Health Minister Robin Swann has commissioned an independent inspection of the Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS). The inspection will be led by HM Chief Inspector of the Scottish Fire & Rescue Service Robert Scott. The Minister explains, “This independent inspection is timely and will help put NIFRS on a firm footing […]
Supported lodgings / STAY hosts recently came together with staff and young people for a celebratory event to celebrate the scheme’s 23rd birthday and to say thanks to the carers who provide invaluable support to young people in the Southern area. Supported lodgings / STAY is accommodation provided in the homes of approved […]
Environment Minister Edwin Poots has announced that 28 organisations are set to benefit from £4 million to help deliver key environmental projects. The Minister said that thanks to his department’s Environment Fund, 47 projects including nature-rich trails, coastline protection and restoration of peatlands will now go ahead. He made the announcement during a […]
Sinn Féin councillor Valerie Harte along with Liz Kimmins MLA and Mickey Brady MP recently met with DFI to highlight serious road safety concerns for children and local residents at Peter McParland Park in Newry. The Newry City councillor explains, “We met with a DFI engineer and some local residents at Peter McParland […]
Newry’s roads are set to benefit from a share of a £20m road resurfacing scheme, announced by Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd. Phase One of the Department’s interim asphalt resurfacing procurement strategy, which consists of resurfacing contracts for Magherafelt, Omagh, Dungannon, Strabane, Down as well as Newry and Mourne have been awarded. Work in […]
Newry Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has urged DVA to do more to help clear the backlog facing people applying for an MOT. The Newry and Armagh MLA says, “We’ve been contacted by a number of people who have had difficulty in securing an MOT appointment in good time or even at a […]
Finance Minister Conor Murphy has signalled his intention to reform two aspects of local marriage law following the outcome of a public consultation. The consultation by the Department of Finance sought feedback on changing marriage laws to include non-religious beliefs. It also asked the public for their views on raising the minimum age […]
The availability of Covid-19 lateral flow testing has been extended in Northern Ireland until 31 July 2022. Changes to testing were announced in April 2022 with a further review to take place by the end of June, in line with the Test, Trace, Protect transition plan. Under current arrangements, lateral flow tests are […]
Newry City is gearing up for a summer of entertainment with a ‘Summer in the City’ programme of events. Newry BID (Business Improvement District) has organised the campaign to encourage people to spend time in the city over the summer. The programme is part-funded by the Newry Mourne and Down Council Community […]
Environment Minister Edwin Poots and Education Minister Michelle McIlveen have highlighted the benefits of the NI School Milk Subsidy Scheme during a visit to one of 442 Primary Schools in Northern Ireland to participate in the scheme. 66 of the 211 pupils attending Eden PS avail of milk through the DAERA-funded scheme, which […]
