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Clothing recycling company Kayah Ltd of Old Warrenpoint Road, Newry, was today fined £3,000 at Newry Magistrates’ Court for two breaches of waste management legislation (plus a £15 offender’s levy). In March 2021, officers from the Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA) investigated a site at 17b Old Warrenpoint Road where controlled waste (i.e. used clothes) […]
The Workers Party’s Nicola Grant has called on the Department for Finance to act immediately to re-assure local people that the £16.2 million funding for the Albert Basin Park project is secure and will remain available to the Council and the project development team. “There is considerable concern locally that slippage on the original timetable […]
The All Ireland Institute of Hospice and Palliative Care (AIIHPC) has made a call across Northern Ireland for new volunteers to join the Voices4Care forum which contributes to end of life care policy and support in Ireland. Local representative nurse Connie Connolly from Rostrevor, Co Down said that AIIHPC call was open anyone with an […]
Spring into action and get your trainers at the ready for the fun-filled annual Craigavon Lake Run! Taking place on Wednesday 1st June 2022 from 6.45pm, South Lake Leisure Centre will be the venue for this year’s event. Participants can take part in the 1k family fun run, 5k, 10k or 10k wheelchair races. Sponsored […]
Statement by TUV leader Jim Allister:- “If Boris Johnston is coming to Northern Ireland to urge restoration of the Stormont institutions while the Protocol remains – with mere promise of future change or just tough words – then, the response of unionists who recognise the dire constitutional consequences of the Protocol, must be a firm […]
Aontú Leader Peadar Tóibín TD and Aontú Deputy Leader Cllr Denise Mullen have written to all newly elected and re-elected MLAs demanding they forgo their salaries until a new Executive is formed. An Teachta Tóibín: “It would be absolutely wrong for MLAs to draw down Salaries in this Cost of Living Crisis while the Democratic […]
Police are appealing for information after three police officers were injured following a road traffic collision shortly before 12.55am on Sunday, 15th May in the Armagh area. Sergeant Green said: “The collision occurred in the Culdee Street area of Armagh and involved a police vehicle and a red Ford Transit van. “Shortly before the collision, […]
Picturesque Warrenpoint is once again set to play host to some of the world’s leading blues and jazz performers who are heading to the County Down town for the much awaited 23rd International Guinness® Blues on the Bay Festival from 25-30 May 2022. Sponsored by Diageo, the festival attracts thousands of music loving locals and […]
Independent Councillor Mark Gibbons has called on Newry, Mourne and Down District Council to do everything they can to bring the hugely successful Red Bull Foxhunt back to Rostrevor. Now is the time to grab the Red Bull by the horns and, after a four year absence, bring back this iconic event, before another Council […]
Detectives investigating an assault within the Colmcille area of Downpatrick are issuing an appeal for potential witnesses to contact them. Detective Sergeant Lynch said: “Sometime between 2.30pm and 3.30pm on Monday, 9th May it was reported a man assaulted a female within a vehicle. “Our investigation into this incident is continuing and I would like […]
Newry Chamber, which represents over 300 businesses across the Greater Newry Area, has called on political parties to return to Stormont to create a functioning government. Julie Gibbons, President of Newry Chamber said: “We have been consistent in our message with all NI political parties, GB and EU government officials and a range of stakeholders […]
Bands from the UK and Ireland will descend upon Lurgan Park on Saturday 11th June 2022 as the park plays host to the prestigious UK Pipe Band Championships for the second time. Organised by the Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association, the competition will feature hundreds of players, including the best local pipers from varying competition […]
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