An independent business owner from County Down has been named the NI Young Leader of the Year 2024 at the annual Leaders NI conference in Belfast. Laura King, co-founder of independent marketing agency COVE Collective in Mourne, won the award at the Riddel Hall ceremony for a programme she has created to support […]
Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has said the health minister must bring forward a plan to stabilise NHS dentistry to avoid the collapse of the service. The party’s health spokesperson comments, “Dentists play an invaluable role within our healthcare system. “And the loss of more NHS dentistry practices would have a disproportionate impact […]
SDLP Newry and Armagh MLA Justin McNulty is calling for decisive action to ease crippling insurance costs for people across the North. McNulty was speaking after home insurance premiums in the North more than doubled in the last 12 months, with Newry Mourne and Down District standing as the most expensive area of […]
Annabelle Hughes is no stranger to competition pressure. The Level 3 Professional Cookery student was among twelve finalists from across the UK in the Gallo Risotto Chef of the Year competition at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium in North London. Annabelle has previously competed to high standards, having received the bronze medal in last […]
Owners of XL Bully type dogs are urged to prepare for the first stage of new legal safeguards, which will come into force on 5 July 2024. From this date, owning an XL Bully type dog will remain legal, but owners must ensure their dog is muzzled and on a lead when in […]
The Department of Education has launched a public appointments competition to appoint members to the Boards of the Comhairle na Gaelscolaĺochta (CnaG) and the Northern Ireland Council for Integrated Education (NICIE). CnaG is a non-statutory body that receives its core funding from the Department of Education (DE). It promotes Irish-medium education and performs […]
Sinn Féin Councillor Aidan Mathers has called on Newry, Mourne and Down District Council to develop a robust car parking strategy for the city centre. The Newry representative explains, “These are exciting times for Newry. “We have a number of fantastic projects being progressed locally that have the potential to transform our city […]
One of the Southern Health and Social Care Trust’s most senior doctors has been awarded an MBE in the King’s Birthday Honours in recognition of her services to older people. Dr Patricia McCaffrey, Divisional Medical Director for Older People Services, was awarded the title of Member of the Order of the British Empire […]
Welcoming the delivery of enhanced 4G mobile coverage for parts of South Armagh, Sinn Féin Councillor Áine Quinn has stated that better connectivity is essential for local economic development and improved quality of life. Speaking as enhanced 4G coverage went live, Cllr. Quinn comments, “Sinn Féin has lobbied for enhanced mobile and broadband […]
Police officers across Northern Ireland will be taking to the roads on unmarked bicycles this month to raise awareness of cycle safety. Superintendent Gary Busch explains, “During our close-pass operations, which were first trailed in 2017, police officers in plain clothes on unmarked bicycles equipped with cameras will be supported by police motorcyclists […]
