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Infrastructure

Translink Prepares For “Leaf Fall” to Minimise Disruption to Passengers

As Autumn gets into full swing and the leaves start to fall, wet weather and passing trains create slippery surfaces that bring challenges for rail services. Translink deploys a range of innovative tactics to tackle this issue and keep services running safely, and minimise disruption to customers. Translink’s Head of Rail Infrastructure, Mervyn McCollam said: […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Daisy Hill Government Health Newry Newry and Armagh Stormont

“Deep Concerns Regarding Daisy Hill Maternity Services” Kimmins

Newry & Armagh MLA Liz Kimmins has expressed her deep concern regarding the capacity of maternity services across the Southern Trust area and in particular Daisy Hill Hospital. The Sinn Féin elected representative said, “I have been contacted by maternity staff from Daisy Hill expressing their serious concerns following a meeting with Southern Trust Senior […]

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Community Education Government Health Stormont

‘#Yes2SocialWork’ Campaign Launches to Encourage Studying to Be a Social Worker In Northern Ireland

The Northern Ireland Social Care Council (the Social Care Council) has launched its campaign, ‘#Yes2SocialWork’, highlighting the many career prospects and pathways to become a social worker in Northern Ireland. The Social Care Council delivers the campaign annually on behalf of the Department of Health (DoH) to promote the benefits of studying social work in […]

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Community Constituency Government Infrastructure Newry Newry and Armagh Stormont

Grant: Workers Party Concerns Over Watsons Road Development

Nicola Grant Workers Party Spokesperson has indicated that residents have approached her about the proposed new housing development on Watsons Road in Newry. She said it is raising significant concerns within the community particularly with regards to the impact it will have on local infrastructure and services. While Lotus Homes claim the project will have […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Assault at St. Joseph’s Independent Club, Newry

Police are appealing for any witnesses to an assault which is reported to have occurred on Saturday 7th September 2024 at St. Joseph’s Independent Club, Newry.  The assault took place at roughly 5:30 pm. Were you there? Did you see anything going that could aid our investigation?  If so please contact 101 and  quote reference […]

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Community Crime Louth

Louth: Murder Investigation After Disappearance of Boy

Gardaí in Louth investigating the disappearance of Kyran Durnin (8 years) are appealing to the public for information. Kyran was reported missing from his home in Drogheda, Co. Louth, to An Garda Síochána on the 30th August 2024. Despite extensive enquiries carried out by Gardaí to date, An Garda Síochána have been unable to either […]

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Dáil Éireann Government Politics

Tánaiste Micheál Martin: Serious and Fundamental Questions About Sinn Fein and Its Governance

The latest revelations about former Sinn Fein Senator Niall Ó Donnghaile raise serious and fundamental questions about the party and its governance Fianna Fail have said. Tánaiste Micheál Martin has said: “For the first time, Sinn Fein has revealed Ó Donnghaile was suspended from the party following “inappropriate” text messages to a teenager, which were […]

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Community Government Politics Stormont

TUV Call For Spotlight to Continue On Sinn Fein In Light of Scandals

The TUV have called for the spotlight to continue on Sinn Fein in light of more scandals this week. Statement by TUV deputy leader Councillor Ron McDowell: “The last few weeks have seen Sinn Fein flounder around as their story changed repeatedly in relation to the Michael McMonagle scandal. It is clear that both powerful […]

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Community Government Politics Stormont

Sinn Fein Must Provide Total Clarity to Assembly – UUP

In light of further disclosures by Sinn Fein today, Ulster Unionist Party Deputy Leader, Robbie Butler MLA has issued the following statement. “This latest set of revelations only enhance the importance of getting answers to the many unanswered questions facing Sinn Fein. “At this point It is inconceivable not to expect the First Minister to address […]

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Campaigns Community Cost of Living Government Health Politics Stormont Westminster

UNISON Disappointed No NHS Pay Offer Made

By UNISON NI Statement: UNISON NIs Health Committee is deeply disappointed at the fact that no pay offer has yet been made to Health staff.  This leaves us once again almost a year behind other parts of the UK and NHS and in a situation where pay parity is not being maintained as was promised.  […]

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Community Health Politics

Aontu:”People Power Shifts The Narrative As Consultation on Public Health Bill Draws to a Close.”

Thousands lined the streets at Belfast City Hall on Saturday 12th October, sending a strong message to our government regarding the Public Health Bill Consultation: “We do not consent!” “The Public Health Bill Consultation is one of the most pressing issues of our time” stated Aontú Deputy Leader Gemma Brolly, “It is vital that we […]

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Climate Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

Weather Report – 14th – 18th October

By Meaney’s Weather The week ahead. Turning milder and unsettled at times. MONDAY . Starts off cool with some lingering patches of fog which will burn off as temperatures rise to a pleasant 15C thanks to a southerly airflow. There will be some good spells of sunshine and a chance to get the clothes out […]