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Alliance MLA Eóin Tennyson has expressed thanks to health and social care staff in Northern Ireland for their work over Christmas, but cautioned the ‘twindemic’ – recovery from Covid while managing other pressures emerging from other respiratory conditions – will continue to impact due to the absence of an Executive. The Upper Bann MLA said […]
Sinn Féin MP Mickey Brady has said money being saved by the Tory government in reduced energy support to households here should be used to help people to make modifications to their homes to reduce their energy bills permanently. The Newry and Armagh MP said: “From 1st January people in the north are getting a lower level of support than that provided […]
Detectives are appealing for information following the report of an aggravated burglary in the Shanvally Way area of Drumaness on Monday 2nd January. It was reported that three masked men, armed with a suspected handgun, entered a house in the area sometime between 8.30pm and 9.30pm, and threatened the occupants. A small safe, a purse […]
Sinn Féin representative Aidan Mathers has said that news of an armed robbery at a premises in Newry this morning is shocking. The Newry City representative said: “I am shocked to hear about the robbery of a premises on Patrick Street in Newry today “A man entered the shop and threatened a female member of […]
Detectives are appealing for information following a report of an armed robbery at commercial premises at the Patrick Street area of Newry on Tuesday 3rd January. Detective Sergeant Johnston said: “At around 8am, it was reported that a man entered a shop in the area. He produced a knife and threatened a female member of […]
Local MP Carla Lockhart and Lagan River representative Alderman Mark Baxter have requested that ABC Council assess the conditions of new pavements laid in Waringstown, following concerns about slippery surfaces being raised by members of the local community. Carla Lockhart said: “Even before the recent cold snap, several members of the community in Waringstown had […]
With Prime Minister Rishi Sunak refusing point blank to even discuss nurses’ pay claims and the Department of Health’s Permanent Secretary claiming ‘catastrophic consequences’ if there are more days of industrial action there are concerted efforts to blame nurses and other workers for the rise in inflation the cost of living crisis and the difficulties […]
Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart joined with Lord Mayor of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council, Paul Greenfield, on a visit to local travel agents Thompson Travel International as the business celebrates 30 years of serving the local community. Speaking after the visit, Carla Lockhart said: “30 years in business is a hugely significant milestone, […]
As speculation mounts that the Tory government is planning to introduce yet more restrictive anti-trade union legislation, including withdrawing the right of workers to take industrial action, it seems clear that an all-out assault on workers’ rights is in the offing. In times of rampant income inequality, falling pay, precarious and exploitative working practices, job […]
A man has sadly passed away following a single vehicle road traffic collision at Old Dublin Road in Cloghoge, near Newry, the Police Service of Northern Ireland can confirm. The collision occurred shortly before 6.40am today, Monday 2nd January. The road remains closed at this time as police enquiries continue, and motorists are asked to […]
CARNBANE LEAGUE FIXTURES FOR SATURDAY 7 JANUARY 2023 JUNIOR CUP ROUND 4 TIES – KICK OFF 1.30 pm Newry Celtic v 4th Newtownabbey OB at Jennings Park No. One Warrenpoint Town Res v Cleary Celtic at Milltown, Warrenpoint PREMIER DIVISION – KICK-OFF 2.00 pm Cartwheel United v Camlough Rovers at Jimmy Steen Park Rossowen v Greenfield Park at Kilbroney Park Villa Rovers […]
Detectives investigating a stabbing in the Lower English Street area of Armagh on Saturday 31st January have charged a 19 year old man with a number of offences including grievous bodily harm with intent, possession of an offensive weapon and wounding with intent to do grievous bodily harm. The man is due to appear at […]
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