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Detectives are appealing for information and witnesses following a report of a burglary in Banbridge yesterday, Wednesday 22nd November. Detective Sergeant Wilson said: “It’s believed that entry was gained to a house in the Willow Grove area of the town sometime between 1pm and shortly before 6.10pm. “The property was ransacked, and a sum of […]
Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy has reiterated calls for the Executive to be restored so it can offer leadership and support to small businesses struggling to stay open due to costs and trade issues as revealed by Enterprise NI. Speaking at the launch of Enterprise NI’s 2023 Barometer report at The Dunadry Hotel, Conor Murphy […]
An Garda Síochána continue to investigate all the circumstances of a serious assault which occurred on Parnell Square East shortly after 1:30pm this afternoon Thursday, 23rd November 2023. Preliminary indications are that a male attacked a number of people on Parnell Square East. Five (5) casualties have been taken to hospitals in the Dublin Region. […]
Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has said an Executive is needed to help families in need of care packages and to invest in the under-pressure health service. Commenting on reports that over 4,000 people are waiting for some form of home care package, the party’s social care spokesperson said: “The rapid decline in care packages delivered is deeply concerning and impacting […]
By Donal McMahon A Co Down drive for emergency volunteers is to be launched in the wake of an unprecedented flooding “disaster”. Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMDDC) has agreed a proposal this week to bolster a “weakened” community resilience team and replicate it across all seven of its district electoral areas (DEAs). Elected reps were […]
Following a successful pilot scheme last year, Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council are once again running the Warm Hub Scheme to help keep residents connected, warm and safe during the winter months. Every Tuesday and Thursday throughout December, January and February, the Warm Hub Scheme will run in Portadown Town Hall and the […]
By Donal McMahon A South Armagh Councillor has praised a new cross border community policing strategy following reports of criminal gangs from the Republic targeting pensioners in his constituency. Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMDDC) has this week approved a report of a €30k investment from the Republic’s Department of Justice to support an […]
Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy has said the British government must do more to fully support public sector workers and services. Speaking after today’s Autumn Statement from the British government, the party’s economy spokesperson said: “Once again, the Tories have continued with their cruel agenda of austerity with more real term cuts to funding for […]
Pocket Box, the vehicle and driver management software specialist, was a winner at the Northern Ireland Road Safety Awards. The company received the business category for the development of innovative fleet technology applications that are helping vehicle operators to improve road safety, protect drivers and enhance compliance. “Our cloud-based software is focused on optimising road safety […]
By Donal McMahon Potential solutions to lifeguard failures in Newry, Mourne and Down leisure centres have been kept away from the public eye. The local authority this week, provided a detailed report to councillors on the difficulties of attracting new lifeguards due to the “combined effect of the cost of living crisis and the draw […]
The Chancellor will deliver a pay rise of more than £1,800 a year for a full-time worker, as he confirms that the National Living Wage will increase by over a pound an hour from April. The almost 10% pay boost, from £10.42 to £11.44 an hour, is the biggest cash increase in the National Living […]
Despite the festivities at this time of year many people will feel isolated and alone on ChristmasDay and although everyones circumstances are different, we at Bite n Banter believe that it is possibleto make a difference, however small, to help alleviate the ever growing problem of lonelinessin today’s society.With this objective in mind the ninth […]
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