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The Aontú Leader, Peadar Tóibín TD has called for the resignation of the Minister for Children, following what he claimed was a “damning drip feed of information regarding the State’s failure to protect children in care”. Speaking today, the Meath West TD said: “It isn’t new, but it is making headlines lately: Children in the […]
Commenting on the Bill being debated TUV party chairman councillor Keith Ratcliffe said: “This Bill does not command the support of innocent victims of terrorism. It does not address their concerns and merely continues the policy of successive governments since the Belfast Agreement of looking at victims as best as an inconvenience and at worst […]
By Adam Morton Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council’s planners are currently considering an application to extend the storage capabilities of a unit at a Banbridge industrial estate. Lodged by agent R E Quinn Architects Ltd, on behalf of applicant GWA Supplies Ltd, the application seeks permission to extend the store at an existing […]
South Down MP Chris Hazzard has condemned comments made by Ian Paisley in Westminster this week about a legal representative of the family of Colum Marks. The South Down MP said: “Ian Paisley’s comments in relation to a legal representative of Colum Marks’ family and the inferences made are dangerous and hark back to darker […]
Detectives in Newry are appealing for information and witnesses following the report of a burglary in the Dernaroy Road area of Killeavy on Wednesday June 21st. It was reported that a property had been broken, with entry gained by forcing the front door, sometime between 9am and 3.30pm. The house had been ransacked and a […]
Earlier this week, Lord Mayor of Armagh City, Banbridge & Craigavon Alderman Margaret Tinsley attended the launch of this year’s John Hewitt International Summer School Programme at the Market Place Theatre & Arts Centre. Inspired by the renowned poet, art historian, collector, and political activist – John Hewitt – the prestigious summer school features a […]
The Aontú leader has said that the significant surge in abortions carried out in Ireland last year, compared with previous years, represents a “humanitarian crisis”. He was speaking after the HSE confirmed that some 8,150 abortions were carried out last year. This represents a near 80% increase on the 2021 figures. Speaking today, Deputy Tóibín […]
THE Police Service of Northern Ireland has launched its Safer Summer Together campaign, encouraging members of the public to have an enjoyable summer whilst being mindful of safety issues to watch out for. Superintendent Gerry McGrath is heading up the operational activity and said: “Summer is a time for people to get out and about and […]
SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has celebrated the news that a bone marrow donor has been found for local boy Bobby Browne. Mr McNulty said: “The Browne family have been in all of our hearts and minds as they’ve searched for a bone marrow match for their young son Bobby, and there will […]
The Newry craobh of the Republican Party Saoradh has protested at another PSNI event on July 16th. On this occasion party activists targeted an event in Kilbroney Park in Rostrevor. This charm offensive ploy took place under the auspices of “crime prevention” and “bike marking”. Party members observed the PSNI initially arriving at the location […]
By Adam Morton Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council’s planning committee has been notified of plans to list a telephone box in Tartaraghan. At a meeting of the committee on Wednesday, July 5, members were told the Department for Communities contacted Council on June 23 to inform the local authority of the proposed listing […]
SDLP MLA Justin McNulty has welcomed the publication of a procurement notice outlining proposed modification to the contract for the redevelopment of Casement Park. Mr McNulty said the publication of a VEAT notice by the Department for Communities was a welcome part of the journey toward delivering a new permanent home for the GAA in […]
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