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The announcement that the ‘Phone First’ system for contacting a GP is to be made permanent has been heavily criticised by Workers Party candidate in Newry and Armagh, Nicola Grant “I am appalled”, she said “that the Royal College of GPs has taken this decision without either reference to, or seeking the opinions of, the […]
The Department for the Economy’s Trading Standards Service (TSS) is warning consumers of the dangers of employing doorstep callers, as part of its ‘Say No to Doorstep Crime’ campaign. Over the past year TSS has received over 200 complaints from consumers who have fallen victim to doorstep criminals. These traders purposely target older and vulnerable […]
With Easter just around the corner, many of us are stocking up on delicious chocolate eggs and tasty treats! In the U.K we buy more that 80 million Easter eggs and it is estimated that over 8,000 tonnes of waste is generated from this packaging each year – including single-use plastic. Armagh City, Banbridge and […]
People with an interest in addiction issues from across the Southern Health and Social Care Trust area, including staff, service users and carers are invited to take part in a Harm Reduction Café on Friday 6th May, 12-3pm, in the beautiful courtyard garden at St Luke’s Hospital, Armagh. Organised through ‘So Hope’ the Harm Reduction […]
Nicola Grant, Workers Party Assembly candidate in Newry & Armagh, has expressed her sympathy on the death of the young woman while waiting for an ambulance in Newry recently. “This is a terrible tragedy and a very difficult and heartbreaking time for this young woman’s family and friends. They are very much in my thoughts”, Nicola […]
Local woman, and small business owner, Nicola Grant will be the Workers Party Assembly election candidate for the Newry & Armagh area. Nicola, who lives in the Bessbrook area, will be campaigning against poverty, the increasing cost of living and the affects on working people, those on low pay and those struggling to make ends meet. “For many […]
Three men aged 63, 23 and 20 years old have been charged with a number of offences including possession of firearm or imitation firearm with intent to cause fear of violence, theft, criminal damage, handling stolen goods and other motoring offences. All three men are due to appear at Coleraine Magistrates Court on Friday 8th […]
Police are appealing for information following a report of a one vehicle road traffic collision on the Killylea Road area of Armagh on Wednesday 6th April. Inspector Conway said: “Shortly after 9:55pm, it was reported that a red Volkswagen Golf had crashed into a field in the area. Damage was reported to a metal fence as […]
A more connected, holistic approach to mental health services would prevent many getting into crisis in the first place, Alliance Assembly candidate Jackie Coade has said. Newry and Armagh candidate Ms Coade said while health service staff were to be praised for their work in the mental health sector, too many gaps in the service […]
A £1million Empty to Occupied Programme gets underway, as twelve revitalisation projects receive funding to support commercial property regeneration across the borough. Funded by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council and Department for Communities, the £1.1million scheme will support the replacement of derelict or vacant sites with attractive, high-spec and fit-for-purpose buildings. The innovative […]
Sinn Féin MP Mickey Brady has said that teaching staff must be supported with fair pay as teachers and other workers struggle with the cost-of-living crisis. The Newry and Armagh MP said: “Last night I attended a meeting hosted by teachers unions in Newry, calling for fair pay for their members. “The cost of living […]
Responding to comments by British Secretary of State at Westminster in relation to his failure to deliver on Irish language rights, Sinn Féin MP Mickey Brady said: “Brandon Lewis agreed and promised to deliver on the commitment of an Irish language Act with accelerated passage by October 2021. “That date passed without delivery or any […]
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