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Education Minister Michelle McIlveen has congratulated GCSE students across Northern Ireland who received their results. The percentage of students receiving the very highest grades continued to increase, with 39.9% of GCSE entries awarded Grades A and above, a 3.6 percentage point increase on previous outcomes. The percentage of students achieving Grades C and above was very similar […]

The Economy Minister has pledged to keep his focus on recovery and rebuilding the economy as he praised the resilience and creativity of Northern Ireland’s businesses. Minister Gordon Lyons made the comments during his speech today at Lisburn Chamber of Commerce’s annual President’s Lunch at Hinch Distillery. The Minister said: “Covid-19 has dramatically reshaped our economy […]

Sinn Fein MLA Liz Kimmins had a meeting with the Department for Infrastructure this week over the A1 safety improvements project.  The Newry and Armagh MLA stated:  “This week I met with the Department for Infrastructure to seek an update on the progress made so far on the A1 safety improvements.  “The Department indicated that […]

Results Premier Division Camlough Rovers 2 – 0 Ballybot Utd Newry Celtic 3 – 2 Villa Rovers Division 1 Archview 3 – 3 Grasshoppers Church Street 3 – 4 Ashgrove Rovers Newry Rovers 0 – 11 Greenfield Park League Tables Premier Division Team P W D L F A GD Points Camlough Rovers 1 1 […]

The Chairperson of Newry, Mourne and Down District Council, Councillor Cathy Mason Newry, has launched the second Age Friendly Strategy and Action Plan, which will enable the Council and its Age Friendly Partners to continue making the district a place where it’s citizens can flourish as they age, and lead healthy, active and engaged lives. […]

Detectives in Newry are appealing for witnesses after a van was seen acting suspiciously in the city yesterday afternoon, Saturday 14 August. Detective Inspector Handley said:  “A report was made to police just before 3.30pm yesterday afternoon (Saturday) by a woman who saw a white Mercedes ‘Vito’ transit van in The Demesne area.  “We are […]

SDLP Assembly Member Justin McNulty has congratulated local students who have received their exam results. The Newry & Armagh MLA has said, ‘I want to offer my congratulations to all students who have received exam results this week. Waiting on results can be an incredibly stressful experience, particularly in recent times because of the huge […]

I was born in 1972, in a small seaside town in the south of England. My teenage years therefore were the fabulous 80’s.  When I was asked by Kevin to put an article together, I was somewhat perplexed on how to start? I soon realised, well surely at the beginning of course, idiot! My memories […]

A South Armagh man charged with being concerned in the supply of Class A, B and C drugs following searches at property belonging to him has been refused bail. Finbar Stephen Maguire, of no fixed abode, appeared facing a total of 10 charges at Armagh Magistrates’Court, sitting at Newry, on Tuesday via videolink from police […]

The Department of Health (DoH) has published statistics on the time spent in emergency care departments (ED) throughout Northern Ireland during the months of April, May and June 2021. The statistical bulletin presents information on all new and unplanned review attendances during April, May and June 2021. It details information on the time spent in […]

Pop-up walk-in vaccination clinics will continue throughout August and into September, Health Minister Robin Swann has stressed. In addition, an expanding number of community pharmacies are offering Moderna vaccine first dose appointments in Northern Ireland. A series of localised walk-in clinics are confirmed for this week (see details below). Further initiatives to boost take-up are […]

The TUV in Newry and Armagh has stated that victims of the troubles in Northern Ireland have been let down again. Speaking on the issue a spokesperson for the TUV in Newry and Armagh stated: “When the party of the victim makers holds a veto on who can be appointed as Victims’ Commissioner, little wonder […]