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Campaigns Community Constituency Daisy Hill Government Health Newry Newry and Armagh Westminster

Staff and Services Must be Supported at Daisy Hill! – Brady

Sinn Féin MP Mickey Brady has said the Southern Trust must ensure that staff and services are properly supported at Daisy Hill Hospital. The Newry and Armagh MP spoke after meeting with the board of the Southern Trust to discuss the recent resignation of a number of medical personnel from the hospital. “Today we met […]

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Community Constituency Health Newry and Armagh South Down Upper Bann

New Midwifery Team Introduced to Improve Continuity for Expectant Mums

The Southern Health and Social Care Trust is reshaping the way maternity services are delivered through its first Continuity of Midwifery Carer (CoMC) team. The CoMC regional initiative sees a small team of midwives follow pregnant women through every step of their journey, building strong relationships with them and their families and providing seamless support […]

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Agriculture Community Constituency Government Lurgan Upper Bann Westminster

Calls for Scourge of TB to be Tackled

DUP EFRA Spokesperson Carla Lockhart has said the increased prevalence of TB in badgers is further evidence that action must be taken that reduces the disease, and to protect cattle across Northern Ireland. Carla Lockhart said: “The positive rate for TB in badgers tested has jumped from 16% in 2021 to 27% for 2022. That […]

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Community Constituency Health Newry and Armagh South Down Upper Bann

‘Think Family’ Approach Will Benefit Whole Family

An initiative re-launched in the Southern Health and Social Care Trust will focus on the wider family needs of people with parental mental health and/or substance use challenges. The ‘Think Family’ approach extends beyond the individual parent being supported and identifies the whole family’s needs through enhanced collaborative working. This initiative will enable professionals to […]

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Community Constituency Education Newry Newry and Armagh South Down

SRC Newry Success at SkillBuild NI Final

Southern Regional College students have won an incredible twelve medals at the SkillBuild NI Finals 2023 held by The Construction Industry Training Board NI (CITB NI).  The SkillBuild competition is held annually each spring with top local construction apprentices competing to win titles in the categories; Brickwork, Cabinet Making, Carpentry, Electrical Installation, Joinery, Painting & […]

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Business Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh South Armagh

Rebrand for Camlough Mechanical Engineering Firm Ahead of Multi Million Pound Expansion

M&M Services and Pure Vent based in Camlough, Co Armagh are gearing up for a major programme of growth with a company rebrand and a move to new purpose-built premises. M&M Services was established by three brothers, Padraig, Sean, and Martin Mallon in 2000, followed by Pure Vent shortly afterwards. The two companies, which specialise […]

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Business Community

Boardroom Apprentice NI is BACK!

Boardroom Apprentice is set to return this year as applications for this year’s Northern Ireland programme are open on June 5. Boardroom Apprentice is a 12-month unique board learning, development and placement programme which enables those who would like to serve on a public or third sector board to learn and gain experience through in-depth […]

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Community Constituency Crime Lurgan Upper Bann

Lurgan Builder Given Suspended Jail Sentence for Substandard Work

A self-employed contractor from Lurgan was today given an 18 months custodial sentence, suspended for three years, at Belfast Crown Court for carrying out work to a number of properties which was described in surveyors’ reports as substandard and unsafe. In a case brought by the Department for the Economy’s Trading Standards Service (TSS), Benjamin […]

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Community Constituency Council Election 2023 Elections Government Newry Newry and Armagh Politics

Eve of Poll Statement by Nicola Grant

How the people of Newry vote on Thursday will determine the future of this city and its citizens for years to come. There is a lot that needs to be done and there are many important decisions to be taken. It is vital that the people we return as our Councillors do that in the […]

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Community Constituency Council Election 2023 Elections Government Newry and Armagh Politics South Down Upper Bann

TUV’s Eve of Poll Message

Statement by TUV leader Jim Allister:- “To vote TUV 1 is to signal irreversible opposition to the Union-destroying Protocol. No ifs, no buts. We can never come to terms with the core tenet of the Protocol and Windsor Whitewash that GB is a foreign country and we must trade and run our economy accordingly. We […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Daisy Hill Election 2023 Elections Government Health Newry Newry and Armagh Westminster

Reports of Doctors Leaving Daisy Hill Deeply Concerning – Brady

Sinn Fein MP Mickey Brady has said news that a number of medical staff have left Daisy Hill Hospital is deeply concerning. The Newry and Armagh MP said: “Reports that a number of medical personnel have ‘ended their tenure’ at Daisy Hill Hospital is deeply concerning. “More concerning is the claim that one of the […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Daisy Hill Election 2023 Elections Government Health Newry Newry and Armagh Stormont

SDLP Call for Chief Executive of Southern Trust to Resign Over Daisy Hill Hospital Issues

Newry and Armagh SDLP MLA Justin McNulty has called for the Chief Executive of the Southern Trust to resign following the resignation of staff from Daisy Hill Hospital in Newry. Mr McNulty said: “The decision by the last two remaining stroke consultants to resign from Daisy Hill Hospital must now force the Chief Executive of […]