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Minister Announces Homecoming Event for Olympic and Paralympic Athletes

Sports Minister Gordon Lyons will host a homecoming celebration for Northern Ireland’s Olympic and Paralympic athletes next month. The Paris Celebration Event, due to take place in Belfast’s SSE Arena on October 3, will mark the extraordinary success achieved by local competitors. The Minister said: “Every local athlete who took part in the Olympic and Paralympic […]

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ONS: Private Rent and House Prices, UK and NI – Sept 24

By The Office of National Statistics Main points Commenting on today’s house price data for July and rents data for August, ONS Head of Housing Market Indices Aimee North said:    Annual house price growth slowed this month. The North East saw the highest annual growth while London was the only region to show annual price […]

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Community Health

Precious Life Condemn Criminalisation of Prayer In UK

Northern Ireland’s leading pro-life group Precious Life have condemned the UK Government’s announcement that exclusion zones will come into force around baby-killing centres in England and Wales from 31 October. The so-called “buffer zones” will ban and criminalise women and men who pray within a 150 metre radius of an abortion centre. The BBC reports […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry: Three Arrested In New IRA Investigation

Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Terrorism Investigation Unit have made three arrests as part of an investigation into the activities of the New IRA. Three men, aged 25, 27 and 58, were arrested this morning, Wednesday 18th September, following searches in the Newry area. Items seized included two cars and a number […]

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Newry Chamber Welcomes Confirmation City Deal Funding Has Been Secured

Newry Chamber of Commerce & Trade has welcomed the confirmation City Deal funding has been secured for the city and district. Speaking following a meeting with Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chief Executive, Marie Ward and Director of Economic Development, Conor Mallon on Monday, Edwina Flynn, Chamber President said: “The Chamber met with Council […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry: £300,000 Recovered In Vehicle Pursuit

A man arrested following a vehicle pursuit outside Newry on Monday, 16th September where in excess of £300,000 was located, has been charged to court. The 44-year-old has been charged with possessing criminal property, concealing criminal property and entering into an arrangement to acquire criminal property. He has also been further charged with dangerous driving […]

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Feet First: It’s Time to Step Into The Future of Podiatric Care with Swift Microwave Therapy!

By Judith Brown Are you struggling with stubborn verrucae that just won’t budge? It’s time to step into the future of podiatric care with Swift Microwave Therapy! ⚡️ For too long, many have turned to over-the-counter treatments like salicylic acid and freezing methods, only to be met with disappointment. These traditional remedies have less than […]

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Commencing this week,  Buttercrane Centre is to upgrade the car parking equipment to improve and streamline customer experience. Peter Murray Centre Manager said: “We appreciate your patience as we make these changes which will deliver a number of customer benefits. We’re investing in the latest technology, including automatic number plate recognition, to improve your experience […]

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Community Crime Government Politics Stormont

PSNI Welcome Ending Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy

Police Service of Northern Ireland welcomes launch of the Executive Office’s Ending Violence against Women and Girls Strategy. Detective Chief Superintendent Lindsay Fisher commented on the Executive’s EVAWG strategy launch today, Monday 16th September, saying: “In September 2022, we launched the first Tackling Violence against Women and Girls Action Plan for policing in Northern Ireland […]

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Community Crime Government Politics Stormont

Strategic Framework to End Violence Against Women and Girls Launched

The Executive has today launched a Strategic Framework to End Violence Against Women and Girls. The strategy also includes the first Delivery Plan, which will see a £3million investment in a range of voluntary and community sector projects. First Minister Michelle O’Neill said: “Violence against women and girls must stop. That has been highlighted even more […]

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NMD Council Welcomes Clarification of City Deal

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council, as a partner of the Belfast Region City Deal welcomes the clarification received today, Monday September 16, 2024, from the Department of Finance, following communication between the NI Secretary of State and HM Treasury in relation to the continued commitment to the Belfast Region City Deal, signed in December […]

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‘Appalling Treatment of Oasis Fans Must Be Catalyst For Change’ – Sinn Fein

Sinn Féin MLA Colm Gildernew has said the appalling treatment of people seeking Oasis tickets should be a catalyst for change in the industry. The Fermanagh and South Tyrone MLA was commenting after the Assembly endorsed a Sinn Féin motion calling on the Competition and Markets Authority to make recommendations on how ticket providers and […]