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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, […]
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 […]
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, […]
With the protests emerging after the North Belfast stabbing attack, a car has been set alight in Kilkeel and rolled into a set of buildings in the town. People Before Profit representative for Newry & Armagh Marc Mac Seáin comments: “A man in Belfast has been brutally attacked and any right-headed person condemns that. As […]
The Locals First Initiative has officially launched its new News & Media website, marking a significant milestone in its mission to promote community engagement, local stories, and regional development. The platform, which went live this week, aims to provide a dedicated space for sharing news, highlighting community achievements, and giving local people and organisations a […]
Aontú Deputy Leader Gemma Brolly has lodged a formal complaint with the Standards Commissioner in Westminster following the actions of DUP MP Carla Lockhart in Scarva over the weekend. The MP was seen to be engaging with men in masks at the registered counter protest against a pro-Palestine march in the village. Masked protestors were […]
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council elected a new Chair and Deputy Chair at its annual meeting on Monday 1 June 2026. Councillor Glyn Hanna (DUP) has been appointed Chairperson, with Councillor Doire Finn (SDLP) elected as Deputy Chairperson. In his inaugural speech as Chairperson, Cllr Hanna said it was an honour to take up […]
SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP has said the UK and Irish Governments must acknowledge growing momentum for reform of the Stormont institutions. She was speaking after Sinn Féin became the latest party to publicly endorse reform. South Belfast and Mid Down MP Claire Hanna said: “There is clear momentum behind Stormont reform and it can […]
Councillor Mary O’Dowd has been formally installed as the new Lord Mayor of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council following its Annual Meeting on Monday 1 June 2026. Elected to represent the Lurgan District Electoral Area in May 2023, Councillor O’Dowd described her appointment as “an incredible honour” and thanked her Sinn Féin colleagues […]
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has confirmed £80million will be ringfenced for waiting list and elective care capacity building activity during 2026/27. The announcement was made during a visit to the Mater Hospital’s Elective Overnight Stay Centre (EOSC) in Belfast. The funding will support continued action to reduce Northern Ireland’s longest and most critical waiting times. It forms part […]
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