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Following a recent visit to Daisy Hill hospital by Stormont’s Health Committee members, Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has said the hospital is “critical to the delivery of health care to people right across the North”. The Chair of the Health Committee said, “It was a privilege to speak with staff working in Daisy Hill […]
Sinn Féin MP Dáire Hughes has called on the British government to provide much needed certainty for local food producers as the Fruit and Vegetable Aid Scheme is due to close this year. The Newry and Armagh MP said: “I recently met with representatives of the Mushroom Producers Organisation and listened to their concerns, particularly […]
Nicola Grant Workers Party representative has called on the Northern Ireland Insurance Ombudsman to take action on the insurance premiums companies are charging to their customers here . She says we have the highest premiums in the United Kingdom. Forcing many residents especially those on low incomes, old age pensions, state benefits, no other choice […]
Detectives are appealing for information following a report of a hijacking in Portadown on Saturday, January 25. A police spokesperson said: “We received a report that the driver of a silver Volkswagen Polo had been approached by a man outside a hospital in the Lurgan Road area shortly before 6am. “The man got into the front passenger seat of the […]
Workers Party Representative Nicola Grant commented on the recent visit of the Assembly Health Committee to Daisy Hill Hospital. She said while such a visit is welcome, the outcome of the visit is what is paramount. Questions need to be asked and answered. Will the visit be another smiling photo opportunity ? Has the committee […]
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council, in partnership with the Sports Association Newry, Down and South Armagh (SANDSA), is excited to announce the opening of nominations for this year’s NMD Be Active Sports Awards. These prestigious awards will once again acknowledge the remarkable sporting accomplishments of athletes and clubs whilst collectively recognising the tremendous contributions […]
Nicola Grant has told her Workers party branch meeting that the increasing number of violent attacks on women and girls both physical and Sexual must be tackled by a whole society response and approach in light of the recent report about another attack in the town. She said the freedom from all forms of abuse […]
The Southern Health and Social Care Trust has hosted a visit from the Northern Ireland Assembly’s Committee for Health. Committee members first visited Daisy Hill Hospital to meet with staff and learn more about services before holding their weekly Committee meeting in the Trust’s Monaghan Row Boardroom. In Daisy Hill Hospital, the MLAs saw how […]
Northern Ireland has the cheapest car insurance figures for young drivers across the UK. Despite this age group still suffering soaring premiums, Northern Ireland was recorded as cheapest across the 17-24, 25-34 and 35-44 age categories, according to the latest quarterly car insurance index figures. Research by car insurance comparison experts CompareNI, shows that in Northern Ireland, 17–24-year-olds […]
This page lists school closures due to severe weather or other unexpected events in Northern Ireland. Read the reason for each school closure carefully as not all are weather related nor are they all for the same date. Schools are responsible for providing closure information. If you think a school is closed but isn’t listed, […]
Police are appealing for information after a police vehicle was deliberately rammed in Newry, Friday, January 24, leaving two officers injured. Inspector Alastair MacDonald said: “Police were alerted to a suspected stolen vehicle parked in the forecourt of a garage in the Belfast Road area around 11.20pm. “Two call signs attended, and when officers attempted to […]
Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd and Economy Minister Conor Murphy have discussed the importance of mobile connectivity at a meeting with the mobile network industry. Speaking after the meeting, John O’Dowd said: “Modern and efficient telecommunications including high-quality mobile coverage is an everyday requirement for our population and our visitors. “Our planning system plays a crucial role […]
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