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A new film has been launched today which showcases a successful project led by the University of Liverpool’s Institute of Irish Studies and the GAA. The project Thinking Futures: Building Recognition, seeks to remove barriers to discussion, discourse and debate, and aims to foster parity of esteem and mutual respect. Launched last year (the 25th anniversary of […]
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Pete Byrne has announced the Chairperson’s Be Active Cup Junior and Senior Football Tournaments. The senior tournament will bring 10 teams from various leagues across the district together to compete for the champion title — winner of the Chairperson’s Be Active Cup. As part of the event, […]
Sinn Féin Newry and Armagh MP Dáire Hughes has welcomed the Infrastructure Minister’s plan to move ahead with safety upgrades to the A1 Newry Bypass. Dáire Hughes said, “I welcome the Infrastructure Minister’s announcement that safety upgrades to the A1 Newry Bypass will soon commence. “The A1 is one of the most dangerous roads on […]
Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has said latest figures released on cancer waiting times in the north once again reiterate the urgent need to implement the cancer strategy. The party’s health spokesperson said: “Behind each one of these figures and statistics represent a family, a loved one waiting to be diagnosed with cancer. “Cancer patients […]
A sales representative has settled his disability discrimination case against Haldane Fisher Ltd for £20,000. The case was supported by the Equality Commission for Northern Ireland. The case was settled through mediation and without any admission of liability by Haldane Fisher Ltd. Mark Graham worked for Haldane Fisher Ltd for 28 years. In 2017, Mark […]
Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has welcomed the announcement of the new ‘Live Better’ initiative to improve health and wellbeing in communities. The party’s health spokesperson said: “This is a positive initiative which is clearly about improving health and wellbeing in communities by ensuring people have access to support and resources. “It is crucial that […]
Police in Newry are trying to locate the owner of three goats that were found in the area of Barley Lane, Newry on Monday 8th July. If you own these goats or know who does, please contact us on 101, quoting reference 1643 of 08/07/24. ENDS
Economy Minister Conor Murphy has welcomed the first in a series of three Collaborative Assured Skills Academies in Robotics and Automation to be delivered by South West College (SWC). Funded by the Department for the Economy, SWC is offering an opportunity for 12 individuals to receive industry advised Robotics and Automation training that will provide […]
In July 2021 the Southern Health & Social Care Trust commenced an extensive Lookback Review Exercise into the treatment and care provided to urology patients by the now retired Consultant Urologist, Mr Aidan O’Brien. The purpose of this Lookback Review was to determine if the treatment received by individual patients was appropriate, and to an […]
A £1.9million scheme aimed at boosting the employment opportunities of the over-50s has been announced by the Department for Communities. JobStart 50+ will provide around 180 jobs across a range of sectors in a ‘test and learn’ pilot exercise funded by the UK government. The funding will be used to evaluate the impact of job […]
Newry City Sinn Féin Councillor Aidan Mathers has said that those who vandalised Loanda Crescent Play Park had once again caused anger and frustration amongst the local community. The local representative said, “The Play Area at Loanda Crescent has once again been vandalised resulting in serious damage to a key part of the play equipment. […]
Translink is advising passengers that bus and train services will be operating holiday timetables for the July Bank Holiday on Friday 12th and Saturday 13th July. Local rail and Enterprise services will be operating the current timetable.* Metro, Glider, Ulsterbus and Goldliner will be running weekend or holiday services and passengers are advised to check the timetable […]
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