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Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has unveiled an ambitious three-year education and enforcement action plan to address key issues of fly-tipping, littering and dog fouling aimed at protecting the environment for future generations. The comprehensive strategy also aims to improve recycling rates as part of a more sustainable and responsible approach to waste management, […]
SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has welcomed the settlement reached in the case relating to the murder of the Reavey brothers in south Armagh in 1976. Eugene Reavey had taken the PSNI and Ministry of Defence to court in relation to the case. Mr McNulty attended the High Court on a number of […]
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council has been named ‘Best Project’ winner at the prestigious RTPI (Royal Town Planning Institute) Northern Ireland Awards for Planning Excellence 2026, in recognition of the St Ronan’s College, Lurgan Project. The award, announced at last week’s RTPI Welcome Celebration Event at Ulster University Belfast, recognises the council’s key […]
Sinn Féin MLA Aoife Finnegan has welcomed the investment of £2.5m for a factory in Crossmaglen. The Newry Armagh MLA was speaking after visiting the factory with party colleague Dáire Hughes MP and the Economy Minister: “The £2.5m investment in Roco will create 30 high-quality jobs in Crossmaglen, see the factory expand and double the company’s headcount to […]
DUP Agriculture Spokesperson Carla Lockhart MP has written to newly appointed DEFRA Minister Stephen Morgan MP requesting an urgent meeting. Mr Morgan, Labour MP for Portsmouth South, was appointed last week as part of an impromptu Government reshuffle, replacing Dame Angela Eagle MP, whose tenure commenced in September 2025. Ms Lockhart has expressed concern at […]
Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard described comments around the reform of Stormont made by DUP leader, Gavin Robinson as double speak and totally detached from reality. The South Down MP said: “While Gavin Robinson says politicians must want to work together, the DUP continue to frustrate progress – on the Good Jobs Bill, on Environmental […]
Older people across NI are being asked to check if they could receive help with housing costs, including rent or rates, through the Housing Benefit scheme. Administered by the Housing Executive, help is available to pension-age customers who are finding it difficult to meet essential household costs, particularly those living on fixed or lower incomes. […]
Education Minister Paul Givan has today welcomed the UK Government’s announcement to ban social media platforms for children under the age of 16. Under the proposals, social media platforms will be required to prevent under-16s from accessing their services. The measures are expected to apply to major social media platforms including TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat, Facebook, […]
Newry Sinn Féin Councillor Aidan Mathers has strongly condemned the actions of a small group of youths involved in serious anti-social behaviour in the Meadow Estate, Newry, this evening. The youths started a fire and subsequently attacked Fire Service personnel who attended the scene. Councillor Mathers said: “What we witnessed in the Meadow Estate tonight […]
Newry City Sinn Féin Councillor Valerie Harte has condemned the burning of two vehicles in an overnight incident in Newry. The Councillor said, “I strongly condemn the disgraceful incident in which two vans belonging to a local business were deliberately burnt out in the car park at North Street, Newry. This reckless act has caused […]
A recent community planting session at Meigh Community Centre brought residents together to support biodiversity and enhance their local environment as part of the ongoing Bloom and Branch initiative. The project is part of Newry Mourne and Down Districts Council’s Local Action Plan’s Thriving Together initiative, which is supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by […]
UPDATE AS OF 10/06/26 A Translink spokesperson said: “Due to expected protests all Translink bus and rail services will be suspended this evening (Wednesday 10 June). “There will be no bus departures after 5pm and no train services will depart after 6pm. “There is currently a temporary suspension of some bus services until 1.30pm after which time […]
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