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Campaigns Community Constituency Cost of Living Downpatrick Government Politics South Down Westminster

British Government Must Cut Fuel Prices For Drivers – Hazzard

Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard has told the British Chancellor his government should act now to cut rising fuel costs.  The South Down MP said:”The British Government must immediately cut the price of fuel which continues to rise and put people out of pocket.“Figures show that petrol prices are up 13 pence per litre since […]

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Community Constituency Downpatrick Government Health South Down Stormont

McGrath: Serious Concern at Smear Test Report

SDLP Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath has expressed serious concern at a report looking at smear tests in the Southern Trust. The Royal College of Pathologists report identified several failings, with 17,500 women set to have their tests re-checked, with some being recalled for new tests to be carried out. Mr McGrath raised the issues with […]

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Community Constituency Government Health Newry Newry and Armagh Stormont

Women Must Be Supported as Thousands of Smear Tests Set to be Re-checked – Kimmins

Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has said women affected by the Southern Trust’s review of cervical cancer screening must be fully supported. Responding to the Royal College of Pathology’s report into the Southern Trust’s review of cervical cancer screening, the party’s social care spokesperson said: “It is deeply concerning to learn that around 17,500 women […]

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Community Constituency Craigavon Health Upper Bann

17,000 Women to Have Cervical Test Results Reviewed In Southern Trust Recall

The Southern Health and Social Care Trust provides a Cervical Cytology Service as part of the Northern Ireland Cervical Screening Programme. The screening programme looks for changes in cells which, without treatment, could develop into cancer. In July 2022, senior laboratory staff notified the Trust’s management team that they had concerns about performance in some […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Sport

Carnbane League Tables – 7/10/23

PREMIER DIVISION  after games on 7 October 2023   P W D L F A GD Pts Newry Celtic 5 4 1 0 11 4 7 13 Greenfield Park 7 4 1 2 16 17 -1 13 Cleary Celtic 4 4 0 0 11 2 9 12 Archview United 5 3 0 2 20 16 […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Boy (14) Charged In Newry Court with Attempted Murder of Child He Allegedly Sexually Abused

A 14-year-old schoolboy has appeared in court accused of trying to kill a child he allegedly sexually assaulted. Appearing at Newry Youth Court by videolink from the Juvenile Justice Centre, the defendant, who cannot be identified because of his age, was charged with four offences arising from an alleged incident on September 16 this year. […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Sport

Carnbane League Results – 7/10/23

CARNBANE LEAGUE AND JUNIOR CUP ROUND 2 TIES – SAT 7 OCTOBER 2023 – KICK OFF 1.30 pm Ballybot United     2  v  3   Aquinas II   at Jennings Park No. 1  (After extra time) Belfast Celtic YM   7  v   0   Greenfield Park   at Belfast Bloomfield II           1  v  3   Newry Celtic        at Belfast Camlough Rovers  4  […]

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International Newry Politics

Saoradh’s Newry Office Raises the Flag with Palestine

In a further expression of support and solidarity with the Palestinian Resistance, Saoradh’s Newry office today [ Oct 8] raised the Palestine flag proudly from our office in the centre of Newry. Earlier today our Newry members visited Marks & Spencer where we re-labelled Israeli goods with Palestinian themed stickers promoting a boycott. Speaking from […]

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Government International Politics Stormont

UUP Condemns “Terrorist Attack” on Israel

UUP MLA Robbie Butler has condemned the recent attack on Israel. Mr Butler said, “A terrorist attack on Israel, perpetrated by Hamas, has thrown the region into war. It has left dozens dead and hundreds wounded, bodies paraded through the streets being defiled by onlookers. There are multiple captives and a danger that it could […]

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Government Infrastructure Politics Stormont

Sinn Fein as Hamas Fellow Travellers Not Fit For Government – TUV 

TUV Leader Jim Allister has slammed Sinn Fein for its continued support of Hamas and called the Republican Party unfit for Government. Statement by TUV leader Jim Allister:- The weekend outpourings of support for and celebrating of the massacre of hundreds of innocent civilians in Israel by Hamas by their fellow travellers in Sinn Fein […]

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Dáil Éireann Government International Politics

Sinn Féin Calls For Decisive International Intervention In Palestine

Sinn Féin spokesperson on Foreign Affairs and Defence, Matt Carthy TD, has appealed for an urgent end to hostilities in Gaza and Israel. He has urged that all armed actions by Palestinian forces cease, and that Israeli forces immediately stop the ongoing attacks on Gaza. He called for a decisive international intervention to bring about […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Obituaries

The Death Has Occurred of Maxine Murphy

Murphy, Maxine – R.I.P. 26 Loughview Park, Newry. Suddenly at home, 6th October 2023. Much loved mummy of Cara, beloved daughter of Walter and the late Margaret, loving sister of Eleanor, Kenneth, Mary and Linda and a devoted auntie to her nieces and nephews. Funeral arrangements will be confirmed later. Maxine will be forever missed […]