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New Driver NI Partners with Road Safe NI Charity to Promote Safe Driving to Schools Across Northern Ireland

New Driver Safety Ambassadors Limited (New Driver NI) is delighted to announce a new partnership with Road Safe NI Charity to deliver their award-winning safe motoring presentations to students across Northern Ireland this school year. The partnership was officially launched today at Lumen Christi College, Derry~Londonderry. This exciting collaboration and initiative aims to enrich the […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Saoradh Welcome Release of Three Men Arrested In Newry/South Armagh

Saoradh welcome the release of the three men arrested in Newry/South Armagh. These arrests highlight Britain’s attempt to criminalise Republicans. On an almost daily basis Republicans are dragged from their homes and communities and taken to Musgrave interrogation suite. They are then subjected to hours of pointless questioning before being released without charge or worse, […]

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Community Education Government Health Politics Stormont

Assembly Launches Inquiry Into Teaching of Relationships and Sexuality Education (RSE)

The Assembly Committee for Education has today launched an inquiry into the teaching and implementation of Relationships and Sexuality Education (RSE) and is calling on parents and teachers to respond to a short survey in a bid to ascertain the effectiveness, inclusivity and alignment of current RSE teaching in schools here. Speaking after today’s inquiry […]

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Business Government Politics Stormont Westminster

ONS: Inflation Holding Steady

By The Office of National Statistics Prices Day Consumer price inflation, UK: August 2024 Producer price inflation, UK: August 2024 Commenting on today’s inflation figures for August, ONS Chief Economist Grant Fitzner said: “Inflation held steady in August as various price fluctuations offset each other.   “The main movements came from air fares, in particular to […]

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Community Government Sport Stormont

Minister Announces Homecoming Event for Olympic and Paralympic Athletes

Sports Minister Gordon Lyons will host a homecoming celebration for Northern Ireland’s Olympic and Paralympic athletes next month. The Paris Celebration Event, due to take place in Belfast’s SSE Arena on October 3, will mark the extraordinary success achieved by local competitors. The Minister said: “Every local athlete who took part in the Olympic and Paralympic […]

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Government Stormont Westminster

ONS: Private Rent and House Prices, UK and NI – Sept 24

By The Office of National Statistics Main points Commenting on today’s house price data for July and rents data for August, ONS Head of Housing Market Indices Aimee North said:    Annual house price growth slowed this month. The North East saw the highest annual growth while London was the only region to show annual price […]

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Community Health

Precious Life Condemn Criminalisation of Prayer In UK

Northern Ireland’s leading pro-life group Precious Life have condemned the UK Government’s announcement that exclusion zones will come into force around baby-killing centres in England and Wales from 31 October. The so-called “buffer zones” will ban and criminalise women and men who pray within a 150 metre radius of an abortion centre. The BBC reports […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry: Three Arrested In New IRA Investigation

Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Terrorism Investigation Unit have made three arrests as part of an investigation into the activities of the New IRA. Three men, aged 25, 27 and 58, were arrested this morning, Wednesday 18th September, following searches in the Newry area. Items seized included two cars and a number […]

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Business Community Constituency Government Newry Newry and Armagh Newry Chamber Politics Stormont

Newry Chamber Welcomes Confirmation City Deal Funding Has Been Secured

Newry Chamber of Commerce & Trade has welcomed the confirmation City Deal funding has been secured for the city and district. Speaking following a meeting with Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chief Executive, Marie Ward and Director of Economic Development, Conor Mallon on Monday, Edwina Flynn, Chamber President said: “The Chamber met with Council […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry: £300,000 Recovered In Vehicle Pursuit

A man arrested following a vehicle pursuit outside Newry on Monday, 16th September where in excess of £300,000 was located, has been charged to court. The 44-year-old has been charged with possessing criminal property, concealing criminal property and entering into an arrangement to acquire criminal property. He has also been further charged with dangerous driving […]

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Feet First: It’s Time to Step Into The Future of Podiatric Care with Swift Microwave Therapy!

By Judith Brown Are you struggling with stubborn verrucae that just won’t budge? It’s time to step into the future of podiatric care with Swift Microwave Therapy! ⚡️ For too long, many have turned to over-the-counter treatments like salicylic acid and freezing methods, only to be met with disappointment. These traditional remedies have less than […]

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Business Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

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Commencing this week,  Buttercrane Centre is to upgrade the car parking equipment to improve and streamline customer experience. Peter Murray Centre Manager said: “We appreciate your patience as we make these changes which will deliver a number of customer benefits. We’re investing in the latest technology, including automatic number plate recognition, to improve your experience […]