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Armagh Community Constituency Government Infrastructure Newry and Armagh Stormont

Boylan Urges Road Users to Stay Safe and Be Vigilant

Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan has urged road users to do everything in their power to stay safe and be vigilant on our roads. Speaking ahead of the upcoming World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims on Sunday, 17 November, the party’s transport spokesperson said: “Unfortunately many families continue to suffer the tragedy of […]

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Community Constituency Council Downpatrick Entertainment Government Lifestyle Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council South Down

Christmas Lights Switch On Events Across Newry, Mourne and Down Announced

Newry Mourne and Down District Council is getting ready to light up the district this festive season!  Dates are set and Christmas lights will be turned on across its towns and city at Switch On events happening between Thursday 21 November and Saturday 7 December. These evenings will provide everyone with plenty of opportunities to enjoy […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Daisy Hill Health Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry: Aontú Raises Serious Concerns About Maternity Services at Daisy Hill Hospital

Aontú rep Sharon Loughran has raised serious concerns about maternity services at Daisy Hill Hospital. The Newry based rep says: “In recent weeks there has been heightened concern about the situation regarding maternity services at Daisy Hill Hospital. Patients have been diverted to Craigavon Hospital. Some maternity staff at Daisy Hill report being told at […]

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Community Constituency Health Newry Newry and Armagh

Southern Area Hospice Invites You to “Light Up a Life” This Christmas

Light up the life of someone you love this year by dedicating a light to them on the Southern Area Hospice Christmas tree.Each Christmas their beautiful tree is adorned with thousands of white lights, each one shining in honour of someone special who is lovingly remembered.   The tree will be illuminated at a special ceremony […]

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Community Constituency Obituaries South Down Warrenpoint

The Death Has Occurred of Aisling McGivern

McGivern (Warrenpoint) 9th November 2024, peacefully at hospital surrounded by her family, Aisling, dearly loved daughter of Emmett Thomas and Fiona, loving sister of Claire and Ciarán, cherished sister-in-law of Kevin and Chloe, adored auntie of Katie-Rose and Donnacha and a much-loved niece and cousin. May her soul rest on peace. Aisling’s remains will repose […]

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Campaigns Community Cost of Living Government Stormont

Over £62 million In Additional Benefits Sees £21 million Boost For Pensioners

Over £62 million in additional benefits has been generated in 2023/24 by a Department for Communities service which helps people access entitlements they have not been claiming. Communities Minister Gordon Lyons welcomed the annual Make the Call Wraparound Service results and highlighted an additional benefit uptake of £21.3 million by pensioners. The results also showed […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Obituaries

The Death Has Occurred of Nicola Matthews

Matthews, Nicola – R.I.P.  Banbridge and formerly Newry.  10th November 2024, peacefully at home, surrounded by family and close friends.  Beloved mother of Simon, Eugene and Eoin, nanny to Amelia, Brianna, Rosie and Carter, dear sister of Donna, Colleen and Valerie, daughter of the late Val and Lilian Matthews, a loving friend to Mary and […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

6 Burglaries Reported In Newry and South Armagh

Detectives in Newry are appealing for information following six potentially linked reports of thefts, burglaries and attempted burglaries over the weekend.  Detective Sergeant Lewis said: “We received a report of a burglary in the Old Road area of Drumintee, where cash was stolen from an outbuilding. We believe this may have occurred sometime between 4.30pm […]

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Business Community Constituency Government International Newry Newry and Armagh Politics South Armagh Stormont

Murphy Leads All-Island Trade Mission to Singapore

Economy Minister Conor Murphy arrived in Singapore to lead an all-island trade mission to the world’s largest fintech trade event, Singapore Fintech Festival.   The four-day trade mission, which is supported by Invest Northern Ireland, Enterprise Ireland and IDA Ireland, will promote the island of Ireland as a hub for innovation in regtech, fintech, and […]

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Business Climate Community Constituency Government Health South Down Stormont Warrenpoint

RARE: DAERA-Defra Planning Fraud Risk Red Flags Raised In Warrenpoint

Today we have written to Minister O’Dowd (DfI), Minister Muir (DAERA), Minister Lyons (DfC), Minister Murphy (DfE), Ms Ward (CEO Newry, Mourne and Down District Council / NMDDC), representatives of Defra’s “SPS Facilities Project” and representatives of the Northern Ireland Audit Office (NIAO).  Our letter is informed and guided by two NIAO publications, “Good Practice […]

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Community Government International Politics Westminster

Alliance: Misogyny Will Rise Due to Trump Win

Misogynistic abuse against women online will only rise as a result of the radicalisation of young men, spearheaded by figures such as Elon Musk and reflected in the election of Donald Trump as US President, Alliance MP Sorcha Eastwood has said. The Lagan Valley MP was speaking after Prime Minister’s Questions (6 November), where she […]

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Community Government Health Stormont

Health Minister Launches Winter Preparedness Plan

Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has announced a series of initiatives to protect key health and social care services during another highly challenging winter period. The measures are detailed in a 2024/25 Winter Preparedness Plan published today. They will not eliminate winter pressures on the HSC system but will help to alleviate their impact. The Health […]