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It seems Newry and Armagh is experiencing Groundhog Day as the same candidates and parties are returned in this year’s assembly election. Both Conor Murphy and Cathal Boylan of Sinn Fein were elected on the first count while their colleague Liz Kimmins, SDLP’s Justin McNulty and William Irwin of the DUP had to postpone the […]
Aontú Candidate for East Derry, Gemma Brolly, has slammed the Stormont Executive for what she says is “their shameful record on education which has failed our children, from undermining rural schools, to budget shortfalls, to growing waiting lists for children with additional needs”. Speaking today, Ms Brolly said: “The education system is failing our children. […]
In an eve of poll statement, Workers Party candidate Nicola Grant has urged voters to focus on what is important to them, not what the main parties try to tell them is important. “When we all wake up on Friday morning the issues that will be affecting our lives won’t be a Border Poll, the Protocol, Flags, […]
From 18 July, Santander will be making changes to its branch opening hours and providing increased telephone support for customers in response to long-term trends in customer behaviour. The changes to branch opening hours will mean:• Branches1 will be changing their weekday (Monday – Friday) opening hours from 09:30–16:30 hours to 09:30–15:00 hours;• Between 15:00 and […]
The issue of tax registration for workers in the North who want to work for Southern firms remotely or in a hybrid capacity has been raised with the Taoiseach in Leinster House. The matter, which was highlighted by Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú earlier this week, was brought to the Taoiseach’s attention on Tuesday by the […]
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Charities helping struggling households will be able to benefit from support from Nationwide Building Society with causes helping address financial hardship invited to apply for its Community Grants programme. Nationwide has announced that applications for this year’s Community Grants are now open, with applications welcomed from charities supporting people in the cost of living crisis alongside […]
The Conlon family has launched a new Foundation to celebrate the contribution, life and legacy of Brian Conlon, founder, and former CEO of First Derivatives. The Brian Conlon Foundation is built on the core areas Brian was passionate about, including advancement of education, boosting amateur sport, supporting causes in his hometown of Newry and donating […]
Newry Chamber was delighted to welcome Conor Burns MP, Minister for State Northern Ireland to Newry City. The Minister was keen to understand the particular challenges faced by businesses in the Greater Newry Area and other parts of the region so that government legislation can be aligned to the needs of all communities. The Minister is […]
Commenting as UNISON members across all HSC Trusts join with NHS staff across the UK in calling for a decent pay rise as part of the Put Pay Right campaign, UNISON Northern Ireland Head of Bargaining and Representation Anne Speed said: “UNISON members rights across Northern Ireland are delivering a clear message today that it’s […]
Commenting on the announcement that the owners of Rushmere Shopping Centre have gone into administration, DUP MP for Upper Bann Carla Lockhart said: “Rushmere is a vital component of the local retail landscape in Upper Bann, complementing the wonderful selection of local retailers to be found on high streets across the area. Hundreds of jobs […]
Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has called on the Government to strengthen their draft Online Safety Bill, to protect all internet users from online harms. Mrs. Lockhart, who throughout her political career has been subjected to horrific abuse from online trolls, told Parliament that whilst freedom of speech must be protected, that which was illegal […]
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