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Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon has confirmed action plans for a priority booking system for driving tests following the Executive’s decision to reinstate practical driving tests from 23 April 2021.   Between now and 26 April, those customers affected by the restrictions and who had their appointments cancelled and fee refunded will be advised by the […]

Newry Mourne and Down Council is set to discuss concerns relating to the ongoing protest campaign by anti abortion campaigners at the entrance to Daisyhill Hospital. A motion to the Council from Sinn Féin highlighting the issue will also ask that Newry Mourne and Down Council write to Health Minister Robin Swann and Justice Minister […]

A new Active Travel programme entitled Leading the Way has just been launched for employees who work in Newry and Downpatrick. It aims to encourage more people to commute to work by walking, cycling and staying active if working from home. Sustrans, the walking and cycling charity, will work with a number of workplaces to […]

The Health Minister has visited the vaccination centre at South Lake Leisure Centre to meet those involved in helping to deliver the vaccination programme within the Southern Health and Social Care Trust. Speaking at the vaccination centre in Craigavon, the Health Minister said: “As we slowly and cautiously start to lift the restrictions that have become […]

Health Minister Robin Swann has detailed his ambitions for the re-building of Northern Ireland’s health service, while stressing the need for sustained investment to deliver the plans. In a keynote statement to the Assembly, the Minister said: “I am absolutely determined to put this right. But as I will argue today, I cannot do this alone. […]

Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has officially launched the JobStart scheme for young people at a virtual meeting with employers today. The £20million employer incentive scheme, which went live on April 2nd, is designed to support 16-24 year olds facing additional employment challenges due to the impact of Covid-19. Two further interventions have been introduced by […]

A young Syrian family have fled their Carlingford Park home as a result of what is suspected to be a racially motivated attack. They are believed to have only recently moved into the area. Graffiti was spray painted onto the exterior of the house and multiple windows were smashed and other property subsequently damaged.Newry & […]

Alliance Newry and Armagh representative Jackie Coade has hit out at those behind an attack on the home of a Syrian family which is being treated as a hate crime. The attack took place at the property in Carlingford Park in Newry around 2am on Sunday, with windows being smashed and graffiti sprayed. “My thoughts […]

Newry City Sinn Féin Councillor Valerie Harte has said that there is anger and disgust within the local community attge news that the home of a Syrian Family in Carlingford Pk, Newry has had their windows broken and racist graffiti spayed on it in the early hours of this morning.  The local Councillor said, “I […]

Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan has welcomed news that major resurfacing work will take place on the Clare Road, Tandragee, in Armagh.  The Newry/Armagh MLA said: “I’m delighted that the £441,000 upgrade of the Clare Road will start on Thursday.  “This is a major investment and will help improve our roads and make them safer.  “I look […]

ABC Council distribute over 350 Sport and Physical Activity Packs to older residents across the borough in two short months – with a limited number of kits still available! The popular packs – which are designed to encourage older adults to remain active safely at home – contain everything from an instant ping pong pack, […]

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is supporting ‘The Right Side of Outside’ campaign launched by WalkNI, which aims to encourage more positive behaviours outdoors. It is hoped this behaviour change will ultimately ease some of the main problems in many popular outdoor parks and scenic spaces in Northern Ireland. Since the outset of the […]