CLANRYE NEWS 
The Independent Remuneration Board (the Board), which is responsible for setting the salaries and pensions of Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs), has published a draft Determination on MLA pay for the 2027-32 Assembly mandate. The basic MLA salary will rise from £67,200 to £69,216 from the first sitting day of the new Assembly mandate […]
Aontú representative calls on Infrastructure Minister and Newry & Armagh MLA Liz Kimmins to personally intervene over recurring sewage flooding Aontú Newry representative Roisin Mulgrew has called on Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins MLA to personally intervene after residents in Derrybeg were once again confronted with sewage, dirty water and used toilet paper flowing through their […]
Three Newry, Mourne and Down District Council staff have been awarded a Level 5 qualification in Leadership and Management. The Council is delighted to support staff through leadership development as part of the corporate training programme and via the Employee Qualification Assistance scheme through the L&D Team. Leadership Development continues to form a crucial part […]
By Kevin McAteer Every household in Northern Ireland is set to receive a one-off £63 reduction in electricity costs from next month, with no application required. The support will be provided automatically through electricity suppliers from October and will apply to domestic households regardless of income. For families facing another winter of high energy costs, […]
Liz Kimmins MLA has welcomed a landmark investment by First Derivative, supported by Invest NI and the Department for Economy in a new AI and FinTech Centre of Excellence in Newry. The Newry and Armagh MLA said; “I welcome the announcement of £15.3 million in investment by First Derivative in a new AI and FinTech […]
Police have charged a man to court following the search of a car and subsequent arrest in the Drumbeg area of Craigavon on Tuesday, 15th September. The 29-year-old is charged with being concerned in the supply of a Class A controlled drug, possession of a Class A controlled drug, possession of a Class A controlled […]
Two Southern Trust nurses are encouraging women to know the signs of womb cancer and seek advice if they have concerns. As part of Gynaecological Cancer Awareness Month this September, Sharon Quinn, Gynaecological Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist, and Kelly Harrison, Gynaecological Oncology Nurse, are highlighting the importance of recognising symptoms early. Womb cancer is the […]
Southern Regional College (SRC) Hospitality Management degree student Danielle Grant from Hilltown along with part-time lecturer Jamie Maxwell were honoured at the recent Institute of Hospitality Awards for Professionalism. Both were finalists for awards, with Danielle in the running for ‘Student Management Potential Award’ and Jamie, ‘Lecturer of the Year’. This year marks the 29th year […]
Newry Sinn Féin Councillor, Aidan Mathers, has described the flooding experienced by Derrybeg residents as utterly unacceptable. Speaking after pushing NI Water for an urgent action, Cllr. Mathers said; “I am deeply concerned by the flooding experienced in the Derrybeg area last night, which resulted in raw sewage, wastewater and toilet paper being deposited onto […]
The Southern Trust maternity team is helping to develop the next generation of midwives by providing high-quality placement opportunities for students across Daisy Hill, Craigavon Area hospitals and community settings. Working alongside experienced colleagues and multidisciplinary teams, student midwives are gaining valuable, hands-on experience while supporting women, babies and families throughout pregnancy, birth and the […]
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has relaunched its cancer exercise referral programme, which will commence at leisure centres in Newry and Downpatrick in September. The 12-week programme – which supports the Council’s healthy living objectives by promoting long-term physical activity and providing structured opportunities for adults living with cancer and beyond – is aligned […]
Business and community leaders call for urgent new strategy to regenerate Newry City Public Meeting – Canal Court Hotel – Thursday 8 October 2026 – 7.30pm The newly established Newry People’s Forum is calling time on what it describes as the abandonment of Newry city, and is demanding urgent action from Newry, Mourne and Down […]