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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
A man has died after falling more than 80 feet from a bonfire in the Antiville area of Larne. It is believed he was helping construct the areas Twelfth bonfire before he fell to his death. A spokesperson for the PSNI spoke to Clanrye News and Sport: “Police can confirm that a man in his […]
Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has raised concerns with the Parades Commission over the possibility of huge disruption in Newry City Centre on Tuesday 12th July due to a number of planned Orange Order parades throughout the day. The Newry & Armagh MLA said: “I have raised concerns with the Parades Commission on the possibility […]
Supported lodgings / STAY hosts recently came together with staff and young people for a celebratory event at Brownlow House, Lurgan to celebrate the scheme’s 23rd birthday and to say thanks to the carers who provide an invaluable support to young people in the Southern area. Supported lodgings / STAY is accommodation provided in the […]
Upper Bann DUP MP Carla Lockhart has called on Robin Swann, the Northern Ireland Executive Health Minister, to look again at the mileage rate being paid to domiciliary care workers and community nursing teams, following his announcement of a small increase in mileage rates for mileage above 3500 miles. Mrs Lockhart had raised the issue […]
Sinn Féin Councillor Tom Cunningham has told Braymore Wind Farm to ‘think again’ about the proposed location of their Wind Farm along the coast of County Louth. Cllr Cunningham was speaking at a recent presentation to Louth County Councillors given by Braymore Wind farm who are proposing to place their wind farm near Clogherhead right […]
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