Sinn Féin MLA Megan Fearon has called for increased rural broadband, citing the current level of provision as ‘inadequate’ and a contributory factor in educational under achievement. “Completing coursework, conducting research, doing homework – all of this is negatively impacted upon when pupils and students struggle with poor broadband connectivity,” the South Armagh MLA said. […]
Aug 22 2016 | Posted in
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With thousands of young people receiving their exam results, the Public Health Agency (PHA) is encouraging parents to talk to their children about the risks associated with drinking alcohol and taking drugs. Many teenagers will go out with friends when they get exam results, whether they are celebrating or commiserating. Both scenarios can lead to […]
Aug 19 2016 | Posted in
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Junior Minister Megan Fearon has highlighted the Executive’s commitment to removing interface barriers and structures of division as she addressed an audience at the New Lodge Community Festival. The event, which was organised by Duncairn Community Partnership and Intercomm, included a panel discussion around the removal of peace walls. Junior Minister Fearon said, “Through its […]
Aug 19 2016 | Posted in
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Figures released for the period April – June 2016 show that the Northern Ireland Labour Force Survey unemployment rate was 6.0% – a decrease of 0.1 percentage points over the quarter and 0.5 percentage points over the year. More recent figures for July 2016 show that the number of claimants in receipt of unemployment related […]
Aug 19 2016 | Posted in
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Police in Kilkeel are appealing for witnesses after a suspected arson attack on a car in the Abbey Park area in the early hours of Wednesday 17th August. Police were called to the area shortly after 3.20am. A red Ford Focus car was completely destroyed in the blaze, which was extinguished by the Northern Ireland […]
Aug 19 2016 | Posted in
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Northern Ireland’s leading terminal illness care provider, Marie Curie and the Southern Health and Social Care Trust have celebrated the success of the organisations’ charity partnership raising more than £50,000. Established in September 2015, the partnership aims to raise funds for the charity to create more awareness of Marie Curie as an end of life […]
Aug 19 2016 | Posted in
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Sinn Féin MP Mickey Brady met with residents at a public meeting in Hillotwn recently to discuss how an EU exit will affect people in the area. The Newry/Armagh representative was standing in for MLA Caitríona Ruane MLA, who was unable to attend due to a family bereavement. Concern about the impact of Brexit is […]
Aug 19 2016 | Posted in
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If you have just left school or are going to be a first-time university student the Public Health Agency (PHA) is encouraging you to get the meningococcal vaccine. Everyone born between 2nd July 1997 and 1st July 1999, and first time university students up to the age of 25, are entitled to the Men ACWY […]
Greenfield Park FC will wear the Eamonn Morgan Trust logo on their new strip this season to raise awareness for the local charity. Speaking about the decision Greenfield Park FC manager Anthony Harkin said, “Greenfield Park football club are honoured to be associated with the Eamonn Morgan Trust. “Sport funding isn’t exactly plentiful and the […]
Aug 18 2016 | Posted in
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SDLP Economy spokesperson Sinead Bradley has commented following the release of employment statistics this week. She said, “The employment statistics demonstrate why we must deliver immediately on a strategy that will tackle the continued regional inequality many people here struggle with. “Derry City and Strabane have far greater numbers of people out of work than […]
Aug 18 2016 | Posted in
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