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4,000 Unite NHS Members to Strike Across NI Tomorrow

Health and social care workers determined to defend living standards Members of Unite, which represents 4,000 health and social care workers across Northern Ireland, will be joining members of other health unions in taking industrial action tomorrow (Thursday 26 January).  The strike is a result of the failure to deliver a cost of living pay […]

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Community Constituency Downpatrick Kilkeel Lurgan Newcastle Newry and Armagh Portadown South Armagh South Down Upper Bann Warrenpoint

NIFRS Recruiting For On-Call Firefighters In 46 Fire Stations

Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) is recruiting for On-Call Firefighters in 46 Fire Stations across Northern Ireland.  On-Call Firefighters are part-time Firefighters who respond to emergency incidents in their local area, including fires, road traffic collisions and other specialist service calls. They also play a crucial role in providing safety advice to their […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Orange Hall at Martins Lane, Newry Damaged

Police are investigating a report of criminal damage at an Orange Hall on Martins Lane, Newry. Inspector Macdonald said: “A report was received at around 11.15 am on Saturday morning, January 21 that damage was caused to a doorway and graffiti had been sprayed on the walls. “Enquiries into the incident, which is being treated […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

“Going Into Rehab The Best And Most Rewarding Thing I’ve Done”

Speaking at the launch of the annual ‘Friends of Cuan Mhuire’  Street Collection which takes place in Camlough this Saturday the 28th of January, well known Antrim GAA hurler Domhnall Nugent told those present that going into rehab was the “best and most rewarding thing I’ve ever done.”Domhnall  was one of a group of 12 […]

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Business Climate Community Constituency Infrastructure Newry Newry and Armagh

Are Welsh Government’s Proposals Really the Best Way to Increase Businesses’ Recycling?

Joseph Doherty, Managing Director of Re-Gen Waste argues that the proposed model is not in the best interests of the customer, in terms of engagement and participation. In November last year, the Welsh government published their consultation on the enforcement regime for non-domestic rateable premises in Wales and their separation requirements for the collection of […]

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Community Crime

Neighbourhood Policing Week of Action Starts

During the week beginning 23 January 2023, the Police Service of Northern Ireland will be supporting the National Police Chiefs’ Council Neighbourhood Policing Week of Action. Throughout the week the police will be highlighting the amazing efforts of dedicated Neighbourhood Policing Teams (NPTs) across Northern Ireland and recognising the vital work they do on a […]

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Community Constituency Council Election 2023 Elections Government Infrastructure Newry and Armagh NMD Council South Armagh

Repairs to O’Hanlon’s Bridge Must Come as Soon as Possible – Quinn

Sinn Féin representative Áine Quinn has said that the damage to O’Hanlon’s bridge in Mullaghbawn must be repaired as soon as possible to ensure the safety of road users. The Slieve Gullion representative said: “Following an accident in December, the bridge was left with a large hole in the right hand side, leading onto a […]

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ABC Council Banbridge Community Constituency Council Craigavon Government Upper Bann

Top Accolades for ABC Borough at All-Ireland IPB Pride of Place Awards 2022

Double-whammy of wins for The Right Key and ABC Council shine a light on local exemplars of excellence in community development at the prestigious IPB Pride of Place Awards. Now in its 20th year, these awards recognise and acknowledge the invaluable work undertaken by volunteers and those involved in local community development all over the island […]

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ABC Council Armagh Community Constituency Council Education Election 2023 Elections Government Newry and Armagh Politics Stormont

TUV Raises Neglect of Markethill High in Capital Programme

“In many ways, Markethill High highlights the neglect of the controlled sector going back generations. Markethill High was built in 1959 with the intention of accommodating 200 pupils. There are currently 503 pupils on the roll books and no less than eight mobiles are being employed to house the children. Some of the mobiles are […]

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Community Infrastructure

Life-Saving A5 Project Must Proceed Immediately!

SDLP West Tyrone MLA Daniel McCrossan has said that life-saving upgrading work on the A5 road cannot face further delay. He was speaking after the launch of the ‘Enough is Enough’ campaign group on Monday night. An SDLP delegation attended the event, where speakers included relatives of those who had lost their lives on the […]

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Banbridge Community Constituency Education Government Politics Stormont Upper Bann

Political Courage Needed to Fix Education Crisis – Tennyson

Alliance Upper Bann MLA Eóin Tennyson has said political courage is needed to form an Executive so the current crisis in education can be fixed. He was speaking after the board of the Education Authority (EA) refused to back a draft savings plan. Eóin Tennyson said: “The board of the EA considered, but refused to […]

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Community Government Health Infrastructure Stormont

A5 Road Must be Upgraded with ‘No More Delays!’ – O’Neill

First Minister Designate Michelle O’Neill has said the upgrade of the A5 road will save lives and said work must begin immediately once legal challenges have been overcome.  The Sinn Fein Leas-Uachtarán was speaking after the launch of the GAA’s Enough lives lost on the A5 campaign at Garvaghey. Michelle O’Neill MLA said: “We have […]