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Statement by TUV leader Jim Allister: “The fictional claim by the DUP’s Paul Givan today that Irish “belongs to all of us” deserves to be challenged, regardless of how broadcasters may wish to faun over his comments. “However, to claim that the Irish language belongs to us all is simply not supported by the facts. […]
Police have arrested a 22-year-old man after an officer was headbutted in the Newry area last night, Tuesday 5th March. Inspector McCormick said: “While responding to a domestic related report, one of our local officers was headbutted to the head, which caused swelling and bruising. The officer was seen by medical staff and, thankfully, her […]
Building and sustaining cross-border cooperation and trade is key to the growth of our businesses, Economy Minister Conor Murphy has said. The Minister was speaking as he addressed over 300 business and trade delegates at the Newry and Dundalk Chambers’ Annual Cross-Border Conference which focused on ‘Building a Sustainable All-Island Economy’. The Minister said: “The Windsor […]
Detectives have launched an investigation following a report of shots being fired at a house in the Wright’s Park area of Rathfriland in the early hours of this morning, Tuesday, 5th March. Detective Sergeant Wilson said: “Police received a report that two shots had been fired through the front window of a residential property at […]
By Donal McMahon A Northern Ireland council is to initiate twinning with a Palestinian city in a show of solidarity. Over 30,000 Palestinians have been killed during the conflict with Israel following the October 7, 2023 attack by Hamas. Correspondence from Derry City and Strabane District Council has urged all councils to support a resettlement programme for […]
Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has urged the Southern Health Trust to conclude the outstanding smear test review urgently. The party’s health spokesperson said: “It is worrying that there are still around 11,000 women’s smear tests yet to be re-checked as part of the review of cervical screening. “This is unacceptable and again demonstrates women’s […]
RESULTS: 29–02-2024 (Thur) Ulster GAA Football Senior Club League Section A Randalstown 19:30 Tir na nOg (Antrim) 0-09 4-06 Castledawson (Derry) Ulster GAA Football Junior Club League Section C Convoy 20:00 St Mary’s Convoy (Donegal) 3-12 0-04 Urney (Tyrone) 01–03-2024 (Fri) Ulster GAA Football Intermediate Club League Section D Desertmartin 20:00 Desertmartin (Derry) […]
Over the last five years, eight police officers per day on average were assaulted while on duty. This is a stark reminder of the difficult situations and challenges that officers’ face every day while simply carrying out their job. Superintendent Gary Busch from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Operational Support Department said: “In 2022/23[1], […]
Economy Minister Conor Murphy has announced an additional £1million to support students facing financial hardship as a result of increased costs of living. The funds will be distributed to Queen’s University, Ulster University, The Open University, St Mary’s University College and Stranmillis University College for eligible students at those institutions to apply for. Highlighting the […]
Sinn Féin MLA Cathy Mason has said school uniforms should be affordable for families and urged parties to work together to cut costs. Speaking ahead of bringing a motion to the Assembly, Cathy Mason said: “Sinn Féin will bring a motion to the Assembly on Tuesday on making school uniforms and PE gear more affordable. […]
PREMIER DIVISION after games on 2 March 2024 P W D L F A GD Pts Newry Celtic 13 10 3 0 35 12 23 33 Cleary Celtic 10 8 2 0 30 6 24 26 Villa Rovers 14 6 2 6 31 33 -2 20 Camlough Rovers 15 5 3 7 30 30 […]
A nurse in the Southern Trust has been shortlisted for a top award. Edith Donnelly, an Advanced Nurse Practitioner within the Heart Failure team, is the only nurse from Northern Ireland nominated in the Irish Nurses Cardiovascular Association (INCA) Cardiovascular Nurse Excellence Awards. Edith is one of eight people shortlisted and was nominated by colleagues […]
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