
Generous Tesco shoppers in Newry and Armagh have been thanked after helping to donate more than 1.5 million meals worth of food to help charities feed people during Christmas and the winter months. During the twice-yearly Tesco Food Collection, which ran in all Tesco stores in the UK from 18 -20 November customers […]

Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan has said there can be no further delay to essential road resurfacing in Newry, Mourne and Down. The Newry and Armagh MLA explains, “For months now, road resurfacing in the four council areas of Newry, Mourne and Down, Mid Ulster; Derry and Strabane; and Omagh have stopped due […]

Police in Newtownhamilton are appealing for witnesses and information following a report of criminal damage to a bilingual Irish language information sign on the Keady Road. Inspector Campbell comments, “Police received a report at approximately 10.45 pm that a sign had been badly damaged with what appears to be a heavy instrument. […]
Jan 4 2022 | Posted in
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The Public Health Agency (PHA) is urging members of the public to only book PCR tests when necessary. The call comes as record numbers of people have been tested this week – for example, over 21,000 tests were done on Monday 27 December. The agency has also put in place new […]
Jan 4 2022 | Posted in
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The first phase of a combined footway/cycleway along the A28 Carnbane Way / A27 Craigmore Way Newry will commence on Thursday 6 January 2022. The scheme will take approximately ten weeks to complete with estimated completion in mid-March 2022. The footway/cycleway will run from Damolly Roundabout to Custom Station Roundabout and […]
Jan 3 2022 | Posted in
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As we count the days to Christmas the often asked question, ‘are you all sorted for Christmas?’ can instil panic in those of us who aren’t. With late night opening, expert advice, friendly customer service and over 50 stores under one roof – a trip to Buttercrane Centre, Newry can take the stress […]

Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots has announced that Tier 2 of the Farm Business Improvement Scheme – Capital (FBIS-C) will open for applications on 10 January 2022. The funding for farmers and growers will provide transformational investment in on-farm projects costing in excess of £30,000. Speaking at the RUAS Winter Fair, Minister […]
Dec 21 2021 | Posted in
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Keep Northern Ireland Beautiful (KNIB) is encouraging schools and community groups, teachers and youth leaders, across County Armagh to participate in carbon literacy programmes. Funded by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) and delivered by KNIB, the initiative aims to inform teachers, youth leaders and young people about the future […]
Dec 21 2021 | Posted in
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The Public Health Agency (PHA) is urging people to remember the basic steps to help reduce their risk of catching or spreading COVID-19 ahead of the festive period – wear a face covering, maintain social distancing, and practise good hand hygiene – as well as keeping rooms well-ventilated and getting the COVID-19 vaccine or booster […]

As consumers start to hit the high streets and shop online for Christmas, the Consumer Council is calling on the County Down public to be ‘Savvy Shoppers’ in the run-up to the big day, to avoid overspending and the common pitfalls of hidden costs. The call is being issued in response to findings […]
Dec 20 2021 | Posted in
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