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Education Ministers from Northern Ireland and Ireland have officially announced the RAISE programme. Education Minister Paul Givan was joined by Norma Foley TD, Education Minister in Ireland, on a visit to a number of schools in one of the identified localities today. The RAISE initiative will deliver a range of education support measures to help […]
In an effort to continually enhance the sports offering, students at Southern Regional College participated in their first basketball match within the National Basketball College Committee league on Tuesday 15th October. Students faced a strong Atlantic Technological University (ATU) Sligo team in this opening league fixture at Newry Leisure Centre. Although the final result wasn’t […]
Get ready for a thrilling Halloween adventure on Thursday 31 October, as Newry City gears up to double the fun with two exciting events in one spooktacular evening. Hosted by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council, this event is sure to be a spine-tingling delight, bringing the city’s streets to life in the darkness. Join […]
Andrew McMurray MLA spoke in the Northern Ireland Assembly on Tuesday, praising local organisations that serve people who experience homelessness in South Down. The Alliance MLA said: “I was given the opportunity to speak in the Assembly about an issue of importance to my constituency this week and I decided to raise the problem of […]
Newry & Armagh MLA Liz Kimmins has expressed her deep concern regarding the capacity of maternity services across the Southern Trust area and in particular Daisy Hill Hospital. The Sinn Féin elected representative said, “I have been contacted by maternity staff from Daisy Hill expressing their serious concerns following a meeting with Southern Trust Senior […]
The Northern Ireland Social Care Council (the Social Care Council) has launched its campaign, ‘#Yes2SocialWork’, highlighting the many career prospects and pathways to become a social worker in Northern Ireland. The Social Care Council delivers the campaign annually on behalf of the Department of Health (DoH) to promote the benefits of studying social work in […]
Nicola Grant Workers Party Spokesperson has indicated that residents have approached her about the proposed new housing development on Watsons Road in Newry. She said it is raising significant concerns within the community particularly with regards to the impact it will have on local infrastructure and services. While Lotus Homes claim the project will have […]
Police are appealing for any witnesses to an assault which is reported to have occurred on Saturday 7th September 2024 at St. Joseph’s Independent Club, Newry. The assault took place at roughly 5:30 pm. Were you there? Did you see anything going that could aid our investigation? If so please contact 101 and quote reference […]
Gardaí in Louth investigating the disappearance of Kyran Durnin (8 years) are appealing to the public for information. Kyran was reported missing from his home in Drogheda, Co. Louth, to An Garda Síochána on the 30th August 2024. Despite extensive enquiries carried out by Gardaí to date, An Garda Síochána have been unable to either […]
The TUV have called for the spotlight to continue on Sinn Fein in light of more scandals this week. Statement by TUV deputy leader Councillor Ron McDowell: “The last few weeks have seen Sinn Fein flounder around as their story changed repeatedly in relation to the Michael McMonagle scandal. It is clear that both powerful […]
In light of further disclosures by Sinn Fein today, Ulster Unionist Party Deputy Leader, Robbie Butler MLA has issued the following statement. “This latest set of revelations only enhance the importance of getting answers to the many unanswered questions facing Sinn Fein. “At this point It is inconceivable not to expect the First Minister to address […]
By UNISON NI Statement: UNISON NIs Health Committee is deeply disappointed at the fact that no pay offer has yet been made to Health staff. This leaves us once again almost a year behind other parts of the UK and NHS and in a situation where pay parity is not being maintained as was promised. […]
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