Newry swimming pool nears reopening after repairs began in March 2024, but repeated delays spark public frustration. Newry Pool Final Checks Planned Amid Public Annoyance Over Delays Newry swimming pool might reopen soon. They plan “final safety checks” next week. The pool closed for repairs in March 2024. They hoped to reopen it in September…
Newry swimming pool faces final safety inspections following closures since March 2024, with public frustration growing. Newry Swimming Pool Final Checks Amid Public Frustration Over Delays Newry’s swimming pool might reopen soon. “Final safety checks” are planned for next week. The pool closed for repairs in March 2024. Officials targeted September 2024 for reopening it.…
Posters opposing police showed up in Lurgan as officers planned community engagement events to discuss crime. Lurgan Community Center: Anti-PSNI Posters Appear Before Police Event Anti-PSNI posters showed up in Lurgan recently. They appeared before community events this week. These events involve police engagement. Carla Lockhart is an Upper Bann MP. She thinks nationalists conditionally…
Churchill Gardens may get Irish language signs pending a council vote. Residents supported the dual language proposal. Portadown Estate Could Get Bilingual Signs After Resident Vote Portadown’s Churchill Gardens may get Irish signs. A council vote happens Monday, February 24. Woodside Gardens already has them. Woodside Hill met criteria first. Woodside Hill’s request failed earlier.…
Charity calls for stronger online protections after data reveals alarming rise in child abuse image crimes. NSPCC Urges Action After Child Sexual Abuse Findings Revealed Police recorded many child abuse image crimes. Last year saw 38,685 such offences in England and Wales. That is over 100 crimes every single day. A charity looked at which…
Plans to transform a reservoir into a house near Ednego Road were rejected for not fitting the rural area. Reservoir Dream Dashed: Council Blocks House Conversion Plan Someone wanted to turn a reservoir near Ednego Road into a house. The reservoir is mostly hidden by plants. It sits high up in a field. ABC planners…
Rathfriland’s medical village is close to reality after meeting key construction plan conditions. Rathfriland Medical Village Advances After Planning Hurdle Cleared Rathfriland Medical Village Advances After Planning Hurdle Cleared Rathfriland’s medical village is close to reality after meeting key construction plan conditions. Local Rathfriland, Medical Village, Newry Street, MJM Group, Construction Plan, Northern Ireland, United…
Control measures in place after suspected avian flu case at a Dungannon premises. Culling and zones established. Avian Flu Suspected Dungannon Poultry Farm Control Measures Activated Bird flu is suspected at a poultry farm near Dungannon. Officials started disease control actions right away. Brian Dooher is Northern Ireland’s chief vet. He made the decision based…
A man allegedly hijacked a car at a hospital, threatening the victim’s life for the vehicle. He faces multiple charges. Man Accused of Car Hijacking It’s Your Life or the Car A man allegedly hijacked a car, a court learned. He told the victim he had a gun, stating he would take the car or…
Man with an electric car was wrongly charged £625 in ULEZ fees. TfL admits the error and issues a refund after intervention. Electric Car Owner Fined £625 ULEZ Charge Despite Exemption Keith got a cool license plate for his electric MG. His kids gave it to him last Christmas. Keith lives near London’s ULEZ zone,…