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Community Council Government Newry NMD Council Politics South Armagh South Down

Finnegan Keen to Deliver Real Change as Deputy Chair of Council

Sinn Féin councillor Aoife Finnegan has said she is keen to deliver real and progressive change to workers and families across the district.  The Slieve Gullion councillor said: “I’m delighted to be selected by the Sinn Féin team for this role as Deputy Chair of Newry, Mourne and Down District Council and I’m honoured to […]

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Crime Newry

Police Appeal Following Petrol Bomb Attack in Newry

Detectives in Newry are appealing for information and witnesses following a petrol bomb attack at a flat in the St Mary’s Street area in the early hours of this morning, Tuesday June 7th. Detective Inspector Johnston said: “Police received a report at approximately 1.30am this morning, Tuesday June 7th, that a petrol bomb had been […]

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Community Newry

Police Concerned For Welfare of Newry Man

The family of Anthony Preece are very concerned about his welfare. He was last spoken to on the 3 June. Anthony is from the Bessbrook area and is described as 28 years old, 5′ 8″ in height, medium build, short brown hair and blue eyes. He may be wearing a navy blue tracksuit. If anyone […]

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Armagh Community Government Newry South Armagh Westminster

Latest Electricity Price Hike Will Hit Struggling Workers and Families – Brady

Sinn Féin MP Mickey Brady has said the latest electricity price hike of 33% by Airtricity will hit workers and families hard and called on the DUP to get back to work and form an Executive to deal with the cost-of-living crisis. The Newry and Armagh MP said: “Airtricity electricity prices have gone up by […]

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Community Council Government Infrastructure Newry NMD Council South Down Stormont

Narrow Water Bridge Tender Process Welcomed

News that the Narrow Water Bridge tender process has begun is a huge step forward in its delivery, Cllr Michael Savage has said. Councillor Savage praised Taoiseach Micheál Martin and his SDLP colleagues former Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon, former South Down MLA Sinead Bradley and her late father PJ as well as his party colleagues […]

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Crime Newry

Man Tried to Decapitate Victim in Violent Newry Attack

Two men were attacked with hatchets in an “extremely violent” incident linked to a “tit for tat….ongoing feud,” a court heard (Fri). Lisburn Magistrates Court also heard that according to treating medics, the assailants had tried to decapitate one of the victims who was left with a fractured skull and a 12 centimetre laceration to […]

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Crime Newry

Man Charged With Attempted Murder Following Serious Assault in Newry

A 27 year old man has been charged with two counts of attempted murder, aggravated burglary, criminal damage and possession of an offensive weapon with intent to commit an indictable offence. He is due to appear at Belfast Magistrates Court on Friday 3rd June. As is normal procedure, all charges will be reviewed by the […]

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Crime Newry

Man Arrested on Suspicion of Two Counts of Attempted Murder in Newry

Police investigating a report of a serious assault which occurred in the Moor Hill Road area of Newry on Wednesday 1st June, have arrested a man. Newry, Mourne and Down District Commander, Superintendent Haslett said: “Shortly before 1:30am, it was reported to police that two men in their 40s were attacked by two men armed with weapons. […]

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Community Education Government Newry Stormont

Cost of School Uniforms Needs to be Cut – Mason

Sinn Féin MLA Cathy Mason has said the cost of school uniforms need to be cut. The South Down MLA said: “Sinn Féin has a plan to cut the costs of school uniforms for families and we are determined to work with others to make this happen. “Families are crying out for support on this issue and […]

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Business Community Lifestyle Newry

One of the Biggest Names in Dance Music Comes to Newry!

Absolute legend and dance music royalty Scot Project comes to Newry bank holiday weekend Sat 4th June in what’s sure to be the biggest dance event in the city this year !!!  With support from  Phat Tony, 8Trak, Lee Hannah & Marko G It’s definitely one not to be missed so get your to tickets […]

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Community Council Government Newry NMD Council

Council To Host a Major Job Fair Event In Newry

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council, via the Labour Market Partnership (LMP) and the Department for Communities is to host a major Job Fair event on Thursday 30 June in the Canal Court Hotel, Newry. Employers from across the Newry, Mourne and Down are being invited to showcase their job opportunities at the event. The […]

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Tories’ Abortion Push Deletes the Human Right to Life and Undermines the GFA!

Aontú Leader & Meath West TD, Peadar Tóibín, has criticised the new powers being taken by Northern Secretary Brandon Lewis to strong arm the North into accepting the extreme Westminster’s Abortion legislation and further erode the GFA. An Teachta Tóibín: “From the outset, the imposition of abortion on the North by Westminster has been undemocratic […]