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Business Newry

Alexandria’s Baby Boutique Hits the Quays

Newry based business Alexandria’s baby boutique has set up shop at the Quays shopping centre in Newry. Open for business every weekend showcasing the very best clothes for babies and children. Speaking to Clanrye News and Sport Nicola Grant said: “We are absolutely delighted to set up a stall in the Quays shopping centre in […]

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Armagh Banbridge Community Health Lurgan Newry Portadown South Armagh South Down

Ann’s Homecare Increases Domiciliary Care Pay

Independent domiciliary care company Ann’s Homecare has now increased its pay from £10.30 p/h to £13p/h following the £23 million investment from the Department of Health and a recent meeting with the Health Minister Robin Swann. Speaking on their social media Ann’s Homecare said: “Following the announcement of our new rates (£10.30 – £13) and […]

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Health

New Covid Variant Discovered

Evidence of a new variant of the COVID-19 virus has emerged in recent days. This variant – B.1.1.529 – has been identified in South Africa as well as some other countries with travel links to South Africa. Although there is limited evidence of the impact of the new variant, there are concerns that it has a […]

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Health

Vaccine Programme Extends to 12 – 17 Year Olds

Reminder: A special weekend of vaccination clinics for young people takes place this Saturday and Sunday. The clinics will be offering first doses, as well as second doses for 16 and 17 year olds who are eligible. The locations are listed below. For those that are appointment only, bookings can be made at: https://covid-19.hscni.net/get-vaccinated/ Those aged […]

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Business Newry

WIN a £500 Voucher and £500 Cash for the Quays, Newry

Be in with a chance to win a £500 Voucher to shop at the Quays Shopping Centre, Newry and £500 Cash!  To enter: Purchase a £4.99 ticket for a chance to make this Christmas even better.  You can get your tickets here: Boss Competitions proudly support Action for Children and SVP local charities in Down. 

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Community South Armagh

Free Park Pass for Residents a Welcome Solution- O’Muirí

Sinn Féin Group leader and  Councillor for the Slieve Gullion area has welcomed the decision to give residents of the district a free entry pass to the Forest Parks, including Slieve Gullion, while extending a small levy to visitors from outside the district. Commenting after a meeting of the Strategic Finance Working Group this evening […]

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Politics

Empty Houses Need to be Used to Address Social Housing Crisis by Executive

Aontú Deputy Leader & Cllr for Mid Ulster, Denise Mullen, has said that it is unacceptable to have over 20,000 empty homes across the North, whilst there are people homeless and on social housing waiting lists. Cllr Mullen: “In my research, I have discovered that there are over 40,000 people on waiting lists for social […]

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Community Sport

Council Launches ‘Be Active for Life’ Fitness Classes Across the District

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has now launched a new ‘Be Active for Life’ class activity programme in leisure centres across the district. Building on the success of the Council’s ‘Get Active this Summer’ sports activity programme, the new ‘Be Active for Life’ programme offers a wide selection of exercise classes ranging from walking […]

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Lurgan

DfI Commits to Resurfacing in Taghnevan

SDLP MLA Dolores Kelly and Lurgan Councillor Ciaran Toman have welcome a commitment from the Department for Infrastructure to carry out resurfacing works at Taghnevan Close, Dingwell Park, Richmount Gardens and Ashdene Park. Commenting, Dolores Kelly MLA said; “This is a welcome step forward in the campaign to have these areas resurfaced. For some time, […]

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Politics

Protocol Impacting Supply of HTR Medical Supplies to Northern Ireland -TUV

Statement by TUV leader Jim Allister: “After being contacted by a constituent who was concerned about the availability of Utrogestan 100mg capsules in North Antrim and East Londonderry I wrote to the Health Minister asking why there  was an issue in sourcing this product from Great Britain. “Minister Swann has advised that there is an issue […]

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Community

Police Officers and Staff Sign White Ribbon Pledge

Today (Thursday 25 November) is White Ribbon Day, which kick-starts an international campaign – 16 days of action to end violence against women and girls (VAWG). The Police Service of Northern Ireland is showing its support for the campaign which runs until Thursday 10 December. Over the next 16 days the Police Service of Northern […]

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Armagh Community

It’s time to have your say on UK City of Culture 2025!

The bid team for Armagh City and borough’s UK City of Culture 2025 want everyone to get involved in shaping the final entry for the competition by taking part in local workshops in person or on-line – to have your say! This is a really exciting opportunity for the City and borough, and the next […]