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Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has said that escalating global instability highlights the urgent need for the United Kingdom to prioritise national food security and protect domestic agriculture. Commenting on the continuing war in Ukraine and the growing instability in the Middle East, the MP warned that geopolitical conflict is increasingly exposing the fragility of […]
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has helped drive the success of two local transport providers connecting people and communities. The Council’s partnership with the voluntary sector helped pave the way for Down Community Transport and Newry and Mourne Community Transport to secure £200,000 from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, supported by the Strategic Stakeholder […]
Southern Regional College is celebrating the success of butchery apprentice Jochyl Mier, who has been named Best Abattoir Worker/Apprentice 2025 at the prestigious national awards hosted by the Institute of Meat and the Worshipful Company of Butchers. The awards ceremony took place on 26 February 2026 at the historic Butchers’ Hall and is widely regarded as […]
Super Trowel, the ultimate bricklaying competition returned to Northern Ireland with the Northern Ireland and Irish regional heat taking place at Southern Regional College’s Greenbank campus on Friday 27th February 2026. The competition saw 8 pro competitors along with their hod carriers and 7 junior competitors and hod competitors battle it out for a place in […]
firmus energy today has announced a reduction on their regulated gas tariffs of 10.10%, for domestic and small business customers in the Ten Towns gas network areas, effective from 01 April 2026. The firmus energy tariff reduction means that the annual gas bill of a typical household with a credit meter will be reduced by around […]
Firmus energy Supply – one of Northern Ireland’s largest suppliers of natural gas – has today [5th March 2026] announced that it will be making a further reduction to its tariffs for all domestic customers living in the ‘Ten Towns Network’ area. Effective from 1st April 2026, this double-digit decrease will save households an average […]
A powerful and inspiring awareness evening and film premiere at Newry Omniplex hosted by the Three Ways Youth Project showcased three impactful short films created as part of their Stand Up: The Premiere for Change initiative. The youth-led project focused on raising awareness of Violence Against Women and Girls (EVAWG), challenging harmful attitudes and encouraging both […]
SDLP Justin McNulty MLA has consistently brought the issue of potholes to the Minister for Infrastructure Liz Kimmins and her Department and seeking urgent action to make our roads safe. The Minister’s constituency sits at the centre of the Newry, Mourne, and Down and Armagh, Banbridge, and Craigavon council areas, where more than a third […]
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has helped drive the success of two local transport providers connecting people and communities. The Council’s partnership with the voluntary sector helped pave the way for Down Community Transport and Newry and Mourne Community Transport to secure £200,000 from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, supported by the Strategic Stakeholder […]
Minister Archibald has commented on the rising price of home heating oil and fuel emerging as a result of the situation in the Middle East. Minister Archibald spoke with both the British Energy Minister, Michael Shanks, and the Irish Energy Minister, Darragh O’Brien. Following those discussions, Minister Archibald said she had a constructive engagement with […]
The Construction Industry Training Board NI (CITB NI) in partnership with Southern Regional College has announced the SkillBuild NI 2026 regional competition. The annual competition will take place on Tues 19 May 2026, at Southern Regional College, Greenbank Campus, Newry. The annual competition is a search for the top performers within construction apprenticeship and traineeship programmes […]
Sinn Féin MP Dáire Hughes and local Sinn Féin Councillor Declan Murphy have welcomed confirmation that resurfacing works at Meadowbrook Park Newry, have been secured and work will commence on 27th February. Dáire Hughes MP said: “This is very welcome news for the local community, residents, families and pedestrians, and this resurfacing will significantly improve […]
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