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Unanimous Cross-Party Agreement Calling on British Government to Deliver Proper Funding for Public Services – Ennis

Sinn Féin MLA Sinéad Ennis has welcomed cross-party agreement in the Assembly today calling on the British government to properly fund public services here and to place public finances on a sustainable footing. The South Down MLA said: “Our public services have been decimated by a decade of Tory cuts and austerity. The new money from […]

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Community Constituency Government Infrastructure Lurgan Politics Stormont Upper Bann

O’Dowd: Infrastructure Holds Key to a More Prosperous Society

Infrastructure holds the key to unlocking a better and more prosperous society, new Minister for Infrastructure John O’Dowd has said. Speaking as he took up office at the Department for Infrastructure (DfI), the Minister said that while there were challenges to be faced, there were big opportunities too.  John O’Dowd said: “Infrastructure is a word we […]

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Banbridge Community Constituency Crime Upper Bann

County Down Farmer Pleads Guilty to Water Pollution

County Down farmer, Alan Wilson (56) from Lurgan Road, Dromore was convicted today at Craigavon Magistrates’ Court for a water pollution offence. Mr Wilson pleaded guilty and was fined £750 plus £15 Offenders Levy and ordered to pay £960.64 as compensation to the DAERA as a result of a fish kill. The waterway impacted was the […]

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Newry Chamber President Welcomes Restoration of NI Executive

Newry Chamber of Commerce & Trade has welcomed the restoration of the NI Executive and urged all parties in Government here to work together for everyone in Northern Ireland. Edwina Flynn, President of Newry Chamber said: “The NI Assembly and the Executive is now back up and running after a two-year absence. During that time, […]

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Infrastructure Minister Welcomes Suspension of Transport Strike Later This Month

Infrastructure Minister, John O’Dowd has welcomed the suspension of the transport strike on 15 February 2024.     Minister O’Dowd said: “I welcome the suspension of the strike action planned for next week. Transport workers provide a very valuable public service and this is the right action to allow time to get around the table and discuss their […]

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Community Constituency Crime Portadown Upper Bann

39 Yr Old Man Charged With Historical Child Sexual Abuse Offences Involving 4 Female and 2 Male Victims

Monday 5th February, the Child Abuse Investigation Unit in Portadown arrested and charged a 39 year old man with non-recent child sexual abuse offences involving four female and two male victims between 1999 and 2009. He is due to appear at Craigavon Magistrates court on 1st March 2024. As is normal procedure all charges are […]

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Work Together CBT and Counselling Launches In Newry

Clanrye News and Sport welcomes the launch of “Work Together CBT and Counselling” in Newry. Set up by two experienced therapists, they offer counselling and CBT in a warm, supportive environment. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is a type of talking therapy. It is a common treatment for a range of problems. CBT teaches you coping […]

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Daisy Hill Renal Dietitians Amongst Best In UK

Daisy Hill Hospital’s renal dietetics team has been recognised as one of the top three in the UK. The Trustwide renal service treats patients with kidney disease from Armagh, Dungannon, Craigavon, Banbridge, Newry, Mourne and some border areas of the Republic of Ireland. Around 90 people attend the renal unit for dialysis, a lifesaving treatment […]

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Translink Ulster GAA Coach of the Year Award Now Open

Down GAA football manager Conor Laverty joined Ulster GAA and Translink representatives at Páirc Esler, Newry, recently to officially launch the latest Coach of the Year Award. Now in its fifth year, the initiative recognises the work of volunteer club coaches and managers across the province, acknowledging the outstanding contribution they make to Gaelic games […]

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Community Government Politics Stormont

FM/DFM Send Best Wishes to King Charles

First Minister Michelle O’Neill and deputy First Minister, Emma Little-Pengelley have both sent their best wishes to King Charles following his cancer diagnosis. First Minister, Michelle O’Neill said: “I am very sorry to hear of King Charles’ illness and I want to wish him well for his treatment and a speedy recovery.” Deputy First Minister, […]

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Ulster GAA Fixtures – 8/2/24

FIXTURES: 08–02-2024 (Thurs) Ulster GAA Football Senior Football Club League Section A Swatragh 19:30 Swatragh (Derry)   V   Castledawson (Derry)     Ref: C Doherty         09–02-2024 (Fri) Ulster GAA Football Intermediate Football Club League Section A St Paul’s 19:30 St Pauls (Armagh)   V   An Riocht (Down) Lurgan   […]

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King Charles Diagnosed With Cancer

King Charles has been diagnosed with a form of cancer, says Buckingham Palace. The King began “regular treatments” on Monday and will postpone public duties during the treatment, the Palace said. The King, 75, “remains wholly positive about his treatment and looks forward to returning to full public duty as soon as possible,” it added. […]