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DUP MP Carla Lockhart has been leading the charge in Westminster with regards to the proposed change in red diesel rebate for industries such as construction, haulage, waste and generator powered businesses. She had engaged cross party support for her campaign and has been supported by many of the leading industry federations. 1st April is […]
Independent Newry City Councillor Gavin Malone has declared his intention to stand in the upcoming Assembly election in Newry and Armagh. The popular Newry City Councillor amassed an incredible 2,296 first preference votes in the 2019 Council election in Newry DEA. His announcement is sure to rock the political spectrum in Newry and Armagh. Speaking […]
Sinn Féin Councillor Barra Ó Muirí says that NMDDC’s Working Group on Irish Unity will provide an opportunity to discuss how the council can prepare, plan and consult on the possibility of constitutional change in Ireland. The group will be established following the passing of a motion proposed by Cllr Ó’ Muirí and seconded by […]
DUP MP Carla Lockhart has spoken of the fact that she is pleased that Richmond Heights, Banbridge is now being classed as a priority by the Department for Infrastructure however, has expressed frustration that there remains no start date for the much needed resurfacing of the development. Speaking having received the confirmation Carla Lockhart […]
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Cathy Mason has been overwhelmed by community support for the Council’s efforts to donate clothes, blankets and other essential items in response to the unfolding humanitarian crisis in Ukraine. Donation points were recently opened in Newry Leisure Centre and Down Leisure Centre to enable residents to drop-off […]
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 […]
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