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Nicola Grant, Workers Party constituency representative in Newry & Armagh represented the Party at yesterday’s all-party discussions at Stormont as part of the development of a strategy to end violence against women and girls. Nicola also attended the conference later in the afternoon addressed by leading author and academic Dr Jackson Katz. The Workers Party […]
Newly elected Lord Mayor of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon, Councillor Paul Greenfield announces extension to eligibility and duration of the Carers’ Get Active Card Pilot Scheme. Led by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council, and Southern Health and Social Care Trust, the collaborative initiative offers a 20% discount to normal membership fees across all […]
Nestled in the heart of the community in Poyntzpass is Rice’s Hotel. Established in 1798 when the village was a bustling hub of markets and fairs, Rice’s Hotel was then one of 4 busy hotels frequented by passing business people. Fast forward to 2022 and they still get asked if they have rooms available for […]
Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan has said delays in recognition payments for health and social care workers are unacceptable and urged the Department to get it paid to workers. The Newry and Armagh MLA said: “Ongoing delays in getting the recognition payment out and into the pockets of some health and social care workers is […]
Sinn Féin MP Mickey Brady has called on the British government to listen to workers and act on the soaring cost of living. The Newry and Armagh MP said: “For months the cost of living has been on a steep upward trajectory, inflation is now predicted to hit 11% over the next couple of months […]
Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan has said that only a fully functioning Executive can fix and transform our health service. The Newry and Armagh MLA was speaking after Health Minister Robin Swann announced that plans to reshape hospital care would go out to consultation in the autumn. Cathal said: “Sinn Féin is committed to investing […]
Finance Ministers across the UK met in Cardiff today, with how to support people and businesses with soaring bills dominating discussion. The price of food, fuel, energy, clothes, travel costs and rent continue to go up as inflation rises. And OFGEM has warned energy bills are set to rise again by around £800 per year […]
Statement by TUV Newry and Armagh spokesperson Keith Ratcliffe: “Within 24 hours of the announcement by the BBC that they were binning live coverage of the Twelfth TUV had made contact with GB News about the possibility of them filling the gap and therefore I am absolutely delighted that the channel has stepped in and […]
SDLP Newry & Armagh Justin McNulty has welcomed the ruling that planning permission for the new stadium at Casement Park can proceed. A legal challenge against the planning permission was rejected in the High Court recently. Mr McNulty said the ruling was a watershed moment for the long-awaited project and he hoped to see work commence as […]
Young sportswomen were once again invited to take part in the unique cross community programme aimed at building skills on the sports field and building relationships in the community. The ‘Stick with Diversity’ programme has just finished its second run and organisers were able to build on last year’s successful inaugural event. Last Autumn (2021) […]
A campaign to help dispose of unwanted or unused drugs, whether prescribed or illegal, takes more than 65,000 pills off Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon (ABC) borough streets since its launch in 2018. Led by ABC Policing and Community Safety Partnership (PCSP), ‘RAPID’ (Remove All Prescription and Illegal Drugs) is an initiative that promotes and facilitates […]
Sinn Féin MP Mickey Brady has said the latest electricity price hike of 33% by Airtricity will hit workers and families hard and called on the DUP to get back to work and form an Executive to deal with the cost-of-living crisis. The Newry and Armagh MP said: “Airtricity electricity prices have gone up by […]
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