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Independent Assembly candidate for Newry and Armagh Councillor Gavin Malone has highlighted the seriousness of the cost of living crisis. The Newry and Armagh candidate has stated that this will be a key issue if he is to be elected to the assembly. Councillor Malone said: “Cost of living is a very worrying concern for everyone […]
Workers Party candidate Nicola Grant has demanded that the Department of Infrastructure calls an immediate halt to work on the Flood Alleviation scheme on the Old Warrenpoint Road . ” It is beyond belief that 200 year old oak trees coud be put at risk, never mind cut down. Yet it appears that that is exactly […]
Northern Ireland’s largest athletics competition, Fab 5 which lists Olympian Ciara Mageean and Paralympian gold medalist Michael McKillop among their alumni returns to the Mary Peters Track for its 30th year this month with headline sponsor firmus energy. Since its debut in April 1991, the series has provided a platform for many local aspiring athletes […]
Capital grants up to a maximum of £4,999 are now available to rural businesses to support the sustainability, recovery and development of micro businesses through DAERA’s Tackling Rural Poverty and Social Isolation (TRPSI) Programme administered and managed by local Councils. Capital grants can provide up to a maximum of 50% grant rate and are available […]
The standout headline in the Workers Party Assembly Election Manifesto is that, on the morning after polling day, the priorities for people across Northern Ireland will be the Cost of Living, the Health Service, Housing. Education, Low Pay and the Environment – NOT a Border Poll, the Protocol, Flags, Culture Wars or who the First Minister is. The […]
The Department of Infrastructure has insisted that a number of oak trees in Newry City will be not be impacted by ongoing works. The statement comes as local support grows to protect the trees and its environment while flood alleviation work is ongoing. A Department for Infrastructure (DfI) spokesperson said: “The Department is progressing essential […]
Local Member of Parliament Carla Lockhart has paid tribute to a group of local charity fundraisers who have embarked on a 75 mile hike in aid of the Northern Ireland Children’s Hospice. A total of £3500 has been raised so far to support the work of the hospice, in memory of local girl Molly Moo […]
The best way to fight the climate crisis locally is to create an Executive Department for Energy and Climate Change, Alliance Newry and Armagh Assembly candidate Jackie Coade has said. Jackie said the move, one of Alliance’s priorities around the issue of climate change contained in the party’s upcoming Assembly election manifesto, would ensure the […]
Local DUP MP Carla Lockhart has announced she will be hosting a special ‘Evening of Reflection’ to remember the ‘Thin Green Line’ that protected life and liberty in Northern Ireland in the face of a brutal terrorist campaign. The event will be held in Brownlow House on 28th April 2022, at 7.30pm. Pre-booking is essential. Announcing the […]
The Food Standards Agency have reported a potential link to a salmonella outbreak and Kinder Surprise eggs. There has been an updated list of products affected. They are; Individual Kinder Surprise Three-pack Kinder Surprise Kinder Mini eggs, Kinder Egg Hunt Kit 150g, Kinder Surprise Maxi 100g Kinder Schokobons As a result of the continued investigation […]
Newry Chamber is delighted to announce details of this year’s Golf Classic on Friday 20th May 2022 in Cloverhill Golf Club, kindly sponsored by Digney Grant Insurance Brokers & Risk Advisors. This is the first year that Digney Grant has partnered with Newry Chamber for the Annual Golf Classic. Digney Grant offers a wide range […]
The crisis in pay and conditions for workers in education, local government, transport and many private sector firms has been highlighted by Workers Party candidate Nicola Grant – using the case of local firm Haldane Fisher as an example. “I fully support those workers who, instead of being acknowledged and rewarded with a pay rise, […]
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