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By Donal McMahon A plea for Northern Ireland councils to be allowed to fine people for leaving their bins out on the street for too long has been rejected by elected reps. Councillors at Newry, Mourne and Down District Council environment committee last week unanimously rejected a request by Ards and North Down Borough Council to support […]
Police are currently investigating the theft of a 1988 Blue Ford 7610 tractor that was taken from a property in the Chapel Road area of Camlough between 19th July 2024 – 20th August 2024. If you have any information that could assist Police in locating this vehicle contact 101 quoting reference 566 – 20/08/2024 ENDS
SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has said the Executive have no plan to solve the current housing crisis. Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty said: “It has been clear for some time that we are dealing a serious housing crisis in the North and the failure to respond to these warning signs have left us in a […]
Are you or someone you know struggling with the loss of a loved one to suicide? Our Hope and Healing Bereavement Support Group offers a safe and welcoming space for families, friends, and anyone affected by such a tragic loss. Join us for our next group on Wednesday, 28th August 2024, from 7:30 pm to 9:30 […]
On Tuesday, 10th September at 8:00 PM, let’s come together in a moment of unity and remembrance by lighting a candle from our homes. This small gesture will mark 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗦𝘂𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗮𝘆 and honour the memories of those we’ve lost to suicide, as well as show support for survivors and those still struggling. No […]
Hoey, Peter (Petey) – R.I.P. 62 Flagstaff Road, Newry. 21st August 2024 at Craigavon Area Hospital. Beloved son of the late Peter and Margaret, brother of Paul and Kieran and cousin of Andrea. Peter’s remains will repose in Mc Gennity’s Funeral Home, 18 Forkhill Road, Newry BT35 8LZ tomorrow evening (Thursday 22nd August) and Friday […]
Newry & Armagh MLA Liz Kimmins has welcomed the recent announcement of improved rail services for Newry. The Sinn Féin MLA who along with her Party colleagues had consistently lobbied for Translink to increase the number of services from Newry, including a plan to almost double the services offered for commuters at peak times,said, “I […]
Slieve Gullion area Sinn Féin Councillor Declan Murphy has appealed to motorists to be conscious of their speed. Cllr Murphy was making his comments after ‘Slow- Kids at Play’ road safety signs were erected in Clougharevan Park and Woodvale housing development in Bessbrook. The local Councillor said, “Speeding is one of the four main causes of […]
By Donal McMahon The Department of Education (DE) has urged Northern Ireland councillors to hold school principals to account over “rocketing” absenteeism of pupils. The department’s recent statistics show 98K pupils are at “chronic or severe chronic” absentee levels with “serious attitudinal” change of post Covid parents to be challenged in the new school year. […]
Translink has announced timetable enhancements coming into effect for Enterprise train passengers from Monday 26th August 2024. These changes come to facilitate the new hourly Enterprise timetable commencing later this autumn. Translink’s Group Chief Executive Chris Conway explained: “From Monday 26th August, services (currently operating as a bus substitution between Lanyon Place and Newry*) will leave Belfast on […]
By Donal McMahon Newry swimming pool repairs are “unlikely” to finish by their target date of September with a potential extension of work in to the new year.Councillors raised concerns this week at the active and healthy communities committee with fears thousands of paying swimmers could be “lost permanently” to other districts. Newry, Mourne and Down […]
By Donal McMahon A senior Newry priest has called on the council’s CEO to “publicly retract the false statements” made over the development of a new local authority civic centre. Canon Francis Brown told the Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS) this week that he now intends to seek legal advice over a perceived “religious discrimination” […]
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