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The Justice Minister’s stubborn refusal to confirm that she will not appeal a court judgement striking out a law granting lifetime and post death anonymity to sex offence suspects is both disappointing and irresponsible, the Leader of the Opposition has said. Responding to an urgent oral question brought by Matthew O’Toole MLA – who is […]
STATEMENT FROM THE CHAIRS OF HSC TRUSTS EMBARGOED UNTIL 12.01AM MONDAY 3RD JUNE As health and social care leaders, we are deeply concerned at the financial outlook for the frontline services which our organisations deliver. We have no wish to be involved in political controversy and are very mindful of the growing budgetary pressures on all […]
The SDLP has selected councillor Pete Byrne as the next Chairperson of Newry, Mourne and Down District Council. Councillor Byrne will take up the position at a council meeting on Monday night. He will be the first LGBT+ chair of the council. SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood said: “Throughout his time in politics Pete Byrne has […]
Police in Newry received a report of a sudden death at an address in Sandys Street on Sunday 2nd June. A post mortem is to be held in due course to establish the cause of death. Enquiries are ongoing, and there are no further details at this stage. ENDS
Education Minister Paul Givan has welcomed the full suspension of strike action by support staff which was due to continue tomorrow. NIPSA and GMB unions had called off action for today and tomorrow, with all support staff unions now agreeing to suspend action due to take place on Tuesday 4 June. Welcoming the decision, the Minister […]
Councillor Pete Byrne (SDLP) has been elected Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson at the Council’s Annual General Meeting held on Monday 3 June 2024. Cllr David Lee-Surginor (Alliance) was elected Deputy Chairperson at the meeting. In his inaugural speech, Cllr Byrne said championing inclusion would play an important part of his year as […]
Detectives in Newry are appealing for information and witnesses following two reported burglaries in the district on Friday, 31st May. Detective Sergeant Lewis said: “Officers received a report that a burglary had taken place in the Ashfield Avenue area of Newry at some point between 9.00am and 12.50pm, when the resident was not present. “Entry […]
Louth County Council’s Healthy Louth programme has secured €15,000 in funding from the Creative Ireland programme to launch an innovative project ‘Step Into My World.’ The initiative was compiled and will be delivered by the Louth Local Development Company SICAP team, facilitating a collaboration with Healthy Louth and Louth County Council Homeless Section. The […]
Police are appealing for information following a burglary that happened in the Ashfield Avenue area of Newry between 09:00am and 12:50pm today. The victims were an elderly couple; their house was ransacked and a large quantity of cash and jewellery was stolen as well as other items that were of deep personal value to them. […]
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council, in partnership with the Department for Communities (DfC), has announced the commencement of the next stage of public realm works along Warrenpoint’s Front Shore. Following the completion of the promenade, beach and Marine Parade sections in mid-2023 by contractors, Gibson Banbridge, the next phase of works will centre on […]
Police are investigating and issuing an appeal for information after a Red Kite bird was found injured in the vicinity of Cullion Road in Newry, on Saturday, 20th April. The bird was later taken to a local veterinary clinic for treatment at the time, but, we are sad to report, due to its injuries being […]
The Southern Trust’s Paediatric Speech and Language Therapy service has hosted a visit from the Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young People, Chris Quinn. The Paediatric Speech and Language Therapy community team offers a wide range of support across community clinics and specialist provision in mainstream schools (SPIMS). They support children with a variety […]
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