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Newry Sinn Féin Councillor Aidan Mathers has strongly condemned the actions of a small group of youths involved in serious anti-social behaviour in the Meadow Estate, Newry, this evening. The youths started a fire and subsequently attacked Fire Service personnel who attended the scene. Councillor Mathers said: “What we witnessed in the Meadow Estate tonight […]
Newry City Sinn Féin Councillor Valerie Harte has condemned the burning of two vehicles in an overnight incident in Newry. The Councillor said, “I strongly condemn the disgraceful incident in which two vans belonging to a local business were deliberately burnt out in the car park at North Street, Newry. This reckless act has caused […]
Police received a report of two vans on fire in the North Street area of Newry at approximately 11.25pm last night , Friday 12th June. Officers attended alongside colleagues from the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service, who extinguished the blaze. The vehicles were completely destroyed as a result of this fire – and were […]
With the protests emerging after the North Belfast stabbing attack, a car has been set alight in Kilkeel and rolled into a set of buildings in the town. People Before Profit representative for Newry & Armagh Marc Mac Seáin comments: “A man in Belfast has been brutally attacked and any right-headed person condemns that. As […]
The Locals First Initiative has officially launched its new News & Media website, marking a significant milestone in its mission to promote community engagement, local stories, and regional development. The platform, which went live this week, aims to provide a dedicated space for sharing news, highlighting community achievements, and giving local people and organisations a […]
Newry BID is delighted to announce the return of Newry Goes Nashville following a hugely successful weekend festival last year. The event returns from Friday 3rd to Sunday 5th July with a full programme of day and evening events across the city. Following the success of last year’s inaugural event, Newry Goes Nashville returns bigger […]
Newry Chamber hosted the inaugural Greater Newry Sustainability Conference & Expo on Thursday 28th May in the Canal Court Hotel, Newry with 100+ delegates in attendance on the day and expertly overseen by Newry’s own, Dearbhail McDonald. ‘Building a Sustainable Future & The Green Economy’ was the theme for the event which was supported by Newry, Mourne […]
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council elected a new Chair and Deputy Chair at its annual meeting on Monday 1 June 2026. Councillor Glyn Hanna (DUP) has been appointed Chairperson, with Councillor Doire Finn (SDLP) elected as Deputy Chairperson. In his inaugural speech as Chairperson, Cllr Hanna said it was an honour to take up […]
Construction has begun on Newry, Mourne and Down District Council’s new Theatre and Conference Centre, a landmark development within the Council’s regeneration and investment plans for Newry City. On Friday 29 May, a sod-cutting ceremony was held at the Theatre and Conference Centre site adjacent to Newry Town Tall, with representatives from the local arts […]
After an older person was defrauded out of their life savings, the Police Service of Northern Ireland is warning the public to be on their guard against financial crime. Detective Inspector Moffett, of Serious Crime Branch, said: “On Thursday, 21st May, we received a report that a Newry woman aged in her 70s had invested in […]
Newry man, Thomas McGrath, is preparing to take part in Walk for Parkinson’s Northern Ireland on Sunday 14 June, alongside his buddy Frank Smyth. They are encouraging others to join them in supporting Parkinson’s UK’s Nurse Appeal, which is aiming to raise £9m to fund Parkinson’s nurses and other specialists. Parkinson’s specialists are a lifeline […]
Award-winning Newry-based television company Big Mountain Productions is marking 21 years of programme making with the launch of a major new BBC One series exploring one of the most important issues facing families across the UK today – care. Natalie Cassidy: Caring Together begins on Monday 25 May on BBC One at 1.30pm and again […]
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