
Police are appealing for witnesses and information following a serious three-vehicle road traffic collision on the Castlewellan Road outside Clough. Inspector MacDonald says, “Police received a report shortly after 4.15 pm on Tuesday, 29 November that a collision had occurred between a Kia Picanto, Mini Copper and Renault HGV lorry. “Officers attended the […]
Dec 6 2022 | Posted in
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As police launch the annual winter drink drive operation, they are asking the public to pause for a moment. Superintendent Gary Busch explains, “Last year, we asked road users to consider the impact of being detected drink or drug driving. “This year, our request is more direct. “We are asking the public to […]
Dec 5 2022 | Posted in
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Newry police say that a man murdered in a gun attack in Newry last night was shot multiple times at close range. The man, 58, was pronounced dead at the scene yesterday evening, Thursday 1 December 2022. Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Major Investigation Team have launched a murder investigation. […]
Dec 2 2022 | Posted in
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A public meeting in Forkhill on the future of South Armagh Tourism has secured unanimous support for an overhaul of Newry, Mourne and Down District Council’s proposed tourism strategy. There were passionate pleas from tourism providers in attendance for a concerted effort to protect the identity of South Armagh and ensure that it […]

Local businesses including, bars, pubs, hotels, restaurants and security staff across Northern Ireland are being given access to ‘Ask for Angela’ training to help people who feel unsafe, threatened or vulnerable on their night out this Christmas and beyond. Under the scheme, they are being trained that anyone who asks for Angela may […]
Dec 2 2022 | Posted in
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Police have charged three men aged 27, 30 and 33 following an aggravated burglary at a house in Springfarm Heights, Newry on Tuesday 29 November. It was reported that three masked men entered the property through a window at around 2.45 am and attacked a male occupant with baseball bats and an iron […]
Dec 2 2022 | Posted in
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The Rosy James Memorial Trust Award, worth £15,000, is now welcoming applications through the Arts Council of Northern Ireland. This unique bursary aims to assist craft makers to develop their careers by creating a new body of work which would otherwise have been unattainable without the funding award. Administered by the Arts Council […]

The leading centre for astronomical research, Armagh Observatory, has announced that it has received accreditation from the NI Museums Council under the UK Museum Accreditation Scheme. The Observatory now joins a much larger community, both locally in Armagh and beyond. Armagh is home to five accredited museums, all of which work together and […]
Dec 1 2022 | Posted in
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As tens of thousands of people start seasonal jobs over the next few weeks, they can use the HMRC app to save them time to find details they need to pass on to their employer. In the 12 months up to October 2022, HMRC received almost 3 million calls from people asking for […]
Nov 30 2022 | Posted in
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Sinn Féin councillor Oonagh Magennis has welcomed an investment of over £461,000 for a substantial resurfacing scheme of the main Newry Road. The Slieve Gullion councillor says, “After extensive lobbying on behalf of the road users and local residents, I’m glad to see that these works are now scheduled to begin. “This investment […]
Nov 30 2022 | Posted in
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