
The Northern Ireland agri-food sector is competing with the world’s best, Food and Farming Minister Michelle McIlveen has said during a visit to the SIAL global food exhibition in Paris. The world’s largest food innovation exhibition, SIAL brings together food producers, processors, buyers and journalists from across the world and this year a number of […]
Oct 20 2016 | Posted in
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Churches across Northern Ireland are being invited to take part in information sessions hosted by suicide prevention group Flourish! in the coming months. Flourish! is a partnership between Lighthouse and clergy from across the Christian churches in Northern Ireland. The initiative has the support of the leaders of the four larger churches in Ireland and […]

NI Water has launched a summary of its goods, services and construction contracts, with an estimated value of approximately £198 million, required by the company over the next 12 months. Companies supplying such services are encouraged to attend NI Water’s Supplier Day on 27th October. Along with a full programme of tenders, NI Water is […]

Justice Minister Claire Sugden has reminded the public that anyone wishing to buy or use fireworks must first obtain a licence. Applications for the use of fireworks over the Halloween period must be submitted to the Department of Justice no later than Monday 24th October 2016. Minister Sugden said, “The law is clear on purchase, […]
Oct 20 2016 | Posted in
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One of Northern Ireland’s most successful overseas businessmen has been honoured with a special diaspora award by Northern Irish Connections. Rostrevor-born Jim Clerkin, President and CEO of Moët Hennessy North America, was presented with the award at Stormont Castle by deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness and NI Connections CEO Andrew Cowan, in recognition of his […]
Oct 19 2016 | Posted in
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Sinn Féin MLA Megan Fearon has said it is important the all-Ireland forum to discuss the impact of the EU referendum hears from a broad range of groups from across the island. The Sinn Féin Junior Minister said, “This announcement from Taoiseach Enda Kenny that the first meeting of the all-Ireland Forum to discuss the […]
Oct 19 2016 | Posted in
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Police in Newry, Mourne & Down are focusing on reducing anti-social behaviour during October. During the coming weeks police hope to raise awareness of the issues surrounding anti-social behaviour and what Police and partner organisations are doing in your area to address it. Officers will be conducting high visibility patrols and to provide reassurance and, […]
Oct 19 2016 | Posted in
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Everyone is invited to join the celebration of food, beer and music at this year’s Oktoberfest held in Kings Hall. It is held every Friday and Saturday over five weekends from 30th of September – 29th October so there’s still time to go. The event is now coming to its fourth weekend and the crowds […]

SDLP Assembly Member for Newry and Armagh Justin McNulty MLA has warned that the European Union will punish the UK with a hard Brexit and that the border counties will feel the ramifications the most. McNulty was speaking following the protests held along the border corridor by Border Communities Against Brexit. McNulty said, “The UK […]
Oct 18 2016 | Posted in
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As new online crime figures reveal £13 million was lost by people in Northern Ireland last year through fraud, including cybercrime, the internet safety organisation, Get Safe Online, is running three public events this week to increase cyber awareness right across the community. A specially commissioned survey to mark Get Safe Online Day shows that […]
Oct 18 2016 | Posted in
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