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Two people arrested following a search by the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Organised Crime Branch have been released on police bail to allow for further police enquiries. The arrests of the 21-year-old man and 43-year-old woman were made following searches at three properties in the Newry area on Friday, 14th October. During the searches, suspected Class A […]
Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Organised Crime Branch have made a number of arrests following searches at three properties in the Newry area on Friday, 14th October. A 21-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of possession of a Class A controlled drug and possession of a Class A controlled drug with […]
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Michael Savage officially opened Positive Ageing Month with a virtual ‘Mad Hatters Tea Party’ which took place on Wednesday 5 October. We are working in partnership with the Southern Health and Social Care Trust, for Positive Ageing Month to offer a range of events and activities throughout […]
Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy has said the Irish and British governments must prioritise restoring the Executive and Assembly through a joint approach. Speaking after a meeting of the British-Irish Intergovernmental Conference, the finance minister said: “Top of the to-do list of the Irish and British governments must be getting the Executive and Assembly up […]
Newry Chamber is deeply saddened by the passing of Declan McChesney, our former Vice President, friend and passionate advocate of Newry. Declan was at the helm of Cahill Brothers Shoes on Hill Street, Newry for 47 years and a champion of the retail community in Newry City. Cahill Brothers Shoes was established by Declan’s great-uncles […]
Following concerns raised by local residents, including those living in the nearby Clanrye Fold, Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins recently met onsite with representatives from Dept for Infrastructure and Newry, Mourne & Down District Council at the alleyway between Clanrye Fold and Clanrye Avenue, in the Meadow area of Newry. Speaking following the meeting the […]
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. […]
Sinn Féin Finance Minister Conor Murphy has welcomed comments from the Irish Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe that the Irish government will consider planning public finances in the context of Irish Unity. The Newry and Armagh MLA said: “I welcome the comments made by the Irish Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe that the government will begin planning for […]
Detectives are appealing for witnesses following a serious assault in Newry on Saturday, 1st October 2022. Detective Sergeant McCarragher said: “At approximately 1.15am, CCTV footage recorded a man being attacked in the John Mitchel Place area of the city.” “We are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the incident, have any information in relation […]
Last week the MediaHuis group, which owns the Independent titles and Belfast Telegraph, made public its plans to end printing at their Newry site. The facility is their last remaining printing site in Ireland, north or south, and is now set to close at the end of January with the loss of 46 jobs. Unite […]
Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has said the DUP should end its ‘shameful and cruel boycott’ of the Executive and help people who are struggling to pay their bills. The Newry and Armagh MLA said: “DUP representatives are tripping over themselves to double down on their shameful boycott of the Executive and dereliction of duty […]
An animated digital campaign to encourage children and young people to stay safe and smart online has been launched by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council. The aim of the #BeSafeOnline campaign is to raise awareness of responsible and safe use of the internet and social media in our communities. Sometimes being online can leave […]
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