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A 29 year old woman was arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving, driving with excess alcohol and failing to stop, remain and report a road traffic collision following an incident in Meigh last night, Saturday 7 May. Police received a report of a fight outside a bar in the Railway Road area at around 11.15pm […]

Videos have been circulating via social media of disturbing scenes in Meigh village last night of what is allegedly a car driving dangerously on the Railway road area of the village. Speaking on the incident Sinn Fein MLA Liz Kimmins said: “Sinn Fein representatives have been liaising with PSNI all morning in relation to the […]

More learners in further education colleges can return to onsite learning from next week, Economy Minister Diane Dodds announced today. Learners on further education courses will be able to resume face-to-face learning in subject areas which require practical ‘hands-on’ training, such as electrical installation, joinery, catering and sports studies. Alongside the implementation of public health […]

Our children and young people play a full and active role in building towards a shared and better future for everyone, the First Minister has said. The First Minister was speaking after she visited Rathfriland High School today. Arlene Foster met with pupils and took part in a tree-planting ceremony as part of a celebration […]

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 […]