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Education Minister Paul Givan has announced his programme for reforming the provision of support for children with special educational needs. The Minister’s Special Educational Needs Reform Agenda and associated five-year delivery plan have been developed following completion of a comprehensive review of policy and delivery. Speaking in the Assembly, Paul Givan said: “Children with special educational needs, […]
SDLP Leader of the Opposition Matthew O’Toole MLA has said that claims from First Minister Michelle O’Neill around the Executive’s record of delivery don’t add up. Ms O’Neill said the Executive has a “very strong track record of delivery”. She said the Executive had passed a “huge, vast array of legislation”. South Belfast MLA Mr […]
SDLP Opposition Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath MLA has said that lengthy delays in ambulance response times is contributing to the collapse of the health service. He was speaking after a debate in the Assembly on Monday. Mr McGrath has long been highlighting the impact of ambulance delays, particularly in rural areas. South Down MLA Mr […]
Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Organised Crime Unit have this afternoon, Monday 13th January, stopped a vehicle in Newry and seized a large sum of money. Detective Sergeant Tracey said: “Following a proactive policing operation, officers stopped a vehicle at the Belfast Road area. Assisted by colleagues from the Roads Policing Unit, a search was conducted […]
The Farrell family’s Annual Camlough Christmas Eve Collection, held in memory of John and Stephen Farrell, has once again proven to be a remarkable success, raising an extraordinary £11,396.17 for PIPS Hope and Support. This year’s contribution brings the total raised by the family over the years to an outstanding £79,866.25. A special highlight of this year’s collection […]
A 21 year old man has been charged with a number of offences including disorderly behaviour, possession of an offensive weapon and assault on police following an incident in Newry on Sunday morning, 12 January. At around 8.20am police were called to reports of a man causing a disturbance and throwing items at a property […]
Workers Party Newry and Armagh Representative Nicola Grant has welcomed plans for Kelly Constructions new Social housing development in Newry, Nicola stated while 48 new homes is a welcome development in an situation where we have a major housing crisis, some questions needs to be asked and answered, as the term social housing does not […]
Newry City Councillor Aidan Mathers has said that senior Council officers must ensure that any work carried out at Council Municipal Cemeteries are done so in a sensitive and respectful manner. The Councillor who is Chairperson of the Newry City District Electoral Area, made his comments after his colleague Councillor Valerie Harte raised concerns about […]
More social housing on the way for Newry as the planning committee at Newry, Mourne and Down District Council recently granted planning permission to a multi million pound development. Local developer Kelly Brothers, will now go ahead with the project to build 24 houses and 24 apartments on Carnagat Road, ALL SOCIAL HOUSING! Environmentally planning […]
Police are appealing for information following a reported assault in Newry yesterday evening, Thursday, 9th January. It was reported that at approximately 5.40pm, the victim was assaulted by a taxi driver outside retail premises in The Quays area. At this time his injuries aren’t thought to be serious, however it was further reported that the […]
This has been a particularly difficult winter across the Health and Social Care system, with exceptionally high flu rates and hospital admissions. We understand how difficult it has been for many patients and their families who have experienced long waits to access the care they need in a suitable environment. While these challenges are being […]
Carla Lockhart, MP for Upper Bann, has announced an upcoming meeting with the Southern Trust leadership team to address the escalating challenges facing health and social care services in the Upper Bann constituency. The meeting, scheduled for Thursday morning, follows the departure of the Trust’s Chief Executive and will provide an opportunity to press for […]
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