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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

Make An Appointment With Southern Area Hospice’s ‘Make a Will Month’

Southern Area Hospice are delighted to launch its annual ‘Make a Will Month’ scheme, taking place from 1st to 31st October 2024. Now in the second year, this initiative offers individuals the opportunity to write their wills at no charge, supported by local solicitors, in exchange for a donation to the Hospice. This campaign allows everyone […]

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Climate Community Constituency Downpatrick Government Newcastle South Down Stormont

McMurray Raises Barriers to Green Growth In Assembly

Andrew McMurray MLA (Alliance) spoke before the NI Assembly in support of removing barriers to green growth last week. The motion, tabled by Mr McMurray together with other members of the Alliance Party, called on the Minister for Infrastructure and the Minister for the Economy to work together to deliver fundamental reform of the planning […]

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Agriculture Business Community Constituency Government Lurgan Upper Bann Westminster

Lockhart Backs Industry Taskforce Calls For Increased Support For Flock Owners

MP Carla Lockhart has expressed her concerns about the future of Northern Ireland’s sheep sector and is backing industry calls for more financial support for flock owners. “The 2023 census confirms that around 38% of farmers in Northern Ireland keep sheep, equating to approximately two million head. Although the sheep sector is worth over £109m […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Obituaries

The Death Has Occurred of Daniel Greer

Greer (Newry) September 20th, 2024. Peacefully at his home surrounded by his parents and brother, Daniel, cherished and devoted son of Paul and Anne, loving brother of James and much loved grandson of Brigid and the late Norman Greer and the late Michael and Mary Delargy. May his beautiful and gentle soul Rest In Peace. […]

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Agriculture Community Crime Government Stormont

PSNI: Rural Crime Partnership launch Rural Crime Awareness Week 2024

Police alongside partners from the Rural Crime Partnership group are delighted to launch Rural Crime Week NI 2024. The partner-led, digital awareness campaign will begin next week, running from Monday 23rd – Friday 27th September online, in support of rural communities across Northern Ireland. The Rural Crime Partnership (RCP), is comprised of the Police Service […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Cost of Living Education Government Lurgan Politics Upper Bann Westminster

MP Carla Lockhart Welcomes Pay and Grading Review Agreement for School Support Staff

Carla Lockhart MP has welcomed the good news that school support staff across Northern Ireland will benefit from an agreed pay and grading review. This resolution, delivered by DUP Minister Paul Givan MLA in partnership with representative unions, marks a significant step forward for the dedicated staff who play such a vital role in supporting […]

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Community Constituency Education Newry Newry and Armagh

New Driver NI Partners with Road Safe NI Charity to Promote Safe Driving to Schools Across Northern Ireland

New Driver Safety Ambassadors Limited (New Driver NI) is delighted to announce a new partnership with Road Safe NI Charity to deliver their award-winning safe motoring presentations to students across Northern Ireland this school year. The partnership was officially launched today at Lumen Christi College, Derry~Londonderry. This exciting collaboration and initiative aims to enrich the […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Saoradh Welcome Release of Three Men Arrested In Newry/South Armagh

Saoradh welcome the release of the three men arrested in Newry/South Armagh. These arrests highlight Britain’s attempt to criminalise Republicans. On an almost daily basis Republicans are dragged from their homes and communities and taken to Musgrave interrogation suite. They are then subjected to hours of pointless questioning before being released without charge or worse, […]

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Community Education Government Health Politics Stormont

Assembly Launches Inquiry Into Teaching of Relationships and Sexuality Education (RSE)

The Assembly Committee for Education has today launched an inquiry into the teaching and implementation of Relationships and Sexuality Education (RSE) and is calling on parents and teachers to respond to a short survey in a bid to ascertain the effectiveness, inclusivity and alignment of current RSE teaching in schools here. Speaking after today’s inquiry […]

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Community Government Sport Stormont

Minister Announces Homecoming Event for Olympic and Paralympic Athletes

Sports Minister Gordon Lyons will host a homecoming celebration for Northern Ireland’s Olympic and Paralympic athletes next month. The Paris Celebration Event, due to take place in Belfast’s SSE Arena on October 3, will mark the extraordinary success achieved by local competitors. The Minister said: “Every local athlete who took part in the Olympic and Paralympic […]

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Community Health

Precious Life Condemn Criminalisation of Prayer In UK

Northern Ireland’s leading pro-life group Precious Life have condemned the UK Government’s announcement that exclusion zones will come into force around baby-killing centres in England and Wales from 31 October. The so-called “buffer zones” will ban and criminalise women and men who pray within a 150 metre radius of an abortion centre. The BBC reports […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry: Three Arrested In New IRA Investigation

Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Terrorism Investigation Unit have made three arrests as part of an investigation into the activities of the New IRA. Three men, aged 25, 27 and 58, were arrested this morning, Wednesday 18th September, following searches in the Newry area. Items seized included two cars and a number […]