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Business Community Constituency Council Downpatrick Government Infrastructure NMD Council South Down Stormont

Update From Department for Infrastructure on Downpatrick Flooding

The Department, along with Newry Mourne and Down Council, met with local businesses and elected representatives in Downpatrick today to advise them on the problems associated with the removal of floodwater in Market Street and the potential solution. We have been working with Council and the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service to devise a […]

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Business Community Constituency Downpatrick Government Infrastructure South Down Westminster

Recovery Scheme Required for Downpatrick – Hazzard

Sinn Féin MP for South Down Chris Hazzard said that a significant recovery scheme is required to get Downpatrick back on its feet. The South Down MP was speaking as Downpatrick town centre continues to be covered by flood water overnight. Chris Hazzard said: “There is devastation in towns and villages right across Co Down […]

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Community Constituency Council Downpatrick Government Infrastructure Newcastle Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council South Down Stormont

Flooding Recovery Phase Underway in Newry and Newcastle with Emergency Response Ongoing in Downpatrick

A flooding recovery operation is underway in Newry and Newcastle as flood waters recede in the area, while an emergency response is ongoing in Downpatrick. Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Cllr Valerie Harte has welcomed the clean-up phase of the operation in Newry and Newcastle and thanked everyone who has assisted the multi-agency […]

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Business Community Council Government Infrastructure Newry

DUP Councillor Claims Social Media Account ‘Hacked’ After Comment Celebrating Newry Floods

A DUP councillor has said the social media account of a bar she owns was ‘hacked’ after the account itself made a comment celebrating the damage done to homes and businesses during devastating floods in Newry. The comment posted by an account with the name ‘Blackwater Bar’ under the video said: “Good enough for Newry […]

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Business Campaigns Community Consumer Council NI Cost of Living

Consumer Council Issue Advice as SSE Airtricity 7% Price Decrease Comes Into Effect for Electricity

Northern Ireland’s second largest electricity supplier, SSE Airtricity will reduce their standard tariffs by 7% tomorrow (1 November). This will mean savings of around £95 per year for a typical customer with a standard rate credit meter and savings of around £93 per year for a typical customer with a standard rate keypad meter. Peter […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry and Armagh South Armagh

Weapons and Ammunition Found In Crossmaglen

Police in Newry, Mourne & Down along with colleagues in Serious Crime Branch have recovered suspected weapons and ammunition during a search operation in Crossmaglen on Monday and Tuesday, October 30th and 31st. Newry, Mourne & Down District Commander, Superintendent Norman Haslett said: “A proactive search operation took place in the Monog Road area on Monday […]

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Business Campaigns Community Consumer Council NI Cost of Living

Budget Energy Announces an 8% Price Decrease for Electricity

Budget Energy, Northern Ireland’s third largest electricity supplier, has today announced a price decrease of 8% for their domestic electricity customers. This decrease will be effective from 1 December 2023 and will see around £112 savings for a typical customer with a standard rate credit meter and around £110 savings for a typical customer with […]

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Business Climate Community Constituency Council Government Infrastructure Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Newry Council Defends Flood Response

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has defended its response to the recent disastrous floods in Newry City. Speaking to Clanrye News and Sport a Council spokesperson said: “Working as part of a multi-agency response, Newry, Mourne and Down District Council staff have been at the scene of the flooding providing assistance throughout the emergency […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Daisy Hill Health Newry Newry and Armagh

LOUGHRAN REVEALS £719M COST FOR BANKING AND AGENCY NURSES DURING COVID

Aontú Newry rep and Nurse, Sharon Loughran has revealed that in total, the Health service paid £718,706,010 to banking and agency nurses during the pandemic from the beginning of restrictions until June 2023. Ms Loughran: “Since the pandemic when huge pressure was placed on the health service across the North until June of this year, […]

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Business Climate Community Constituency Council Government Infrastructure Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Funding Available for Those Affected by Flooding

If your home is flooded internally due to the heavy rainfall, you can contact Newry, Mourne and Down District Council’s Environmental Health Department and ask about their emergency payments scheme.  A householder could receive a one off payment of £1,000 following an inspection by an Environmental Health Officer.  The £1,000 is an offer of practical […]

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Business Community Constituency Government Infrastructure Newry Newry and Armagh Newry Chamber Stormont

Newry Chamber Writes to Head of Civil Service for Financial Aid for Flood Victims

Despite the scale of the challenges facing our city and the wider area, the majority of Newry City is open for business today as usual. We would encourage you to support our local businesses, who need it now more than ever so please shop local. The Chamber has been focusing on securing support from central […]

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Business Community Constituency Council Government Infrastructure Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Loughran: Questions to Be Asked Over Newry Flood Defences

The Aontú representative for Newry, Sharon Loughran, has expressed her concern for those homes and businesses affected today by flooding in the area. Speaking today, Ms Loughran said: The Clanrye burst its banks  flooding much of Newry City Centre and the PSNI have advised avoidance of the area due to the still-high waters.  Many businesses […]