
Police are appealing for information after a report of arson in Bessbrook. The incident took place at premises in the Carrickvista area of Bessbrook. Local police said the reported incident happened on Friday 11 December. Detective Constable Kenny comments, “At approximately 5.30 am, a property was set on fire. […]
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Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon has allocated £87,000 for local road safety initiatives funded by the Department’s Road Safety Grant Scheme. Minister Mallon said, “A key priority for me as Minister for Infrastructure is delivering on initiatives that help to improve wellbeing for everyone and encourage safe road user behaviour. “In September […]
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One of Newry’s longest-standing family businesses is celebrating this month as it welcomes the fifth generation to join the team at Best Property Services. Olivia Best has joined the leading agency as a residential sales advisor and negotiator for the family firm, which has a proud history servicing the property market for over […]
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People across Northern Ireland are being urged to ensure every child receives a present on Christmas day this year despite the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic. Stuff A Bus Northern Ireland, launched by Translink in 2017, receives thousands of toys every year in aid of the Salvation Army and St Vincent De Paul. […]
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SDLP Justice Spokesperson Sinead Bradley MLA has said that she is shocked after the Justice Minister Naomi Long “refused to move a critical piece of legislation that would give further protection to victims of domestic abuse”. Embed from Getty Images The South Down MLA is seeking an urgent meeting with the Justice Minister […]
Dec 10 2020 | Posted in
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Individuals who work across the arts and the wider creative economy are set to benefit from a further £3.25m of funding, Communities Minister Carál Ní Chuilín has announced. At a meeting with the sector, the Minister outlined a further round of the Individuals Emergency Resilience Programme (IERP) will open for applications on […]
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People in Northern Ireland have been playing their part in the development of a potential new COVID-19 vaccine as part of a UK-wide trial. The National Institute for Health Research (NIHR)-supported Novavax Phase 3 COVID-19 vaccine trial has achieved its recruitment target of 15,203 volunteers just two months after opening in the UK […]
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Dear Editor, There seems to be a perception that GPs are hiding in their surgeries, avoiding patients and twiddling their thumbs during this pandemic. I’d like to tell you, from a GP’s perspective that nothing could be further from the truth. As a GP of 25 years, this winter has been one of the busiest […]

For over 28 years John Dalzell MBE has dedicated one whole week to sitting out and collecting money for Southern Area Hospice in the run-up to Christmas – usually in the coldest weather when almost everyone else is buying and wrapping Christmas presents. He has now gathered a whole team to assist him, […]
Dec 9 2020 | Posted in
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Health Minister Robin Swann has warned that Northern Ireland is entering a new phase in the Covid-19 pandemic, with “hopes and fears” sitting side by side. And he urged everyone to remain “ultra-vigilant” when it comes to stopping the spread of the virus. “We still have a number of crucial days […]