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People Before Profit Newry is set to hold a public meeting in the city next week focusing on LGBTQ+ rights and what the party describes as the ongoing struggle for trans liberation. The event, titled “Solidarity Not Scapegoating – Fighting for Trans Liberation”, will take place at Ballybot House, Newry, on Wednesday 26 August at […]
By Kevin McAteer Independent Newry author Anna Kahill has described her inclusion on the CAP Awards 2026 shortlist as a surreal moment, with her memoir Not the Perfect Victim recognised in the Non-Fiction category. The book, which was independently published, explores difficult and deeply personal subjects including sexual violence, trauma, delayed reporting, neurodivergence and experiences […]
First Minister Michelle O’Neill and deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly have today launched a consultation on the Executive’s Draft Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy. The draft strategy sets out a vision for the responsible, ethical and fair adoption of Artificial Intelligence across the public sector. It has been developed by representatives from across government, industry and […]
Almost two thirds of drivers are against plans to cut the number of pay and display parking meters in Northern Ireland, in a move towards ticketless payments. The Department for Infrastructure (DfI) is set to remove almost half of its on-street pay and display machines in Belfast, Newry and Lisburn over the next year, as […]
Following the resignation of the Health Minister Ms Grant said what is happening because of the fixation the Department of Health has with the reconfiguration of our health and social care services, and the total lack of transparency was all very predictable. The Workers party in all our submissions to the consultation documents warned that […]
Land & Property Services, supported by the Northern Ireland Statistics & Research Agency, has released the latest Accredited Official Statistics on the House Price Index for Quarter 2 2026. The Northern Ireland House Price Index, based on HMRC stamp duty data, forms part of the UK House Price Index, ensuring figures are directly comparable with […]
By Kevin McAteer FC Mindwell Reserves have bolstered their squad with six new arrivals as preparations step up for the beginning of the new football season. With the opening weekend fast approaching, the manager has been busy adding to his options, bringing in players from a number of local clubs ahead of the Reserves’ first […]
DUP MP Jim Shannon has been charged with common assault of a woman. In a case listed at Newtownards Magistrates Court today (Mon), 71-year-old Richard James Shannon is alleged to have assaulted a female on 1 October 2023. The alleged background has not been opened, but it is understood the complainant is a sister of […]
By Kevin McAteer The 2026/27 Carnbane League campaign got underway this weekend with goals aplenty across the Premier Division and First Division. Defending Premier Division champions Cleary Celtic wasted little time in laying down an early marker, opening their league campaign with an emphatic 6-1 victory over Ballyholland at Olympic Park. Cleary entered the new […]
Ulster Unionist Party Agriculture spokesperson Robbie Butler MLA has called on Agriculture Minister Andrew Muir to stand down, following the Ulster Farmers’ Union’s vote of no confidence and its rejection of the independence of the Fivemiletown review. Robbie Butler said: “On Monday of this week, some people in the agri sector were hoping the Minister […]
Following this week’s AERA meeting in Stormont, Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has said many serious questions remain unanswered in the aftermath of the Fivemiletown cattle cull conducted by DAERA. She said: “Farmers and members of the public want answers, but unfortunately the extraordinary committee meeting, which saw MLA’s recalled from their summer recess, failed […]
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has approved its Assessment of Performance 2025-26, outlining progress made against key priorities over the past year and highlighting areas where further improvement is needed. Considered and approved by the Strategy, Policy and Resources Committee on Thursday 13 August 2026, the Assessment reflects the Council’s ongoing commitment to delivering […]
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