
Newry SDLP MLA Justin McNulty has welcomed the recent upgrade of Electric Vehicle Charging Points in Newry City Centre, but recognises that “this is only the beginning.” McNulty explains, “I am pleased to confirm that this week saw the completion of two further location upgrades at the Quay’s Shopping Centre and Monaghan Street […]
Nov 9 2021 | Posted in
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Newry SDLP MLA Justin McNulty has said people in the North are ‘fed up of politicians focusing on the Northern Ireland Protocol’. McNulty said politicians needed to focus on solving the issues that affect people’s everyday lives, like the crumbling health service, huge housing waiting lists and the cost of living crisis. […]
Nov 9 2021 | Posted in
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The Consumer Council has released its Home Energy Index for October 2021 which tracks energy prices changes in Northern Ireland. The consumer rights body’s composite index is calculated by combining electricity, natural gas and home heating oil prices to create one overarching figure which uses appropriate weighting to reflect usage and market share. […]
Nov 8 2021 | Posted in
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Local Alliance councillor, Patrick Brown, introduced a motion at Monday’s meeting of Newry, Mourne and Down District Council that seeks to implement contactless payment stations to address the homelessness crisis in the area. The motion calls on Council to lead in developing an innovative new way to raise money for local homelessness charities. […]

Police are continuing to urge the public to be on their guard against a recent wave of scams. The scams involve a text or WhatsApp from a person claiming to be a family member and have the common aim of encouraging the recipient to transfer money. The renewed warning comes after […]
Nov 8 2021 | Posted in
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An Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) has been introduced across Great Britain (GB) effective from 5 pm on Wednesday 3 November 2021. The AIPZ means all bird keepers in Great Britain (whether they have pet birds, commercial flocks or just a few birds in a backyard flock) are required by law to take […]
Nov 5 2021 | Posted in
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Health Minister Robin Swann intends to bring forward legislation to reduce the frequency of Regulation and Quality Improvement Authority (RQIA) inspections of dental practices. The Minister recently met with the British Dental Association (BDA) to discuss the ongoing challenges in Dentistry and RQIA inspection of practices was discussed during the meeting. […]

The International Fund for Ireland (IFI) is calling for renewed efforts in building cross-border relationships, which it sees as critical to achieving long-term sustainable peace. The call to increase peacebuilding efforts between North and South comes as the IFI launch their new four-year strategy. The strategy focuses on how it will […]

Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has said that measures she is introducing through the Assembly will help make gambling safer. The Minister was speaking at the start of Safer Gambling Week, an industry-led initiative to raise awareness with customers on how to gamble more safely. The Minister explains, “I am bringing a […]
Nov 4 2021 | Posted in
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SDLP MLA Justin McNulty has again pressed the need for full implementation of the South Armagh Policing Review. Speaking after a meeting with senior PSNI officials, the Newry and Armagh MLA comments, “Since its publication, the South Armagh Policing Review has been met with overwhelming support by our local community. “Frustratingly, […]
Nov 4 2021 | Posted in
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