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By Donal McMahon A Northern Ireland council has been urged to do everything in its powers to end a “culture of behind closed doors” politics as councillors are being “hammered” by the public. Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMDDC) is now due to trial a new system to bring about more open session debates […]
By Donal McMahon Plans to close Newry swimming pool for essential repairs have been kept away from the public eye as further delays to a closure strategy were discussed behind closed doors. Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMDDC) officials had previously signed off on an eight week closure in October 2022 without debate in chambers. […]
By Donal McMahon A proposed Co Down Titanic memorial to the last person recovered from the tragedy has failed to gain support following a cllr’s discovery of another victim from the district. Crossgar native, James McGrady (27) who was a Catholic saloon steward on the fateful ship, perished when it sank on April 15, 1912 […]
By Donal McMahon An employment risk review is to be launched at a Northern Ireland council with a “concerning” rise of sickness levels at almost 20,000 days lost in the last financial year. A report presented to Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMDDC) this week has shown an increase from 17,785 to 19,462 days […]
Detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding the deaths of a man and a woman at a property in the Newry area. The deaths were reported to police on Thursday, 17th August and enquiries remain ongoing. There are no further details at this time and an update will be provided in due course. ENDS
A Newry based community group has slammed Newry,Mourne and Down District Councillors and Sinn Fein for a lack of support around funding for a city centre park in Newry City. Newry 2020 statement on the events of last week: “Last Monday, Alliance attempted to get the council to apply for Peace Plus Funding to complete […]
To help bereaved parents following the loss of a baby, Craigavon Area Hospital’s maternity unit has opened a new bereavement suite. The ‘Butterfly Suite’ provides a homely space where families can create precious memories with their baby or grieve their loss, in a safe and comfortable environment. The hospital had a designated room for parents […]
From September 2023, Southern Regional College will be offering a new range of flexible courses under the Step-Up (Skills, Training and Employment programme). Step-Up consists of three strands. They are: 1) College Connect+ 2) DARE (Disability Access Route to Education and Employment), and 3) WRAP (Women Returners Access Programme) The programme aims to help a […]
Louth County Council Dog Pound came to the rescue of an 11 year old Rottweiler found tied to a gate in mid-Louth last month. Staff at the pound were alerted to three dogs left outside a property in Dunleer on July 21st. Louth County dog wardens arrived at the scene and were able to safely […]
Following a recent tractor run and charity night dedicated to the memory of Paddy Simpson at Glenn GAC, an astounding £13,286.83 was donated to the local charity PIPS Hope and Support. The tractor run and charity night took place on Sunday, May 7th, 2023, at Glenn GAC who were the main host. It attracted a […]
PIPS Hope and Support will be acknowledging its 20th anniversary in style with a spectacular Gala Ball at the Canal Court Hotel in Newry. This suicide prevention charity was established in Newry in 2003 by families who had been devastated by the loss of loved ones to suicide. Over the past two decades, it has […]
Detectives investigating a report that a petrol bomb was thrown at a house in the Barrack Hill area of Armagh in the early hours of Friday, August 11 have made a number of arrests. Detective Sergeant Wilson said: “Officers responded to the report, which was received shortly before 4.30am. The petrol bomb was lit and a window was smashed, […]
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