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SDLP Newry and Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has called for urgent intervention to address the current public sector pay dispute. Mr McNulty said: “There are only ten days left for an urgent intervention to address the needs of public sector workers ahead of a day of generalised action next Thursday. Nurses, teachers, civil servants and […]
The Department of Health is extremely concerned about the potential impact of planned industrial action on Thursday 18 January. While every effort will be made to mitigate the impact on the public, there will be widespread disruption to all aspects of health and social care services. This is expected to impact across a wide range of areas […]
First Minister Designate Michelle O’Neill has welcomed the British government’s decision to exonerate sub-postmasters who were impacted by the Horizon IT scandal. In a letter to the British Secretary of State today, she said that in the absence of an Executive, the British government must ensure local sub-postmasters are also covered. Michelle O’Neill said: “I […]
Ulster Unionist Councillor David Taylor has expressed his disappointment at the announcement by the Department of Health Permanent Secretary, Peter May that Emergency General Surgery is to be permanently relocated from Daisy Hill Hospital to Craigavon Area Hospital. Councillor Taylor said: “The announcement by the Department of Health Permanent Secretary, Peter May regarding the permanent […]
The Southern Trust would like to express their sincere appreciation to Francis Mc Mullen from Newry for his exceptional generosity towards the Macmillan unit. Despite having been a patient himself, Francis participated in the Dublin Marathon and raised an incredible £6336 for the cause. His selfless spirit and unwavering dedication are truly inspirational and deserving […]
By Donal McMahon A huge Newry industrial warehouse has been approved despite hundreds of objections to the development in a residential area. The £15m Savage & Whitten wholesale distribution hub was signed off by the planning committee of Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMDDC) on Wednesday (Jan 10). The Chancellor’s Road Residents Group had objected […]
By Donal McMahon The chief executive of the Southern Trust is to be called before an “urgent” council working group to explain the decision to remove general emergency surgery from Daisy Hill hospital. Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMDDC) was presented with a letter from the permanent secretary of the Department of Health, Peter […]
Newry boxing star Danny O’Neill is ready to light up the All Ireland Boxing Championships this week after a stellar run of competition victories in the last few months. The Newry based boxer has been training hard behind the scenes hoping to add All Ireland gold to his ever growing medal collection. The Bosco’s Finest […]
Sinn Féin Spokesperson on Foreign Affairs, Matt Carthy TD, has described as unacceptable the refusal of the Irish government to join South Africa in proceedings against Israel at the International Court of Justice. Deputy Carthy called on the government to change its position and join the referral to the court under the Genocide convention. Speaking […]
The Police Service of Northern Ireland is encouraging the public to use its online reporting service which allows an incident or crime to be reported at anytime, anywhere, straightaway and without delay. Almost 27,204 reports were made online to the Police Service from 1st January 2023 to 1st January 2024 , while close to 499,642 […]
Sinn Féin Councillor Pearse McGeough has condemned those responsible for causing damage at the local Church of Ireland in Castlebellingham. Speaking after visiting the Church before Christmas, Cllr McGeough said “this beautiful Church has an adjacent building which is joined by a covered alcove. That alcove seems to be attracting an anti-social element as a […]
Police are becoming increasing concerned for the welfare of 50-year-old Robert Lukasiewicz. Robert was last seen leaving his place of work on the Crowhill Road in Lurgan and is believed to have headed in the direction of the Armagh Road in Newry at approximately 7.10pm on Thursday 4th January. He is described as being 6 […]
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