Harte has welcomed a commitment from Translink to build a bus shelter for residents in Carnagat. The Newry City councillor said: “I have worked closely with the Carnagat community association over recent months to assist them in this process. “This is a very busy bus route, with both students and residents […]

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Constituency Crime Newry and Armagh South Armagh

Killeavy Man Faces Nine Charges Including Ramming a Police Vehicle and £100,000 Worth of Cocaine

By Paul Higgins An alleged drug dealer was driving “naked from the waist down” when he rammed a police vehicle with his van, a court heard today (wed). Newry Magistrates Court also heard that when eventually stopped and searched, cops uncovered a kilo of suspected cocaine estimated to be worth around £100,000 in the white […]