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Business Campaigns Community Constituency Cost of Living Government Newry Newry and Armagh Newry Chamber Stormont Westminster

Newry Chamber Calls for Government Intervention in ‘Cost of Living’ Crisis

Newry Chamber today outlined the organisation’s concerns regarding the spiralling ‘Cost of Living’ Crisis, which is severely impacting businesses, as well as individuals and families. The Chamber is calling for Government intervention and will be embarking on a series of engagements with local MPs and MLAs to appeal for action. Julie Gibbons, President of Newry […]

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Banbridge Community Constituency Government Infrastructure Stormont Upper Bann

MOT Wait Times a Complete Shambles, says Tennyson

Alliance MLA Eóin Tennyson has said he is shocked by the “complete shambles” that MOT appointments have become with people having to wait months for any available MOT appointment. The Upper Bann MLA says he is being contacted regularly by those struggling to get an MOT before their certificate expires, with many having to wait […]

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ABC Council Armagh Banbridge Community Constituency Council Government Lurgan Newry and Armagh Portadown Upper Bann

Make Your Voice Heard: Borough Allotments

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council launches public consultation on the provision of allotments across the local area. Now live, the survey seeks to gauge views, opinions, and interest among local residents on the development of allotments in the borough. Residents have eight weeks to share their feedback on everything from current horticulture activity, […]

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Armagh Community Constituency Entertainment Lifestyle Newry and Armagh Upper Bann

Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Traffic and Travel for Twelfth Parades

Motorists are advised of traffic disruption with some diversions in place as a result of the Twelfth of July parade in Armagh city. The parade will commence on Portadown Road, Armagh at 9am and finish at approximately 6pm. There will be no through traffic in Armagh City Centre between 8.30am and 1pm. Portadown Road / […]

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Dáil Éireann Government Louth Politics

Sinn Féin to Table No-Confidence Motion in the Government!

Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald TD has this morning announced that Sinn Féin has tabled a Dáil motion of no-confidence in the government. She said: ‘This is a government that has now lost its parliamentary majority, and is failing to tackle the cost of living and housing crises. It is time to make way […]

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Agriculture Community Constituency Downpatrick Government South Down Stormont

Patrick Brown Engages with DAERA on Quoile River

Patrick Brown MLA last week met with DAERA officials to discuss next steps in responding to concerns raised by a new steering group, Clean up the Quoile. The group is a partnership between local anglers, politicians and Finnebrogue Artisan foods, aiming to bring stakeholders together to restore the Quoile River. Mr Brown said: ‘I am […]

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ABC Council Armagh Banbridge Community Constituency Council Crime Government Lurgan Newry and Armagh Portadown Upper Bann

Do You Know How to Report Issues of Anti-Social Behaviour?

There are many different types of anti-social behaviour (ASB), ranging from noise and stray dogs to assault and hate crime. And, there are also a number of different organisations to report ASB to – so it is vitally important that if you are experiencing any form of ASB, you know how to report it, and […]

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Community Constituency Entertainment Kilkeel Lifestyle Newry Newry and Armagh South Down

Newry, Mourne & Down Traffic and Travel for Twelfth Parades

Motorists are advised of traffic disruption with some diversions in place as a result of the Twelfth of July parade in Newry. The main parade gets underway at 12noon with disruption to traffic anticipated on the Belfast Road, Trevor Hill, Kildare Street, Hill Street, Margaret Square, The Mall, Bank Parade, Sugar Island, Ardmore Rd Park/ Shandon […]

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Community Constituency Downpatrick Government South Down Stormont

Patrick Brown Calls for Caution with BBQs on Murlough Beach

Patrick Brown MLA has urged caution at Murlough Beach following a number of fires caused by BBQs in recent weeks. Mr Brown said: ‘I am increasingly concerned over the number of fires at Murlough beach, particularly after reports of two fires happening in one week towards the end of June, causing injury to wildlife and […]

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ABC Council Community Constituency Council Crime Government Portadown Upper Bann

Trouble at Portadown Interface

Sinn Féin Councillor Paul Duffy has called for calm & vigilance after a group of loyalists entered the Tunnel area of Portadown last night. The group threw bottles and stones and chanted pro UVF slogans. Cllr Duffy said:  ‘It would appear some of those gathered at a nearby bonfire entered the Tunnel area intent on […]

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Agriculture Community Constituency Government Infrastructure Kilkeel South Down Stormont

Patrick Brown Backs Support for Kilkeel Harbour Expansion

Patrick Brown MLA last week met with Kilkeel Development Association and Alan McCulla of Sea Source at Kilkeel Harbour to discuss plans to expand the harbour. Mr Brown said: ‘It was great to be in Kilkeel to discuss the positive plans for community development here – particularly the ambitious plans for the harbour. I look […]

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Agriculture Climate Community Constituency Government Newcastle South Down Stormont

£4million Investment to Boost 47 Environmental Projects

Environment Minister Edwin Poots has announced that 28 organisations are set to benefit from £4million to help deliver key environmental projects. The Minister said that thanks to his department’s Environment Fund, 47 projects including nature-rich trails, coastline protection and restoration of peatlands will now go head. He made the announcement during a visit to Mourne […]