
Two police officers have been injured and a police vehicle damaged during an incident in Crossmaglen last night (Thursday, 12 March). Officers on patrol in the Corrasmoo Road area of Cullaville, at around 11:20 pm, were alerted to a dark blue Transit-type van that was causing an obstruction. When officers stopped to speak […]
Mar 12 2021 | Posted in
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The fourth meeting of the Executive Working Group on Mental Wellbeing, Resilience and Suicide Prevention took place recently by videoconference. The Group coordinates and strengthens the approach to dealing with mental health issues and suicide prevention. Speaking following the meeting, Health Minister Robin Swann said, “We continue to closely monitor the […]
Mar 12 2021 | Posted in
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“Where did you put the letter I got the other day?” “I didn’t touch it, but you leave everything lying about, so it’s your own fault if it’s in the bin, which, by the way, was emptied this morning!” It’s a conversation that’s played out in households every day. And it has led […]
Mar 11 2021 | Posted in
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Lidl Northern Ireland has gone to the top of the class after awarding 40 secondary schools – including several Newry schools – £3,000 worth of vouchers each to secure essential brand-new sports equipment. Two Newry schools – St Mary’s High School and Newry High School – were two of the local winning schools. […]
Mar 11 2021 | Posted in
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Education Minister Peter Weir has announced that legislation to address bullying in schools will come into operation in Northern Ireland on 1 September 2021. The Addressing Bullying in Schools Act (NI) 2016 will bring renewed focus for schools to this very important issue. It will also deliver greater consistency and impact […]
Mar 11 2021 | Posted in
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Why do teenage girls drop out of sport? That is the question that will be posed and discussed at a virtual event on Thursday 11 March at 7 pm. The event, the third in a series brought by Electric Ireland’s Game Changers NI campaign, will see a panel of experts discuss the huge […]
Mar 10 2021 | Posted in
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Newry City Sinn Fein Councillor Valerie Harte has welcomed the news that the Department for Infrastructure (DfI) has confirmed they hope to resurface the entire stretch of the Windmill Road in July/August 2021. The local Councillor said, “Local Roads Service Officers have confirmed that subject to their section office budget allocation they hope […]
Mar 10 2021 | Posted in
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Newry and Armagh MP Mickey Brady has said that the recent announcement by Firmus Gas of an increase in bills by 17.5 per cent will “drive more people into fuel poverty”. The MP also confirmed that his Party had requested an urgent meeting with Firmus to discuss the increase. Mickey Brady […]
Mar 10 2021 | Posted in
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Slieve Gullion Councillor Oonagh Magennis has welcomed the news that social housing, a number of which will be adapted to meet the need of families with disability access, will be built near Camlough. The Sinn Féin Councillor said, “I am delighted to hear that Belnew Developments Ltd, a registered Newry Company has Outline […]

Health Minister Robin Swann has underlined the impact of drug use on individuals, their families and wider society. The Health Minister was speaking following the publication of the latest Drug-Related Deaths by NISRA which show that in 2019 191 people died from drug related causes. “First and foremost we must always remember that […]
Mar 9 2021 | Posted in
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