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Alliance South Down MLA, Patrick Brown has called for the Newry, Mourne and Down Council to invest more resources in keeping our towns and surrounding areas clean and tidy. The call came after a continued spate of fly-tipping across the area and the streets of Downpatrick town centre left filthy, with bins overflowing. Brown said […]
Local Member of Parliament Carla Lockhart has welcomed confirmation that planning approval has been granted for the transformation of the former Coach Nightclub in Banbridge, which will be led by Grace Generation Church. Commenting, Carla Lockhart said: “The church family at Grace Generation church has such a passion for the people of Banbridge and the […]
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council recorded its highest ever number of domestic Building Regulation applications in June 2022, indicating a significant construction boom post pandemic. On an average month, the Building Control Department normally receive applications with an estimated construction investment value of between£15 to £20 million, however in June the department received […]
SDLP Newry and Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has called on caretaker Executive Ministers to use every option available to them to support people through the cost of living crisis. Mr McNulty was speaking after the SDLP wrote to all caretaker Ministers and permanent secretaries as the cost of living crisis deepens for families across Northern […]
Sinn Féin councillor Oonagh Magennis has welcomed the confirmation that work is to begin on 9 homes in Camlough in the coming months. The Slieve Gullion councillor said: “This is welcome news for the community of Camlough that 9 new homes will be built in the area. “Seven of the houses will be for those […]
Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard said the Tory party chaos and their actions in Westminster demonstrates they are an untrustworthy partner in Ireland and internationally. Speaking at Westminster, the South Down MP said: “The actions of the Tory party in Westminster have demonstrated they are an untrustworthy partner in Ireland and internationally. “The internal Tory […]
Clarification needs to be given on how people in Northern Ireland will benefit from energy support payments, Alliance Communities spokesperson Kellie Armstrong MLA has said. The Strangford MLA was speaking after details were revealed regarding the £400 scheme in GB, which will be paid in six monthly instalments. However, Ms Armstrong said uncertainty remained what […]
Sinn Féin councillor, Declan Murphy has supported the building of an Urban Sports track at the site near the Newry Sports centre. The Slieve Gullion councillor said: “This project had originally been proposed for Derrybeg a number of years ago but following concern from some of the residents at the original plans. “However, out of […]
SDLP Leader of the Opposition Matthew O’Toole has called on caretaker Executive Ministers to use every option available to them to support people through the cost of living crisis. Mr O’Toole was speaking after writing to all caretaker Ministers and permanent secretaries as the costs crisis deepens for families across Northern Ireland. He challenged Ministers […]
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane has called on the British government to take action on ‘scandalous profiteering’ by energy companies who are making a fortune, while ordinary workers and families are struggling to pay their bills. The North Belfast MP said: “It’s unacceptable that profits lifted by big energy corporations can go through the roof […]
Republican Party Saoradh has praised the residents of Derrybeg in Newry for rightfully rejecting plans that would have seen the destruction of a popular green area within the estate. BMX Ireland and Newry, Mourne and Down District Council [NMDDC] had planned to build a BMX track adjacent to the Camlough Rd and beside Second Avenue […]
Health Minister Robin Swann has announced that everyone aged 50 and over will again be offered a flu vaccination as well as a COVID-19 booster this autumn. This move is part of a plan to increase protection against respiratory viruses ahead of winter when there is likely to be a COVID surge. The Minister said: “I […]
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