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Aontú Spokesperson for Education and Representative for East Derry, Gemma Brolly slams the handling of the updated PHA ‘track and trace’ system and questions the whereabouts of ‘common sense.’ Aontú’s Spokesperson for Education and Representative for East Derry, Gemma Brolly states “Unfortunately it appears the relief Principals felt on Thursday evening when they were informed PHA would […]

Police in Newry arrested a man in his 30s on suspicion of begging, interference with vehicles, possession of a Class A controlled drug, and possession of a Class C controlled drug.The arrest followed an incident in the Hill Street area of the city at approximately 9.30am yesterday, Tuesday 14th September, during which a man was […]

The recent reforms to social care in England should pose serious questions closer to home. Changes and reforms to health and social care all too often get hung up on bricks and mortar at the expense of focussing on the quality of care. In particular, the dominant perception of care services for older people has […]

Health Minister Robin Swann has welcomed the advice on Covid booster vaccinations from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI). Accepting the advice from the JCVI, the Health Minister Robin Swann: “Our COVID-19 vaccination programme in Northern Ireland has been successful in protecting people from serious illness and has ultimately saved many, many lives. “Introducing […]

Aontú Leader Peadar Tóibín TD and Aontú Deputy Leader Cllr Denise Mullen have criticised the Stormont Establishment for driving up the cost of living, increasing poverty and inequality, and with wages stagnating. Cllr Mullen: “35% spike in gas prices. 10% increase in house prices. 10% hike in electricity prices. Stagnating wages. Increasing inequality and poverty. […]

Economy Minister Gordon Lyons today announced a number of important dates in the rollout of the High Street Scheme (HSS). On a visit to Belfast’s Ormeau Road – which was recently announced as Retail NI’s High Street of the Year – the Minister announced that the online portal which will enable anyone aged over 18 […]

People aged 12-15 in Northern Ireland will be offered a first dose of COVID-19 vaccine shortly. This move follows the unanimous advice to ministers from the four UK Chief Medical Officers. Health Minister Robin Swann said: “I have carefully considered the advice provided by the four UK Chief Medical Officers and have accepted their recommendation to […]

Police in Newry are appealing for information in relation to a reported assault at a house at Barcroft Park in the city. Sergeant Willis said: “A report was received at approximately 5.25pm yesterday, Monday 13th September, that three male youths had approached the female occupant and asked for cigarettes. “When she declined, it was reported […]

Police in Newry have charged a 28 year old man with a total of 17 offences including burglary, criminal damage, possession of an offensive weapon, assault on police and going equipped to steal. He is due to appear at Newry Magistrates Court on Thursday 30th September. As is normal procedure all charges are reviewed by […]

Sinn Féin MLA for Newry and Armagh Liz Kimmins has slammed the DUP economy minister for his continued failure to get the High Street Voucher Scheme up and running.  Liz Kimmins said:  “This £100 scheme has been talked about for a year now and three consecutive DUP ministers have so far failed to get the High […]

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Speaking at a TUV event in South Antrim on Saturday Jim Allister said:- “Organised Unionism has overall moved forward in opposing the Union-dismantling Protocol, though, sadly, the UUP has lost its way and slipped backwards. “From a ill-considered start of speaking of “opportunities” within the Protocol and despising those who wished to keep fighting it, […]