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SDLP Policing Board member Dolores Kelly has expressed her concerns at the risk posed to children and young people across the North. Mrs Kelly was speaking after receiving a briefing from the National Crime Agency (NCA) who have assessed using modelling there are approximately between 16,000-23,000 people in the North who pose a risk to […]
SDLP Minister and Deputy Leader Nichola Mallon has today written to the Secretary of State for Health after reports that the British Government has purchased 114 million more doses of Pfizer and Moderna vaccines to call for support for communities across the globe in the fight against covid-19. Ms Mallon said: “While it is absolutely […]
SDLP Upper Bann MLA Dolores Kelly has welcomed extra funding for greenway and active travel projects in the area. The additional £2m funding for councils across the North was announced by SDLP Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon on Tuesday. The money will go to support the development of active travel schemes and greenway projects over the […]
Workers at almost sixty colleges and universities throughout Northern Ireland have taken industrial action in recent days in opposition to pension cuts, pay and worsening working conditions. The Workers Party has sent the following message of support to the University and Colleges Union Workers Party stands with University staff and supports their just demands The […]
Police are appealing for information following a two vehicle road traffic collision on the Rathfriland Road, Newry on Saturday 4th December. It was reported that a silver coloured Seat Toledo and a gold Volkswagen Golf were in collision near the junction with the Glenvale Road at around 5.50pm. Four people were taken to hospital following the […]
Sinn Féin MLA for Newry and Armagh has welcomed the recent visit of the education minister to St. Joseph’s high school in Newry. Speaking after the meeting Liz said: “I have been working with the management of the school now for a number of months in trying to secure essential works to upgrade the facilities on […]
Aontú Education Spokesperson, Gemma Brolly, expresses frustration and disappointment at the failure to act in order to prevent the current staff shortage and high rate of school absence, which have led to pleading for all available staff and calls for Circuit Breakers. Rep Brolly: “At the beginning of September, principals and school staff found themselves […]
SDLP Upper Bann MLA Dolores Kelly has welcomed the announcement of a public consultation on the all-island Strategic Rail Review. The public consultation was announced this week by SDLP Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon and Irish Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan. It opened on Monday and seeks to gain insights from stakeholders and the wider public […]
Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has welcomed additional funding for Greenways across the north. The Newry and Armagh MLA stated: “I welcome an additional £2 million for Councils to assist them with active travel schemes and greenway projects. “I’m also delighted that this includes money for a number of greenways within the Newry area. “Sinn […]
A city park for Newry moving a step closer is tribute to the hard work of campaigners, Alliance Newry and Armagh spokesperson Jackie Coade has said. Ms Coade said the proposal for £16.2 million to be provided towards creation of the Albert Basin Park was a move in the right direction. It is part of […]
Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan is encouraging people to engage with the consultation on the all-island strategic rail review. The Newry and Armagh MLA stated: “It’s clear that rail has a major role to play in our island’s future for connecting communities and achieving green, sustainable transport. “However, our current network leaves much to be […]
Despite dismal weather conditions Revolutionary Republicans in Newry held their annual Christmas tree vigil for Republican Prisoners in the centre of the town on Wednesday evening [8th Dec]. Speaking after the event former Republican Prisoner Stephen Murney said “Members of the Irish Republican Prisoners Welfare Association [IRPWA], Saoradh and Éistigí activists took part in the […]
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