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Community South Armagh

Byrne Welcomes Camlough Lake Budget Allocation

SDLP Slieve Gullion Councillor Pete Byrne has welcomed a budget allocation for the Camlough Lake Recreational Hub at this months Strategic Policy and Resource Committee. Byrne said: “I was delighted to propose the budget allocation from the capital programme for the Recreational Hub at Camlough Lake during the last Strategic Policy and Resource committee of […]

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Health South Armagh

Boylan Welcomes Meeting With Keady GPs

Sinn Féin MLA for Newry and Armagh, Cathal Boylan, welcomed an engagement with a number of GP’s in Keady.  Speaking after the meeting, Cathal commented: “Myself and my party colleague Mickey Brady MP attended a meeting with GPs in Keady to discuss the current pressures on GP’s and what can be done to assist them.  […]

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Business

Executive Announces £40 Million Support for Hospitality Sector

The Executive has today agreed a £40 million support package for businesses in the hospitality sector. Over 3,200 businesses will be eligible for a one-off grant under the Omicron Hospitality Payment. The amounts will be as follows: £10,000 for businesses with a rateable value up to £15,000£15,000 for businesses with a rateable value between £15,001 […]

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Health

Omicron Variant Up to 70% Less Severe

Those who catch the Covid 19 variant known as Omicron are 50% to 70% less likely to need hospital care according to a new study. The report comes from data obtained in South Africa, Denmark, England and Scotland which all recorded reduced severity of the Omicron variant. According to the BBC, the UK Health Security […]

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Community Newry

Chairperson Donates to Local Foodbanks at Christmas

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Cathy Mason launched a Christmas Food Appeal recently to provide food and essential non-food items to residents who are most in need this Christmas. Seven drop off points across the district opened from Monday 22 November to Friday 10 December to enable members of the public to […]

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Business Community Newry

Council Thanks Norbrook for Providing Christmas Cheer to The Community

For the second year running, Newry Mourne and Down District Councils Community Co-ordination Hub, in partnership with Norbrook are distributing 250 fresh meals throughout the District on the six Fridays leading up to Christmas. Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Deputy Chairperson, Councillor Oonagh Magennis visited the Norbrook factory on Friday 10 December 2021 to […]

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Health Newry

Kimmins Calls for Cycling Investment for Newry and Armagh

Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins is calling for more cycling investment in Newry and Armagh following a Committee for Infrastructure briefing from Sustrans and has stated that an opportunity was missed during covid to change peoples travel behaviour. The Newry and Armagh MLA stated: “We need to urgently move away from fossil fuels in order […]

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Armagh Banbridge Community Lurgan Portadown

Ten Parks Within our Borough Awarded the Prestigious Green Flag!

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council continues to build on its Green Flag success – with ten of its parks securing the prestigious award! These award-winning parks are Gosford Forest Park, Palace Demesne Public Park, Canal Greenway, Solitude Park, Loughbrickland Park, Lurgan Park, Portadown People’s Park, Brownstown Park, Edenvilla Park and Tannaghmore Gardens. The […]

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Health Politics

NI Executive Has Announced New Covid 19 Restrictions

The Northern Ireland Executive have decided the following restrictions relating to Covid 19. Nightclubs to close at 06:00 on 26 December  All indoor standing events prohibited on 26th December No dancing in hospitality from 06:00 on 26 December – (won’t apply to weddings) Rule of six and table service only returns in hospitality on 27th […]

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Business

Spend Local Card Scheme Extended

🚨 Update on Spend Local Cards 🚨 We are aware that a number of people got their cards late and weren’t able to spend them. Therefore these card holders will be able to use their cards from 9am on Friday 24 December until 11.59pm on Friday 7 January. Those who are affected will be contacted […]

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Business

Don’t Forget to Declare COVID-19 Grants on Your Tax Return

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is reminding Self Assessment customers to declare any COVID-19 grant payments on their 2020/21 tax return. More than 2.7 million customers claimed at least one Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) payment up to 5 April 2021. These grants are taxable and customers should declare them on their 2020/21 tax return […]

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Agriculture Lurgan Politics

Kelly Welcomes Announcements of All-Island Green Projects

SDLP Upper Bann MLA Dolores Kelly has welcomed an announcement from Taoiseach Micheál Martin on major all-island green projects. Speaking at the Shared Island Forum, Mr Martin announced plans for joint North-South projects including new all-island greenway routes, a network of EV charging points and plans for hydrogen buses and lorries. SDLP Upper Bann Mrs […]