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Finance Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald MLA announced the 2024-25 Budget today which was agreed by the Executive. Speaking following the meeting, Minister Archibald said: “Since devolution was restored, we have been really clear this was always going to be a difficult budget. The stark reality is the demands on our finances far outstrip the funding available […]
Several Hundred people attended a recent vigil in Camlough tillage to acknowledge the 200th Day of the continuing military onslaught by the Israeli Government on Gaza. Many of those present wore the colours of their local GAA clubs and counties. Speakers at the event which was organised by the local Gaels Against Genocide Group, give […]
By Paul Higgins MP and former DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson and his wife appeared in court today (wed) accused of child sex offences alleged to have been committed against two victims over a 20 year period. While Sir Jeffrey is accused of the rape and sex abuse of one complainant and sexually abusing a […]
By Paul Higgins The charges which are to be laid against Sir Jeffrey Donaldson and his wife have been revealed. While Sir Jeffrey is accused of the rape and sex abuse of one complainant and sexually abusing a second complainant, both of whom enjoy lifetime anonymity, his wife Lady Eleanor Donaldson faces allegations of aiding […]
Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard has welcomed confirmation from Stormont’s Economy Minister Conor Murphy today that he is to commence discussions with tourism bodies about the potential of extending ‘Ireland’s Ancient East’ into the north – including South Down. The South Down MP said: “Sinn Féin have been calling for the extension of Ireland’s Ancient […]
Clonduff Vintage & Classic Club ran their annual Vintage Day over Easter in aid of 3 local charities raising in excess of £4,000. Donations were made to the Air Ambulance, The Children’s Hospice and Life and Time. In addition, the club made a donation of £250 to KBRT in memory of Lorcan Brannigan. A cheque […]
Newry Chamber of Commerce & Trade held a highly successful Recruitment & Skills Forum in the Canal Court Hotel & Spa, Newry on Monday 22nd April, which was hosted by John Campbell, BBC NI’s Business & Economics Editor and focused on ‘Meeting Greater Newry’s Workforce Challenge’. One of Newry Chamber’s core strategic pillars is centred […]
Precious Life condemned an Alliance Party motion passed at Stormont (22 April) calling on the Education Minister to force compulsory sex education on primary and secondary school children in Northern Ireland. Precious Life said parents are the first educators of their children, not the Government. During the Assembly debate on the motion, the Alliance Party […]
An Alliance spokesperson has announced Patrick Brown has resigned as South Down MLA with immediate effect due to personal reasons. A spokesperson said: “It is with regret we announce Patrick’s immediate resignation due to personal reasons. “We thank him for his service, which saw him help Alliance make an historic breakthrough in South Down at […]
Police are appealing for information in relation to a car that failed to stop for police. Inspector Corner said: “The silver BMW car was sighted in the Crossmaglen area shortly after 2am on Monday 22nd April. The vehicle failed to stop and made off in the direction of the Freeduff Road in Cullyhanna. It remains […]
Sinn Féin Newry & Armagh MLA Liz Kimmins said education must be relevant to the needs of young people. “This means modernising education to include Relationships and Sexual Education (RSE) where young people should have access to age-appropriate, science based education on sexual and reproductive health and rights. “Sinn Féin wants an education system that […]
Aontú Deputy Leader Gemma Brolly has spoken out against the Alliance Party’s RSE implementation motion scheduled for this Monday. “Monday’s motion is yet another step in the pathway impinging upon the role of the family in society. It seeks to impinge upon the rights of parents and respecting that parents know their children best, wrongfully […]
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