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With a rise in cases of type 1 diabetes in children this year, the lead consultant for paediatric and adolescent diabetes in the Southern Trust, is calling on parents and young people to be aware of the signs and symptoms and not to ignore them. Type 1 diabetes is a serious autoimmune condition which results […]

Ulster Unionist Councillor for Slieve Gullion David Taylor has condemned the criminals responsible for a horrific attack on police officers in Jonesborough yesterday afternoon which resulted in three officers being injured.Councillor Taylor said:“I am extremely concerned to learn of an incident in Jonesborough involving a police car being repeatedly rammed by a lorry during a […]

At the full council meeting, last Monday night, Cllr Declan Murphy proposed that council officials establish a mechanism to enable councillors to discuss and decide a name change for Newry, Mourne and Down District Council. The Slieve Gullion area Councillor explained, “The opportunity for righting this historic wrong was created by the Local Government Boundary […]

Economy Minister Diane Dodds has commented on the economic measures announced in the UK Budget. The Minister said: “The Job Retention Scheme has seen significant take-up in Northern Ireland, with in excess of 100,000 people furloughed. I have been clear that, rather than ending on 31 March, the scheme would be required for some months […]

The Department of Health is today publishing its latest detailed breakdown of Northern Ireland’s vaccination numbers. The programme continues to make excellent progress, with the addition of a number of new cohorts in recent weeks. Patricia Donnelly, head of NI’s vaccination programme, said: “We are significantly ahead of our original schedule and our Trust vaccination […]

Sinn Féin Newry City Councillor Roisin Mulgrew has said that confirmation from the PSNI that drugs have been recovered and a person arrested in the Barcroft area of the City was welcome news. “I welcome this find. It is imperative that the scourge of drugs is continually tackled and those involved are brought before the […]

Finance Minister, Conor Murphy has met with John O’Connell, General Secretary of the Financial Services Union. Speaking following the meeting, Conor Murphy said: “While I have no powers to intervene as the regulation of the banking sector is a Reserved Matter for the British Government, I am keen to ensure that all steps are taken […]

Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has met with Sport NI, the NI Sports Forum and Sports Governing Bodies to discuss the pathway to a safe return to organised outdoor sport. Representatives from football, GAA, rugby, golf and other outdoor sports shared their experiences with the Minister and discussed the protocols they had put in place to […]

Health Minister Robin Swann has underlined the impact of drug use on individuals, their families and wider society. The Health Minister was speaking following the publication of the latest Drug Related Deaths by NISRA which show that in 2019 191 people died from drug related causes: “First and foremost we must always remember that these […]

The Executive has outlined its pathway to a gradual easing of the current restrictions. ‘Moving Forward: The Executive’s Pathway Out Of Restrictions’ sets out a step-by-step approach to the relaxation of the current regulations. The plan builds on medical and scientific advances over the last year, which together with the collective action of citizens, has […]

A formal offer on teachers’ pay for 2019 and 2020 has been accepted by the five main teaching unions. Education Minister Peter Weir said: “I am pleased that the five trade unions which make up the Northern Ireland Teachers’ Council (NITC) have accepted a pay offer today on behalf of their members. “Management side offered […]

Newry & Armagh MP Mickey Brady has said that the recent announcement by Firmus Gas of an increase in bills by 17.5 percent will drive more people into fuel poverty. The MP also confirmed that his Party had requested a urgent meeting with Firmus to discuss the increase. “He said, ” The reported move by […]