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Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald has written to the NIO Secretary of State calling for future funding for Go Succeed to be confirmed as soon as possible. Go Succeed is majority funded from the British Government’s Shared Prosperity Fund. This funding will end on 31 March 2026 and there is no confirmation of whether any further […]
SDLP MLA for Newry & Armagh Justin McNulty has called for urgent action on homelessness. He was speaking after a recent visit to the Simon Community in Armagh. Mr McNulty said: “I recently had the opportunity to meet some of the brilliant team at the Simon Community in Armagh. The dedication and compassion that they […]
On Monday 1 December, schools from across the Crotlieve DEA came together for a Christmas Concert in Warrenpoint Town Hall. Produced by Ms Caitriona Featherstone from St Mark’s High School and funded by Crotlieve DEA, the event showcased the talents of 180 young people who delivered an afternoon of festive music, song and dance. The […]
Police are appealing for information following a report of a shot being fired at a house in Newry. Inspector Connolly said: “We received a report at around 10.50pm on Wednesday, 3rd December of a person with a firearm outside a property in the Mullavat Road area. “Officers attended the address and found that an upstairs […]
Detectives are appealing for information following a report of a burglary in Newry. Detective Sergeant Lewis said: “On Tuesday, December 2, it was reported that sometime over the evening of Monday, December 1, entry had been forced to a house in the St Clare’s Avenue area. Damage was caused to both the front and rear doors. “Our […]
A new Career and Development Model for Nursing and Midwifery to support professional development and workforce retention has been formally launched. The model is based around two key interrelated components – Nursing & Midwifery Careers and the Learning and Development Framework. The first outlines clear, competency-based career pathways as well as detailing the knowledge, skills […]
SDLP Opposition Infrastructure Spokesperson Justin McNulty MLA has said a new road mapping exercise does not go far enough to deliver improvements to the North’s roads. He was speaking after the Infrastructure Minister published a draft Road Maintenance Strategy that includes digital road surveys to identify issues. Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty said: “Everyone […]
Sinn Féin MP Dáire Hughes has urged farmers across Newry and Armagh, and the island of Ireland, to urgently vaccinate their cattle against Bluetongue disease, following its detection in several cows on a farm in Bangor, Co. Down. Hughes stressed that immediate vaccination is essential to protect livestock and prevent further economic losses, especially in […]
Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan has welcomed the launch of a public consultation on the new approach to road maintenance by the Infrastructure Minister. The party’s transport spokesperson said: “Historic underinvestment in public services here, as a result of British government cuts, has undoubtedly led to the poor conditions of some of our roads, including […]
This weekend, the highly anticipated ‘Light Up the Night’ Christmas Tractor & Truck Run illuminated the Mourne area, bolstered by a major sponsorship from Northern Ireland’s largest local insurance broker, AbbeyAutoline, alongside other valued contributors. The festive run, which saw trucks and tractors adorned with spectacular Christmas lights, aims to raise vital funds for the […]
Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has welcomed the passing of legislation that will introduce a certificate to acknowledge baby loss during pregnancy before 24 weeks. The Deaths, Still-Births and Baby Loss Bill passed its final stage in the Assembly today. The Newry and Armagh MLA said: “I am delighted that this Bill has now passed. […]
A new approach to road maintenance which will focus on a greater use of technology has been outlined by the Infrastructure Minister. Liz Kimmins was speaking as a draft Road Maintenance Strategy was published for consultation. Minister Kimmins has also welcomed the first digital stock-take of the road network which is already underway. The draft […]
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