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Newry, Mourne and Down District Council’s Assessment of Performance 2020-21 was considered and approved by the Strategy, Policy and Resources Committee on Thursday 16 September 2021. The Chairperson of the Strategy, Policy and Resources Committee, Councillor Oonagh Hanlon said, “I am pleased to present this year’s Assessment of Performance.  2020-21 has been a year like […]

Newry, Mourne and Down Policing and Community Safety Partnership (PCSP) has provided financial assistance to a charity helping local people impacted by road traffic collisions. The Road Ahead Support Group project aims to ensure support is available to vulnerable people and families across Newry, Mourne and Down affected by road traffic collisions. In particular, the […]

Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon has launched a targeted consultation on a taxi fares review as part of her ongoing plans to assist the taxi industry as they rebuild following the Covid restrictions. The Department has today written to all stakeholders, including the Consumer Council, to seek their views on proposals to increase the maximum taxi […]

Ulster Unionist MLA Mike Nesbitt has described as ‘uncharacteristic’ the decision by the Irish President Michael D Higgins not to attend a service to mark Northern Ireland’s Centenary. Mike Nesbitt MLA said: “The news that President Michael D Higgins has declined an invitation to attend a service at Armagh Cathedral alongside Her Majesty The Queen to mark the Centenary of […]

Irish President Michael D Higgins has come under fire for declining an invitation to attend a church service marking Northern Ireland’s centenary. The event which is to be attended by the Queen has been criticised by the President for being “politicised.” He said his issue was the title of the service, which started out as […]

Detectives in Newry are investigating a series of incidents reported in the Warrenpoint area in the early hours of Tuesday 21st September. Detective Sergeant Kenny said: “At approximately 12.50am, a couple out walking in the Charlotte Street area of the town were approached and threatened by two males, one of whom was armed with a […]

Aontú leader Peadar Tóibín TD has raised in the Dáil the crisis created by the Tory Party plan to create an amnesty for those who committed murder in the north of Ireland during the Troubles.  He called on the government to meet with the victims and survivors of the Glenanne Gang at this crucial time […]

Economy Minister Gordon Lyons has launched a £1million Conference Support Scheme. Launched in partnership with Tourism NI, Visit Belfast, Visit Derry, Belfast City Council and Derry and Strabane District Council, the scheme is part of the Tourism Recovery Action Plan and is aimed at securing business events for Northern Ireland. The Conference Support Scheme was first […]

NI Water reveals a ‘rock solid’ solution to obtaining a sustainable water supply by tapping into Earth’s most hidden asset, groundwater. A long term, resilient water supply is a top priority for the company, which is why they are using boreholes to access this sustainable water supply. Groundwater is perfect as it is stored underneath […]

Slieve Gullion Sinn Féin Councillor Mickey Larkin has welcomed the completion of drainage works on the Carrickasticken Road, Forkhill. “I was contacted by a number of residents of Forkhill who raised concerns relating to water flowing from a drainage ditch on the Carrickasticken Road. During last winter this water was freezing on the road itself, […]

DAERA Minister Edwin Poots MLA has instructed his officials to indefinitely allow all pet dogs, cats and ferrets travelling from Great Britain (GB) to Northern Ireland (NI), without checks while negotiations between the UK government (UKG) and European Union (EU) continue. The move comes after the Minister spoke to Secretary of State for Environment, Food and […]

Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon has today signed contract documents awarding the construction phase of the £5.1 million Shimna River Flood Alleviation Scheme to Dawson WAM Ltd. The project involves the construction of approximately 1,430 metres of flood walls and embankments. It is anticipated that works will commence on site in the coming weeks. The scheme […]