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Surge of support for terminally ill groom-to-be to wed fiancée
An incredible groundswell of support and generosity from businesses and individuals across the district has enabled a terminally ill groom-to-be and his fiancée to have the wedding of their dreams....
View ArticleClarification: Public not invited to rail station’s ‘Meet the Manager’ event
A ‘Meet the Manager’ event scheduled to take place this Friday 19th February at Newry train station is not a public meeting, contrary to an announcement by Sinn Fein MLA Conor Murphy, as reported in...
View ArticleCase of playpark name challenge adjourned
The case of a pensioner who is taking legal action against the Equality Commission and Newry, Mourne and Down District Council over the naming of a Newry playpark has been adjourned in the High Court....
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Fundraising event for Forkhill couple
A fundraising run/walk event to help defray wedding costs for Forkhill couple Tony Mulholland and Kim Cunningham will take place this Sunday 21st February in the village. When Tony was recently...
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Farmers urged to prepare for compulsory BVD testing
Farmers are being urged to prepare for compulsory bovine viral diarrhea (BVD) testing on cattle, which will come into effect on 1st March. Sinn Féin councillor Terry Hearty said from that date, all...
View ArticleCouncil announces ‘moderate’ rate rise
An increase of 1.94 per cent in the District Rate agreed by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council on Wednesday last, means ratepayers will fork out approximately 26p per week extra when their rates...
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Newry designer creates show stopping ‘BAFTA dress’
A local fashion designer is on cloud nine after a stunning dress she designed was showcased to an international audience at the recent BAFTA awards. Cloughoge native, Shauna Fay was thrilled to be...
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Factory fire – Children just ‘one minute’ from death
A group of children are lucky to be alive after they were rescued from a fire they ignited while playing at a disused factory in Newry on Tuesday last. The three youngsters, the youngest of whom is...
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Local duo to take on epic two wheeled US trip in aid of KBRT
This April a Culloville man will embark on an epic two-wheeled trip spanning the breadth of the United States, all in aid of the Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust. Darren Rowland will begin the...
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Talented trio’s ‘Maxi Taxi’ video goes viral
A talented trio of female singers from Newry are enjoying unprecedented exposure after featuring in a video recorded in an unusual venue recently. The teenagers performed a stunning mash-up of hit...
View ArticleRising rates bills ‘crippling’ rural hospitality sector – McNulty
Rising rates bills will place extraordinary pressures on the licensed trade and hospitality sector and lead to the closure of rural pubs, SDLP representative Justin McNulty has claimed. Mr McNulty has...
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Carnbane scheme: Uncertainty mounts over anchor tenant
A multi-million pound mixed used development in Newry could suffer a significant setback as speculation mounts that supermarket giant Asda is rethinking its decision to become the anchor tenant of the...
View ArticleHealth Minister must tackle Daisy Hill staff shortages: McKevitt
Issues surrounding the ongoing shortage of staff in Daisy Hill hospital’s emergency department are damaging morale and adversely impacting on applications for the vacant posts, the SDLP’s Karen...
View Article8.5% increase in turnover for Norbrook Laboratories
The annual turnover of Norbrook Laboratories increased by 8.5% to £216m last year, recently released figures have revealed. The pharmaceutical firm, which specialises in veterinary medicines, recorded...
View ArticleWill fraud doctor guilty of professional misconduct
A doctor who has previously been convicted of conspiring to falsify the will of a Forkhill pensioner, has been found guilty of two counts of professional misconduct by the Republic’s Medical Council....
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Omagh accused in ‘scapegoat’ claim as case collapses
The Jonesborough man cleared of involvement in the Omagh bombing says he has been used as a “scapegoat” and the whole incident has stigmatized him and his family. Seamus Daly was released from...
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Surprise for foster mother on prime time TV show
A Newry foster mother received very special recognition on Saturday evening when she featured in a surprise appearance on the prime time TV show ‘Saturday Night Takeaway’, hosted by Ant and Dec. To...
View ArticleNewry Good Shepherd Sisters under spotlight at HIA inquiry
The former Good Shepherd Sisters in the Marian Vale mother and baby home in Newry came under the spotlight at the Historical Institutional Abuse Inquiry which reconvened at Banbridge Courthouse on...
View ArticleReavey brother welcomes 5 year legacy inquests plan
The brother of three men shot dead by loyalists 40 years ago has has welcomed a five-year plan proposed by Northern Ireland’s most senior judge to deal with legacy inquests into some of the most...
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Former Crossmaglen GP opens up about his drug addiction
A former Crossmaglen-based GP has opened up about his addiction to prescription drugs and credits the recovery programme with Narcotics Anonymous for helping him overcome the habit. Dr. Liam Farrell,...
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