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Community Election 2022 Government Politics Stormont

Irish Language Move Will Leave Many Questioning Merit of Devolution

Statement by TUV leader Jim Allister: “Comments by NIO Minister Conor Burns indicating that Irish language legislation will be introduced at Westminster before the Stormont elections will leave many Unionists questioning the point of devolution. Why should Unionists accept a form of devolution which gifts a party committed to the destruction of Northern Ireland places […]

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Crime Scamwise

Police Urge Caution About Romance Scams After One Victim Loses £130,000

The Police Service of Northern Ireland is encouraging people to be on the lookout for scammers who want to take advantage of those who may be looking for friendship, companionship or love online. The warning comes as Valentine’s Day approaches, when it is anticipated that more people will be using dating websites and apps in […]

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Education Government Upper Bann Westminster

Integrated Education Bill Will Discriminate Against Local Schools! – Lockhart

DUP MP for Upper Bann Carla Lockhart has said the Alliance Party’s Integrated Education Bill will see many local schools in the controlled and maintained sectors discriminated against when it comes to funding, new school builds, and other forms of investment in children’s education. Carla Lockhart said: “I spend considerable time engaging with local schools […]

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Talon Security and Services – ‘More Than Just Security’

Newry based business Talon Services is now providing cleaning and maintenance services for business, schools and gyms etc to name but a few. The Newry based business has already established a reputation for being a leader in security services. Considering the rise of Covid and the need to have thorough cleaning services, Talon takes its […]

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Cllr Mackle Calls for Scrapping of Transfer Tests

Sinn Féin council group leader Liam Mackle has said that cruel transfer tests should be ‘scrapped’ to remove unnecessary stress from children.  The ABC representative said:  “Over the weekend many children endured the anxiety of waiting for their results from the transfer test. It is unacceptable at any time to select and reject young children […]

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Community Upper Bann

Planning Consent for Scarva Playpark a Big Step Forward – MP

Carla Lockhart MP has said the granting of planning permission for a new state of the art playpark in Scarva is a significant step forward in making the plan a reality for local children. The DUP MP said: “This is fantastic news for the children of Scarva, who will love their new play park when […]

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Campaigns Daisy Hill Election 2022 Government Health Newry Stormont

Southern Trust Clarifies Scope of Service Downgrade for Daisy Hill

SDLP MLA Justin McNulty has expressed concern that upwards of 1,000 local patients a year will still have to travel to Craigavon for emergency operations despite a clarification by the Southern Trust today that only general abdominal surgeries are to be removed from Daisy Hill. The revelation came after a meeting today between the Southern […]

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Business Election 2022 Government Lurgan Stormont Upper Bann

O’Dowd Votes to Ban Zero Hours Contracts

Sinn Féin MLA John O’Dowd has welcomed progress on a Sinn Féin bill to Ban Zero Hour Contracts being imposed on workers and instead introducing banded hours.   The Bill is designed to ensure no worker is forced to work zero hour contracts unless they explicitly state the arrangement suits them. Speaking in the Assembly during the Bill debate Mr O’Dowd […]

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Community Education Infrastructure South Armagh

Coade Welcomes Consideration of 20mph Speed Limit at Kingsmill Primary School

Newry and Armagh Alliance representative Jackie Coade has welcomed the news from the Department of Infrastructure to reduce the speed limit to 20mph at Kingsmill Primary School in her constituency. Speaking to Clanrye News and Sport Ms Coade said: “After months of lobbying DfI I am relieved to be informed an assessment has been carried […]

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Agriculture Crime South Armagh

Farmer Convicted at Newry Court

Mr Brian Cullen (52) of Annvale Road, Keady, Armagh was convicted today at Newry Magistrates Court of one charge of transporting or causing the transport of an animal not fit for the journey and one charge of causing unnecessary suffering. Mr Cullen was convicted and fined £500 plus a £15 offender levy. The case came […]

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Crime Election 2022 Government Legacy Politics Stormont

SDLP Raises Serious Concerns About Patterns of Police Behaviour Following Ombudsman Report

SDLP representatives have raised serious concerns about patterns of police behaviour which obstructed justice and prevented effective investigations into sectarian murders following the publication of a Police Ombudsman report into police handling of loyalist paramilitary murders in South Belfast. Policing Board Member Dolores Kelly MLA said that the report, which includes an investigation of the […]