
The Fuel Poverty Charity National Energy Action (NEA) is reiterating the call for NI politicians, policymakers, the Utility Regulator and the energy industry to form an emergency task force to address the energy crisis ahead of the coming winter, in an effort to reduce the pressure on thousands of NI households. NEA recently […]
Jul 28 2022 | Posted in
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Timely discharge from hospitals will help our health service deal with severe and ongoing pressures. Staff continue to do their best to provide hospital care to all those who need it. Hospital patients and their families can play their part by supporting timely discharge – helping to free up much needed beds. […]
Jul 28 2022 | Posted in
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The Chief Constable has described the launch of a new Public Engagement Vision and set of neighbourhood policing pledges as a “significant new milestone” in the journey of policing in Northern Ireland. Simon Byrne made the remarks ahead of an event in Newtownabbey with members of the local community, partner organisations and elected […]
Jul 7 2022 | Posted in
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323,700 customers are yet to renew their tax credits ahead of the deadline, with HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) reminding them to do so by 31 July – or their payments will stop. Tax credits help working families with targeted financial support – so it’s important that customers renew before the deadline to […]
Jul 7 2022 | Posted in
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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 […]
Jul 6 2022 | Posted in
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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 […]
Jul 4 2022 | Posted in
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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 […]