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Economy Minister Diane Dodds has opened Southern Regional College’s new £15million campus in Banbridge. This state-of-the-art 4,500 sq m campus provides a strengthened range of further and higher education courses, skills improvement and training opportunities, including apprenticeships, across a range of specialist subject areas. Speaking after performing the official opening, the Minister said: “I am very pleased […]

The revival of an old Newry whiskey brand, Matt D’Arcy, has received a significant boost as the firm has secured its first export orders in over a century. The initial distribution deals see the premium whiskey being sold across France and Germany. Several other agreements in the USA and Canada are being finalised. Matt D’Arcy […]

The announcement by Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey that Carnagat Community Association has received funding of £234,000 from the Neighbourhood Renewal Investment Fund has been warmly welcomed by Newry and Armagh MLA Liz Kimmins. The local MLA said, “This will be a massive boost for the Carnagat area, and I want to pay tribute to the […]

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Laura Devlin has called for a Special Council Meeting in the aftermath of the recent Mournes fires. At the recent full meeting of Council, Councillor Devlin spoke of the need for a long-term funded visitor management strategy from central government for the Mournes, as well as urging […]

Aontú Deputy Leader & Cllr for Mid Ulster, Denise Mullen, has decried the latest obstruction of legacy investigations by the Tory government, and the pain the Tories continue to inflict upon the victims and their families of British crimes in the North. Cllr Mullen’s father was murdered by the Glenanne Gang when Denise was just […]

Planning permission has been granted for a 40 bedroom hotel in the centre of Newry. The decision was made at this mornings Planning Committee meeting of Newry, Mourne and Down District Council. The agenda item was proposed by Newry City SDLP Councillor, Cllr Gary Stokes. The proposed Hotel faces both Hill Street and The Mall […]

New guidance that will facilitate increased visiting in health and social care settings in Northern Ireland will come into effect from Friday, 7 May 2021, Health Minister Robin Swann has announced. The updated guidance for visiting will apply across all care settings including hospitals (including Maternity), hospices and care homes.  The new guidance is being […]

Health Minister Robin Swann has announced plans to establish a Social Care Fair Work Forum – to support and develop Northern Ireland’s social care workforce. The new body will be tasked with developing proposals to improve terms and conditions and career prospects for social care staff. This will assist the sector to recruit, develop and […]

Following an incident in Meigh village dated 7/5/21 which police are currently investigating. Despite statements via social media that several people were injured. The PSNI have indicated that there were NO injuries involved. A spokesperson for the PSNI stated: “No one has reported being struck so not that we are aware of at this stage.” […]

South Lake Leisure Centre’s impressive Olympic-sized 50m pool has been put to the test by local swimmer, Daniel Wiffen from Magheralin, who has his sights set on the winning gold at the Olympic Games in Tokyo this summer! Daniel, who has represented Ireland in the European Junior Championships, World Junior Championships and European Senior Championships, […]

Local Alliance councillor and South Down constituency representative, Patrick Brown, was joined by Party Leader and Justice Minister Naomi Long MLA and Cllr McMurray at a virtual public meeting that gave the local community a chance to engage directly on issues being faced in the area and NI-wide. The virtual public meeting, hosted by South […]

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough (ABC) Council is promoting a simple Code of Conduct for all users of the Newry-Portadown Canal Towpath to abide by. One of the longest, traffic-free walking and cycling routes in Northern Ireland, the Newry-Portadown Canal Towpath runs for 20 miles from the Bann Bridge in Portadown to the Town […]