Northern Ireland’s housing market continued to grow through the third quarter of 2024, revealing high levels of consumer confidence and market activity. Marking the 40th year of the House Price Index produced by Ulster University, the latest Northern Ireland Quarterly House Price Index Report (NIQHPIR) highlights strong buyer demand against a limited supply, […]
Nov 22 2024 | Posted in
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Asda’s Cashpot for Schools initiative, fronted by Joe Wicks, has reached £4.76 million raised for primary schools across the UK – with just three weeks left to go, and millions of pounds still available for schools to get their hands on. The industry-first campaign sees the retailer donate 0.5% of the value of […]
Nov 22 2024 | Posted in
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Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has acknowledged his Department’s Make the Call service which last year supported over 1500 people in the Newry Mourne and Down council area in accessing £8 million in unclaimed benefits. The overall figures for 2023/24 show that people who ‘Made the Call’ became £99.36 better off per week […]
Nov 21 2024 | Posted in
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Detectives in Newry are appealing for information following six potentially linked reports of thefts, burglaries and attempted burglaries. Detective Sergeant Lewis comments, “We received a report of a burglary in the Old Road area of Drumintee, where cash was stolen from an outbuilding. “We believe this may have occurred sometime between 4.30 pm […]
Nov 21 2024 | Posted in
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Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has welcomed £350 million worth of funding for health which has been allocated by Finance Minister Caoimhe Archibald. This means the majority of available funds will go to the health department. The party’s health spokesperson comments, “Today’s announcement that £350 million will be going to the health department […]
Nov 20 2024 | Posted in
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Cunningham is proud to sponsor the Abbey Christian Brothers Grammar School’s MacRory Cup Campaign for the 2024/25 season. Through this partnership, Cunningham has provided team jerseys and kit bags, reinforcing the company’s commitment to fostering youth development in sports and encouraging teamwork in the community. Tim Cunningham, CEO of Cunningham, expressed his enthusiasm […]
Nov 20 2024 | Posted in
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Four men have been arrested after the seizure of more than 11 million cigarettes in South Armagh. HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC), supported by the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI), seized the cigarettes, worth an estimated £6 million in duty and taxes, on Monday 4 November. Officers searched two premises near Newry […]
Nov 19 2024 | Posted in
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Education Minister Paul Givan has responded to the announcement by a number of teachers’ unions that they plan to ballot their members for industrial action over 2024/25 pay. Earlier this year the Minister provided funding for the successful resolution of the long-running industrial dispute on teachers’ pay for 2021-24. The pay settlement agreed […]
Nov 19 2024 | Posted in
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Economy Minister Conor Murphy recently raised several key economic issues with British Government Ministers during a visit to London. The discussions included concerns about the introduction of the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) Scheme, support for renewable energy developments, and the previously paused Enhanced Investment Zone for the north of Ireland. Speaking afterwards Minister […]
Nov 18 2024 | Posted in
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Slieve Gullion area Sinn Féin Councillor Declan Murphy has said that the inclusion of Cloughreagh Community Centre in the Mini-Digi Hub cross-border project is to be welcomed. Newry Mourne and Down Council have secured £183,000 to help transform the Community Centre into a mini-hub of digital innovation and collaboration. The local Councillor […]
Nov 18 2024 | Posted in
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