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Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has launched a new Biodiversity Strategy for 2024-2030, a comprehensive guide dedicated to protecting and enhancing local habitats and species within the district over the next six years. The strategy reflects the Council’s commitment to safeguarding biodiversity for future generations. Focusing on five themes including trees and woodland, pollinators, […]
Economy Minister Conor Murphy has announced a 20% increase in maximum student maintenance loans from academic year 2025/26. The increase will provide students with an estimated additional £50million per year to assist with living costs. The Minister said: “I am acutely aware of the difficulties that continue to be faced in the current cost-of-living crisis by […]
Sinn Féin Newry & Armagh MLA Liz Kimmins has called for greater transparency on the past failures in cervical screening in the Southern Trust. The party’s health spokesperson said: “The cervical screening failures have profoundly undermined public confidence, especially among the 17,500 women who tests were reviewed. Transparency, accountability, and restoring confidence are vital moving […]
CRASH Services, Northern Ireland’s leading accident management specialists are delighted to announce the appointment of five new Directors to support the company’s ongoing expansion following higher than expected demand for its services. The newly appointed Directors are Michelle Murphy as Operations Director, Paula Mahoney as Marketing Director, Paul O’Hare as Finance Director, Steve Beighton as […]
Over 200 residents gathered at Killeavy Castle, Newry, and the Millbrook Lodge, Ballynahinch, for groundbreaking ‘Blue Monday’ events, aimed at addressing household finances, managing credit, and learning effective shopping and saving strategies. The 20 January events, organised by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council District Electoral Area (DEA) Fora, were funded through the UK Shared […]
Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins welcomes the pay agreement between the Department of Health and the British Medical Association (BMA). The party’s health spokesperson said: “I warmly welcome the outcome of the pay negotiations. This will see a pay deal secured for resident doctors which is recognition of the invaluable work they do for their patients. […]
12-day extravaganza brings science to life with hundreds of events across Northern Ireland NI Science Festival has officially launched its 2025 programme and will make its way to the Newry area as part of a 12-day extravaganza that will bring science to life with hundreds of events across Northern Ireland from 12th – 23rd February. Established in 2014, […]
Detectives investigating a two vehicle road traffic collision in which two men sadly died in December are making two specific appeals for information. Inspector Cherith Adair from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Collision Investigation Unit said: “Police received a report shortly before 12:45pm on Friday 27th December 2024 of a collision on the Killylea […]
Economy Minister Conor Murphy has announced that Pure Engineering Group is investing £4.7 million in its manufacturing facility in Newry. The mechanical engineering firm specialises in the provision of heating, ventilation and air conditioning solutions to a wide variety of sectors including hospitality, commercial and industrial premises. During a visit to Pure Engineering Group, the […]
Funeral notice for the late Gerry McParland – R.I.P. McParland, Gerry – R.I.P. Late of 17A Cleary Crescent, Newry. 27th January 2025 at his home. Beloved husband of Siobhan and loving father of Sean, Karen (Shane) and Ciaran (Rebecca). Funeral arrangements to be confirmed later. Very deeply regretted by his entire family circle. May he […]
From leadership training for young mums to mental health support for young men, YouthAction NI has developed youth programmes, tailored to the needs of various groups of young people across Northern Ireland, including from their base in Armagh. The youth charity says the £2million of National Lottery funding they’ve received over the last 30 years […]
Economy Minister Conor Murphy has allocated £45million across all 11 councils to drive economic development across the north. The news follows the publication of the Minister’s Sub-Regional Economic Plan which includes the establishment of Local Economic Partnerships (LEPs) in each council area to identify their specific needs and the interventions needed to aid their economic development. […]
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