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Community Constituency Council Government Health Infrastructure Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

73 New Homes for Newry

Sinn Féin Councillor Declan Murphy has welcomed the approval of planning for 73 New homes in Newry as part of the Pearses gate development on Merchant Quay. Commenting on the news of the approval, Councillor Murphy said: “Over 70 new homes will now be built for workers and families in the heart of Newry.  “There […]

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Community Constituency Crime South Down

Translink Buses Attacked in Kilcoo

Police are investigating a number of incidents in which criminal damage has been caused to Translink buses several times as they pass through Kilcoo. The incidents happen at roughly 9.30pm each time. Items are thrown at the bus causing damage, so far at a total cost of approximately £5000. This puts the driver and passengers […]

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Business Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

Santa Comes to the Buttercrane and its FREE!

Santa’s elves are polishing the icicles in Santa’s Snow Palace in Buttercrane ready to welcome visitors from 10am on Saturday 26th November.  The Centre has made a decision that this year, all children can visit Santa for FREE (booking is essential). Manager Peter Murray says: “We are very conscious of the difficult choices many families […]

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Community Constituency Crime Government South Down Stormont Warrenpoint

Discovery of 27 Brothels by Police ‘truly shocking’ – Ennis

Sinn Féin MLA Sinéad Ennis has said the discovery of 27 brothels by police is ‘truly shocking’’ and said it’s a relief that the victims have now been brought to safety.  The party’s Justice Spokesperson said:  “News that police have discovered 27 brothels across the north is truly shocking and I am relieved that the […]

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ABC Council Armagh Banbridge Community Constituency Council Government Lurgan Newry and Armagh Portadown South Armagh Upper Bann

Community Groups – Time is Running Out to Apply For Up to £1000 Funding!

Community Groups – have you applied for the Tak£500+ Project where you can receive up to £1000 of funding for you area? The deadline is fast approaching, so if you haven’t applied yet, now is the time! The Tak£500+ Participatory Budget Fund encourages local residents within the Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon borough to apply for […]

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Armagh Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh South Down Upper Bann

47 Year Old From Newry Arrested After 27 Brothels Found Across NI

Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Unit, supported by over 150 officers from across the organisation as well as Criminal Justice partners, today carried out a significant operation into an organised crime group, which has been trafficking people throughout Northern Ireland for sexual exploitation. The operation was supported […]

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Community Constituency Crime Lurgan Upper Bann

Craigavon Road Closed Due to Security Alert

Due to a suspicious object located in the Lake Road area of Craigavon, Lake Road is partially closed in both directions between roundabout two and roundabout four. Diversions are in place and motorists are advised to avoid the area. ENDS

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Business Community Constituency Government Lurgan Stormont Upper Bann

Tennyson and Long Visit Café IncredABLE to Mark Social Enterprise Day

Alliance Upper Bann MLA Eóin Tennyson and party leader Naomi Long visited Café IncredABLE at South Lake Leisure Centre on Thursday to mark Social Enterprise Day. Café IncredABLE is a social enterprise which provides hospitality and catering services, while supporting individuals with autism and learning difficulties to secure employment. Speaking after the visit, Mr Tennyson […]

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Banbridge Business Campaigns Community Constituency Cost of Living Government Politics Stormont Upper Bann

Executive Needed to Tackle Cost of Doing Business Crisis, says Tennyson

Alliance MLA Eóin Tennyson has said a restored and reformed Executive is urgently needed to provide political certainty and tackle the cost of doing business crisis. The Upper Bann MLA was speaking after hosting a roundtable with Banbridge Chamber of Commerce, local business leaders, and Alliance Party leader Naomi Long MLA. Mr Tennyson said, “Local […]

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Community Government Legacy Politics Stormont

We Must Keep Building Peace and Moving Forward Together – O’Neill

Sinn Féin First Minister Designate Michelle O’Neill has condemned a ‘reprehensible and reckless’ bomb attack on police officers in the Mount Carmel Heights area of Strabane. And she said that those who want to drag society backwards will not succeed. Michelle O’Neill said: “The bomb attack in Strabane was reckless and reprehensible, and I strongly […]

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Community Constituency Government Portadown Stormont Upper Bann

Tennyson and Long visit Pretty N Pink Charity Hub

Upper Bann MLA Eóin Tennyson and Alliance Party Leader Naomi Long MLA paid a visit to Pretty n Pink’s new hub in Portadown this week (Thursday). Pretty N Pink is Northern Ireland’s only registered Breast Cancer Charity and provides support for people who have received the life-changing diagnosis of breast cancer, helping them navigate the […]

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Dáil Éireann Government International Politics Seanad Éireann

“Government Must Protect Irish Neutrality.” – Aontú

Aontú Representative Gerard Herdman has called for a referendum on Irish neutrality. “Too many generations of Irish men and women have bled out on foreign soil in the service of foreign Kings and foreign countries. They were used as nothing more than convenient cannon fodder. Hard lessons have forged a determined neutrality into the Irish […]