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Campaigns Community Cost of Living Government Health Politics Stormont

NIPSA Health Registers Dispute and Prepares to Ballot

Members across Health and Social Care (HSC) will be aware that NIPSA alongside other Health Unions have been engaging with Department of Health (DOH) and Employers on a number of significant issues including pay, Staffing Levels and Travel Reimbursement. The NIPSA Health and Social Care Central Panel has met and considered the announcement from the […]

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Campaigns Community Consumer Council NI Cost of Living

Consumer Council: Firmus Energy Announces Another Price Increase

Firmus energy has announced today, 6th September 2022, an increase of 56.3% effective from 3rd October 2022 for gas customers in both the Ten Towns and Greater Belfast gas networks. This is the third time firmus energy have increased their gas prices this year, and this will impact approximately 62,000 domestic and small business gas […]

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Campaigns Community Cost of Living Government Politics Stormont

Catastrophic Rise in Gas Prices Reaffirms Need for Executive Now! – O’Neill

Sinn Féin First Minister Designate Michelle O’Neill has said news of ‘another staggering and catastrophic rise’ in gas prices is a crushing blow for workers, families and small businesses. Speaking after Firmus announced that its prices are set to rise by 56.3% from 3 October, Michelle O’Neill said an Executive must be formed now to […]

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Campaigns Community Cost of Living Government Politics Stormont

The North of Ireland Will Continue to Suffer as its Not a Priority for Liz Truss! – Aontu

On the elevation of Liz Truss to the position of British Prime Minister, Aontú Leader and Meath West TD Peadar Tóibín Stated; “There is no light at the end of the tunnel in the north. There is no evidence that the new administration will take these crises seriously. To date the north has played last […]

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Banbridge Campaigns Community Constituency Cost of Living Government Stormont Upper Bann

Latest Energy Hike Shows Urgent Need for Further Intervention, says Tennyson

Alliance MLA Eóin Tennyson has said the latest energy price hikes demonstrate the need for additional cost of living support from Westminster and a restored Executive. He was speaking after Firmus Energy announced a further 56.3 per cent increase to its regulated tariff from October, taking an average bill to £3,150 per year. “This latest […]

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Armagh Banbridge Campaigns Community Cost of Living Downpatrick Kilkeel Lurgan Newcastle Newry Portadown South Armagh Warrenpoint

Firmus Energy Announces 56.3% Increase!

As announced recently by the Northern Ireland Utility Regulator, continuing increases in global wholesale gas prices are impacting the tariffs of local energy suppliers. As a result of these unprecedented global prices, firmus energy is being forced to announce increases to its natural gas tariffs in the Greater Belfast Network and Ten Towns Network area […]

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Constituency Newry and Armagh Obituaries South Armagh

The Death Has Occurred of Joy Powell

Powell, Joy – R.I.P. 35 The Glen, Newry. 4th September 2022, peacefully at Ardmaine Care Home. Beloved wife of Colum and loving mother of Karen, Stephen, Garry and the late Suzanne. Joy’s remains are reposing at her late residence today (Tuesday 6th September) and tomorrow (Wednesday 7th September) from 12.00 noon until 9.00pm each day. […]

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Community Crime Louth

Neighbours in Doolargy Avenue, Louth Help Fight Caravan Fire

Neighbours in Doolargy Avenue who helped douse gas cannisters when a caravan parked outside a house went on fire have been praised by Sinn Féin TD Ruairí Ó Murchú. The incident happened outside a home at Doolargy Avenue, Muirhevnamor, around 6am on Saturday. A man in his thirties was arrested a short time later on […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Newcastle NMD Council South Down

Eats and Beats Calls Crowds of Food and Music Fans to Newcastle

Savouring the sounds, tastes and magnificent surroundings of Newry, Mourne and Down’s newest Giant Adventure, huge crowds gathered for the Eats and Beats festival in Newcastle at the weekend. Foodies and music lovers were treated to two food villages and three music stages packed with celebrity chefs, fringe events, live music, family fun, and a […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Newry and Mourne Museum Hosts an Afternoon of Music for European Heritage Open Days

Newry and Mourne Museum will welcome back the wonderful Noctambule, on 10 September at 2pm, as part of European Heritage Open Days 2022. European Heritage Open Days is an annual event celebrating local architecture, history and culture, which takes place across Europe on the second weekend in September. San Francisco’s Noctambule, Marla Fibish and Bruce […]

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Constituency Crime Newry and Armagh South Armagh

Detectives Are Investigating the Circumstances Surrounding a Fire in Newtownhamilton

Detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding a fire in Newtownhamilton during the early hours of Monday 5th September which has caused substantial damage to a number of outbuildings and vehicles at a farm in the area. Detective Inspector Celeste Simpson said: “Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service reported the blaze at Cullyhanna Road at around 1.45am. […]

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Constituency Downpatrick South Down Sport

Benny Coulter Appointed as New Down Minor Football Manager

Down GAA has appointed Benny Coulter as the new manager of the Minor football team. The former Allstar from Mayobridge was ratified for the position at a meeting of the County Committee on Monday evening. In an intercounty playing career that spanned 15 seasons, Benny Coulter was regarded as one of Down’s finest modern players. […]