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SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP has said the UK and Irish Governments must acknowledge growing momentum for reform of the Stormont institutions. She was speaking after Sinn Féin became the latest party to publicly endorse reform. South Belfast and Mid Down MP Claire Hanna said: “There is clear momentum behind Stormont reform and it can […]
Detectives investigating an incident in which an officer sustained serious injuries when he was struck by a stolen police vehicle have charged a man to court and made two further arrests. The man, aged 27, has been charged with dangerous driving, driving while disqualified and using a motor vehicle with no insurance. He is due […]
Councillor Mary O’Dowd has been formally installed as the new Lord Mayor of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council following its Annual Meeting on Monday 1 June 2026. Elected to represent the Lurgan District Electoral Area in May 2023, Councillor O’Dowd described her appointment as “an incredible honour” and thanked her Sinn Féin colleagues […]
A man arrested following an armed robbery at commercial premises in Main Street, Newcastle on Sunday 31st May, has been charged to court. The man, aged 40, has been charged with robbery and possessing an offensive weapon in a public place and is expected to appear before Newtownards Magistrates Court on Tuesday 2nd June. As is normal […]
A £42 million ePharmacy programme to modernise prescription services is being delivered as part of a wider £102.6million Transformation Fund investment in public sector reform. The Programme was highlighted by Executive Ministers deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly, Health Minister Mike Nesbitt and Finance Minister John O’Dowd alongside Secretary of State, Hilary Benn MP, and NIO […]
Shinken Shobu Ryu Judo Club enjoyed a weekend of outstanding achievement, securing top honours at both national and international level across contest and kata disciplines. Two of the club’s leading competitors, Dermot McCaul and Paul McConville, travelled to England to take part in the prestigious High Wycombe Masters – Great Britain’s largest and most competitive […]
The Police Service of Northern Ireland has launched an attempted murder investigation after an officer was struck by a stolen police vehicle in Downpatrick. Assistant Chief Constable Melanie Jones said: “At approximately 4.45am this morning, Sunday 31st May, a vehicle failed to stop for police in the Fountain Street area – it was later located […]
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has confirmed £80million will be ringfenced for waiting list and elective care capacity building activity during 2026/27. The announcement was made during a visit to the Mater Hospital’s Elective Overnight Stay Centre (EOSC) in Belfast. The funding will support continued action to reduce Northern Ireland’s longest and most critical waiting times. It forms part […]
A Bill to modernise and reform the credit union sector is to be brought forward, Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald has announced. The plans are outlined in a ‘Credit Union (Modernisation and Reform) Next Steps’ document, which has today been published following a public consultation on proposed changes for the credit union sector, which has […]
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has agreed to invest in a number of upgrades to leisure and community facilities in Warrenpoint, Cullyhanna and Kilkeel. The changing pavilion at the Milltown community sports facility in Warrenpoint is to be replaced, with a new roof fitted at Cullyhanna Community Centre where internal repairs will also be […]
Newry man, Thomas McGrath, is preparing to take part in Walk for Parkinson’s Northern Ireland on Sunday 14 June, alongside his buddy Frank Smyth. They are encouraging others to join them in supporting Parkinson’s UK’s Nurse Appeal, which is aiming to raise £9m to fund Parkinson’s nurses and other specialists. Parkinson’s specialists are a lifeline […]
Award-winning Newry-based television company Big Mountain Productions is marking 21 years of programme making with the launch of a major new BBC One series exploring one of the most important issues facing families across the UK today – care. Natalie Cassidy: Caring Together begins on Monday 25 May on BBC One at 1.30pm and again […]
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