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Armagh Newry Politics South Armagh

Flags, Identity and Culture Report a Waste of Time! – TUV Newry and Armagh

Statement by TUV leader Jim Allister: “At over 160 pages it will take time to study fully the report published this afternoon but it would appear from an initial reading that there is precious little here in terms of agreed solutions to any issue. That being the case, the public are entitled to regard it […]

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Armagh Banbridge Community Lurgan Portadown

Ulster in Bloom 2022: Council is rooting for you!

Planning to enter your town or village in next year’s Translink Ulster in Bloom competition? Get ready to bring the flower power to your area and apply now with the help of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough (ABC) Council. Supporting successful applications that demonstrate a real interest and commitment to the improvement of their […]

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Armagh Banbridge Community Health Lurgan Newry Portadown South Armagh South Down

Winter Healthcare Tips For Parents

With increasing cases of respiratory viruses and tummy bugs circulating in the community, the Southern Trust is offering parents some useful health care advice. Health Visitors are sharing information on how to recognise and deal with common childhood symptoms and the Trust will be sharing tips across its social media pages. Julie McConville, Assistant Director […]

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Armagh Community Newry Politics South Armagh

McNulty: Hargey Is Failing the Homeless!

SDLP MLA Justin McNulty has said Sinn Féin Minister Deirdre Hargey is failing the homeless and urged her to get to grips with the housing crisis.   He was speaking after the Department for Communities published its housing bulletin for July-September 2021.   It showed 4,026 households presenting as homeless during that period, with building […]

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Armagh Banbridge Community Health Lurgan Newry Portadown South Armagh

Kelly: Public Frustrated at Lack of Progress Over New Craigavon Area Hospital

SDLP Upper Bann MLA Dolores Kelly has said local people are frustrated at the lack of progress on a new hospital in the area. Then Sinn Féin Health Minister Michelle O’Neill received a business plan for a new hospital at the site of Craigavon Area Hospital in 2016.  Mrs Kelly has written to Health Minister […]

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Armagh Banbridge Health Lurgan Newry Politics Portadown South Armagh South Down

Southern Trust Silent on Domiciliary Care Pay Rise

The Southern Trust has come under fire after it was revealed that £23 million from the Department of Health would be used to help the social care sector. This investment has now been used by Independent care companies to increase their pay bands for Care Assistants. A move welcomed during these difficult times. However despite […]

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Armagh Election 2022 Newry Politics South Armagh

Coade Selected for Newry and Armagh

Newry and Armagh Alliance representative Jackie Coade has been selected to contest the upcoming assembly election for the Alliance Party in the Newry and Armagh constituency. Speaking from her social media Ms Coade said: “It is such an honour & privilege to have been selected as a candidate for Newry and Armagh for next year’s […]

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Armagh Banbridge Community Health Lurgan Newry Portadown South Armagh South Down

Ann’s Homecare Increases Domiciliary Care Pay

Independent domiciliary care company Ann’s Homecare has now increased its pay from £10.30 p/h to £13p/h following the £23 million investment from the Department of Health and a recent meeting with the Health Minister Robin Swann. Speaking on their social media Ann’s Homecare said: “Following the announcement of our new rates (£10.30 – £13) and […]

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Armagh Community

It’s time to have your say on UK City of Culture 2025!

The bid team for Armagh City and borough’s UK City of Culture 2025 want everyone to get involved in shaping the final entry for the competition by taking part in local workshops in person or on-line – to have your say! This is a really exciting opportunity for the City and borough, and the next […]

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Armagh Banbridge Community Lurgan Portadown Sport

Final Call for Sports Bursary Applications

Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Sports Forum in association with Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council wish to remind athletes that completed applications for the Sports Bursary Scheme will close on Wednesday 1st December at 5pm. The Sports Forum have created the Sports Bursaries to support and facilitate the development of aspiring performers who reside […]

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Armagh Newry Politics South Armagh

“Unionism Must Win the Protocol Battle, or Lose the Union!” – TUV Newry and Armagh

Speaking to Newry & Armagh TUV Annual Dinner on Saturday night Jim Allister warned the Government that weakening on the Protocol would store up destabilising pressures on the very institutions which the Protocol dishonesty claims to protect. “I can think of no quicker and more assured way to alienate Unionists even more from the failing […]

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Armagh Crime

Two Arrested In Armagh Following Suspicious Activity

Police, responding to the report of suspicious activity in Armagh, have arrested two men. Officers received a report from a couple in the Loughgall Road area of the town just before 6.15am today (Saturday 20 November), who believed that intruders had tried to enter their property. It’s reported that two males were outside the house, […]