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ABC Council Armagh Banbridge Community Council Government Lurgan Portadown Upper Bann

Be Aware and Garden With Care

With summer fast approaching, Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council is  urging green-fingered residents to take care while gardening and look out for potential accidents, risks and injuries. With many people spending more time in their glorious gardens, Council is encouraging everyone to be aware of dangers before attempting DIY garden projects. Here are […]

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Community Education Government Newry Stormont

Cost of School Uniforms Needs to be Cut – Mason

Sinn Féin MLA Cathy Mason has said the cost of school uniforms need to be cut. The South Down MLA said: “Sinn Féin has a plan to cut the costs of school uniforms for families and we are determined to work with others to make this happen. “Families are crying out for support on this issue and […]

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Community Dáil Éireann Education Government Louth

DKIT Needs TU Status – Ó Murchú

Families who are sending students to Dundalk IT ‘need TU status for the college’ according to Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú who raised the Technological University in Leinster House with Minister for Higher Education Simon Harris. The Sinn Féin TD said: ‘I have a specific question about technological university status for Dundalk Institute of Technology, DkIT, […]

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Business Community Lifestyle Newry

One of the Biggest Names in Dance Music Comes to Newry!

Absolute legend and dance music royalty Scot Project comes to Newry bank holiday weekend Sat 4th June in what’s sure to be the biggest dance event in the city this year !!!  With support from  Phat Tony, 8Trak, Lee Hannah & Marko G It’s definitely one not to be missed so get your to tickets […]

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Community Council Government Newry NMD Council

Council To Host a Major Job Fair Event In Newry

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council, via the Labour Market Partnership (LMP) and the Department for Communities is to host a major Job Fair event on Thursday 30 June in the Canal Court Hotel, Newry. Employers from across the Newry, Mourne and Down are being invited to showcase their job opportunities at the event. The […]

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Crime Downpatrick South Down

Co. Down Man Sentenced Following Cannabis Hid in Bales of Hay

Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Organised Crime Unit have acknowledged the sentence handed down to Nathan Greene at Downpatrick Crown Court, Thursday 19 May. Greene, aged 34, was sentenced to serve nine months in custody and nine months on licence, having pleaded guilty to possession of a Class B controlled drug with […]

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Banbridge Community Crime Government Lurgan Stormont Upper Bann

Tennyson Extremely Disappointed at Number of Homophobic and Transphobic Hate Crimes

Alliance MLA Eóin Tennyson has said he is “extremely disappointed” after the PSNI revealed the number of homophobic and transphobic crimes has peaked at their highest level since records began in 2004/05. The figures show homophobic hate incidents increased from 366 to 462, while crimes increased from 246 to 336, in the period April 1 […]

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Community Health Newry

Birth at Home Now Available in Southern Trust

Mums-to-be from across the Southern area who want to birth their baby at home will now be supported by a new team, if suitable. The new ‘Birth at Home’ team has been set up by the Southern Trust to support women who opt to have their baby in their own surroundings. Since they started in […]

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Community Council Government Louth Louth County Council Newry NMD Council

Council Launches New Anti-Littering Campaign in Partnership with Newry, Mourne and Down District Council

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has launched a new public awareness campaign in partnership with Louth County Council to tackle the issue of littering and illegal dumping. The aim is to raise awareness of the problems experienced by both councils across their respective border areas. To mark this important joint initiative, a launch event […]

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Albert Basin Park Campaigns Community Council Government Newry NMD Council

Savage: “People’s Park is finally on its way!”

Newry SDLP Councillor Michael Savage has said he believes the 15 acre Park at the Albert Basin is finally on its way following the approval of the Outline Business Case (OBC) to unlock over £16 million for Phase One of the project. Councillor Savage seconded the proposal at a recent SP&R Committee to submit the […]

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Business Community Government Lurgan Upper Bann Westminster

Retailers Must Provide Fair Price for Farmers – Lockhart

Speaking on a visit to Balmoral Show, DUP MP Carla Lockhart has urged retailers to ensure that, amidst a range of cost pressures throughout the supply chain, farm gate prices are not squeezed to leave farmers in an unprofitable production cycle. After engaging with some of the retailers displaying at the show, the DUP representative […]

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Crime Government Newry Stormont

McNulty Concerned After Reported Acid Attack

SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has expressed significant concern after reports of an acid attack in the area in the early hours of Sunday. It’s reported a man was attacked and had acid thrown over him. Newry & Armagh MLA Mr McNulty said: “Reports of an acid attack being carried out in our […]