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The Upper Bann MLA spoke after details were revealed regarding the £400 scheme in GB, which will be paid in six monthly instalments. However, Mr Tennyson said uncertainty remained about what would happen in Northern Ireland, due to the lack of an Executive. “With energy companies increasing their prices repeatedly, households are facing a winter […]
SDLP South Belfast MP Claire Hanna has called for legislation to be introduced in Northern Ireland to ensure that all tips received by hospitality workers are paid directly to them. Ms Hanna was speaking after the UK Government recently agreed to back the Employment (Allocation of Tips) Bill which will force employers to ensure all […]
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has urged independent businesses from across the district to register their interest in the Council’s ‘Make It Local’ campaign. The Council has issued a call for businesses, operating either instore and/or online, to submit an expression of interest where businesses will be considered to feature in ‘Make It Local’ […]
Northern Ireland is still lagging behind when it comes to the introduction of electric vehicle charging provision, Alliance MLA Eóin Tennyson has said, after it was revealed the Department for Infrastructure (DFI) was still only engaging in discussions with other Departments on the issue. Responding to an Assembly question, the DFI stated it was still […]
Reservoirs and other water bodies can often look idyllic, a perfect place to spend a beautiful day; this can be particularly so as we all look to spend more time outdoors and embrace the staycation over the summer. However, that calm exterior can carry real danger that everyone should be aware of. In order to […]
Newry & Armagh DUP Assemblyman William Irwin MLA is responding to electric vehicle owner concerns over a lack of fast charging infrastructure and specific queries about the charging point at ‘Fiveways’ in Newry. Mr Irwin said there is a distinct lack of fast charging infrastructure generally in Northern Ireland which needs to be addressed and […]
By Sharon Doherty The Consumer Council is urging Halifax customers to review their banking needs following the announcement of the closure of two more branches in the coming months. The branch in Newry will close to consumers on 8 November 2022, with the Coleraine branch closing on 10 January 2023. This follows the closure earlier […]
Children across Newry, Mourne and Down have been enjoying a summer of play at free outdoor play sessions running in seven locations throughout July and August. The summer programme, which is supported by the European Union’s PEACE IV Programme, managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB), offers local children aged 4 to 11 years […]
Southern Trust staff have been working in partnership to provide support and advice in weekly Welcome Centres for Ukrainian families with the objective of providing advice and support and where necessary to signpost to other services. Families escaping the Russian invasion in Ukraine are welcomed each Tuesday and Wednesday by a group of agencies in […]
This week, Thursday 11th of August a protest will take place in Newry supporting the family of Noah Donohoe. The protest surrounds the recent decision by the new Secretary of State, Shailesh Vara and the Chief Constable of the PSNI Simon Byrne who have signed a PII certificate relating to the Noah Donohoe case. The […]
The coaching team and members of Shinken Shobu Ryu Judo club Warrenpoint are making final preparations with long time club Member Dawid Jurkiewicz. Dawid will be making his way to the Veterans World championships in Kraków Poland from the 8th to 11th of September. This is another day in the office for Dawid, who is […]
Sinn Féin Councillor Pearse McGeough has received a commitment from Louth County Council that the road adjacent to the Killanny playground on the road to Carrickmacross will be repaired in the very near future. Cllr McGeough said “I raised this particular road with the Council back in January fearing subsidence and on a recent visit […]
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