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SDLP MLA Justin McNulty has hit out at ‘irresponsible figures within political unionism and their enablers in the media.’ The Newry & Armagh Assembly Member has said, ‘I know I can speak for many people across our area when I say that the recommendations contained within the South Armagh Policing Review were received like a […]

Education Minister Michelle McIlveen has today hailed a £21m investment in the provision of education for special schools. A total of 17 special schools will benefit from the funding providing 61 additional classes, the recruitment of approximately 60 additional teachers and 145 additional classroom assistants. The Minister was visiting the Harberton North campus in Fortwilliam one […]

A Newry man accused of armed robbery of a store in Warrenpoint has been granted bail despite objections from police. Giving evidence, a constable informed the court that the 32-year-old had been bailed on suspicion of “two other armed robberies in the district”. James Alan Kennedy, of Loanda Crescent, appeared charged with robbery, possessing a […]

Infrastructure Minister, Nichola Mallon has announced the roll out of Phase 2 of the part-time 20mph speed limit schemes at 106 schools across Northern Ireland. This takes the total number of schools benefiting from this new road safety scheme introduced by Minister Mallon to 209. Making the announcement, Minister Mallon said:  “I’m delighted that phase 1 of […]

Ulster Unionist Peer, Lord Empey has joined a delegation of victims as they submitted a letter to Boris Johnson at No 10 Downing Street in protest at the Government’s legacy proposals. Lord Empey said; “Earlier today I attended and spoke at a meeting held in Parliament by some victims of terrorism who were protesting at […]

Craobh Rua Camlocha senior hurlers have secured the Armagh Junior Hurling League title for the second year in a row. The league this year involved teams from Tyrone and Monaghan as well as Armagh Craobh Rua won their title by the narrowest of margins, from runners up Cuchulainn Hurling club based in Armagh City. Team […]

Sinn Féin MLA for Newry Armagh Liz Kimmins has welcomed the announcement of funding for schools catering for pupils with additional needs. Ms Kimmins said: “I was delighted to learn that Rathore School in Newry has been included on the list of schools which will receive additional funding. “As a member of the Board of […]

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council is offering local sports clubs and coaches a range of specialised training opportunities as part of its just launched 2021-22 Coach Education and Club Development Programme. Delivered in partnership with Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon (ABC) Sports Forum, the Programme will include a mixture of online and in-person workshops, […]

Families in Northern Ireland may be eligible for Tax-Free Childcare to help pay for breakfast and after school clubs as children go back to school. Families are eligible to save money on their childcare and benefit from a government top-up worth up to £2,000 every year, or up to £4,000 a year if a child […]

TUV leader Jim Allister has written to the PSNI Chief Constable in the following terms: Chief Constable, The South Armagh White Flag policing report was a new low for you as Chief Constable. Quite apart from your obnoxious politicking in the promotion of all-Ireland policing, your report plumbed the depths when it suggested that memorials […]

Health Minister Robin Swann has updated the Assembly on the Urology Services Public Inquiry The Minister’s update included the establishment of Terms of Reference and the appointment of expert personnel to the Inquiry. It also confirmed that the setting up date for the Inquiry will be 6 September 2021. The update was provided in a […]

Economy Minister Gordon Lyons has launched Skill Up, a new initiative to deliver free training places, in an investment of up to £23million. Supported by the Northern Ireland Office, Skill Up will fully fund the local further education colleges and universities to deliver approximately 15,000 training places in over 250 subject areas for qualifications ranging […]