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Community Government Politics Stormont Westminster

Lord David Trimble Passes Away

Lord David Trimble has sadly passed away. The giant of Northern Ireland politics was a Noble prize winner for his work on the Good Friday Agreement. He will be fondly remembered by his family, friends and colleagues. The Ulster Unionist Party Leader Doug Beattie MC MLA has paid tribute to Lord Trimble.   Doug Beattie […]

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Community Council Downpatrick Government NMD Council Politics

Independent Councillor Joins Alliance Party in Newry, Mourne and Down

Alliance has grown its Newry, Mourne and Down District Council team after announcing Councillor Cadogan Enright has joined the party. The Downpatrick Councillor joins the local Alliance elected representative team, made up of Councillor Andrew McMurray, Councillor David Lee-Surginor and recently-elected South Down MLA Patrick Brown. The new Alliance Councillor said it was evidence of […]

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Government Politics Stormont

SDLP Secures Assembly Recall Challenging DUP to Restore Institutions

The SDLP has secured enough support to recall the Northern Ireland Assembly from its summer to hear a motion on the cost of living crisis. The party tabled a recall petition this week following the conclusion of the Commons stages of the Northern Ireland Protocol Bill as a challenge to the DUP to restore the […]

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Crime Politics Uncategorized

Sinn Féin Expels Councillor Convicted of Serious Criminal Offence

Sinn Féin has written to Causeway Coast and Glens councillor Cathal McLaughlin confirming his immediate expulsion from the party following his conviction for a sexual assault.  A Sinn Féin spokesperson said:  “Sinn Féin has written to Councillor Cathal McLaughlin upon receipt of information that he has been convicted in a Scottish court of a serious […]

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Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh South Armagh

Motorcyclist in Serious Condition Following Bessbrook RTC

Police are appealing for information following a serious road traffic collision on the Bessbrook Road, Mountnorris on Wednesday, 20th July. Sergeant Lawson said: “At approximately 8.25pm we received a report that a motorcycle and a tractor had been involved in a collision. “The motorcyclist, aged in his 20s, was treated at the scene for his […]

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Community Constituency Entertainment Lifestyle Newry Newry and Armagh

Superhero Saturday in Newry!

Calling all superheroes in Newry! Princess Elsa is in danger. She loves the winter and is struggling with the heat of #SummerintheCity. Newry BID has summoned two of your favourite superheroes, Captain America and Batman, to come and rescue her.  Can you help our heroes and come down to Newry City centre this Saturday 23rd […]

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Climate Community Constituency Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Carnagat Tyre Dumping Condemned and Cleared

Sinn Féin Councillor, Roisin Mulgrew, has condemned the dumping of a large quantity of tyres in Carnagat earlier this week. The Newry City councillor said: “There was a very large number of tyres and other pieces of litter removed from the area earlier this week. “Materials such as this pose a risk to our local […]

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Community Sport

Ulster GAA Launches ‘Never Cross The Line #GetConsent’ Campaign

Ulster GAA, Ulster Camogie and Ulster LGFA have partnered with White Ribbon NI to promote awareness on consent through its ‘Never Cross The Line #GetConsent’ campaign, launched today at Parliament Buildings, Belfast. The campaign has been developed as part of the ongoing health & wellbeing and safeguarding work carried out within the GAA in Ulster. […]

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Community Health

Art and Sculpturing Project Has Opened Eyes After Sight Loss

A Southern Health and Social Care Trust project has proven to be an excellent way for people with sight loss to get creative and improve their overall health and wellbeing. A group of adults with severe and significant sight loss have been working jointly with Eddie Rafferty R.U.A., Artist-in-Residence in the Trust and Arts Care, […]

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Campaigns Cost of Living Government Politics Stormont

“MPs Expenses Claim an Absolute Disgrace!” – Cllr. Denise Mullen

Aontú deputy leader Cllr. Denise Mullen has reacted to MPs expenses claims. Speaking today, Denise Mullen said “There’s no cost-of-living crisis for Northern MPs. With only 2 MPs, the SDLP alone has managed to rack up £446,000 worth of expenses. Sinn Féin MP expenses have also been a massive cost to the public, coming in […]

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Constituency Downpatrick Government Health Politics South Down Stormont

McGrath: Health Service Pay Offer ‘Derisory!’

SDLP Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath MLA has said that a recommended pay increase for health service staff is derisory and will not address serious workforce issues which threaten the delivery of critical public services. The South Down MLA has written to Health Minister Robin Swann following publication of the pay review body recommendations this evening.  […]

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Government Health Politics Stormont

Recognition Payments and Pay Awards Absolutely Urgent!, says Bradshaw

Alliance Health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA has given a guarded welcome to news one-off recognition payments will be given to health workers next month. But the South Belfast MLA said any further delays to a comprehensive set of recognition payments and pay awards would prove a false economy, leaving many simply unable to afford to […]