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A fundraising coffee morning has been held in Portadown to mark this year’s Homelessness Awareness Week. South Area Housing Executive staff hosted the event alongside Emmanuel Church to provide support for Craigavon Area Food Bank and Social Supermarket. Mark Ingham, the Housing Executive’s Area Manager for the South, said: “We wanted to support the work […]
Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has welcomed the passing of her party’s motion in the Assembly on Monday calling for improved regulation for non-surgical cosmetic treatments. The party’s health spokesperson said: “Non-surgical cosmetic treatments, such as botox and dermal fillers, are becoming increasingly popular, and it is important we have the proper regulations in place […]
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has announced an additional £3.7million for homelessness and £3million to support NIHE service delivery but added that collective effort is needed to deal with the growing challenge in our society. At the start of Homelessness Awareness week, the Minister outlined his support for a motion in the Northern Ireland Assembly which called […]
Mr Donal McGreevy (25), Moor Road, Ballyward, Castlewellan, was convicted at Downpatrick Court on four charges of failure to comply with a tuberculosis notice, requiring him to detain all animals on his holding. Mr McGreevy was not present in court, but his solicitor stated his client wanted to enter a guilty plea. The case was […]
CARNBANE LEAGUE RESULTS FOR SAT 30 NOVEMBER 2024 SAT 30 NOVEMBER – PREMIER DIVISION – KICK-OFF 2.00 PM Archview United 1 v 4 Millburn United at Jennings Park No.1 Ballybot United 1 v 6 Camlough Rovers at The Barley Field Newry Celtic 2 v 2 Villa Rovers at Artie Green Park Rossowen 1 […]
By Donal McMahon A “disappointing” new two year delay to developing the £88m Newry Community Treatment and Care Centre (CTCC) has been criticised as “bad business”. The updated 2029 timeframe has been revealed this week by the Southern Trust during a special meeting with Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMDDC). The ‘health hub’ project […]
By Donal McMahon A Co Down rep has criticised low levels of fines for littering and dog mess amid a two and a half year investigation into “the worst street in Ireland” for pet fouling. Newry, Mourne and Down District Council’s (NMDDC) environment committee was presented with an update this week on its enforcement improvement […]
The Minister said: “Pre-school education settings are facing challenges in supporting increasing numbers of children with additional needs in their pre-school year. This additional funding will help settings to support those needs. “Settings will have flexibility on how they use the funding, which can be used to resource additional staff hours, buy in therapeutic interventions or […]
Although it can be a most wonderful time of the year for many, some families struggle at this time of year with all the pressures that can be associated with Christmas. The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul has launched its Annual Appeal in this the 180th anniversary year of SVP in Ireland, SVP Regional […]
Translink invites you to experience the magic of Winter in Dublin 2024 with our enhanced hourly Enterprise service from Belfast Grand Central Station. Louise Doyle, Belfast Grand Central Station Manager said, “We’re delighted to offer our passengers enhanced connectivity this Christmas with our hourly Enterprise service and flexible online fares, making travel to Dublin easier […]
Police in Newry have made an arrest after a report of theft at a local shopping centre. Local policing Sergeant Willis said: “Security staff at the centre contacted police to report that they had detained a man they believed had been involved in the theft of multiple items and the assault of a staff member. […]
After four intense days of competition at the 2024 WorldSkills UK National Finals in Manchester and Greater Manchester, students from Southern Regional College showcased their skills and determination, earning 10 medals and securing a remarkable second place on the WorldSkills UK leaderboard. Among those students competing, were students from Newry and nearby areas. Winning a […]
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