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PSNI Newry, Mourne and Down have taken to social media following a response to a group of young people climbing up and trespassing into the old North Street flats in Newry. A spokesperson for the PSNI said: “This evening Local Response crews in Newry received a report that once again young persons have been climbing […]
By François Vincent A Southern Health & Social Care (HSC) Trust executive director acknowledged, at a board meeting held last Thursday (April 25), that safeguarding the privacy and dignity of patients sitting/lying in hospital corridors could be difficult. Executive director of Nursing, Midwifery, Allied Health Professionals and Support Services, Heather Trouton made her comments in […]
By Donal McMahon A Northern Ireland council has denied claims it has been using a controversial weedkiller on a crossborder greenway project. People who use the Carlingford Lough Greenway in Newry reacted this week on social media to scorched verges of the pathway they believe is the result of the areas being treated with Glyphosate. […]
Education Minister Paul Givan has announced a wide-ranging programme of significant and sustained capital investment for the development of school facilities to support children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) across Northern Ireland. Speaking in the Assembly, the Minister said: “Today I am announcing the biggest step change to capital planning in education for a generation, with […]
Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan has welcomed action from the Infrastructure Minister to tackle the MOT backlog and delays. The party’s transport spokesperson said: “I welcome the introduction of one-year Temporary Exemption Certificates for private cars first registered between 1 June 2019 and 31 May 2020 or between 1 June 2017 and 31 May 2018, which have […]
Economy Minister Conor Murphy has said that his Department will work to develop solutions that unlock the potential that exists within all our entrepreneurs. The Minister was speaking at the ‘Time to Change’ event held in the Long Gallery, Stormont. The event’s purpose was to enable policymakers along with community and business representatives to share the […]
By Donal McMahon A Northern Ireland Water (NIW) chief says he is “confident” his company is not responsible for a mysterious bad odour in south Down. People in Warrenpoint reported a foul smell and swarms of flies during an extended period of 2023, which has led to an investigation by Newry, Mourne and Down District […]
RESULTS: 27–04-2024 (Sat) Electric Ireland Ulster GAA Football Minor Championship Section A – Round 4 Páirc Esler 12:00 Down 3-09 1-06 Donegal Ardboe 12:00 Tyrone 4-13 0-10 Monaghan Ulster GAA Football Senior Championship Semi Final St Tiernach’s Pk 17:15 Armagh 0-13 2-06 Down 28–04-2024 (Sun) Ulster GAA Football Senior Championship Semi Final […]
Nobody should miss out on learning because of period poverty, Economy Minister Conor Murphy said today. Minister Murphy was speaking as regulations were approved by the Assembly to ensure that free period products will be available to learners and staff at local further education colleges and higher education institutions. The Minister said: “Research has shown that […]
Andrew McMurray has been selected by Alliance to become the new South Down MLA. Mr McMurray was selected by local members to replace outgoing MLA Patrick Brown. Andrew is an outdoor instructor and youth worker, and lives in Castlewellan with his wife and two children. It was a love for outdoor pursuits which led Andrew […]
A brand new station, funded by the Department for Infrastructure, was celebrated today (Monday 29th April), when Translink welcomed the Infrastructure Minister, John O’Dowd to cut the ribbon marking the passenger opening of the new modern, accessible facility. Joined by community, elected, business and education representatives, the guests had the opportunity to view the transformation of […]
By François Vincent ABC councillors have cleared the last remaining hurdle for the installation of 12 commemorative stones, marking the centenary of the creation of Northern Ireland, at designated locations in the borough. Residents of the localities in question were duly surveyed, with approval rates for the installation of the stones ranging from 95.45% in […]
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