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Community Constituency Education Newry Newry and Armagh

Celebrating Vocational Excellence: Over 120 Pupils Compete In Southern Regional College Skills Competition

More than 120 secondary school pupils showcased their technical ability and professional talent at Southern Regional College’s annual inter-campus competition on Tuesday 3 February. The event brought together students from across the region to compete in a wide range of vocational disciplines. In the construction trades, competitors demonstrated their expertise in brickwork, joinery, tiling, plumbing […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Infrastructure Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Kearns Welcome Progress as Erskine Street Road Resurfacing Gets Underway

Sinn Féin Councillor Geraldine Kearns has welcomed resurfacing at Erskine Street Newry, which commenced on 23rd February. Councillor Kearns said: “It’s really good to see this work finally getting underway on Erskine Street. The road surface has been in a dire condition, and it is great to see action being taken to address this. “This […]

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Campaigns Community Cost of Living Government International Politics Stormont

Middle East Tensions Drive Sharp Rise In Home Heating Oil Costs

Ulster Unionist Economy spokesperson Diana Armstrong MLA has warned that rising global instability is now directly impacting households across Northern Ireland, with home heating oil prices climbing sharply. Diana Armstrong MLA said: “The escalating conflict in the middle east is once again demonstrating how events thousands of miles away can have direct and immediate consequences […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Lifestyle Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Planning Approval Secured for Exciting Camlough Lake Recreational Hub Proposal

A multi-million pound investment in a new recreational hub at Camlough Lake has secured planning approval. The Newry, Mourne and Down District Council project will provide water and non-water based activities, including a single storey multi-use building, outdoor space with external showers, changing facilities, a slipway and floating pontoon, kayak storage and picnic areas, enhanced […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Lifestyle Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Welcomes Walking for All Launch to Inspire Health, Inclusion and Community

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has welcomed the announcement of a brand new ‘Walking for All’ programme, a major cross-border initiative supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB), and led by Outscape, launched on Friday 27 February 2026 at The Junction, Dungannon.  Supported by €7.5 million from the Special […]

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Community Constituency Health Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry’s Indo Celtic Fusion Fest Celebrates City’s Rich Culture

More than 100 people attended Newry’s first ever Indo Celtic Fusion Fest, which took place at Threeways Community Centre on Tuesday 24 February. Organised by Newry Indian Arts Club, the vibrant cultural celebration brought together Indian and Irish cultures with a rich blend of traditional music, dance and art. The event was delivered with support […]

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Agriculture Community Constituency Government Lurgan Politics Upper Bann Westminster

MP Urges Chancellor to Restore Confidence In British Farming

Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart MP is calling on the Chancellor to use the upcoming Spring Budget to right the wrongs of her previous actions. In a letter addressed to the Rachel Reeves MP, the DUP’s Westminster Agriculture spokesperson, has urged the Treasury to reconsider its inheritance tax reforms, and deliver meaningful and practical support […]

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Community Constituency Health Newry Newry and Armagh

Inspired By Care For Childhood Friend, Hospice Volunteer Manager Urges Others to Get Involved

Evora Hospice launches its Big Bucket Collection 2026, calls for volunteers to come forward 26.02.2026: As Evora Hospice prepares for its Big Bucket Collection 2026, bringing volunteers into towns and villages across Armagh, Down and Tyrone to raise vital funds for specialist palliative care, its voluntary services manager, Rosie Teggarty, reflects on the dignified care her […]

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Community Crime Government Politics Stormont

’50:50 Recruitment Should Be Reinstated’ – Sinn Fein

Sinn Féin MLA Deirdre Hargey said the decision to withdraw 50:50 has had a ‘hugely negative impact’ on recruitment. The Policing Board member was speaking following a meeting with the PSNI Chief Constable, which Michelle O’Neill and Gerry Kelly also attended. “For the PSNI to succeed in delivering a modern and representative policing service, it […]

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Community Government Politics Stormont

Sinn Féin Delegation Meets Trade Union Representatives on Good Jobs Bill – Kearney

A Sinn Féin delegation, including party Vice President Michelle O’Neill MLA, Caoimhe Archibald MLA and National Chairperson Declan Kearney MLA, today met the northern leadership of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions (ICTU) on the Good Jobs Bill. The engagement with the ICTU delegation was held to discuss delivery of the Good Jobs Employment Rights […]

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Armagh Community Constituency Government Infrastructure Newry Newry and Armagh Politics South Armagh Stormont

Additional Money For Roads ‘A Positive Announcement’ – Boylan

Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan has welcomed the Infrastructure Minister’s announcement that a further £2.5 million has been secured to repair our roads. Speaking following the news, the member of the Infrastructure Committee said: “This is a positive announcement for motorists and pedestrians alike, bringing the total investment secured since December 2025 to over £40 […]

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Community Constituency Government Infrastructure Newry Newry and Armagh Politics Stormont

Kimmins Allocates Additional £2.5million for Essential Roads Maintenance

Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has allocated a further £2.5million for essential roads maintenance in this financial year. This is an investment of over £40million since December in our roads. Following the Ministers recent announcement of a £7.85million Winter Recovery Road Fund and the 40 resurfacing schemes programmed following the Minister’s £30million December Monitoring Allocation, this further […]