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The Parliamentary Ombudsman has ruled that British government officials were too slow to tell many women they would be affected by the rising state pension and was due to maladministration by the Department of Work and Pensions.   Reacting to the news, the Newry & Armagh Assembly Member said:   “Today’s news of maladministration within […]

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough (ABC) Council gets behind the ‘Summer of Play’ campaign to help give children the space, time and freedom to play this summer as Covid-19 restrictions ease. From fun-filled summer schemes, £1 swims, wide-ranging sports sessions to energetic dance clubs, imaginative play programmes and more taking place right across council […]

This week marks the 9th annual Farm Safety Week and Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots and Economy Minister Gordon Lyons have met with farmer Derek Robinson whose son came close to losing his life when he was overcome with slurry fumes. Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots said: “Since January 2015 there have been 35 fatalities on farms in Northern Ireland […]

The First Minister and deputy First Minister have encouraged everyone to stay safe and look out for others during the current spell of very hot weather. Paul Givan and Michelle O’Neill were speaking after the Met Office issued the first ever warning for extreme heat here. Executive departments and civil contingency agencies are working to […]

Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon is again calling for everyone to use their water wisely by reducing unnecessary water use to protect supplies as the Met Office issues the first ever amber warning for extreme heat in Northern Ireland. She is also calling on everyone to consider if journeys are necessary given the potential for transport […]

The Executive met today and considered the ratification of further relaxations on our pathway out of restrictions. We received an update from our health and scientific advisers on the progression of the Covid-19 epidemic and the increasing numbers of cases and hospital admissions. After very careful consideration, we have agreed to confirm a number of […]

SDLP MLA Justin McNulty has urged the public to remain cautious as the North continues to experience an extreme heatwave. A Met Office extreme heat weather warning came into place on Wednesday and will remain until the end of Friday. Mr. McNulty said it was particularly important to use water responsibly so that NI Water […]

Aontú Rep for East Derry, Gemma Brolly, has raised serious concerns over the pressure building in relation to homelessness, social housing and house prices within the North, and the complacency of Stormont in dealing with the worsening situation. Rep Brolly: “The Housing Situation in the North of Ireland could turn into a crisis, like we […]

Lord Mayor of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon, Alderman Glenn Barr congratulates local Armagh transport and logistic company – Derry Bros Customs Clearance – as they achieve Business All-Star Accreditation from the All-Ireland Business Foundation. Shining a spotlight on the very best businesses on the island of Ireland, the Business All-Star Accreditation recognises and celebrates […]

Speaking in advance of the recalled Assembly debate on legacy, TUV leader Jim Allister described amnesty as the final corruption of the criminal justice system and, thus, the ultimate betrayal of innocent victims. Jim Allister said:-“No one should be in any doubt that the Government’s proposals mean amnesty and amnesty means not just the final […]

SDLP Newry and Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has condemned the British Government’s recent proposals on dealing with troubles related issues. Brandon Lewis has come under incredible scrutiny following his proposals to afford a “de facto” amnesty to those involved in troubles related killings. Speaking on the issue Mr McNulty said: “This week, the British Government […]

Michael McVerry (49) of Tullyah Road in Belleeks, Newry was convicted today at Newry Magistrates Court of one charge of failure to provide a BVD sample from animals. Mr McVerry pleaded guilty and was fined £500 plus a £15 offender levy. The case arose following the monitoring of compliance with the testing requirements of the Bovine Viral Diarrhoea (BVD) […]