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Workers Party Representative Nicola Grant commented on the recent visit of the Assembly Health Committee to Daisy Hill Hospital. She said while such a visit is welcome, the outcome of the visit is what is paramount. Questions need to be asked and answered. Will the visit be another smiling photo opportunity ? Has the committee […]
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council, in partnership with the Sports Association Newry, Down and South Armagh (SANDSA), is excited to announce the opening of nominations for this year’s NMD Be Active Sports Awards. These prestigious awards will once again acknowledge the remarkable sporting accomplishments of athletes and clubs whilst collectively recognising the tremendous contributions […]
Nicola Grant has told her Workers party branch meeting that the increasing number of violent attacks on women and girls both physical and Sexual must be tackled by a whole society response and approach in light of the recent report about another attack in the town. She said the freedom from all forms of abuse […]
The Southern Health and Social Care Trust has hosted a visit from the Northern Ireland Assembly’s Committee for Health. Committee members first visited Daisy Hill Hospital to meet with staff and learn more about services before holding their weekly Committee meeting in the Trust’s Monaghan Row Boardroom. In Daisy Hill Hospital, the MLAs saw how […]
Police are appealing for information after a police vehicle was deliberately rammed in Newry, Friday, January 24, leaving two officers injured. Inspector Alastair MacDonald said: “Police were alerted to a suspected stolen vehicle parked in the forecourt of a garage in the Belfast Road area around 11.20pm. “Two call signs attended, and when officers attempted to […]
Talented local goalkeeper Miceal Browne has signed for FC Mindwell. The Millburn shot stopper has decided to showcase his impressive skills and professional attitude in the Mid Ulster intermediate league with one of the best upcoming teams. Speaking from their social media FC Mindwell welcomed the signing: “We’re thrilled to announce the signing of Miceal […]
Members of the public are advised to take all necessary precautions to keep themselves safe as Northern Ireland braces for Storm Éoywn. The storm is expected to arrive in Northern Ireland at around midnight on Thursday with a yellow weather warning in place from then until midnight on Friday. Throughout this twelve hour period the […]
By Donal McMahon Councillors are urging the Minister for Health to develop a drug rehabilitation hub following the death of a young man at a Southern Trust psychiatric unit. Seán Boyle (24)died on 1 June 2020 in intensive care after attempting suicide on 28 May, just 21 hours after being admitted to Craigavon Area hospital. […]
By Donal McMahon A public inquiry in to a Mournes wind farm has been significantly postponed amid large scale opposition to a “forest of steel”. ABO Wind NI Ltd, with its HQ in Lisburn, has plans for eight turbines and an electrical substation to be constructed in Hilltown, Co Down. An inquiry was due to […]
By Donal McMahon Controversial designs for a £93m relief road are being publically launched in Newry tomorrow (Jan 21). Plans for the Southern Relief Road will be on display for six weeks with the Department for Infrastructure (DfI) providing a staffed day at Newry Leisure Centre (10am -9pm) on Tuesday. Newry, Mourne and Down District […]
Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has welcomed the passing of a motion brought to the Assembly today calling on the health minister to develop specialist autism mental health services. The party’s health spokesperson said: “I welcome cross-party support for Sinn Féin’s motion in the Assembly today which urges the health minister to bring forward a plan […]
Nicola Grant workers party representative has called upon the Northern Ireland Executive to stop the party-political squabbling in relation to the crisis in the Health and social care services. People are dying on trollies and in corridors, patients are being nursed in the most undignified situations, our dedicated health service staff are stretched to breaking […]
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