
Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has reconvened the Emergencies Leadership Group as part of a strategic response to the cost of living crisis. The group brings together leaders from the community and voluntary sector who are on the frontline, assisting workers, families and communities who are enduring real hardship as the crisis deepens. Speaking […]
Jun 13 2022 | Posted in
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The Public Health Agency (PHA) is reminding those who think they have been at risk of exposure to monkeypox and have symptoms to phone first. Do not go to a healthcare facility without contacting them first. As of 30 May 2022, the number of confirmed cases in Northern Ireland is two. To protect […]
Jun 10 2022 | Posted in
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Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy has said the latest figures showing the North’s economy outperforming England, Scotland and Wales is more evidence that the protocol is working and creating jobs. The Sinn Féin Finance Minister explains, “The latest figures from the Office of National Statistics in Britain for Quarter 3 of 2021 show […]
Jun 10 2022 | Posted in
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Loughs Agency’s exciting Carlingford Ambassadors Programme makes its comeback later this summer, with a whole host of unforgettable marine experiences planned for those taking part. Teenagers aged between 14 and 17 residing in the Newry/Carlingford catchment area and who have a keen interest in the natural environment are encouraged to apply for the […]

Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has said the nurses’ formal trade dispute over pay is a deeply worrying development. Local MLA Liz Kimmins explains, “The Tory government has treated health workers who have been on the frontline over the two years of the pandemic with contempt. “Health workers who have been delivering vital […]

Detectives from the PSNI’s Organised Crime Unit have arrested a 57-year-old man following the search of a property in Downpatrick on Wednesday 1 June. The man was arrested on suspicion of a number of offences, including possession of a Class B controlled drug and possessing prohibited weapons. Detective Chief Inspector Richard […]
Jun 8 2022 | Posted in
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This World Allergy Week (5 – 11 June 2022), generous shoppers in Newry are being encouraged to help an in-store fundraising campaign to support medical research into food allergies. For the third year running, Tesco is working with the Natasha Allergy Research Foundation to help raise awareness and support medical research into food […]

Detectives in Newry are appealing for information and witnesses following a petrol bomb attack at a flat in the St Mary’s Street area of the city. The attack happened in the early hours of this morning, Tuesday 7 June 2022. Detective Inspector Johnston explains, “Police received a report at approximately 1.30 […]
Jun 7 2022 | Posted in
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Sinn Féin MP Mickey Brady has said the latest electricity price hike of 33% by Airtricity will hit workers and families hard and called on the DUP to get back to work and form an Executive to deal with the cost-of-living crisis. The Newry and Armagh MP says, “Airtricity electricity prices have gone […]

A Northern Ireland Child Funeral Fund announced by Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey in March has come into operation from 1 June 2022. A one-off lump-sum payment of £3,056 will be payable from the Fund to help families with the cost of a funeral on the death of a child under 18 or in […]