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There was frustration at a recent meeting of the Park Stakeholders Forum, which was described by one participant as a “sham”. No councillors from Newry attended the meeting, which was chaired by a councillor from Crossmaglen. A spokesperson from Newry 2020, the group behind the campaign for a park, said it was clear that the […]
UNISON members have heard that mileage rates will be adjusted in response to their sustained pressure in the workplace and at the bargaining table. Rising fuel costs punched a hole in the UK wide AFC allowances and have left many workers in serious difficulties. These Allowances form part of the UK wide terms and conditions […]
Health Minister Robin Swann has announced a mileage rate increase for Health Trust staff. The increase applies to work-related car travel by Agenda for Change (AfC) staff, including Trust employed domiciliary care workers and district nurses. The current rates are 56ppm for the first 3,500 miles, and 20ppm for each mile thereafter. After considering a […]
Police are very worried about Lucy aged 14. Lucy hasn’t been seen for 5 days. She is described as 5’6″ in height, slim build, long black hair usually tied in a bun, blue eyes and wearing grey shorts and a grey hoody. We believe she is in the Ballynahinch area. If anyone has any information […]
14-year old Daniel Greer has been diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia which has spread rapidly and aggressively. He is in hospital in Belfast undergoing very intensive chemotherapy. Daniel is now in a race against time to find a blood stem cell donor for a vital bone marrow transplant. The chances of getting a bone marrow […]
St Mary’s High School in Newry prides itself on the pastoral support it provides to all its pupils and being a place where past pupils can revisit and reflect positively on their time spent in the school. In order to learn effectively, children and young people require and deserve stability, to feel safe and to […]
Chairperson, Councillor Michael Savage was delighted to launch Newry, Mourne and Down District Council’s summer activity programme. The Summer Programme is for children of all ages and abilities to enjoy. The programme includes everything from outdoor swimming, fishing camps to multi-sports sessions and pop-up play sessions. A Spokesperson for the council said: “Newry, Mourne and […]
Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy has said the latest figures showing the north’s economy outperforming England, Scotland and Wales is more evidence that the protocol is working and creating jobs. The Sinn Féin Finance Minister said: “The latest figures from the Office of National Statistics in Britain for Quarter 3 of 2021 show that the north’s economy […]
With over 70km of coastline with spectacular views Louth naturally attracts crowds of visitors, residents and tourists to its beautiful beaches. All are welcome, and we hope everyone enjoys our fantastic natural facilities, but we also urge caution around waters as we want everyone to be safe. While it would be impossible to patrol the […]
Winning pupils from Newry, Mourne and Down District Council’s annual Youth Speak competition attended a special awards ceremony at Warrenpoint Town Hall on Friday 17 June. Environmental Youth Speak is a fun public speaking competition organised each year by the Council to encourage debate on sustainability issues. On presenting the winning pupils with their prizes, Council […]
Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan has said delays in recognition payments for health and social care workers are unacceptable and urged the Department to get it paid to workers. The Newry and Armagh MLA said: “Ongoing delays in getting the recognition payment out and into the pockets of some health and social care workers is […]
Northern Ireland’s leading pro-life group Precious Life has condemned the NI Secretary of State’s plans to force more abortions – including ‘DIY Home Abortions’ – on Northern Ireland. This follows publication of the latest abortion statistics released by the Department for Health, which show the highest number of abortions since records began. 214,869 babies were killed […]
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