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Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has confirmed £80million will be ringfenced for waiting list and elective care capacity building activity during 2026/27. The announcement was made during a visit to the Mater Hospital’s Elective Overnight Stay Centre (EOSC) in Belfast. The funding will support continued action to reduce Northern Ireland’s longest and most critical waiting times. It forms part […]
A Bill to modernise and reform the credit union sector is to be brought forward, Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald has announced. The plans are outlined in a ‘Credit Union (Modernisation and Reform) Next Steps’ document, which has today been published following a public consultation on proposed changes for the credit union sector, which has […]
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has agreed to invest in a number of upgrades to leisure and community facilities in Warrenpoint, Cullyhanna and Kilkeel. The changing pavilion at the Milltown community sports facility in Warrenpoint is to be replaced, with a new roof fitted at Cullyhanna Community Centre where internal repairs will also be […]
Newry man, Thomas McGrath, is preparing to take part in Walk for Parkinson’s Northern Ireland on Sunday 14 June, alongside his buddy Frank Smyth. They are encouraging others to join them in supporting Parkinson’s UK’s Nurse Appeal, which is aiming to raise £9m to fund Parkinson’s nurses and other specialists. Parkinson’s specialists are a lifeline […]
Award-winning Newry-based television company Big Mountain Productions is marking 21 years of programme making with the launch of a major new BBC One series exploring one of the most important issues facing families across the UK today – care. Natalie Cassidy: Caring Together begins on Monday 25 May on BBC One at 1.30pm and again […]
Newry’s Susan McCann, who this year celebrates 50 years in show business, will be joining Daniel O’Donnell to record a special TV show in Derry next month. Susan will be taking part in OPRY le DANIEL, TG4 television’s highest rating country music concert series, which returns to the Millennium Forum, Derry, for a very special run […]
SDLP Opposition Infrastructure Spokesperson Justin McNulty MLA has blamed an Executive failure to properly fund Translink as responsible for potential service cuts. He was speaking after Translink told Stormont’s Infrastructure Committee they were considering the removal of fare discounts, alongside cutting services to make savings. Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty said: “The news that […]
Newry City Sinn Féin Councillor Aidan Mathers has welcomed the strong support shown for his motion aimed at addressing the growing problem of illegal and dangerous use of scramblers, quad bikes and other off-road vehicles across parks, public spaces and council-owned land throughout the Newry, Mourne and Down district. The motion, originally tabled at the […]
The Southern Trust is hosting a special service of remembrance and thanksgiving for parents and families who have been bereaved through pregnancy loss or the death of a baby, child or young person in Craigavon Area Hospital or the wider community. The service will take place on Sunday 31 May at 3.00pm in Seagoe Parish […]
Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan has called on the British government to bring the north’s VAT rate for hospitality businesses into line with the 26 counties. The south will soon enjoy a 9% rate, while businesses in the north are burdened with a 20% rate. The Newry and Armagh MLA said: “Our hospitality businesses play […]
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is delighted to announce the reopening of its £3 million Office Development Grant Scheme. Part of the Belfast Region City Deal programme of investment, the scheme aims to stimulate private sector investment in high-quality Grade A office developments and support Newry City Centre’s ongoing programme of regeneration. Funded by […]
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has launched a new Planning Validation Checklist help improve the quality of planning applications and support a more efficient application process across the district. Developed following consultation with the public and interested parties, the Validation Checklist sets out the level and type of information and supporting documents required […]
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