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The Southern Trust and Luca’s Voice Charity have teamed up to launch two new books for children with severe speech sound disorders. Developed by Nichola McDonald from the charity, in partnership with the Community Paediatric Speech and Language Therapy team, the books, “Luca’s Speechie Squad and the search for the Squabble Lever” and “p”, “b”, […]
Detectives in Newry are investigating a report of a shot fired at the front door of a house at Dobson’s Way, Bessbrook, in the early hours of Thursday 19th December. It is believed at this stage that the incident occurred at around 4am on Thursday morning. Officers responded, and enquiries identified damage to the front […]
Police are investigating an Arson of a silver Volkswagen Golf within the vicinity of Carriff Vale, Newry on Thursday 28th November 2024 at approximately 0400 hours. We are appealing for anyone who may have CCTV, dash cam footage or was with the vicinity and has any information that may assist to contact Police on 101 […]
Almost 600 social workers have been directly employed by Health & Social Care Trusts in the 18 months since agency recruitment was ceased. This includes both former agency and newly qualified social workers. In July 2023, Health and Social Care Trusts ceased all social work agency usage in Northern Ireland following intensive work between the […]
By Donal McMahon A “transformational” £40m double investment in Newry city centre has been approved. Newry, Mourne and Down District Council’s (NMDDC) new £17m civic centre and £23m theatre and conference centre were signed off by the planning committee on Wednesday (Dec 18). The local authority faced almost 2,600 objections to the building of its […]
We regret to inform you of the passing away of the late Dominic McGrath RIP,25 Iveagh Crescent,The Meadow,Newry,Co Down McGrath (Newry) Dominic RIP, died suddenly, 17th December 2024. Beloved son of Tina and the late Dominic RIP, dearest brother of the late Clare RIP, a cherished nephew, cousin and friend. Funeral arrangements will be confirmed […]
Police can confirm that a man in his 30s has died following a one vehicle road traffic collision at the Mall area of Newry on Tuesday 17th December Inspector Cherith Adair of the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Collision Investigation Unit said: “At around 4:30pm, it was reported that a bus was involved in the […]
Police are appealing for information and witnesses following a road traffic collision in Newcastle. Sergeant Todd said: “We received a report at approximately 12.45pm on Tuesday, 17th December that a woman was involved in a collision with a car in the Donard Street area of the town. “Officers attended, alongside colleagues from the Northern Ireland […]
Detectives investigating the murder of Karen Cummings in Banbridge have today, 17 December, charged two men with murder. Both are expected to appear before Newry Court tomorrow, Wednesday 18 December. The 32-year-old man is charged with murder. The 42-year-old-man is charged with murder, firearms-related offences and handling stolen goods. As is usual procedure, all charges are reviewed […]
Detectives are appealing for information and witnesses following an aggravated burglary in Newry. Detective Sergeant Johnston said: “Police received a report on Monday evening, 16th December of an assault in the Patrick Street area of the city. “Two men, who were holding umbrellas and wearing high-vis vests, gained access to the property around 4pm where […]
STATEMENT FROM HSC TRADE UNIONS NORTHERN IRELAND 17th December 2024 Health Trade Unions have received formal commitment from the Minister and in a Department of Health memorandum that pay parity in AFC pay bands will be maintained for the full year 2024/2025. Implementation of the Pay Review Body Pay award of 5.5% will now be […]
A new digital and PR campaign to raise awareness of the unwelcome sexual attention that women and girls experience has been launched by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council and Armagh City Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council. Women and girls can experience various types of sexual violence in public spaces, from unwelcome sexual remarks and […]
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