
A new poll finds that parents are, on a yearly average, spending £173 per primary school child and £378 per post-primary school child on school uniform, PE kit and footwear. A new poll of 1415 NI parents has revealed that a large majority are negatively impacted by the financial burden of school uniforms […]
Aug 30 2021 | Posted in
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Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon has launched a Call for Evidence to seek views that will inform a decision on the potential introduction of biennial (every two years) MOT testing for cars, light goods vehicles and motorcycles. Currently, private cars and motorcycles are first MOT tested at four years old and light goods vehicles […]
Aug 30 2021 | Posted in
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A 32-year-old man has been charged with robbery and other related offences. It is believed that the charges are in relation to a report of an armed robbery at commercial premises at the Duke Street area of Warrenpoint. The Warrenpoint robbery happened on Friday 16 July 2021. The man is due […]
Aug 27 2021 | Posted in
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Mobile vaccination clinics are continuing to deliver first doses. Vaccination is also available by appointment for the Moderna vaccine at around 50 participating community pharmacies. More pharmacies will be joining the programme. Further details on pharmacy bookings are available on the Health and Care NI website. You can continue to get […]

Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Criminal Investigation Department in Newry have welcomed the sentencing of three men at Newry Crown Court this week for their part in the vicious assault of a 36-year-old man in the city on 19 October 2019. Detective Sergeant Johnston said, “The victim was walking on […]
Aug 27 2021 | Posted in
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A number of changes to Northern Ireland’s international country travel lists have been confirmed. From 04:00hrs on Monday 30 August, the following changes will be introduced. Green list Demark, Lithuania, Finland, Switzerland and Liechtenstein, the Azores and Canada have been added to the Green list. Anyone travelling to Northern Ireland from […]

As part of its ambitious plans to achieve Net Zero Emissions by 2040, Translink has announced it will introduce a number of new, modern, low emission buses to its fleet in Newry. The order includes two single-deck and five double-decker buses delivered by local manufacturer Wrightbus that will be used on the popular […]
Aug 25 2021 | Posted in
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A ground-breaking agreement between the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB), TV Licensing and the Health and Social Care Board (HSCB) will make it much easier for people with severe sight impairment to access a blind concession TV Licence. Previously, evidence from a hospital consultant ophthalmologist was needed to obtain the concession. […]
Aug 25 2021 | Posted in
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A new Concerto Award – launched recently in Derry – will provide a springboard for a talented and promising young musician with the potential for an international career in music. Created by Le Foyer des Artistes in partnership with the St Columb’s Hall Trust, the St Columb’s Hall Concerto Award is the single […]
Aug 24 2021 | Posted in
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People across Northern Ireland are being urged to leave the car at home this September and sign-up for Northern Ireland’s Active Travel Challenge, for a cleaner, healthier and more environmentally friendly way to get around. Right now, many people, organisations and businesses are looking at green COVID-19 recovery plans, particularly as we move […]