
On 21 December, John Dalzell turns 83 years old, and he will celebrate the same way he has done for the last 32 years, by sitting in his trailer on Hill Street in Newry, raising funds for the Southern Area Hospice in his 33rd consecutive Christmas Sit-Out. Since 1992, John Dalzell OBE has […]
Dec 16 2024 | Posted in
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Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has launched an ambitious cross-departmental plan to tackle housing issues. Minister Lyons set out the first whole system Housing Supply Strategy at the Assembly. He says, “The housing issues we face are significant, and the current situation is not sustainable. “For too long, there has been no joined-up, cross-departmental […]
Dec 16 2024 | Posted in
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Economy Minister Conor Murphy has launched a ‘Save Energy, Save Money’ information campaign which aims to lower energy bills through energy efficiency. Funded by the Department for the Economy and delivered by the Consumer Council, the campaign will run until March 2025. The campaign aims to help consumers save money on their bills […]
Dec 13 2024 | Posted in
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A new three-year strategic plan for health and social care has been published by Health Minister Mike Nesbitt. The plan involves a wide range of initiatives based on three central themes – Stabilisation, Reform and Delivery. The Health Minister explains, “Since taking office, I have underlined the need to build hope for all […]
Dec 13 2024 | Posted in
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Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd has announced a significant milestone for the A1 Junctions Phase 2 Road Improvement Scheme as the first stage of procurement commences this week. The Scheme which aims to provide safety improvements along the A1 dual carriageway between Hillsborough and Loughbrickland will include the provision of 4 new grade-separated ‘flyover’ […]
Dec 12 2024 | Posted in
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SPAR NI has revealed Northern Ireland’s favourite Christmas sandwiches, with traditional turkey coming out as the top seller, as the new range is launched for 2024. The Turkey, Sausage & Stuffing Christmas Feast Sandwich has come out on top, with traditional Christmas fillings, it quickly became the go-to holiday indulgence for food lovers […]
Dec 12 2024 | Posted in
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Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd has announced the way forward on Residents’ Parking Schemes following the completion of a review on the issue. The Residents’ Parking Review report considers a number of key issues on the delivery and implementation of Residents’ Parking Schemes. Welcoming the report, Minister O’Dowd says, “I am delighted that the […]
Dec 11 2024 | Posted in
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The Department for Infrastructure has announced a renewed collaboration with the Northern Ireland Road Safety Partnership (NIRSP) to promote two road safety campaigns. The collaboration launched a new road safety public information campaign highlighting the dangers of careless driving in December last year, followed by the established anti-speeding campaign ‘Classroom’ in January 2024. […]
Dec 11 2024 | Posted in
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The SDLP is urging the Executive to implement a review of cross-border rail fares to bring them in line with pricing in the South. SDLP Newry and Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has been highlighting the differences in the price of fares from Newry and Dundalk to Belfast. The SDLP Opposition brought a motion […]
Dec 10 2024 | Posted in
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Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has announced the rollout of a ‘Pharmacy First for Sore Throat’ Service from community pharmacies across Northern Ireland this winter. The Service will offer advice, clinical assessment and appropriate treatment to anyone aged five years and over in community pharmacies from 1 December 2024. The rollout of the ‘Pharmacy […]
Dec 10 2024 | Posted in
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