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Education Minister Michelle McIlveen has launched a new app for schools to safeguard children and young people when online. The Safer Schools NI app is a one-stop-shop digital library of age-appropriate safeguarding resources for teachers, parents/carers and children and young people. The app, designed and created by online safeguarding experts, INEQE Safeguarding Group, also provides […]
Newry and Armagh Alliance representative Jackie Coade has been selected to contest the upcoming assembly election for the Alliance Party in the Newry and Armagh constituency. Speaking from her social media Ms Coade said: “It is such an honour & privilege to have been selected as a candidate for Newry and Armagh for next year’s […]
Newry based business Alexandria’s baby boutique has set up shop at the Quays shopping centre in Newry. Open for business every weekend showcasing the very best clothes for babies and children. Speaking to Clanrye News and Sport Nicola Grant said: “We are absolutely delighted to set up a stall in the Quays shopping centre in […]
Independent domiciliary care company Ann’s Homecare has now increased its pay from £10.30 p/h to £13p/h following the £23 million investment from the Department of Health and a recent meeting with the Health Minister Robin Swann. Speaking on their social media Ann’s Homecare said: “Following the announcement of our new rates (£10.30 – £13) and […]
Evidence of a new variant of the COVID-19 virus has emerged in recent days. This variant – B.1.1.529 – has been identified in South Africa as well as some other countries with travel links to South Africa. Although there is limited evidence of the impact of the new variant, there are concerns that it has a […]
Reminder: A special weekend of vaccination clinics for young people takes place this Saturday and Sunday. The clinics will be offering first doses, as well as second doses for 16 and 17 year olds who are eligible. The locations are listed below. For those that are appointment only, bookings can be made at: https://covid-19.hscni.net/get-vaccinated/ Those aged […]
Be in with a chance to win a £500 Voucher to shop at the Quays Shopping Centre, Newry and £500 Cash! To enter: Purchase a £4.99 ticket for a chance to make this Christmas even better. You can get your tickets here: Boss Competitions proudly support Action for Children and SVP local charities in Down.
Sinn Féin Group leader and Councillor for the Slieve Gullion area has welcomed the decision to give residents of the district a free entry pass to the Forest Parks, including Slieve Gullion, while extending a small levy to visitors from outside the district. Commenting after a meeting of the Strategic Finance Working Group this evening […]
Aontú Deputy Leader & Cllr for Mid Ulster, Denise Mullen, has said that it is unacceptable to have over 20,000 empty homes across the North, whilst there are people homeless and on social housing waiting lists. Cllr Mullen: “In my research, I have discovered that there are over 40,000 people on waiting lists for social […]
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has now launched a new ‘Be Active for Life’ class activity programme in leisure centres across the district. Building on the success of the Council’s ‘Get Active this Summer’ sports activity programme, the new ‘Be Active for Life’ programme offers a wide selection of exercise classes ranging from walking […]
SDLP MLA Dolores Kelly and Lurgan Councillor Ciaran Toman have welcome a commitment from the Department for Infrastructure to carry out resurfacing works at Taghnevan Close, Dingwell Park, Richmount Gardens and Ashdene Park. Commenting, Dolores Kelly MLA said; “This is a welcome step forward in the campaign to have these areas resurfaced. For some time, […]
Statement by TUV leader Jim Allister: “After being contacted by a constituent who was concerned about the availability of Utrogestan 100mg capsules in North Antrim and East Londonderry I wrote to the Health Minister asking why there was an issue in sourcing this product from Great Britain. “Minister Swann has advised that there is an issue […]
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