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Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has said the DUP should end its ‘shameful and cruel boycott’ of the Executive and help people who are struggling to pay their bills. The Newry and Armagh MLA said: “DUP representatives are tripping over themselves to double down on their shameful boycott of the Executive and dereliction of duty […]
An animated digital campaign to encourage children and young people to stay safe and smart online has been launched by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council. The aim of the #BeSafeOnline campaign is to raise awareness of responsible and safe use of the internet and social media in our communities. Sometimes being online can leave […]
Each year, the Lord Mayor of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon chooses two charities to support during their year of office – and this year, Councillor Paul Greenfield, has chosen to support B Positive and the Southern Hospice NI. “I am thoroughly enjoying my time as Lord Mayor so far and am delighted that part […]
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council working in partnership with the East Border Region and Louth County Council welcomed a delegation from Kunta TEK Labour Union in Finland to our district on Friday 23 September to visit Victoria Lock, the Narrow Water Bridge site in Warrenpoint and the Carlingford Lough Greenway. The delegation comprised of […]
Students from St. Joseph’s High School Crossmaglen, Newtownhamilton High School, St. Paul’s High School Bessbrook and Newry High School took part in a colour run on Monday 26 September as part of their school social action project. The event was funded by the Executive Office’s TBUC programme and was delivered by Newry and Slieve Gullion […]
Sinn Féin MP Mickey Brady has said the British government needs to do more to help struggling businesses including reinstating the reduced rate of VAT businesses had during the pandemic. The Newry and Armagh MP said: “A clear message from local businesses is that the single biggest action the British government could take to help […]
DUP MP Carla Lockhart has hit out at ABC Council over their refusal to collect black bags from home owners and businesses following the industrial action. The local MP recently welcomed the end of the strike saying that she was keen for a fair deal for both the workers and the rate payer. She has […]
Upper Bann MP, Carla Lockhart has hailed her recent funding fair a very successful evening with a significant number of groups and organisations from right across Upper Bann taking time to come along and engage with a range of funders. Speaking following the event Carla Lockhart MP said, “I was very grateful to all who […]
Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has welcomed the health minister’s announcement of a £5.5m package to help GP services. The Newry and Armagh MLA said an Executive must be formed now to invest an extra £1 billion in the health service. Liz said: “It’s welcome that GP practices will receive a £5.5 million package of […]
Would you take a walk in a spooky forest during Halloween? Well Visit Mourne is inviting everyone to do just that. Its final Giant Adventure for this year, ‘Footsteps in the Forest’, will be a magical Halloween experience in Slieve Gullion Forest Park between Thursday 27 and Monday 31 October. This year the popular event […]
Sinn Féin Councillor Oonagh Magennis has said that the delay by local planners on a decision around a new Community Centre for Camlough is extremely frustrating for the community. The Slieve Gullion Councillor said: “The planning application for the new Community Centre has been in the system for over two years now. “Despite many requests […]
Armagh City, Banbridge, and Craigavon Borough Council has updated bin collection advice for the week commencing Monday 26 September, when normal calendar bin collections will resume for residents following recent industrial action. The latest guidance available to residents is: • To follow their bin collection calendar. • To leave their bin out for collection by […]
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