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PSNI to Raise Awareness of Cycle Safety

Police officers across Northern Ireland will be taking to the roads on unmarked bicycles, to raise awareness of cycle safety this month. Superintendent Gary Busch said: “During our close-pass operations, which were first trailed in 2017, police officers in plain clothes on unmarked bicycles equipped with cameras, will be supported by police motorcyclists to identify […]

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Community Government Health Stormont

Housing Executive: Concern With Increase In Damp and Mold Complaints

The surge in instances of damp, mold, and condensation within Housing Executive properties across Northern Ireland has been a cause for concern. During the 2023/24 financial year, a staggering 17,198 reports were registered, marking a notable escalation from the 7,776 reports in 2020/21. Communities Minister Gordon Lyons gave a breakdown of damp reports across each of Northern […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Daisy Hill Health International Newry Newry and Armagh Politics

Healthcare Workers Vigil for Gaza at Daisy Hill Hospital

Daisy Hill Hospital, Friday June 14th, 6pm. Assemble ED exit. Since the beginning of Israel’s assault on Gaza several hundred healthcare workers have been killed by Israeli forces and over 1,000 have been injured.  A staff member within Daisy Hill has been warned for raising awareness of local Palestine solidarity events and so the protest is […]

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

Trust Highest Home Birth Rate In NI

A specialist team of midwives dedicated to delivering babies at home is celebrating having the highest home birth rate in the region. The Southern Health and Social Care Trust Home Birth team have delivered a total of 104 babies in homes right across the Trust since the team was established in November 2021. Paula Murray, […]

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Armagh Community Constituency Government Infrastructure Newry and Armagh Politics Stormont

Boylan Welcomes Protection of Concessionary Fares Scheme

Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan has welcomed Infrastructure minister John O’Dowd’s announcement to protect free public transport for over 60s across the north. The Newry and Armagh MLA said: “I welcome the announcement by Minister O’Dowd to protect the SmartPass scheme for over 60s to ensure they can continue to avail of free public transport. […]

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Business Community Government Politics Stormont

Communities Minister Lyons Addresses Labour Market Conference

Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has acknowledged the contribution of the voluntary and community sector in supporting employability provision for those facing barriers to employment. The Minister was speaking at the ‘Building an Inclusive Labour Market: The role of the Voluntary and Community Sector’ conference organised by NICVA, the representative body for the sector. The conference, […]

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Top Tips to Save on Holiday Costs

As Pressure Mounts on Travel Budgets In light of a recent survey, travel insurance experts from CompareNI.com have shared their thoughts on how to stay on top of holiday costs this summer. The survey asked holidaymakers about any financial concerns they had ahead of their holiday breaks. 35% said they were concerned they normally spend more than […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry: 20 Yr Old Man Charged In Connection With Rammed Police Vehicle

A 20-year-old man has been charged after he was arrested in connection with a police vehicle which was deliberately rammed near Newry on Monday 10th June.  He was charged with a number of offences, including two counts of aggravated vehicle taking causing injury and two counts of failing to stop where an accident occurred causing […]

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Community Constituency Government Infrastructure Lurgan Newry Newry and Armagh Politics Stormont Upper Bann

Concessionary Fares and Community Transport Protected In Budget Allocations

Concessionary fares, community transport funding and planned improvements to the Coleraine-Derry rail line are among the areas being protected by Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd following consideration of the department’s budget allocation. Speaking as the Equality Impact Assessment (EQIA), which sets out the initial assessment of the impact of the budget on spending proposals for the […]

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“Buddy” Week at Local Tae Kwon Do Clubs

CFTKD clubs will be doing a buddy week starting next week 17th – 23 June. This is your chance to bring a friend or family member to your TKD class.  Your buddy can train along side you next week free when you hand in the flyer below. Flyers will be given out this week in […]

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Community Crime

PSNI Operated a Practice Monitoring Journalist and Solicitors Phones

Former Assistant Chief Constable Alan McQuillan has said he had been reliably informed the PSNI operated a practice monitoring Journalist and Solicitors phones for several years from about 2011. Mr McQuillan said: “This is so bad, so awful, there needs to be a public inquiry,” he said. He claimed hundreds of phones were being monitored […]

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Business Community Constituency Health Newry Newry and Armagh

Mourne Private Clinic Opens In Newry

By Newry Chamber Newry Chamber were delighted to attend the official opening of their member, Mourne Private Clinic following a significant £400,000 investment which has created 10 new roles. Speaking to guests at the event, Clinic Director, Lisa Hughes said that Mourne Private Clinic had long been a professional aspiration for her. A radiographer with […]