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Community Government Upper Bann Westminster

Horrors of Holocaust Must Never be Forgotten – Lockhart

Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has joined with MPs from across the United Kingdom in signing the Holocaust Educational Trust’s Book of Commitment, pledging support for Holocaust Commemoration on behalf of the people of Upper Bann. Carla Lockhart said: β€œBetween 1941 and 1945, six million Jewish men, women and children were murdered by the Nazis […]

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Community Infrastructure South Armagh

Magennis Says Silverbridge Junction Must Be Made Safe

Sinn FΓ©in Councillor for Slieve Gullion, Oonagh Magennis has said road safety must be improved urgently at the Fords Cross junction in Silverbridge. Councillor Magennis said: β€œA spate of road accidents at the junction in recent weeks have highlighted the need for improved lighting, signage and road markings at the junction. β€œMany of these accidents […]

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Albert Basin Park Campaigns Community Newry

We Need to Prioritise the Albert Basin Park – Coade

Alliance representative Jackie Coade has said that while the Newry City Regeneration Programme will enhance the area, it must take on board the growing local concerns for the outcome of the project. Speaking as plans for new Civic Centre continued, Jackie said the Alliance Party would continue to support plans to prioritise the park and […]

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Community Crime Louth

An Garda SΓ­ochΓ‘na Vishing, Smishing and Phishing Fraud Alert

Have you ever received an email, text or a phone call allegedly from a reputable company or state agency asking you to click on a link? Be aware: β€’ Stop and think before you clickβ€’ 111% increase in overall fraud offences for 2021β€’ 370% increase in fraud related crimes of Vishing / Smishing / Phishing in 2021 compared […]

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Campaigns Community Daisy Hill Health Newry

Newry Political Party Reveals Truth About Cuts to Daisy Hill Hospital

Newry based political party the IRSP Newry has revealed via social media that they have been approached by a whistle blower who has explained the truth behind the cuts to services at Daisy Hill Hospital. The reveal comes a week after the Southern Trust announced the removal of emergency general surgery at the Daisy Hill […]

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Armagh Business Community Newry South Armagh South Down

Council Supports Northern Ireland Apprenticeship Week 2022

Newry Mourne and Down District Council is supporting Northern Ireland Apprenticeship Week 2022. The Northern Ireland wide initiative, led by the Department of the Economy, seeks to demonstrate how apprenticeships work for individuals, businesses, communities and the wider economy. From Monday 7February to 11 February 2022, a number of virtual and in person events will […]

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Community

Don’t Miss Out On Up To Β£2,000 Towards Childcare Costs

Thousands of working families in Northern Ireland could be missing out on an opportunity to get up to Β£2,000 a year to help with the cost of childcare, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is reminding parents, ahead of February half term. Tax-Free Childcare – the 20% childcare top-up – provides eligible working families with up […]

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Community Lurgan Upper Bann

Β£250k Council Spend on Jubilee Criticised- Cllr Mackle

Speaking after Unionist Councillors on ABC Council voted to spend Β£250k of ratepayers money on Queen Elizabeth’s Jubilee. Cllr Mackle said: β€˜At a time when  workers and families across the Borough are facing rising food and fuel prices and many have lost jobs the decision by unionist councillors to spend over Β£1/4M of ratepayers money […]

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Community Election 2022 Government Health Lurgan Stormont Upper Bann

O’Dowd Supports Parental Bereavement Bill

Sinn FΓ©in MLA John O’Dowd has hailed progress on putting into law the right to paid leave following the death of a child, stillbirth or miscarriage. Mr O’Dowd, who spoke and voted in favour of the Bill in the Assembly, said: “This legislation will ensure workers whose child dies or who suffer stillbirth have the right […]

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Armagh Campaigns Community Daisy Hill Election 2022 Health Newry South Armagh

β€œππ«π¨π­πžπœπ­ πƒπšπ’π¬π² 𝐇𝐒π₯π₯ 𝐑𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐒𝐭𝐚π₯!” – 𝐊𝐞𝐒𝐭𝐑 π‘πšπ­πœπ₯𝐒𝐟𝐟𝐞 TUV

Newry and Armagh TUV representative Keith Ratcliffe has called for the protection of services at Daisy Hill hospital following the removal of emergency surgery at the hospital. Speaking on the issue Mr Ratcliffe said: β€œI am very concerned about the recent announcement that all emergency surgeries at Daisy Hill hospital will be halted for the […]

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Community Election 2022 Government Lurgan Stormont Upper Bann

Kelly: Hargey Must Issue Fuel Support Payment Before Next Planned Gas Hike!

The SDLP has written to Sinn FΓ©in Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey, urging her to take the plight of people here seriously in the face of yet another price hike.   Gas suppliers have contacted customers this week warning of a 33.57% tariff increase in addition to already record high energy costs. SDLP Upper Bann MLA […]

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Community Education Election 2022 Government Lurgan Stormont Upper Bann

Kelly Highlights Challenges Facing Local SchoolsΒ 

SDLP Upper Bann MLA Dolores Kelly has highlighted a number of issues facing schools across the area. Mrs Kelly invited Education Minister Michelle McIlveen to the constituency last week to show her first hand the good work going on in the schools and highlight the need for further funding. Mrs Kelly took Minister McIlveen to […]