Just half of the people in Northern Ireland say they would be able to perform CPR if a loved one had a sudden cardiac arrest in front of them. This is despite the latest data showing that around 80 per cent of out-of-hospital cardiac arrests happen at home. The figures have been revealed […]
SDLP representatives have met with Tourism Ireland and the NI Tourist Board to advance the campaign to bring Armagh and Down into the Ireland’s Ancient East destination marketing brand. An SDLP motion calling for the move was brought forward by Councillor Pete Byrne at Newry Mourne and Down District Council, receiving unanimous support […]
Sinn Féin MLA Sinead Ennis has slammed the invasive use of victim’s counselling records in sexual assault trials. The South Down MLA explains, “It is unacceptable that victims of sexual assault cannot access mental health support from counsellors without the worry that their words will end up being read out in a courtroom. […]
As the February half term draws closer, families are being reminded that they can save up to £2,000 a year on childcare costs with Tax-Free Childcare. More than 9,800 families in Northern Ireland used the scheme in September 2022 and benefitted from the government paying towards childcare costs. HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) […]
Sinn Féin Councillor Geraldine Kearns has said that the community support for an Urban Sports Track in Newry has been shown by the recent consultation. The Newry City Councillor explains, “The recent consultation of the community in the Meadow has shown the overwhelming local support for the development of an ‘Urban Sports Track’ […]
Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS) has issued a home fire safety appeal following a spike in accidental house fire deaths and incidents. Eight people have tragically lost their lives in house fires since November 2022. There has also been a 14% increase in incidents. Against the backdrop of the increased cost […]
Newry business Gray Design, a leading architectural practice, has been appointed by Specsavers Ireland to upgrade and deliver over 30 new stores across the entire island of Ireland. Gray Design, which has offices in Belfast, Dublin, and Newry, will join the Specsavers Ireland team as a designer and project manager and will be […]
A £464,000 resurfacing scheme on B30 Newry Road, Lislea, will commence on Monday, 13 February 2023. The improvement work will extend from the junction with Longfield Road to the junction with Calmor View and includes resurfacing of the carriageway with upgrading of road drainage. To help ensure the safety of those using the […]
According to preliminary figures released, police arrested 308 people on suspicion of drink or drug driving between 1 December 2022 and 1 Jan 2023, nine more than during the same period last year. Commenting on the figures, Superintendent Gary Busch says, “When we launched our winter drink and drug drive operation, we warned […]
Asda has announced an exclusive partnership with Quaker Oats to offer children a free warm breakfast across the February half-term holidays. The new free offer means that families are now able to access both a free children’s breakfast and a main meal for just £1 in all Asda cafes in a bid to […]
