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Young sportswomen were once again invited to take part in the unique cross community programme aimed at building skills on the sports field and building relationships in the community. The ‘Stick with Diversity’ programme has just finished its second run and organisers were able to build on last year’s successful inaugural event. Last Autumn (2021) […]
A campaign to help dispose of unwanted or unused drugs, whether prescribed or illegal, takes more than 65,000 pills off Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon (ABC) borough streets since its launch in 2018. Led by ABC Policing and Community Safety Partnership (PCSP), ‘RAPID’ (Remove All Prescription and Illegal Drugs) is an initiative that promotes and facilitates […]
Sinn Féin councillor Aoife Finnegan has said she is keen to deliver real and progressive change to workers and families across the district. The Slieve Gullion councillor said: “I’m delighted to be selected by the Sinn Féin team for this role as Deputy Chair of Newry, Mourne and Down District Council and I’m honoured to […]
News that the Narrow Water Bridge tender process has begun is a huge step forward in its delivery, Cllr Michael Savage has said. Councillor Savage praised Taoiseach Micheál Martin and his SDLP colleagues former Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon, former South Down MLA Sinead Bradley and her late father PJ as well as his party colleagues […]
With summer fast approaching, Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council is urging green-fingered residents to take care while gardening and look out for potential accidents, risks and injuries. With many people spending more time in their glorious gardens, Council is encouraging everyone to be aware of dangers before attempting DIY garden projects. Here are […]
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council, via the Labour Market Partnership (LMP) and the Department for Communities is to host a major Job Fair event on Thursday 30 June in the Canal Court Hotel, Newry. Employers from across the Newry, Mourne and Down are being invited to showcase their job opportunities at the event. The […]
SDLP councillor Karen McKevitt has said the closure of the Ulster Bank branch in Warrenpoint is another blow to the local community. She said it was the last bank operating in the local area and was leaving people with few banking options without travelling. It follows on from the announced closure of the Danske Bank […]
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has launched a new public awareness campaign in partnership with Louth County Council to tackle the issue of littering and illegal dumping. The aim is to raise awareness of the problems experienced by both councils across their respective border areas. To mark this important joint initiative, a launch event […]
Newry SDLP Councillor Michael Savage has said he believes the 15 acre Park at the Albert Basin is finally on its way following the approval of the Outline Business Case (OBC) to unlock over £16 million for Phase One of the project. Councillor Savage seconded the proposal at a recent SP&R Committee to submit the […]
Sinn Féin’s Roisin Mulgrew said the news of a suspected ‘acid’ attack in Newry this morning has horrified everyone. The Newry City Councillor said: “Whilst details are still emerging about this incident, what is known has shocked the community. “This type of attack can kill or permanently disfigure a person, and anyone carrying out such […]
Louth County Council has announced the appointment of BDP Ltd as the Architectural Lead Design Consultants for the Omeath Placemaking Scheme. Speaking about the project, Kevin Mcgann Landscape Architect from BDP said, ‘BDP are delighted to be involved in this exciting project that will bring an enhanced public realm to Omeath. We look forward to […]
The Alliance Party has selected Jessica Johnston as their new Councillor for the Lagan River area. Ms Johnston replaces Eóin Tennyson, who was recently elected to the Northern Ireland Assembly. Speaking after the party held a selection convention on Wednesday night, the Upper Bann MLA said: “I want to congratulate Jessica Johnston on her selection […]
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