
Almost 30 pups have been rescued at Belfast Port as part of a multi-agency crackdown against illegal puppy trafficking and Christmas puppy sales. The crackdown is the latest in a significant series of seizures at Northern Ireland’s (NI) ports and is part of the ‘Paws for Thought’ initiative, where dogs and pups travelling […]
Dec 16 2022 | Posted in
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Almost 4 in 10 festive home cooks in the Newry, Mourne and Down District Council area are agonising about getting Christmas dinner right this year, new safefood research has revealed. The poll of over 500 adults across Northern Ireland has found that over half of local people (55%) admit that the cost of […]
Dec 16 2022 | Posted in
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Many Northern Ireland consumers will be sending festive cards and presents to family and friends through the post over the next few weeks and The Consumer Council has put together some top tips to help consumers ensure their cards and parcels arrive on time and get the best deal on postage. Michael Legg, […]
Dec 16 2022 | Posted in
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Documents surrounding the political negotiations that led up to the signing of the Good Friday Agreement are now available online. Almost 500 documents relating to 1997 and 1998 have been added to the CAIN (Conflict Archive on the Internet) website – a partnership between the Public Record Office of Northern Ireland (PRONI) and […]
Dec 15 2022 | Posted in
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With the festive season looming, Northern Ireland Animal Welfare Charity, the USPCA, alongside the Department for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has urged the public to think twice about buying an animal this Christmas. They advise any potential pet owner to think very carefully to ensure they can provide for the animal’s […]
Dec 15 2022 | Posted in
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Sinn Féin MP Mickey Brady has said people cannot wait any longer for support with their heating bills as the cold winter begins to bite. Speaking after Firmus announced gas prices will go down from the beginning of January, the Newry and Armagh MP says, “After numerous hikes which have put prices through […]
Dec 14 2022 | Posted in
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Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy has slammed the British government’s ‘Shared Prosperity Fund’ and said it represents a huge cut to EU funding for local community groups. The former Finance Minister says the plan is significantly less than funding previously provided under the European Social Fund and European Regional Development Fund. The Newry/Armagh […]
Dec 13 2022 | Posted in
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The Warrenpoint Harbour “Port Christmas Community Fund” is officially ‘Ho, Ho, Ho open’. The third annual Christmas Community Fund aims to support local charities and organisations. The fund, which is currently sitting at £16,000k is open to all charities and organisations within a 15-mile radius of Warrenpoint Harbour, which supports the health, wellbeing, […]
Dec 12 2022 | Posted in
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SDLP Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath has said that the health service is collapsing before our eyes due to the pressures being put on services and staff. He was speaking after staff at Belfast’s Royal Victoria Hospital described conditions as like a “battlefield”, with staff struggling to provide dignified care in an overcrowded emergency […]
Dec 12 2022 | Posted in
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Christmas at Hillsborough has officially opened, with over a million lights sparkling throughout the gardens of the historical venue. This year, organisers have created an all-new and immersive experience for this year’s specially extended trail, which for the first time, features Hillsborough Castle lit up in spectacular seasonal colours. New and exclusive to […]