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By Donal McMahon PSNI stations resembling ‘conflict barracks’ are a physical barrier to female victims of violence reporting crimes, it is claimed. Newry, Mourne and Down District Council’s (NMDDC) active and healthy committee heard a report this week from the Executive Office on Ending Violence Against Women and Girls (EVAWG). Its new 2024-26 Stormont strategy […]
Work is commencing at hospital sites across Northern Ireland in preparation for the removal of car parking charges in May 2026. Health and Social Care Trusts have been preparing to introduce the necessary infrastructure for a new traffic management system since the Hospital Parking Charges Act was passed by the Northern Ireland Assembly in 2022. […]
Sinn Féin MLA Cathy Mason has urged the Department of Education to improve support for Special Educational Needs provision in Irish Medium schools. Speaking after the education committee, the South Down MLA said; “Children with Special Educational Needs who are learning through the medium of Irish face unique challenges and must be supported. “Irish Medium […]
Police in Newry received a report of an assault of a man at Kiln Street in the early hours of Wednesday 20th November. A report was received shortly after 1.20am that a man, aged in his 60’s, had been attacked by an unknown male and had sustained serious facial injuries requiring hospital treatment. Enquiries are […]
SDLP Councillor Doire Finn has expressed outrage at the recent incident of illegal dumping in Kilmorey and Heather Park’s. “I have recently been contacted by residents of the greater Church Street area regarding the ongoing spate of dumping and fly tipping across our green spaces. Our parks should be places of enjoyment and relaxation for everyone, […]
Louth County Council is pleased to announce the appointment of David Conway as it’s new Chief Executive. David brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record of success in both public and private sectors, making him an excellent choice to lead the council in its mission to enhance the quality of life for […]
RESULTS: 16–11-2024 (Sat) AIB Ulster GAA Hurling Senior Club Championship Semi Final Box-It Athletic 19:15 Ruairi Óg (Antrim) 3-25 AET 1-36 Slaughtneil (Derry) Grounds AIB Ulster GAA Football Senior Club Championship Quarter Final Brewster Park 17:00 Erne Gaels (Fermanagh) 0-06 0-19 Scotstown (Monaghan) AIB Ulster GAA […]
The details of a significant £3.3 million refurbishment of Kilkeel Leisure Centre will be available for the public to view at the centre from Monday, November 18. The Newry, Mourne and Down District Council project will involve both the upgrade and expansion of the leisure facility. Significant progress is being made, with an aim to […]
With Christmas party planning well underway, Translink has revealed full details of its popular late-night bus, coach and train services at weekends starting on Saturday 30th November. Working with a range of partners including the Belfast’s Business Improvement Districts, Hospitality Ulster, Visit Belfast and local taxi companies fonaCAB and Valuecabs, the aim is to encourage […]
Justice Minister Naomi Long has announced her budget plan following the October Monitoring round. The Department of Justice was allocated an additional £39.3m, which includes £2.75m for the civil disorder which was seen during the summer. The Minister said: “I welcome the recent announcement and allocation of an additional £39.3m by the Executive. This will go […]
Slieve Gullion area Sinn Féin Councillor Oonagh Magennis has said that the news that Belleek Playpark will be extensively upgraded is to be welcomed. The Councillor said, “Belleek had been left with a significantly reduced PlayPark for over two years. As local Councillor I have worked with the Belleek community to ensure that the PlayPark […]
By Rotten to the Point In a strong and unified voice, the community stakeholders of Warrenpoint have expressed their complete lack of confidence in the current Warrenpoint Harbour Authority (WHA) Board. We are calling for the immediate resignation of all board members, citing multiple failures in their management of Warrenpoint Port. The board’s credibility has […]
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