
The Ulster Unionist Assembly member for Newry & Armagh, Danny Kennedy MLA, has condemned an overnight break-in at a long established furniture business in Bessbrook village. Speaking to Newry Times, Kennedy said, “I appeal for anyone with any information on the incident to assist with PSNI enquiries to ensure that those responsible will be apprehended […]
Nov 17 2014 | Posted in
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Newry & Armagh DUP Assemblyman William Irwin MLA has said that much more strategic preparation is required by Departments with responsibility for flood management. He made the call after significant flooding events throughout Newry & Armagh caused damage to shops and homes in the area. He stated, “It is very frustrating for those who have […]
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GPs across Northern Ireland are supporting Self Care Week which runs from 17-23 November. Self Care Week is about supporting people to take care of minor ailments such as coughs, colds, sore throats and flu, especially during the winter months when seasonal illnesses increase. It is usual for adults to have two to four colds […]
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Votes at 16, the legalisation of same sex marriages and a call on all parties to work for a solution to flags, parades and the past – just three of the issues mapped out in the manifesto which was launched by the inaugural Northern Ireland Youth Congress recently. Members of the NI Youth Congress met […]
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Detectives from Serious Crime Branch investigating what they described as ‘dissident republican terrorist activity’, have charged seven men with a number of significant and serious terrorist offences. The seven were part of a group of twelve men who were arrested in Ardcarne Park, Newry last week. Five men aged 43, 44, 59, 73 and 75 […]
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Alliance Down Councillor Patrick Clarke has welcomed Justice Minister David Ford committing to reducing rural crime levels. Justice Minister David Ford addressed members of the farming community at a rural crime conference held at Crumlin Road Gaol, Belfast. Speaking after the Rural Crime Conference Clarke stated, “Rural crime greatly impacts on rural farming communities and […]
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SDLP Assembly Member for Newry and Armagh Dominic Bradley MLA has congratulated Newtownhamilton Rural Community Association on the delivery of the new Rural Community Hall. Speaking at the Official Opening on Saturday Mr Bradley said, “I congratulate Newtownhamilton Rural Community Association on the official opening of its new hall. “The hall is a wonderful facility […]
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Agriculture and Rural Development Minister Michelle O’Neill today visited those affected by overnight flooding. The Minister met with residents in Newry and reassured local communities that her engineers in Rivers Agency have been working tirelessly to mitigate the risk to homes and businesses. Speaking to Newry Times, she said, “I can only imagine the distress […]
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Slieve Gullion Sinn Féin Councillor Mickey Larkin has urged drivers to avoid the Ballard Road at Lislea due to damage and debris caused by flooding. “Following a call from a resident I attended the Ballard Road and was shocked to see the level of damage caused to the road by water flowing of the mountain. […]
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Following convictions for a total of twelve counts of theft, three counts of possession of articles for the use of/or in connection with fraud and possession of criminal property, two men were today sentenced at Newry Crown Court. Marian Ciobanica was sentenced to 12 months imprisonment whilst Vasile Orbisor was sentenced to 12 months imprisonment […]
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