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Principal “disappointed” and “frustrated” at school vandalism
St Joseph’s Boys High School in Newry have expressed their dismay after vandals caused damaged to their impressive sporting fields. The community pitches cost over £400,000 but the school worries...
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Councillor backs opposition to sale of former school
Crosssmaglen Sinn Fein councillor Terry Hearty is lending his support to a community campaign to stop the proposed sale of Anamar Primary School. Since the school closed in 2017, the building has lain...
View ArticlePublic urged to attend meeting on stroke services review
Members of the public are being urged to attend a public meeting on the review of stroke services taking place in the Canal Court Hotel, Newry this Tuesday 2nd July at 7.00pm. The Department of Health...
View ArticleDoH announces Newry public meeting on breast assessment services
Newry is to be added as a location for a public consultation meeting on the review of breast assessment services across the north. The move follows the announcement by the Department of Health that...
View ArticleLoyalist victim’s campaigner laid to rest
The funeral service for recently deceased loyalist victims’ campaigner Willie Frazer is to be held in Bessbrook today (Monday). Following the service in Fivemilehill Pentecostal Church on Mountnorris...
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Marie Ward announced as new Council CEO
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has appointed its new chief executive to replace incumbent head Liam Hannaway, who is retiring in the autumn. Following Mr Hannaway’s decision in March to...
View ArticleMotorists urged to “seek advice” before paying private parking fines
Motorists who fall foul of parking officials are being urged to “seek advice” before paying fines from private parking companies. SDLP MLA Justin McNulty says people must exercise caution before...
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Father and son jailed for burglary spree
A father and son from Newry have been jailed for five years and four years respectively for a series of crimes against elderly and vulnerable people across counties Armagh, Down and Tyrone. John...
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Newry student scoops top awards at Big Bang Fair NI
A student of St. Colman’s College, Newry is the pride of his peers having received two top awards in the recent Big Bang Fair Northern Ireland, a competition which recognises the skills of young...
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Shock at sudden death of former councillor
News of the sudden passing of former Slieve Gullion SDLP councillor Geraldine Donnelly on Saturday morning last prompted a profound sense of shock and sadness, not only in her home town of...
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New Forkhill playpark “a wonderful and welcome asset”
by Diarmúid Pepper Local residents and children gathered on Monday last to mark the official opening of the new children’s play park in Forkhill. What was once the home of one of the biggest British...
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Newry pensioner “tortured” by persistent graffiti vandals
Graffiti vandals who are persistently targeting the property of an elderly Newry resident have been criticized by a local councillor who says they should “cop themselves on”. SDLP councillor Michael...
View ArticleTeenager jailed for rape of two young boys
A teenager has been jailed for the rape of two young boys following his conviction at Newry Youth Court on Monday last. The youth, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was found guilty of the rape...
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DoH panel robustly challenged at Newry Stroke Services meeting
At Tuesday’s public consultation meeting in Newry on reshaping stroke services across Northern Ireland, people from across the district turned out in high numbers to present a resolute case for the...
View ArticleCasino owner welcomes jail term for robbers
The owner of a Newry casino has welcomed the successful conviction of two men who robbed him of more than £6,000 after the pair were jailed for the crime. Valentin Avram (31) and 33-year-old Mihai...
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Traveller gangs’ ‘call-out’ videos spark concern
Local communities in Forkhill and Bessbrook have spoken to The Examiner about their fears after videos appeared online which appear to show feuding Traveller gangs issuing “call-out” videos. One such...
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Fund helps boost An Tobar Community Wellness Centre
An innovative social enterprise in Silverbridge is using horticulture to improve the wellbeing of the local community. Every week up to 400 people, including schoolchildren, adults with learning...
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Geraldine Donnelly funeral arrangements
The remains of former Slieve Gullion area councillor Geraldine Donnelly will be returned to her Crossmaglen home later today (Monday) following repatriation from Spain. Mrs Donnelly died suddenly on...
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Victims’ brother’s delight at Glenanne Gang ruling
by Diarmúid Pepper The Court of Appeal has ruled that a full and independent investigation into alleged collusion between the security services and the loyalist Glenanne gang must be held. Eugene...
View ArticleTory PM Contenders rule out Backstop at Border
By Ryan Morgan Both remaining candidates for British Prime Minister, Boris Johnson and Jeremy Hunt, have ruled out a backstop along the Irish border. Speaking at one of the final debates of their...
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