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Armagh Election 2022 Newry Politics South Armagh

Nicola Grant to Stand For Workers Party in Newry & Armagh

Local woman, and small business owner, Nicola Grant will be the Workers Party Assembly election candidate for the Newry & Armagh area. Nicola, who lives in the Bessbrook area,  will be campaigning against poverty, the increasing cost of living and the affects on working people, those on low pay and those struggling to make ends meet. “For many […]

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Armagh Community Election 2022 Health Newry Politics South Armagh

More Connected Approach to Mental Health Services Would Prevent Many Getting Into Crisis in First Place – Coade

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 […]

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Armagh Community Education Government Newry South Armagh Westminster

Brady Says Teachers Must be Supported

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 […]

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Crime Newry South Armagh

Bessbrook Man Accused of Rape, False Imprisonment and Sexual Assault Charges

By Paul Higgins A Co. Armagh man stands accused of the rape and sexual assault of a woman he allegedly held prisoner.  Standing in the dock of Armagh Magistrates Court, sitting in Newry, 20-year-old Miceal Carragher confirmed he was aware of the seven charges against him that he did not object to a Preliminary Enquiry, […]

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Armagh Community Government Newry South Armagh Westminster

British Government Must Honour Commitment on Acht Gaeilge — Brady

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 […]

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Agriculture Community Council Government NMD Council South Armagh

Magennis Calls for Red Diesel Changes to be Reversed

Sinn Féin Councillor Oonagh Magennis has called on the British government to reverse the changes to red diesel entitlements which come into force.   The Slieve Gullion Councillor said: “The British government needs to reverse its decision to end the red diesel rebate. “These changes will hit businesses in construction, quarrying and manufacturing which are already […]

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Armagh Banbridge Community Crime Downpatrick Kilkeel Louth Lurgan Newry Portadown South Armagh South Down Upper Bann

Police Warn of WhatsApp Phishing Messages

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 […]

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Armagh Banbridge Business Community Lurgan Newry Portadown South Armagh South Down Upper Bann

Firmus Gas Announces Another Price Hike

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 […]

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Banbridge Community Newry South Armagh South Down Upper Bann

Would You Like To Join The Cadets?

Are you starting School Year 11 in September 2022?  Would you like to develop life skills whilst building friendships and having fun?  Why not join Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service Cadets? The NIFRS Cadets Scheme is a youth organisation for 14 – 17 year olds.  We are now recruiting for Year 1 applicants to […]

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Armagh Community Election 2022 Newry Politics South Armagh

Failure to Help People Through Cost of Living Crisis Would Be Morally Unforgivable! – Coade

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 […]

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Armagh Community Election 2022 Newry Politics South Armagh

New Surprise Candidate Enters Newry and Armagh Election Race

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 […]

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Community Council Government Infrastructure NMD Council South Armagh

Magennis Urges Rapid Resurface Works

Sinn Fein councillor, Oonagh Magennis has welcomed a commitment from DFI to resurface a number of roads in the South Armagh area but has urged that many of these must be a top priority for the department. The Slieve Gullion councillor said: “It’s good to see that the department have committed to tackling the state […]