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Speaking on the recent debate surrounding the introduction of vaccine passports Alliance Party leader Naomi Long said: “Those who are vaccinated are less likely to become seriously ill and if they are not seriously ill, they are less likely to put pressure on the health service. Therefore, we support the introduction of vaccine passports when […]
Aontú Derry East Representative Gemma Brolly has stated that there is much frustration arising throughout the country at the confused handling by Stormont of the Covid crisis. Gemma Brolly said; “As cases increase in the north of Ireland and increasing pressure comes on our health service Sinn Féin and the SDLP now seek to introduce a […]
Detectives are appealing for information following a burglary at a house in the Lower Catherine Street area of Newry on Monday (15th November) between 9.30am and 11.30am. The female householder, aged in her 80s and who lives alone, was not in the house at the time of the burglary. An upstairs window was forced open and the intruders […]
SDLP Assembly Member Justin McNulty has praised frontline health workers at Craigavon Area Hospital and across the Southern Trust for their ‘Trojan efforts’ in taking care of, and keeping patients safe all whilst under extreme pressure. Speaking after Ambulances were diverted away from Craigavon Area Hospital on Sunday evening, except in cases of immediate life-threatening […]
East Belfast Ulster Unionist MLA, Andy Allen MBE, has called on the Communities Minister to present plans in days, not weeks, to help those devastated by the increased cost of living following further announcements of Gas price hikes. Speaking as Firmus Energy announced a 38% price rise – the third increase this year – Andy […]
Speaking after attending a housing conference, Sinn Féin MP Mickey Brady has said Sinn Féin is committed to tackling the housing crisis in Ireland. The Newry and Armagh MP said: “Today my party colleagues, Oonagh Hanlon, Aoife Finnegan, Valerie Harte, Cathy Mason and I, attended a housing conference to identify the needs and challenges across […]
There has been a lot of publicity recently around Natasha’s Law – the new Food Safety Law that is now in place requiring food retailers to provide full details of the ingredients and allergens in all pre-packaged food. This publicity has heightened public awareness around an issue that can have a major impact on many […]
The Banbridge Workhouse Memorial Garden on Linenhall Street has been cleaned up thanks to Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council’s grounds maintenance team, following a request from a member of the public. The memorial garden sculptures were created in 2009 by artist Darren Sutton, who was commissioned by the then Banbrige District Council. The […]
Just hours after the RUC Crown Forces attempted to recruit a Saoradh member as an informer in Newry, the Revolutionary Republican Party targeted a recruitment event in the Canal Court Hotel. Local Republicans were refused entry to the venue but an official letter of protest was handed to the management of the hotel before party […]
Police are asking householders to check the credentials of unknown callers to their door. The advice comes as the darker months approach and Police often seen a rise in the numbers of calls regarding suspicious cold callers. Chief Superintendent Gerry McGrath explains: “Most callers are genuine however a small number of criminals take advantage of […]
Sinn Féin MLA John O’Dowd said ‘reckless threats’ by the Tories to trigger Article 16 would be disastrous for the local economy. He also called on the DUP and Tories to ‘step back from the brink’ and for the Joint Committee to be urgently convened. The Upper Bann spokesperson said: “Both the Tories and the […]
SDLP Upper Bann MLA Dolores Kelly has said she’s extremely concerned by the situation unfolding at Craigavon Area Hospital. Ambulances are being diverted away from the hospital and patients were told not to attend except in life-threatening situations on Sunday evening. The Upper Bann MLA said: “The pressures at Craigavon Area Hospital and across the […]
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