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Campaigns Community Constituency Craigavon Daisy Hill Health Newry Newry and Armagh South Down Upper Bann

Southern Trust Apologises for Cervical Screening Scandal

The Southern Trust (SHSCT) and the Public Health Agency (PHA) have published three new reports* on cervical screening. The reports, which are available on both organisations’ websites, provide important independent analysis of the complex issues relating to the historical delivery of the cervical screening programme in the SHSCT from 2008 to 2021. Dr Stephen Austin, […]

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Community Infrastructure

Young Voices to Help Shape the Future of Public Transport at Translink Youth Conference

Translink, in partnership with The Bytes Project, has announced the upcoming Translink Youth Conference, which will bring together young people from across Northern Ireland to discuss, debate, and share their ideas on public transport. The conference, which will take place at Ulster University’s Belfast Campus on Saturday 15th November, is part of Translink’s ongoing commitment […]

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Community Constituency Housing Newry Newry and Armagh

House Prices In Newry, Mourne and Down Rise by 8.1%

PropertyPal Northern Ireland Housing Market Update Q3 2025 Northern Ireland’s housing market remained robust through the third quarter of 2025, with growth in both prices and sales volumes compared to long-term trends, according to PropertyPal’s latest report. House prices in Newry, Mourne and Down grew by 8.1% in the year (vs Q3 2024), with the […]

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Community Constituency Council Government NMD Council South Down Warrenpoint

Crotlieve DEA Afternoon Tea Dance – A Fantastic Community Celebration

The Crotlieve District Electoral Area (DEA) Forum’s annual Afternoon Tea Dance proved once again to be a huge success, with a wonderful turnout for this much-loved free community event. Guests enjoyed a lively afternoon filled with delicious lunch, live music and plenty of dancing, with prizes awarded for the best fancy dress costumes that brought […]

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Business Community Entertainment Infrastructure Lifestyle

Extend Belfast Nights Out with Translink’s New Year-Round Late-Night Transport Pilot

Translink is set to light up Belfast’s festive season with the return of its popular late-night bus and train services. Starting Friday 28th November 2025, this year’s initiative marks the start of a significant new year-round bus pilot scheme backed by the NI Executive. Building on the success of previous Christmas initiatives, the extended late-night […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Cost of Living Government Newry Newry and Armagh Politics Westminster

Grant: Chancellors Statement a waste of Time

Ms. Grant commented after the Chancellor’s early morning press conference this week said, “What a waste of time as it turned out to be uneventful, with heavy emphasis on business, defense, and the national debt. These are all the reasons traditionally given when the working class is about to be shafted. Ms. Grant continued it […]

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Community Constituency Crime Portadown Upper Bann

Portadown: £10,000 Worth of Class A and B Seized In Car Stop

A 26 year old man has been arrested and more than £10,000 worth of class A and class B drugs seized after police stopped a car in Portadown last night, Monday 3 November. The Lurgan Neighbourhood Policing Team were on patrol when a vehicle came to their attention in the Hobson Park area at around […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry: Police Appeal Following Woman Assaulted In City Car Park

Police are appealing for witnesses after a report of a female being assaulted in the car park located between St Marys Street and Georges Lane, Newry on Thursday 23rd October 2025 at approximately 1155 hours. Police are aware a member of the public ran to help this female and would like to speak to this […]

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Business Community Council Government Louth Louth County Council

Fastway Couriers Receivership Having a Detrimental Effect on Workers and Small Businesses

Fastway Couriers going into receivership is having a detrimental effect on workers and small businesses alike. Sinn Féin Councillor Antóin Watters has said “this has come as a major shock to their 300+ workers who still have their bills to pay despite losing their income. I know of a few lads around Cooley and throughout […]

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ABC Council Armagh Banbridge Community Constituency Council Craigavon Government Newry and Armagh Politics Upper Bann Westminster

ABC Councillors Say ‘No’ to Digital ID!

By François Vincent, Local Democracy Reporter Councillor Sarah Duffy (Sinn Féin, Armagh DEA), like her nationalist counterparts, felt strongly that as an Irish citizen, she should not be issued with a digital British ID card. She stated: “I am not a British citizen. I never have been, and I never will be. The Good Friday […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Sport

Carnbane League Results – 1/11/25

CARNBANE LEAGUE RESULTS FOR SATURDAY 1 NOVEMBER 2025 MUFA SHIELD ROUND 3 TIES – KICK OFF 1.30 PM Ballybot United 0 v 4 Newry Celtic at The Barley Field Greenfield Park v WO for Keady Celtic Hillsborough Boys 5 v 0 Orchard United at Laurelhill Sportszone Magheralinn Village 1 v 0 Lisdrum at Dromore Leisure Centre Rathfriland Rngs Res […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council South Armagh Sport

Councillor Cathal King Calls for Floodlights at Meigh Playing Fields and Walking Track

Sinn Féin Councilor Cathal King has written to the Council calling for floodlights to be installed at Meigh Playing Fields and the adjacent Walking Track. “This upgrade is essential to make the facility fully accessible for local residents, supporting sport, physical activity, and safety,” said Councilor King. “The newly installed pitch is a real community […]