Finance Minister Conor Murphy, Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey and the Lord Mayor of Belfast, Daniel Baker have welcomed the first same-sex marriage, which will take place tomorrow. Speaking at Belfast City Hall, Finance Minister Conor Murphy said, “Today is another huge milestone for equality when same-sex couples can for the first time get married. Article […]
Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has said she has raised key infrastructural projects in the Newry and Armagh area with the Minister for Infrastructure. The issues include the A1 improvement scheme and the Southern Relief Road bridge. Article continues below Speaking to Newry Times, Liz Kimmins said, “Today I requested an update from the Infrastructure […]
On Friday 27 December, the Courtney Family from Newry hosted a Charity Gaelic and Hurling match at Pairc Esler to raise awareness and funds for local suicide prevention charity PIPS Hope and Support and UNIQUE (Understanding Chromosome & Gene Disorders) in memory of their son, Baby Conleth Courtney. Players from the Shamrocks Senior Gaelic team […]
The Department of Education is seeking views on proposals to update the nutritional standards of food provided in grant-aided schools. In 2007, the Nutritional Standards for School Lunches and Other Food and Drinks in Schools were developed in keeping with government guidance on healthy eating at that time. Article continues below Education Minister, Peter Weir […]
SDLP Health spokesperson Sinead Bradley MLA raised the New Decade, New Approach to providing three cycles of IVF recently with Permanent Secretary, Richard Pengelly. The South Down MLA, “Today at the Health Committee, the Permanent Secretary made it quite clear that the Regional Fertility Centre does not have the capacity at present to deliver on […]
Multi-agency partners met earlier today as preparations continue ahead of forecast severe weather and Storm Ciara this weekend and early next week. Staff from all agencies are on the ground monitoring the situation and will be ready to respond to any impacts. Article continues below Traffic disruption and some localised flooding are possible and the […]
Would you let your kids organise your wedding? Couples all over the UK are being offered help in organising their wedding but there’s a catch… the entire thing has to be arranged by their kids. Article continues below Marrying Mum & Dad is back on CBBC and is bringing a unique twist on reality TV […]
Sinn Féin Councillor Roisin Mulgrew has said that the most recent dumping of rubbish on the Flagstaff Road was a “disgusting and selfish act” which showed no concern for local residents or the environment. The local Councillor said that it was essential that householders who paid individuals to remove their waste knew exactly where the […]
Health Minister Robin Swann has welcomed the progress made so far on the development of a new cancer strategy. Opening the Cancer Strategy 2020 Conference in Belfast, the Minister acknowledged the progress that has been made and the combined contribution of health and social care staff, patients and local cancer charities to date. Article continues […]
A runner from Newry has finished in second place out of 1,050 registered runners in the 2019 Novosco 10k Grand Prix series. Patricia Brown, a member of Newry City Runners, was runner-up in the 18-race series. Article continues below She was among the winners who collected their awards at a recent prizegiving ceremony at the […]
