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Newry Man Charged Following Daisy Hill Attack on Female Doctor

A Newry man has appeared in court following the recent hijacking and assault on a female doctor who had just finished her shift at Daisy Hill hospital in Newry. The accused who is from the Demesne area of Newry City, confirmed that he understood the charges against him whilst a police officer confirmed that she […]

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Irwin Welcomes Update on Health Care Payment

Newry & Armagh DUP Assemblyman William Irwin MLA has welcomed an update from the Health Minister on the Health & Social Care Staff Recognition payment for those in the independent sector in light of efforts in the fight against Covid19. Mr Irwin said he had been contacted by staff who qualified for the payment but […]

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Those Verified for Spend Local Card Should Have Opportunity to Spend It – Kimmins 

Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has called on the DUP Economy Minister to ensure those who were verified for a Spend Local card but didn’t receive it, will get the £100 card and opportunity to spend it.  The Newry and Armagh MLA said:  “While the majority of those who applied for the Spend Local scheme […]

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Kimmins Welcomes Progress on Newry City Regeneration

Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has welcomed progress on a number of projects as part of the regeneration of Newry City. “The Newry City park project was given a massive boost when my party colleague, Conor Murphy, the Finance minister, allocated over £16 million to support the project.  “The plans for a 15-acre City park […]

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“𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐃𝐚𝐢𝐬𝐲 𝐇𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥!” – 𝐊𝐞𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐑𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐞 TUV

Newry and Armagh TUV representative Keith Ratcliffe has called for the protection of services at Daisy Hill hospital following the removal of emergency surgery at the hospital. Speaking on the issue Mr Ratcliffe said: “I am very concerned about the recent announcement that all emergency surgeries at Daisy Hill hospital will be halted for the […]

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Car Tax Penalty Due to MOT Backlog Totally Unfair to Drivers – Kimmins

Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has stated that drivers getting Car Tax penalties because of the Vehicle testing backlog is unfair and needs addressed. The Newry and Armagh MLA said: “People need a valid MOT in order to tax their vehicle. And while the DVA asks for drivers to contact them if they need an urgent […]

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Crime Newry

Man Charged With Daisy Hill, Newry Attempted Hijacking and Assault of Female NHS Worker

Detectives investigating an incident at Hospital Road in Newry on Monday 31st January have charged a 40 year old man with attempted hijacking and assault. He is due to appear via videolink at Newry Magistrates Court on Wednesday 2nd February. As is normal procedure all charges are reviewed by the PPS. Guidance – A 30 year old […]

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Murphy Condemns Suspected Pipe Bomb Attack

Sinn Féin councillor for the Slieve Gullion area, Declan Murphy, has condemned a suspected pipe bomb attack on a house in the JFK park area of Bessbrook.  Declan said:  “Residents of JFK park reported a loud bang late on Thursday evening and the Police were called to the scene. “It is absolutely unacceptable that families […]

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McNulty Condemns Daisy Hill Attack

SDLP MLA Justin McNulty has condemned an attack on a frontline health worker in Newry. It is understood that the individual was physically assaulted on the grounds of Daisy Hill Hospital as the assailants attempted to hijack the victim’s vehicle. The Newry & Armagh Assembly Member commented, “I am totally disgusted at the news of […]

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Woman Assaulted During Newry Hijacking

Detectives are appealing for information following an attempted hijacking and assault in the Newry area last night (Monday 31st January). Detective Inspector Johnston said: “It was reported just after 8.30pm that two males had attempted to hijack a car in the Hospital Road area of the city. “They then assaulted the female owner of the […]

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Newry Man Left With Serious “Squirting Stab Wounds” in Unprovoked Assault

A Newry man was left with blood “squirting” from stab wounds allegedly inflicted by his brother in an “unprovoked assault,” a court has heard. The Magistrates Court in the city also heard that having sustained five stab wounds to his face, shoulder, chest and arm, Mark McAleavey’s lung collapsed while he was in hospital and […]

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Access to Period Products – Just Do It! – Campbell

The Stormont Executive seems determined to add to the pressures and the indignity already experienced by thousands of women and girls every month. Instead of getting on with placing free period products in schools, colleges, universities and other public places government departments are fighting amongst themselves over who should be responsible for it.More than a […]