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In the face of the worst cost of living crisis in decades the dysfunctional Executive has failed, yet again. With families, the vulnerable and the elderly particularly affected, the main political parties have, yet again, put their own interests ahead of the community. Where is the political response to this crisis? Where is the outrage […]
Three plaster models from the Proud People sculpture in Newry, along with some of the sculptor’s preparatory drawings and photographs, are now displayed in Newry and Mourne Museum. The sculpture, which stands in Hill Street and depicts various phases in the history of Newry, was commissioned in 1994 as part of the celebrations to mark […]
A new initiative to address skills shortages and improve employment opportunities for those interested in a career in the transport and logistics industry, has been established by Newry Mourne and Down District Council through the Newry, Mourne and Down Labour Market Partnership, in conjunction with a number of key local firms. The Newry, Mourne and […]
One of the world’s most successful business leaders is to headline a hybrid summit on the topic of Empowering Talent on Wednesday 23 March. The event, which has been created by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council and the Management and Leadership Network, will explore how individuals and businesses can identify, amplify and realise their […]
Rural Affairs Minister Edwin Poots MLA, has attended an event at Killeavy Castle in Newry to celebrate Mourne, Gullion and Lecale Rural Development Partnership’s success in delivering his Department’s Rural Development ‘LEADER’ Programme. In total, 76 projects across the Newry, Mourne and Down District Council area received funding, with 14 community facilities developed or refurbished […]
Education Minister Michelle McIlveen has made a written ministerial statement to the Northern Ireland Assembly on the use of face coverings by post-primary pupils in classrooms. The Minister has confirmed that post-primary pupils will no longer be required to wear face coverings in classrooms from 21 March. A copy of the Minister’s statement is available […]
DUP MP Carla Lockhart has been actively mobilising the local construction, waste and transport industries to speak out against the proposed change to the red diesel rebate. This change will take effect as of 1st April with many businesses facing a cliff edge, adding to the already spiralling costs of fuel, materials, labour and electricity […]
Protections for consumers are urgently needed in order to mitigate the fuel price hike crisis, according to Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú. As prices for diesel, petrol and home heating oil rocketed last week, the Sinn Féin TD used time in the Dáil to highlight the ‘incredibly difficult’ situation. He said the Covid 19 pandemic was […]
Over the weekend, an amazing 130 local residents graduated with flying colours after a challenging eight-week Couch to 5K training programme. Organised by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council, the programme allowed runners to take part virtually or in person at Portadown People’s Park. Starting with a mixture of walking and running, participants gradually […]
Health Minister Robin Swann, along with UUP party colleagues, Councillor David Taylor and Councillor Jill Macauley, visited Women’s Aid Armagh Down (WAAD) headquarters on Downshire Road in Newry. The Minister was briefed on the new ELEOS Project which aims to deliver a holistic support centre at the city centre site to help prevent revictimization and […]
Sinn Féin Councillor, Aoife Finnegan has called for a speed limit reduction at Cullaville. The Slieve Gullion Councillor said: “Residents have been calling out for safer roads in the local area “Its vital that the roads are safe for all road users and for the residents who live near these roads and have to live […]
Sinn Féin Councillor Joanna Byrne brought a motion to the March meeting of Drogheda’s Municipal District seeking a temporary installation of ‘Pedestrian Rainbow Crossroads’ at the tholsel area to celebrate Drogheda Pride 5th-7th August. They would be adjacent rainbow crossings next to the existing pedestrian crossings at the bottom of Peter Street, Laurence’s Street, Shop […]
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