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Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has welcomed the Executive’s announcement on Thursday, 15 April, that a number of significant easements to the current Covid restrictions will take place over the next few weeks.  In summary, the easements announced mean that from 23 April outdoor sports, organised by a club or individual affiliated to a recognised governing […]

Swimming pools and gyms at Newry Leisure Centre, Down Leisure Centre and Kilkeel Leisure Centre will reopen for individual training on Friday 30 April as part of a phased re-opening of Newry, Mourne and Down District Council’s indoor leisure facilities. This initial phased reopening is in line with the current COVID-19 guidelines.  Members can book […]

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council is inviting Expressions of Interest from community groups for the IPB PRIDE OF PLACE AWARDS 2021. This is an opportunity for you to nominate your group and tell your story! It is a chance to acknowledge the tireless and selfless work being done in your area. Groups can […]

The Southern Trust has invested £140,000 in upgrading oxygen supply across Craigavon and Daisy Hill hospitals. Oxygen supply at Craigavon Area Hospital has increased by 150% while Daisy Hill’s is now improved by 250%. Helen O’Neill, Director of Finance, Procurement and Estates for the Southern Trust explains: “As the COVID-19 pandemic took hold last year, […]

Newry and Armagh Alliance representative Jackie Coade has been selected as the spokesperson and candidate for the Alliance Party in Newry and Armagh. The announcement comes with over one year to go until the Assembly election in 2022. The Alliance Party is currently in the process of announcing their candidates for the 2022 election meaning […]

Newry Business Improvement District (BID) along with Retail NI and Lisburn Chamber has jointly called upon the Infrastructure Minister to review on-street car parking charges in the two city centres. The business groups are calling for the same one hour free on-street car parking schemes which other local towns and cities successfully operate. In a joint […]

Local Alliance councillor, Patrick Brown, is pleased to announce a virtual public meeting, hosted by South Down Alliance, with Party Leader and Justice Minister Naomi Long MLA on Tuesday 27th April at 7pm. This is an opportunity for all members of the public, including those who are not Alliance party members, to access a forum […]

Commenting on the Executive’s decisions on easing Covid-19 restrictions, Health Minister Robin Swann said: “I very much welcome the fact that Ministers have reached agreement around proposals brought to today’s meeting by The Executive Office. “We are moving in the right direction and it’s important to bring optimism and certainty to this improving picture. “Every one […]

Aontú Leader Peadar Tóibín is calling for the government to raise with the Northern Secretary the incredible appearance, disappearance and appearance again of a Weapon and ammunition at a PSNI station in Armagh. He stated; “A gun, thought to have been used by Glenanne Gang in the murder of Nationalists was handed in to the […]

Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon has confirmed action plans for a priority booking system for driving tests following the Executive’s decision to reinstate practical driving tests from 23 April 2021.   Between now and 26 April, those customers affected by the restrictions and who had their appointments cancelled and fee refunded will be advised by the […]

Newry Mourne and Down Council is set to discuss concerns relating to the ongoing protest campaign by anti abortion campaigners at the entrance to Daisyhill Hospital. A motion to the Council from Sinn Féin highlighting the issue will also ask that Newry Mourne and Down Council write to Health Minister Robin Swann and Justice Minister […]