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Have Your Say at Public Consultation Event Organised for Newry City Park

Newry Leisure Centre will host a pre-application public consultation event for the Newry City Park project on Thursday 29 August between 3pm and 9pm. Hosted by Tetra Tech Consulting (NI), the event will provide an opportunity to talk to the designers and ask questions about the project. A comment box facility will also be provided. […]

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Community Constituency Government Infrastructure Lurgan Stormont Upper Bann

O’Dowd Meets Road Safe NI

Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd has met the chairman of Road Safe NI Charity, David Jackson. Road Safe NI is a voluntary organisation that promotes safety on the roads, reaching out to local communities and vulnerable road users through its network of local committees. Minister O’Dowd said: “Sadly, 38 people have lost their lives on our roads […]

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SDLP: Childcare Costs Must Remain Political Priority

SDLP MP Claire Hanna has welcomed the launch of the childcare subsidy scheme today, encouraging parents to register to receive support.  The South Belfast and Mid Down MP said that this scheme is only part of a package of support needed to help working families.  Claire Hanna MP said: “For years, parents have been speaking […]

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Business Community Constituency Council Government Lifestyle Newcastle NMD Council South Down

Giant Weekend of Eats and Beats with Festival of Free Music and Food Planned for Newcastle

In only a matter of weeks, food and music fans can look forward to a weekend of culinary delights and live music as the Eats and Beats festival returns to Newcastle. Set against the stunning background of the Mourne Mountains, the festival in Newcastle, County Down on Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 September is a […]

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Louth County Council Announces Series of Events During National Heritage Week

Louth County Council is delighted to announce a series of exciting events will take place during national Heritage Week, led by the Louth Urban Food Sanctuary team. The events will run from August 17th to August 24th, and will explore the links between heritage and climate. Funded by Creative Ireland’s Creative Climate Action Fund II, […]

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Adam’s Legacy Lives On – Lockhart

Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart joined hundreds of “Adam’s Army” volunteers at Craigavon Lakes this weekend to participate in the third and final 24-hour walk challenge for B Positive. Speaking at the event, Carla said: “It is hard to believe it has been a two years since the bright shining star of the County Down, […]

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Government Politics Stormont

Assembly Recalled For Thursday, 8 August 2024

Having received a valid notice from 30 Members, the Speaker has issued a notice for a sitting of the Assembly on Thursday, 8 August 2024 at 12pm (noon) to debate the following motion: “That this Assembly condemns the criminal damage and targeting of businesses in recent days; rejects all forms of Islamophobia, xenophobia and racism; endorses the work […]

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Community Constituency Crime Government Lurgan Politics Stormont Upper Bann

Beattie Calls For Review of Criminal Damage Compensation Scheme

Ulster Unionist Party leader, Doug Beattie MC MLA, has called for the Justice Minister to urgently review the qualifying criteria for a compensation scheme in light of recent racist attacks on houses and businesses. Mr. Beattie commented. “This weeks’ series of racist inspired violence has thrown up a number of issues that politicians need to […]

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Community Government Politics Stormont Westminster

SDLP: We All Have Responsibility to Break Politics of Hate

SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood MP has said that this week’s recall of the Assembly is an opportunity for political leaders to send a united message following days of racially motivated violence in Belfast.  The Foyle MP has also called for further action to deal with the root causes of the hate that has spilled onto […]

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Council Congratulates The Deluxe Group on Securing Major £30m Cruise Ship Fit-Out Contract

Lord Mayor of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Councillor Sarah Duffy has led the chorus of congratulations sent to The Deluxe Group following yesterday’s major announcement that the Portadown-based company has secured a £30m contract to fit out the interior of a new cruise ship in Germany. Established more than 50 years ago, the […]

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Community Constituency Council Crime Government Newry and Armagh NMD Council Politics South Armagh

Sinn Féin Welcome Newry Mourne & Down Council Condemnation Of Recent Racist Violence

Sinn Féin councillor Aoife Finnegan  has welcomed the condemnation by Newry Mourne and Down Council of  those behind racist violence, and the Councils support for   minority communities. The Sinn Féin elected representative said: “At last nights meeting of Newry Mourne & Down Council Sinn Féin unreservedly condemned and deplored the recent racist attacks and […]

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Minister Offers Support to Health Service Staff

Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has reiterated his support for health and social care staff following recent racist attacks and intimidation in Northern Ireland. Minister Nesbitt said: “We are very fortunate to have such a dedicated health and social care workforce here. They truly are the backbone of the NHS, but I am both saddened and appalled […]