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Health Politics

O’Dowd Welcomes Extension of Covid Booster

Sinn Féin MLA John O’Dowd has welcomed the extension of the COVID vaccine booster programme to people 40 to 49. The Upper Bann spokesperson said:  “I welcome the announcement that people aged 40 to 49 will now be able to get a COVID booster vaccine.   “The booster vaccine is being administered by GP practices and […]

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Politics

TUV Challenges Executive Decision on Mandatory Vaccine Passports

Statement by TUV leader Jim Allister: The Executive’s decision to press ahead with mandatory Vaccine Passports, which I believe is wrongheaded both in focus and effect, must be brought to the Assembly for an early vote. The common practice of voting on these proposals weeks after implementation won’t do. I welcome the First Minister – […]

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Community

Lord Mayor’s Hosts ‘Festival of Light’ Celebration Evening for Local Indian Community

Lord Mayor hosts Diwali ‘Festival of Light’ celebration at the Palace, Armagh on Monday 15th November with representatives from the local Indian community. Diwali is an annual festival which celebrates the triumph of light over darkness, good over evil and importance of knowledge over ignorance in October and November, in accordance with the lunar calendar.  […]

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Community Lurgan

Kilwilke Re-imaging Project Unveiled

A shared history community project in Kilwilke, Lurgan has breathed new life into the area, thanks to funding from Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council’s Peace IV programme. North Lurgan Community Association worked with a range of local groups in North Lurgan and wider Lurgan area to deliver a programme of engagement events and […]

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Health

Phone First Service Extends Opening Hours

To mark their first birthday – the Southern Trust’s ‘Phone First’ service has extended its hours to 9pm, Monday to Friday.  The ‘Phone First’ approach aims to help those patients with urgent but not life threatening symptoms to get the most appropriate care as quickly as possible and avoid busy waiting rooms. Before attending the […]

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Crime Portadown

Police Appeal Following Portadown Murder

Detectives from Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Major Investigation Team, investigating the murder of 23 year old Jake Bailey-Sloan who died following an incident in Portadown Town centre in the early hours of Sunday 17th October 2021, have revisited the scene and issued a renewed appeal for information. At a media facility held in Portadown […]

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Newry Politics

Sinn Féin Delegation Meet Council Management

Sinn Féin MLA for Newry and Armagh, Conor Murphy, has welcomed a meeting with Newry, Mourne and Down District Council for discussion on projects across the area. Speaking after the meeting Conor said: “Today myself and my colleagues; Liz Kimmins MLA, Mickey Brady MP and Cllr Oonagh Magennis met with senior council officials to discuss […]

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Lurgan Sport

Mackle Congratulates Clann Éireann on Championship Victory

Sinn Féin ABC councillor Liam Mackle has offered his congratulations to Clann Éireann on their victory in the Armagh Senior Football Championship. Cllr Mackle said: “I wish to congratulate Clann Éireann on their historic and dramatic win over Crossmaglen in Sunday’s Armagh Championship Final. All the hard work and preparation that went into the campaign […]

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Community Politics

UUP Welcome Extension to Welfare Mitigations

Following the announcement that the Executive is to extend welfare mitigations, Ulster Unionist Party Communities spokesperson, Andy Allen MLA said: “I welcome the fact that the Executive has finally agreed the introduction of welfare mitigation legislation. “Disappointingly it took far too long to achieve agreement, which resulted in £2M that could have supported many individuals […]

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Business

Drive to Restart Overseas Tourism to Northern Ireland

Economy Minister Gordon Lyons has joined Tourism Ireland and 12 tourism businesses from Northern Ireland at World Travel Market (WTM) in London today.  WTM heralds the beginning of Northern Ireland’s promotional drive overseas for the year ahead. As we restart travel from overseas, Northern Ireland’s presence at World Travel Market is more important than ever […]

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Crime

Hardware Theft Suspects Caught on CCTV

Police are investigating a series of thefts of tools from various hardware stores in Armagh on 3rd February 2021. The total amount lost was estimated at over £2,000.   Five suspects are captured on CCTV, entering the stores, lifting tools from the shelves and leaving without paying for them. Description of suspects: Male 1 – early […]

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Business

The Key to Consistency – Action Coach Newry

By Ruth Ellison As we are all aware, there are a number of elements which are key to leading a successful business. One of these is consistency. CONSISTENCY IN YOUR BUSINESS In business, consistency is is more than just making sure work is completed on time and to a certain standard throughout the year. Consistency […]