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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
On Monday, a delegation of Sinn Féin elected representatives, including the MP for the area, MLA’s Conor Murphy and Liz Kimmins and Newry city councillors held an urgent meeting with Southern Trust Chief Executive Shane Devlin, following last week’s announcement of the temporary withdrawal of emergency surgery from Daisy Hill Hospital. Speaking after the meeting, […]
Warrenpoint based Mourne Mountains Brewery brought 2021 to an end by winning some fantastic awards for their beers at a national brewing event. Session IPA, Bear Grease Double Oatmeal Stout and Mourne Mist Pilsner have picked up gold, silver and bronze respectively at the SIBA Independent Beer Awards 2021 – the UK’s leading beer competition […]
Detectives are appealing for information following a report of burglary at residential premises at the Vimy Terrace area of Newry on Saturday 22nd January. Detective Constable Beckett said: “Shortly before 8:20pm, it was reported that entry was gained to a house in the area. It is believed that one male dressed in dark clothing entered the […]
Newry & Armagh DUP Assemblyman William Irwin MLA has asked the Health Minister to outline a plan for the reinstatement of Emergency Surgery at Daisy Hill hospital. Mr Irwin was speaking after the Trust made a decision to temporarily withdraw Emergency General Surgery at the location. Mr Irwin said that whilst the safety of patients […]
SDLP MLA Justin McNulty has welcomed a U-Turn by Sinn Féin Finance Minister Conor Murphy on support for the hotel industry. Mr. McNulty had publicly rebuked Minister Murphy’s decision to exclude hotels from the Executive’s hospitality support package announced on 23rd December. Speaking after the U-Turn, the SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA commented, “I’m relieved that […]
Sinn Fein MP Mickey Brady has said news that households and businesses will suffer further hikes in gas prices in coming weeks will be another huge blow for workers and families. The Newry and Armagh MP was speaking after the Utility Regulator warned that households and businesses will face gas price hikes of at least 30% […]
Police are appealing for information following a report of an incident at the John F Kennedy Park area of Bessbrook on Thursday 27th January. Inspector Campbell said: “Shortly before 10:50pm, it was reported that neighbours heard a loud bang in the area. Police arrived at the scene and the remains of a suspected pipe bomb was […]
Ulster Unionist Representative David Taylor has outlined his disappointment at the Southern Health & Social Care Trust’s proposal to transfer emergency surgery provision at Daisy Hill Hospital to Craigavon Area Hospital. Councillor Taylor said: “The proposal by Southern Health & Social Care Trust to transfer emergency surgery provision from Daisy Hill Hospital to Craigavon Area […]
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