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Economy Minister Conor Murphy launched a consultation on proposals to strengthen employment rights legislation which will help deliver his good jobs agenda. One of the key objectives in the Department’s economic vision is to increase the number of working age people in Good Jobs. The consultation covers a wide range of possible enhancements to employment […]
Councillor Declan Murphy has warned householders in the Hillcrest and Millvale area to be alert to suspicious activity after a theft at a home in the area. The local Councillor said, “Earlier today (Monday) thieves broke into a home in the Hillcrest Estate area and also stole the homeowners Navy Blue Audi A3 Vehicle. I […]
AbbeyAutoline has announced the acquisition of Lisnaskea-based Martin Carey Insurance’s customer book of business. This deal is part of AbbeyAutoline’s ambitious growth strategy aimed at strengthening its position as Northern Ireland’s largest insurance broker and enhancing its commercial insurance portfolio. Since its launch in 2020, following the integration of Abbey Insurance and Autoline, AbbeyAutoline has also […]
Aontú Deputy Leader and East Derry candidate Gemma Brolly has said that the latest decision that government funding cannot support our most vulnerable during the school holidays is another example of how the needs of the most vulnerable are being ignored. Speaking today, Ms Brolly, herself a school teacher and special needs coordinator, said: “Free […]
Alliance East Antrim MLA Danny Donnelly has said we must never forget the sacrifice of those who gave their lives at the Battle of the Somme, as commemorations take place to mark the anniversary. Mr Donnelly was speaking on July 1, having already attended the annual commemoration at the Knockagh Monument in East Antrim. He […]
Reacting to news that the Justice Minister is planning to appeal the High Court judgement on the Justice (Sexual Offences and Trafficking Victims) Act Jim Allister said: “This is a very wrong headed approach by a Department and a Minister who seem unable to ever accept that they are mistaken. “It was always wrong to […]
Sinn Féin’s Dáire Hughes is advising livestock owners to be aware of changes to the prefix code on livestock tags here in the north for cattle, sheep and goats, required under EU animal health law. The Newry Armagh candidate said: “The use of ‘XI’ prefix codes on livestock will become mandatory in January 2025. The […]
Translink is continuing to deliver it’s ‘Play It Safe’ campaign in partnership with the Irish FA and Ulster GAA to promote safe and responsible behaviour on and around public transport over the summer. The ‘Play it Safe’ campaign uses a sporting theme to highlight important issues like treating everyone with respect, staying alert, avoiding risks, […]
NMD Council Chairperson Pete Byrne has helped launch a new advertising campaign aimed at encouraging local small businesses to give trading at Newry Variety Market a try, whether they are experienced traders, first-timers or budding entrepreneurs who would like to sell their produce, creations or stock to new customers. Newry Variety Market, organised by the […]
Detectives are appealing for information following a report of an aggravated burglary at a house in Armagh on Friday night, 28th June. Around 11.30pm, a report was received that three men made their way into the Orangefield Close address by the front door without permission. Two of the men swung hammers at two men in […]
Newry Chamber President, Edwina Flynn and CEO, Michael Savage held an engaging meeting with NIE Networks this week to discuss the challenges and costs faced by businesses who want to expand and invest in the Greater Newry Area. They met with Derek Hynes, Managing Director of NIE Networks and Edel Creery, Head of Communication & Stakeholder […]
The annual South Armagh Volunteers Commemoration will take place on Saturday 6th July at 6pm. All are welcome to attend. The Assemble point is Mullaghbawn Community Centre. This annual commemoration remembers all those local volunteers who died during the most recent phase of the struggle for Irish freedom and is focussed on offering ongoing solidarity and support to their […]
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