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Banbridge Community Constituency Government Health Upper Bann Westminster

MP Welcomes New Cancer Support Group In Banbridge

Carla Lockhart MP has warmly welcomed the launch of a new cancer support group in Banbridge. Backed by Banbridge Group Surgerys’ Multi-Disciplinary and Social Work teams, the group will be led by Social Work Assistant Veronica Kerr and breast cancer survivor Angela Taylor.  “‘I was deeply inspired and humbled listening to Angela tell me about […]

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Business Community Constituency Government Lurgan Upper Bann Westminster

MP Celebrates Local Innovation In Aircraft Industry

Carla Lockhart, Member of Parliament for Upper Bann, expressed her pleasure following a visit to Alice Blu Aero, a new and innovative company based in Ardress, near Loughgall. The company is on the verge of making a significant impact in the lucrative aircraft industry with its cutting-edge seating products. “I was delighted to be invited […]

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Business Community

PropertyPal and PropertyNews Announce Merger With Major Investment In Technology and Innovation

PropertyPal today announces a strategic merger with Propertynews, uniting two of Northern Ireland’s leading property websites. This merger combines the best of both platforms’ technology, people, and skills, with the aim of driving innovation and enhancing the experience for home searchers and agent advertisers across Northern Ireland. Both the PropertyPal and Propertynews brands will continue […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗛𝗼𝗽𝗲: 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 PIPS 𝗼𝗻 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗦𝘂𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗮𝘆

On Tuesday, 10th September at 8:00 PM, let’s come together in a moment of unity and remembrance by lighting a candle from our homes. This small gesture will mark 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗦𝘂𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗮𝘆 and honour the memories of those we’ve lost to suicide, as well as show support for survivors and those still struggling. No […]

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Community Government Infrastructure Stormont

Operational Opening of Belfast Grand Central Station this September

Phased opening from Sunday 8th Sept – passengers to check timetables before travelling Construction work on the new world class Belfast Grand Central Station is at a stage which will soon allow the public to have the opportunity to see inside Ireland’s largest state of the art integrated transport hub for trains, coaches and buses.  From […]

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Business Community Constituency Infrastructure Newcastle South Down Sport

Translink Helps Fans Tee Off for Amgen Irish Open 2024

The Amgen Irish Open will return to Northern Ireland in 2024 with Royal County Down Golf Club hosting this year’s event from 11-15th September.  Translink has worked with partner organisations including The European Tour, Tourism NI, Newry, Mourne & Down Council, PSNI and the Department for Infrastructure to offer a range of services to get people to the event […]

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Community Constituency Government Lurgan Upper Bann Westminster

Lockhart Celebrates Restoration Of Lurgan Park Fountain

Carla Lockhart, Member of Parliament for Upper Bann, is pleased to announce that the historic Lurgan Park Fountain is once again fully operational. The fountain, which had been out of service since before COVID-19, has been restored thanks to the dedicated efforts of the local council. Lockhart expressed her delight at the restoration following her […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Obituaries

The Death Has Occurred of Peter Hoey

Hoey, Peter (Petey) – R.I.P.  62 Flagstaff Road, Newry.  21st August 2024 at Craigavon Area Hospital.  Beloved son of the late Peter and Margaret, brother of Paul and Kieran and cousin of Andrea. Peter’s remains will repose in Mc Gennity’s Funeral Home, 18 Forkhill Road, Newry BT35 8LZ tomorrow evening (Thursday 22nd August) and Friday […]

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Community Constituency Government Infrastructure Newry Newry and Armagh Stormont

“Improved Rail Service  For Newry A “Hugely Positive Development” – Kimmins

Newry & Armagh  MLA Liz Kimmins has welcomed the recent announcement of improved rail services for Newry.  The Sinn Féin MLA who along with her Party colleagues had consistently lobbied for Translink  to increase the number of services from Newry, including a plan to almost double the services offered for commuters at peak times,said,  “I […]

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Community Education Government Stormont

Minister Congratulates Students Receiving GCSE Results

Education Minister Paul Givan has welcomed the success of Northern Ireland’s students receiving their GCSE results today. Today’s results, awarded to over 32,000 GCSE students across Northern Ireland, reveal that 82.7% of students received grade C/4 and above while 31% received grade A/7 and above. This year marks the completion of the return to pre-pandemic […]

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Community Constituency Government Newry and Armagh South Armagh Stormont Westminster

Appeal To Motorists To Be Conscious Of Their  Speed – Murphy

Slieve Gullion area Sinn Féin Councillor Declan Murphy  has appealed to motorists to be conscious of their speed. Cllr Murphy was making his comments after ‘Slow- Kids at Play’ road safety signs were erected in  Clougharevan Park and Woodvale housing development in Bessbrook.  The local Councillor said, “Speeding is one of the four main causes of […]

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Community Government Politics Stormont

Justice Minister must support Chief Constable – UUP

Ulster Unionist Party Finance Spokesperson, Dr. Steve Aiken OBE MLA, has commented on the current crisis in policing funding, and the seeming lack of support from the Department of Justice for the Chief Constable. Speaking as a news story on the Justice Permanent Secretary writing to Jon Boucher broke, Dr. Aiken commented. “The funding crisis […]