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Over 115,000 postal workers “will not budge” until they receive a “dignified, proper pay rise” after voting a historic mandate to go on strike. In a ballot announced today (19th July), the Communication Workers Union – which represents Royal Mail Group workers – have voted by 97.6%, on a 77% turnout, to take action. This represents […]
NEWRY SDLP Councillor Michael Savage is to meet with Council officers to discuss potential improvements to access for local anglers at Newry Canal. Councillor Savage met up with members of the VDE Baggers Angling Club this week who had volunteered to strim back overgrown fishing stands and clear the waterway at the canal bank of […]
Police are appealing for information following a report of criminal damage which occurred at the Warrenpoint Road area of Newry. Sergeant Willis said: “On Tuesday 19th July, it was reported to police that damage was caused to outside equipment including flower beds, bins and a swing at premises in the area. The damage is believed to […]
The Health Minister has said he will accept the recommendations made by pay review bodies but is unable to move forward without an agreed budget. With Stormont in limbo due to the DUP’s stance on the NI Protocol, the NI Executive is currently unable to meet putting the NHS pay award on ice. Minister Swann […]
Health Minister Robin Swann has welcomed the publication of JCVI recommendations on the COVID-19 vaccination programme for autumn 2022. Mr Swann said: “We can now step up our planning to deliver our autumn booster programme in Northern Ireland, based on this JCVI guidance. “Vaccination provides vital protection against COVID-19, and has been particularly effective at reducing […]
Glacann ár gCathaoirleach, Comhairleoir Michael Savage páirt sa spraoi agus daoine óga ag roinnt agus ag ceiliúradh na Gaeilge i mbliana ag scéimeanna samhraidh fud fad an Cheantar. Maireann cuid de na cúrsaí seachtain agus cuid eile coicís, le réimse gníomhaíochtaí spraíúla curtha ar fáil do pháistí ó 4 bliana d’aois go déagóirí. Bíonn deis […]
No 7 Duke Street will play host to a massive all day dance festival this weekend July 23rd. The festival which takes place across three stages at the Duke bar in Warrenpoint will showcase some of the best dance talent across Northern Ireland including an array of local DJs. Speaking to Clanrye News and Sport […]
SDLP Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath has said the DUP are blocking health service reform by refusing to return to the Assembly and Executive. He was speaking after Health Minister Robin Swann issued a warning about the financial state of the health service. Mr McGrath said long-overdue reform was being delayed because of the DUP’s boycott […]
Commenting on the increase in abortions in Ireland in the last year Aontú Leader and Meath West TD Peadar Tóibín stated; “The 6,700 abortions in Ireland in 2021 is a heart-breaking loss of life. Every day in Ireland the lives of 18 unborn baby boys & girls are taken. In the last three years just […]
Get ready for the event of the summer. Let’s GO QUACKERS! At Newry Canal for the Rubber Duck Race & Family Fun Day!! There is so much planned, it’s guaranteed to be a great day out for the whole family! Some of the fun in store for you: Rubber Duck Race down the Canal Fun […]
Police have welcomed a guilty plea today, 19th July, from 39-year-old Richard Dimbleby at Dungannon Crown Court to 15 charges, including the making of indecent images of children and possession of extreme pornography. Sentencing is planned for 7th September 2022. Detective Sergeant Atkinson from The Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Child Internet Protection Team said: “Another guilty […]
A total of £4,380 has been donated to the Southern Trust’s Acute Services Fund from Hanover Football Club and Portadown True Blues. The now annual football match named Terry Woods Memorial Fund took place on Saturday 18th June at Brownstown Park, Portadown. The event was held in memory of Terry Woods who very sadly passed […]
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