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Normal arrangements for hospital car parking charges will resume from Friday 17 May. The Department is aware that patients and visitors at some hospital sites have experienced congestion and delays, as a result of free parking this week. We apologise for any inconvenience caused during this period. New legislation will be in place from tomorrow […]
James McCooey (77) of Thyholland, County Monaghan, pleaded guilty on 22 February 2024 at Newry Crown Court to keeping controlled waste without a waste management licence. He was sentenced today at Craigavon Crown Court where he was fined £250. Six other similar charges directed against him were not proceeded with and left on the books. […]
First Minister Michelle O’Neill and deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly attended the Balmoral Show today. Around 110,000 people are expected to visit during the four-days of the Show. The Ministers were given a tour of the Healthy Horticulture Marquee, viewing the various trade stands as well as the equestrian classes. They also visited the Christian […]
A man and woman have been sentenced for a number of drugs-related and other offences at Craigavon Crown Court today, Thursday, 16th May. Twenty-eight-year-old Donatas Kupstys pleaded guilty to two counts of cultivating cannabis, two counts of dishonestly using electricity, driving while disqualified and using a motor vehicle without insurance. Gabriele Kubiliute (23) pleaded guilty to two counts […]
Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has highlighted the significant issue of escalating fuel prices in Parliament, focusing on the severe impact these costs have on drivers, particularly in rural areas like Upper Bann. During Treasury question time, the DUP MP urged the Government to tackle the burdensome fuel costs, which have seen a sharp increase […]
Hyrox Ceda based in Newry is thrilled to announce the memberships for their brand-new Hyrox Ceda Performance Centre which will officially go live on May 27th, 2024, at 18:00. Speaking to Clanrye News and Sport Paul McKeown said: “This is your chance to unlock unparalleled fitness experiences and achieve your performance goals like never before! But […]
Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan has said action is needed to reduce the crippling cost of insurance for families, workers and businesses. Speaking after the Assembly today endorsed a Sinn Féin motion calling for an investigation into recent insurance hikes and a reduction in the rate of Insurance Premium Tax, Cathal Boylan said: “I welcome […]
By Donal McMahon Despite a number of update phone calls made to NMDDC, the council failed to reply by Monday lunchtime. A senior Catholic priest has accused a local authority of “religious discrimination” over parishioners being excluded from a meeting on city centre re-development.Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMDDC) is understood to have invited […]
SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNutly has made an impassioned plea for peace in Palestine. Mr. McNulty was speaking on a motion brought forward by the SDLP Opposition calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. The Newry & Armagh Assembly Members’ comments came as the death toll in Gaza reaches 35,000 with […]
The Northern Ireland Social Care Council (the Social Care Council) has been recognised by Investors in People (IIP) as a Platinum employer for excellence in values-driven leadership, workplace culture and learning and organisation-wide commitment to its staff. Platinum is the highest-level award in the IIP We invest in people accreditation. It means policies and practices that support […]
Aontú Leader and Meath West TD Peadar Tóibín has called on the Irish Government to engage more closely with the British Government on the Common Travel Area following what could be a landmark ruling on a migration case today in Belfast. The High Court found that the Illegal Migration Act 2023 which gives new powers […]
Internet giants such as Amazon are being challenged to pull their weight and pay their fair share. SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA has articulated his frustration that local and family owned businesses are buckling under the pressure of rising rates and overheads, while internet giants like Amazon continue to dodge their responsibility to their customers’ […]
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