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A dedicated plan around women’s health must be a priority for the Health Minister as gynaecology waiting lists continue to rise, Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has said. The Newry and Armagh MLA said the ongoing long delays in diagnosis and lack of specialist care for women and girls living with endometriosis is unacceptable. “Last […]
Sinn Féin MP Dáire Hughes has said the EU-Mercosur trade deal represents a serious and growing threat to farmers both north and south, and has accused the Irish Government of failing to act when it had the chance. “The Irish Government had a responsibility to stop Mercosur and they failed completely in that task. They […]
Sinn Féin Councillor Cathal King has welcomed the announcement by Sinn Féin Minister Liz Kimmins confirming over £1 million in investment for active travel and greenway projects, with funding set to directly benefit Newry and its surrounding communities. Speaking following the Minister’s announcement, Councillor King said the investment builds on the success of the Newry–Omeath […]
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has thanked staff for the delivery of winter service. Gritting teams have been out on the roads throughout the Christmas period and particularly during this current cold snap. Minister Kimmins said: “Staff across all our roads divisions have been working tirelessly day and night in some very difficult conditions, to keep traffic […]
Sinn Féin Councillor Valerie Harte has welcomed a £200,000 street lighting upgrade for Abbey Way, Newry, delivered by Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins. “The scheme will replace 30 lighting columns, renew cabling and install modern LED lighting, improving safety and accessibility for residents, businesses and road users. Councillor Harte said she was delighted to see the […]
As A-Level pupils across the province prepare to take the next step in their academic journey, Southern Regional College (SRC) is encouraging talented and ambitious young people to explore the wide range of university-level study opportunities available at their local Further Education (FE) College. SRC offers a diverse range of higher education programmes across a […]
Sinn Féin Councillor Aidan Mathers has condemned in the strongest terms a further spate of dangerous and antisocial criminal attacks on buses in Newry, warning that this reckless behaviour is posing a significant risk to the public and having a serious impact on the wider community. Councillor Mathers was speaking following two further attacks on […]
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Philip Campbell, has officially launched the Council’s Annual Civic Awards 2026, calling on residents to help shine a spotlight on the people who make a real difference across the district. This year’s awards campaign, #CelebratingWHO, is designed to inspire everyone to pause and think about the individuals […]
By Paul Higgins A Co. Down man has been charged with the sexual assault of another man. Although Colm McAvoy did not attend Newry Magistrates Court on Wednesday, a police officer connected the 39-year-old to the single offence in his absence. McAvoy, with an address on the Tanvally Road in Monteith, understood to be in […]
Police in Newry are appealing for information and witnesses in relation to a report of an assault in the city in the early hours of Saturday 27th December. Sergeant Nelson said: “It was reported that a man was walking in the Patrick Street area sometime between two and three am, when he was assaulted from […]
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has today opened a 12-week public consultation on its draft Sustainability and Climate Change Strategy 2026–2030, and is inviting residents, businesses, community groups and stakeholders to share their views. The draft strategy sets out the Council’s vision for a low-carbon, climate-resilient future and outlines how sustainability will be embedded […]
Norbrook has once again demonstrated its strong commitment to the local community through its We Care at Christmas programme, with more than 325 employees across the business giving their time, skills and generosity to support charities, families and vulnerable groups across Newry and the surrounding area. Norbrook’s We Care program started in 2019 as an […]
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