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Job seekers from across the district are invited to attend the upcoming Newry, Mourne and Down Job Fair, taking place on Wednesday 3 June at the Canal Court Hotel, Newry. The event offers a valuable opportunity for anyone exploring employment, training or career progression options. Hosted by Newry, Mourne and Down Labour Market Partnership, in […]
Sinn Féin MLA Caoimhe Archibald has said the party is only getting started in delivering real economic change. Speaking at the party’s Ard Fheis the East Derry MLA said: “Two years ago, Sinn Fein took control of the north’s Economy Department for the first time. “Since then, we have grown student numbers at Magee by […]
The Company that owns The Quay Shopping Centre – UGP Newry limited has gone into administration putting the future of the Quays at risk. The Quays has had a high vacancy rate over the last five years following the collapse of Debenhams which has left a major unit empty even today. This comes on top […]
Aontú leader and Meath West Peadar Tóibín has welcomed hundreds of new members into the party in the last 2 weeks. He stated: “The last few weeks has seen massive growth for Aontú. We are delighted to welcome hundreds of new members into the party. 10% of our membership have joined in just the last […]
Aontú representative for East Derry Gemma Brolly has criticised the fuel crisis support package, saying: “It’s not acceptable how the vast majority who need it will get no help.” Brolly – Aontú’s deputy leader – said: “Our inability to meaningfully tackle the cost of fuel in the North of Ireland highlights a democratic deficit. “Fuel […]
SDLP Opposition Infrastructure Spokesperson Justin McNulty MLA has said a decision to freeze Translink fares does not go far enough. The Infrastructure Minister has announced a fare freeze for this year. Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty said: “This is an unambitious move from the Minister at a time when we are seeing a huge […]
Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart is co-ordinating a collaborative initiative which reflects shared demands from across the agriculture, haulage and construction industries, urgently calling for practical and meaningful solutions as the UK’s fuel crisis deepens. The MP has confirmed she is working closely with cross-party colleagues in Westminster to address the challenges facing key sectors […]
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has confirmed that Translink fares will remain unchanged for a second year in a row, despite significant financial pressures across the public transport system. The decision comes at a time when households are facing rising fuel and living costs and when public transport continues to play a vital role in helping […]
Sinn Féin MP Dáire Hughes has said the British government must do more to help those affected by the rising fuel crisis. The Newry and Armagh MP was commenting as Sinn Féin MPs supported a letter to the British Prime Minister which outlines a call for temporary immediate reduction in costs of fuel here in […]
SDLP Leader of the Opposition Matthew O’Toole MLA has lambasted the leadership of the Executive for its inexcusable silence during an international crisis which has sent household energy and fuel costs rocketing. He said that the Executive has for weeks failed to offer any meaningful leadership to a public struggling with increased costs, relying only […]
Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald has called on the British Government to immediately reduce fuel duty, warning that rapidly rising petrol and diesel prices are placing severe pressure on households and businesses across Northern Ireland. In discussions with the Cabinet Office this morning and also in a letter to Peter Kyle MP, Secretary of State […]
SDLP Justin McNulty MLA spoke in a 26 March 2026 Southern Health and Social Care Trust Board meeting about the importance of maternity services at Daisy Hill Hospital. With the context of the birth rates here being higher in the Southern Trust than anywhere else in the North, Mr McNulty highlighted the urgent need for […]
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