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Southern Regional College was a hive of activity on Tuesday 28th January with the annual Schools Partnership Programme intercampus competition series taking place across campuses. One hundred and thirty-eight secondary school students from across County Down and Armagh participated in a range of vocational skills competitions with Amazon vouchers presented to those students placing at the […]
Sinn Féin Leas Uachtarán Michelle O’Neill has marked one year since the restoration of the Executive with a comprehensive refresh of her ministerial team. Speaking following the announcement Michelle O’Neill said: “I am delighted to announce that I have today refreshed the Sinn Féin front bench and my ministerial team. “These changes will bring renewed energy, determination and focus […]
SDLP Newry councillor Doire Finn has called for enhanced street lighting to improve public safety in parts of the city. She is bringing forward a council motion on Monday night urging the Department for Infrastructure to carry out a scoping exercise to identify places throughout the council area that could benefit from improved lighting. Councillor […]
CARNBANE LEAGUE RESULTS FOR SAT 1 FEBRUARY 2025 PREMIER DIVISION – KICK-OFF 2.00pm Ballybot United 3 v 4 Ballyholland at The Barley Field Camlough Rovers 1 v 5 Newry Celtic at Camlough Cleary Celtic 6 v 2 Archview United at Olympic Park Millburn United 4 v 0 Rossowen at Jimmy McAlinden Park 2024-2025 Premier Division […]
Sands (née Ruddy), Sharon – R.I.P. Formerly of Drumliska Gardens, Carrivemaclone, Newry. 1st February 2025, at Craigavon Area Hospital. Beloved mother of the late Rachael and Shauna, loving sister of Tracey best friend and former wife of Raymond. Sharon’s remains will repose in McGennity’s Funeral Home this evening (Sunday 2nd February) from 6pm until 9pm […]
The Housing Executive will be contacting its tenants over the next weeks about their annual rent charges, which will increase by 2.7% from 7th April. This equates to an increase of £2.16 on the average weekly rent and will bring the average rent for a Housing Executive home to £82.05 a week, excluding rates. Each tenant will […]
Economy Minister Conor Murphy said that significant progress has been made in delivering the first 12 months of his economic plan. He said: “When I took office I set out a clear direction with four key priorities: to increase the number of good jobs, to raise productivity, to decarbonise our economy, and to drive forward regional […]
SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has said Executive parties are saying one thing and doing another on gambling harm. He was speaking after Executive parties passed a regulation liberalising gambling rules on the same day as supporting an all-party motion on tackling gambling harm, with no action on gambling harm promised in either […]
Nicola Grant Workers Party has commented on Economy Minister Murphy statement at the launch of his consultation on changes to how costs associated with new connections to the electricity distribution network are recovered . Nicola said the Workers Party will make a detailed response to the consultation, but some initial questions spring to mind. Particularly […]
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council was delighted to welcome over 1500 students to its Careers Fair on Tuesday 21 January 2025 in Newry Leisure Centre. Students from 12 post primary schools in locations across Crossmaglen, Kilkeel, Newry and Newtownhamilton, were provided with the opportunity to chat to over 50 exhibitors to explore further and […]
SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has said that the Executive is failing people across the North by not bringing forward an anti-poverty strategy. He was speaking following a High Court case on the matter on Friday. Mr. McNulty said: “The Executive’s failure to bring forward or even prioritise an anti-poverty strategy sends a […]
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has launched a new Biodiversity Strategy for 2024-2030, a comprehensive guide dedicated to protecting and enhancing local habitats and species within the district over the next six years. The strategy reflects the Council’s commitment to safeguarding biodiversity for future generations. Focusing on five themes including trees and woodland, pollinators, […]
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