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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 […]

Newry City Councillor Valerie Harte has welcomed the news that the Department for Infrastructure (DfI) has confirmed they hope to resurface the entire stretch of the Windmill Road in July/August 2021. The local Councillor said, “Local Roads Service Officers have confirmed that subject to their section office budget allocation they hope to resurface the entire […]

There were 191 drug-related deaths registered in Northern Ireland in 2019. Almost half (45.5%) of these deaths were of men aged 25-44. These are some of the findings of the statistics published today by the Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency (NISRA). The 2019 total (191) is more than double that recorded a decade ago […]

The vaccine programme has been extended to include people aged 60-64. People who are aged 60-64 can now book a Covid-19 vaccine online at one of the trust vaccination centres. To make an appointment please visit the online portal: COVID-19 Vaccine Service for NI (hscni.net) The online platform is the primary source to book an appointment and […]

Slieve Gullion Councillor, Oonagh Magennis has welcomed the news that social housing, a number of which will be adapted to meet the need of families with disability access , will be built near Camlough. The Sinn Féin Councillor said, “I am delighted to hear that Belnew Developments Ltd, a registered Newry Company has Outline Planning Permission […]

A 57-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of a number of offences including obstruction and fraudulent evasion of duty on fuel. Mr Haslett said using a heavy goods vehicle as a weapon could “easily have caused catastrophic injury or worse”. “These were local officers from a neighbourhood policing team carrying out their duty to keep […]

In order to provide children a safe place to play, learn and socialise we believe it is necessary to implement a 20 mph speed restriction in the vicinity of Markethill Primary School including the new neighbouring play park on the Mowhan road, Markethill. Not only will this provide safety to children but also peace of […]

Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has called for a pilot parklet scheme to be rolled out in Newry. The Newry and Armagh MLA stated: “A Parklet scheme can temporarily turn a parking space into an outdoor area to help local businesses like cafes with physical distancing. “A pilot scheme in Belfast has begun in Belfast […]

Local Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has described the vandalism that resulted in the injury of a young child as a “despicable act”. An angry parent of a 6-year-old girl has reported the horrific injury her daughter received when playing in their local park, in Derrybeg. The young girl required five stitches in her leg […]

Newry Mourne & Down Council have agreed to write to President Biden urging the new American President to prioritise the creation of a roadmap to citizenship for for all those classes as documented. Sinn Féin Councillors Barra Ó Muirí and Gerry O Hare brought their motion ‘This Council recognising the ongoing plight of the thousands […]

A 33 year old man has been charged with being concerned in the supply of class A drugs, being concerned in the supply of class B drugs, conspiracy to fraudulently import class B drugs and entering into an arrangement to acquire criminal property. He is expected to appear at Newry Magistrates court this morning, Tuesday […]