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Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has welcomed the announcement from the Education Minister of £1 billion funding to prioritise building special educational needs facilities. The Newry/Armagh MLA said, “This is a positive announcement from the Education Minister to build and provide first-class special educational needs facilities, including Rathore and Lisanally Schools in my constituency “Our […]
In the sacred journey of Holy Communion, every moment is imbued with reverence and significance. It’s a time when faith blossoms, and the spirit seeks connection with the divine. At Alexandria’s Baby Boutique, we understand the sanctity of this milestone, and we are delighted to unveil our exquisite Holy Communion Jewelry Collection. Crafted with devotion […]
Police have arrested a 27-year-old man following a report of a stabbing in Portadown this afternoon, Wednesday 1st May. Local policing Inspector Browne said: “At 3.25pm, we received a report that a man with a knife had been seen in the Portmore Street area. “Officers were immediately dispatched to the scene, were a man aged in his 30s […]
PSNI Newry, Mourne and Down have taken to social media following a response to a group of young people climbing up and trespassing into the old North Street flats in Newry. A spokesperson for the PSNI said: “This evening Local Response crews in Newry received a report that once again young persons have been climbing […]
By François Vincent A Southern Health & Social Care (HSC) Trust executive director acknowledged, at a board meeting held last Thursday (April 25), that safeguarding the privacy and dignity of patients sitting/lying in hospital corridors could be difficult. Executive director of Nursing, Midwifery, Allied Health Professionals and Support Services, Heather Trouton made her comments in […]
By Donal McMahon A Northern Ireland council has denied claims it has been using a controversial weedkiller on a crossborder greenway project. People who use the Carlingford Lough Greenway in Newry reacted this week on social media to scorched verges of the pathway they believe is the result of the areas being treated with Glyphosate. […]
Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan has welcomed action from the Infrastructure Minister to tackle the MOT backlog and delays. The party’s transport spokesperson said: “I welcome the introduction of one-year Temporary Exemption Certificates for private cars first registered between 1 June 2019 and 31 May 2020 or between 1 June 2017 and 31 May 2018, which have […]
Economy Minister Conor Murphy has said that his Department will work to develop solutions that unlock the potential that exists within all our entrepreneurs. The Minister was speaking at the ‘Time to Change’ event held in the Long Gallery, Stormont. The event’s purpose was to enable policymakers along with community and business representatives to share the […]
By Donal McMahon A Northern Ireland Water (NIW) chief says he is “confident” his company is not responsible for a mysterious bad odour in south Down. People in Warrenpoint reported a foul smell and swarms of flies during an extended period of 2023, which has led to an investigation by Newry, Mourne and Down District […]
Nobody should miss out on learning because of period poverty, Economy Minister Conor Murphy said today. Minister Murphy was speaking as regulations were approved by the Assembly to ensure that free period products will be available to learners and staff at local further education colleges and higher education institutions. The Minister said: “Research has shown that […]
Andrew McMurray has been selected by Alliance to become the new South Down MLA. Mr McMurray was selected by local members to replace outgoing MLA Patrick Brown. Andrew is an outdoor instructor and youth worker, and lives in Castlewellan with his wife and two children. It was a love for outdoor pursuits which led Andrew […]
In the Assembly today Economy Minister Conor Murphy announced that he would bring forward a proposal to ban onshore oil and gas exploration and production in the north. Minister Murphy said: “As climate change is one of the defining challenges of our time, one of the key objectives of my Economic Vision is to reduce carbon […]
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