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SDLP: Executive Parties Hoodwinking Public With Inflation Busting Rates Rise

SDLP Leader of the Opposition Matthew O’Toole MLA has said the Executive are attempting to hoodwink the public by introducing an inflation-busting rates rise without a plan for public service. Executive parties backed an increase of 5.0% for domestic properties and an increase of 3.0% for non-domestic properties. South Belfast MLA Matthew O’Toole said: “The […]

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

McNulty: Clarity Needed From Infrastructure Minister on Residents’ Parking Zones

SDLP Opposition Infrastructure Spokesperson Justin McNulty MLA has challenged Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins to provide clarity on the timeline for delivering Residents’ Parking Zones. The Minister has announced that her department will roll out a scheme enabling residents to apply for the establishment of residential parking zones in their area to address the frustrations of […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Make Your Food go Fuuuuurther This Food Waste Action Week

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is delighted to support Love Food Hate Waste’s Food Waste Action Week, running from 9 – 15 March 2026.  Food Waste Action Week is the flagship annual event delivered by WRAP’s Love Food Hate Waste, helping households develop practical habits to cut food waste at home. This year’s Food Waste Action Week theme ‘Make […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Lifestyle Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Newry and Downpatrick Prepare for a Day of Colour, Culture and Celebration this St Patrick’s Day

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is preparing to host a packed programme of parades, live entertainment and family-friendly activities on Tuesday 17 March. From lively traditional music and cultural performances to artisan markets, street entertainment and spectacular parades, residents and visitors alike are invited to enjoy a full afternoon of festivities in both towns […]

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Community Sport

Ulster GAA Results – 7/3/26

RESULTS: 07–03-2026 (Sat)  Ulster GAA Football Minor League Dunsilly 12:00 Antrim 0-17   0-17 Donegal Páirc Esler 12:00 Down 0-13   3-15 Cavan Ulster GAA Football Junior League Round 5Pairc Naomh Brid12:30Naomh Brid (Donegal)5-20 1-03Scotstown Juniors (Monaghan)   08–03-2026 (Sun)  Ulster GAA Football Minor League Round 2 Crossmaglen 12:00 Armagh 1-12   2-16 Derry Ulster GAA Football Senior League […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Cost of Living Government Lurgan Politics Upper Bann Westminster

Global Instability Highlights Need For Prioritisation of UK Food Security: Lockhart

Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has said that escalating global instability highlights the urgent need for the United Kingdom to prioritise national food security and protect domestic agriculture. Commenting on the continuing war in Ukraine and the growing instability in the Middle East, the MP warned that geopolitical conflict is increasingly exposing the fragility of […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Funding Boost for District’s Community Transport Providers

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has helped drive the success of two local transport providers connecting people and communities. The Council’s partnership with the voluntary sector helped pave the way for Down Community Transport and Newry and Mourne Community Transport to secure £200,000 from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, supported by the Strategic Stakeholder […]

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Community Constituency Education Newry Newry and Armagh

Southern Regional College Butchery Apprentice Named One of UK’s Best at London Awards Ceremony

Southern Regional College is celebrating the success of butchery apprentice Jochyl Mier, who has been named Best Abattoir Worker/Apprentice 2025 at the prestigious national awards hosted by the Institute of Meat and the Worshipful Company of Butchers. The awards ceremony took place on 26 February 2026 at the historic Butchers’ Hall and is widely regarded as […]

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Community Constituency Education Newry Newry and Armagh

Super Trowel 2026 Kicks Off In Northern Ireland with Bricklaying Showdown

Super Trowel, the ultimate bricklaying competition returned to Northern Ireland with the Northern Ireland and Irish regional heat taking place at Southern Regional College’s Greenbank campus on Friday 27th February 2026.  The competition saw 8 pro competitors along with their hod carriers and 7 junior competitors and hod competitors battle it out for a place in […]

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Campaigns Community Consumer Council NI Cost of Living

Consumer Council Welcomes Firmus Energy 10.10% Tariff Reduction

firmus energy today has announced a reduction on their regulated gas tariffs of 10.10%, for domestic and small business customers in the Ten Towns gas network areas, effective from 01 April 2026. The firmus energy tariff reduction means that the annual gas bill of a typical household with a credit meter will be reduced by around […]

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Business Campaigns Community Cost of Living

Firmus Energy to Reduce Gas Prices By Over 10%

Firmus energy Supply – one of Northern Ireland’s largest suppliers of natural gas – has today [5th March 2026] announced that it will be making a further reduction to its tariffs for all domestic customers living in the ‘Ten Towns Network’ area. Effective from 1st April 2026, this double-digit decrease will save households an average […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

Youth-Led Project Focused on Raising Awareness of Violence Against Women and Girls

A powerful and inspiring awareness evening and film premiere at Newry Omniplex hosted by the Three Ways Youth Project showcased three impactful short films created as part of their Stand Up: The Premiere for Change initiative. The youth-led project focused on raising awareness of Violence Against Women and Girls (EVAWG), challenging harmful attitudes and encouraging both […]