
Loughs Agency’s exciting Carlingford Ambassadors Programme makes its comeback later this summer, with a whole host of unforgettable marine experiences planned for those taking part. Teenagers aged between 14 and 17 residing in the Newry/Carlingford catchment area and who have a keen interest in the natural environment are encouraged to apply for the […]

Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has said the nurses’ formal trade dispute over pay is a deeply worrying development. Local MLA Liz Kimmins explains, “The Tory government has treated health workers who have been on the frontline over the two years of the pandemic with contempt. “Health workers who have been delivering vital […]

Detectives from the PSNI’s Organised Crime Unit have arrested a 57-year-old man following the search of a property in Downpatrick on Wednesday 1 June. The man was arrested on suspicion of a number of offences, including possession of a Class B controlled drug and possessing prohibited weapons. Detective Chief Inspector Richard […]
Jun 8 2022 | Posted in
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This World Allergy Week (5 – 11 June 2022), generous shoppers in Newry are being encouraged to help an in-store fundraising campaign to support medical research into food allergies. For the third year running, Tesco is working with the Natasha Allergy Research Foundation to help raise awareness and support medical research into food […]

Detectives in Newry are appealing for information and witnesses following a petrol bomb attack at a flat in the St Mary’s Street area of the city. The attack happened in the early hours of this morning, Tuesday 7 June 2022. Detective Inspector Johnston explains, “Police received a report at approximately 1.30 […]
Jun 7 2022 | Posted in
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Sinn Féin MP Mickey Brady has said the latest electricity price hike of 33% by Airtricity will hit workers and families hard and called on the DUP to get back to work and form an Executive to deal with the cost-of-living crisis. The Newry and Armagh MP says, “Airtricity electricity prices have gone […]

A Northern Ireland Child Funeral Fund announced by Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey in March has come into operation from 1 June 2022. A one-off lump-sum payment of £3,056 will be payable from the Fund to help families with the cost of a funeral on the death of a child under 18 or in […]

SSE Airtricity is set to increase its Greater Belfast gas tariff by 42.7% from 1 July 2022, impacting around 187,000 homes. This significant rise will result in an increase of £372 per year to the gas bill of a household with a credit meter and customers with a prepayment gas meter (PAYG) will […]
Jun 6 2022 | Posted in
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A 27-year-old man has been charged with two counts of attempted murder, aggravated burglary, criminal damage and possession of an offensive weapon with intent to commit an indictable offence. The charges are in relation to a serious assault which occurred at the Moor Hill Road area of Newry on Wednesday 1 June 2022. […]
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Lidl Northern Ireland has announced a massive Warehouse Clearance Sale in a number of its stores this June bank holiday weekend, including the Newry Lidl store in Buttercrane Shopping Centre. Taking place for a limited time only, from Thursday 2 June to Monday 6 June, the warehouse sale will house 100s of Lidl […]