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Department of Health is currently finalising the recognition payment scheme for HSC staff.  As soon as further information is available, it will be immediately published by the Department of Health.    A Departmental spokesperson said: “There is some inaccurate reporting that these payments will be made as early as May.  This is not the case.  […]

Newry and Armagh Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins speaking on the 40th anniversary of the death of Bobby Sands said, “The H Block protests and the hunger strike inspired a new generation of republicans, I am part of that story! There is no doubt that a huge debt of gratitude is owed not only to […]

This weekends South Armagh Community Litter Pick Up was a great success. The event which saw communities from throughout South Armagh out and about collecting litter was praised by Finance Minister Conor Murphy. The Newry and Armagh MLA joined the organised  litter pick in his home village of Camlough. The Sinn Féin elected representative said, […]

Every person in Northern Ireland aged 18 and over will be eligible to apply for a pre-paid card worth £100 to spend in their local high street, Economy Minister Diane Dodds announced today. Speaking as retail outlets were among the services re-opening today under the recent Coronavirus guidelines, the Minister revealed further details on her […]

Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has called for safety improvements on the A1 to be delivered as a matter of priority.   The Newry and Armagh MLA stated:   “This week at the Infrastructure Committee, department officials gave a briefing on the crucial safety improvements required on the A1, one of the most dangerous roads on this […]

A new collaborative cultural project entitled ‘Sing 2 Songs’ will show the connection between Bulgarian culture and the district’s local music, dance and traditions. The project is a partnership between Beyond Skin, Blueprint and Newry, Mourne and Down District Council. It is supported by the European Union’s PEACE IV Programme, managed by the Special EU […]

New guidance that will facilitate increased visiting in care settings here is being finalised, Health Minister Robin Swann has stated. Guidance is being updated for visiting in hospitals (including Maternity), hospices and care homes.  New guidance is expected to be published imminently and, to allow preparations to be made in care settings, will take effect […]

Economy Minister Diane Dodds has announced the extension of payments under two of the Covid business support schemes. Payments to businesses under the Covid Restrictions Business Support Scheme (CRBSS), Part A and Part B, and the Large Hospitality and Tourism Business Support Scheme (LHTBSS) will continue up until 23 May for those businesses who remain […]

One year on after the start of COVID 19, Newry Chamber of Commerce & Trade has launched a campaign to celebrate COVID Heroes in the workplace. Launching the campaign, Chamber President, Emma Mullen-Marmion said: “This high-profile campaign will run across all our social media channels. We want to recognise all the employees in Newry, Mourne […]

Newry City SDLP Councillor Michael Savage has confirmed that after being approached by concerned parents about the need for a disabled parking bay at the new Loanda Play Park hehas discussed the matter with Council officials and work has subsequently commenced on installing the new disabled parking bay with officials putting plans in place yesterday. […]

Aontú Leader Peadar Tóibín TD has called on President Higgins to withdraw the “Parcels of Hate caricature” of the education system in the north.  He stated; “Aontú seeks a diverse and pluralist education system where parents have a choice as to which school they send their child to. Parents are under no obligation regarding which […]

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council launches its ‘Our People, Our Place, Our Story’ campaign to mark the centenary of Northern Ireland and to showcase the borough as an attractive place to live, visit and do business. The programme will deliver a series of events and activities exploring the history, heritage and community of […]