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A more connected, holistic approach to mental health services would prevent many getting into crisis in the first place, Alliance Assembly candidate Jackie Coade has said. Newry and Armagh candidate Ms Coade said while health service staff were to be praised for their work in the mental health sector, too many gaps in the service […]
A £1million Empty to Occupied Programme gets underway, as twelve revitalisation projects receive funding to support commercial property regeneration across the borough. Funded by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council and Department for Communities, the £1.1million scheme will support the replacement of derelict or vacant sites with attractive, high-spec and fit-for-purpose buildings. The innovative […]
Sinn Féin MP Mickey Brady has said that teaching staff must be supported with fair pay as teachers and other workers struggle with the cost-of-living crisis. The Newry and Armagh MP said: “Last night I attended a meeting hosted by teachers unions in Newry, calling for fair pay for their members. “The cost of living […]
Responding to comments by British Secretary of State at Westminster in relation to his failure to deliver on Irish language rights, Sinn Féin MP Mickey Brady said: “Brandon Lewis agreed and promised to deliver on the commitment of an Irish language Act with accelerated passage by October 2021. “That date passed without delivery or any […]
By Paul Higgins A former couple from Co. Armagh whose baby sustained multiple fractures to her ribs and leg walked free from court (4/4) after they were put on probation for a year. Newry Crown Court Judge Gordon Kerr QC said while he had considered imposing “deterrent custodial sentences,” it was his view there are […]
Mr Philip Thomas Gordon, (26), Clay Road, Keady, Armagh was sentenced at Armagh Magistrates’ Court today, 4 April 2022 of one charge of failure to comply with a notice to isolate tuberculosis reactors. Mr Gordon was fined £500 plus £15 offender levy. The case arose following a cattle identification inspection carried out by officers from […]
The message, claiming to be from a chocolate manufacturer, encourages the recipient to open the message to win a “free Easter chocolate basket”. This message is a scam and has been received by people in Northern Ireland and further afield. Superintendent Gerard Pollock, Chair of Scamwise NI, said: “This is an attempt to get your […]
The sustained increases in global wholesale gas prices have forced Northern Ireland’s largest gas supplier, firmus energy, to announce increases to its natural gas tariff in the Ten Towns Network area of 16.31%. This increase will take effect from 3rd May 2022. Today’s announced change in tariffs will mean an extra £3.86 per week on […]
A final event marking the conclusion and celebrating the success of ABC Council’s PEACE IV funded Local Authority Action Plan, which has seen over 150 projects community, sporting and capital projects delivered since 2017, was held in the Market Place Theatre, Armagh on Tuesday 22 March. The Action Plan was funded through the European Union’s […]
A range of measures could be taken in the near future to help people navigate the ongoing cost of living crisis, Alliance Assembly candidate Jackie Coade has said. Newry and Armagh candidate Jackie said failure to help people get through the crisis would not only be morally unforgivable but would result in further wider economic […]
A new surprise candidate has entered the 2022 assembly election race in Newry and Armagh. Parkhead native Paolo Frils has entered the fray stating his main policies are longer weekends, beer bonuses for workers and a mayorship for Marty Bogroll. Speaking to Clanrye News and Sport Mr Frils election agent Charlene Lennon said: “Paolo is […]
P3 primary school pupils across the Borough recently had a visit from representatives of the PCSP and PSNI for an interactive chat about ‘Road Safety’ and ‘Stranger Danger’. Gwen Bartley, PCSP Project Coordinator, was joined by the local PSNI – Road Education Officer and Neighbourhood Officers – as they spoke to Primary 3 pupils about […]
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