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Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard described comments around the reform of Stormont made by DUP leader, Gavin Robinson as double speak and totally detached from reality. The South Down MP said: “While Gavin Robinson says politicians must want to work together, the DUP continue to frustrate progress – on the Good Jobs Bill, on Environmental […]
Older people across NI are being asked to check if they could receive help with housing costs, including rent or rates, through the Housing Benefit scheme. Administered by the Housing Executive, help is available to pension-age customers who are finding it difficult to meet essential household costs, particularly those living on fixed or lower incomes. […]
Education Minister Paul Givan has today welcomed the UK Government’s announcement to ban social media platforms for children under the age of 16. Under the proposals, social media platforms will be required to prevent under-16s from accessing their services. The measures are expected to apply to major social media platforms including TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat, Facebook, […]
Newry Sinn Féin Councillor Aidan Mathers has strongly condemned the actions of a small group of youths involved in serious anti-social behaviour in the Meadow Estate, Newry, this evening. The youths started a fire and subsequently attacked Fire Service personnel who attended the scene. Councillor Mathers said: “What we witnessed in the Meadow Estate tonight […]
Newry City Sinn Féin Councillor Valerie Harte has condemned the burning of two vehicles in an overnight incident in Newry. The Councillor said, “I strongly condemn the disgraceful incident in which two vans belonging to a local business were deliberately burnt out in the car park at North Street, Newry. This reckless act has caused […]
Police received a report of two vans on fire in the North Street area of Newry at approximately 11.25pm last night , Friday 12th June. Officers attended alongside colleagues from the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service, who extinguished the blaze. The vehicles were completely destroyed as a result of this fire – and were […]
A recent community planting session at Meigh Community Centre brought residents together to support biodiversity and enhance their local environment as part of the ongoing Bloom and Branch initiative. The project is part of Newry Mourne and Down Districts Council’s Local Action Plan’s Thriving Together initiative, which is supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by […]
With the protests emerging after the North Belfast stabbing attack, a car has been set alight in Kilkeel and rolled into a set of buildings in the town. People Before Profit representative for Newry & Armagh Marc Mac Seáin comments: “A man in Belfast has been brutally attacked and any right-headed person condemns that. As […]
UPDATE AS OF 10/06/26 A Translink spokesperson said: “Due to expected protests all Translink bus and rail services will be suspended this evening (Wednesday 10 June). “There will be no bus departures after 5pm and no train services will depart after 6pm. “There is currently a temporary suspension of some bus services until 1.30pm after which time […]
Three 14 year old girls have been arrested in connection with an assault on another teenage girl in the Solitude area of Banbridge on Saturday 6 June. The victim, who is also 14, was set upon by a group of girls close to the bridge and sustained a number of injuries including a broken nose, […]
By Paul Higgins A man in his 30s, believed to be a Somalian national, has been arrested for attempted murder following a knife attack in North Belfast on Monday night. According to a police statement, the injured man, who is in his 40s, remains in hospital in what has been described as a serious condition. […]
The Locals First Initiative has officially launched its new News & Media website, marking a significant milestone in its mission to promote community engagement, local stories, and regional development. The platform, which went live this week, aims to provide a dedicated space for sharing news, highlighting community achievements, and giving local people and organisations a […]
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