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Armagh Banbridge Community Health Lurgan Newry Portadown South Armagh

Kelly: Public Frustrated at Lack of Progress Over New Craigavon Area Hospital

SDLP Upper Bann MLA Dolores Kelly has said local people are frustrated at the lack of progress on a new hospital in the area. Then Sinn Féin Health Minister Michelle O’Neill received a business plan for a new hospital at the site of Craigavon Area Hospital in 2016.  Mrs Kelly has written to Health Minister […]

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Community Crime South Armagh

No Cold Calling Scheme Launched

Slieve Gullion Neighbourhood Policing Team has been working alongside Newry, Mourne and Down Age Friendly to help Fold residents show doorstep criminals the door, through a ‘No Cold Calling’ scheme. Using the ‘No Cold Calling Zone…no uninvited traders’ window stickers, developed in association with Trading Standards, cold callers can be warned away and a contact […]

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Community South Armagh

Young Camlough Singer Launches Christmas CD To Thank Mandeville Cancer Unit

Young Camlough Singer Launches Christmas CD To Thank Mandeville Cancer Unit To Thank It For The ‘Gift Of Hope”. ‘I recall my father regularly travelling to the Mandeville Unit for his chemotherapy, or his ‘dose of jungle juice’ as I described it’ Talented 13 year old Conor Sands has recorded a Christmas CD as a […]

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Banbridge Crime

Police Appeal After Banbridge Off Licence Robbery

Detectives are appealing for information following the report of a robbery at an off-licence in Banbridge on Sunday 28th November. It was reported that a man, armed with a knife, entered the premises at Peggy’s Loaning at around 8:45pm on Sunday night, and ordered a female member of staff to open the till. When the till […]

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Community Lurgan

Upper Bann Improved Rail links will bring Jobs & Prosperity

Sinn Féin MLA John O’Dowd has welcomed the announcement of a public consultation on the future of railways across the island of Ireland, which is the subject of the recently published All-Island Strategic Rail Review. The Upper Bann representative said: “I am pleased that members of the public have been asked to put forward their […]

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Crime Newry

Man Sentenced to 11 Years at Newry Court for Rape

Today, Tuesday, 30 November, at Newry Crown Court, 41 year old Audrius Silinskas was sentenced to eleven years for two counts of rape of a woman.     Detective Constable Mallon stated: “The woman in this case displayed immense courage in seeing this investigation through to a successful conclusion.  I hope that her tenacity and resolution […]

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Armagh Banbridge Health Lurgan Newry Politics Portadown South Armagh South Down

Southern Trust Silent on Domiciliary Care Pay Rise

The Southern Trust has come under fire after it was revealed that £23 million from the Department of Health would be used to help the social care sector. This investment has now been used by Independent care companies to increase their pay bands for Care Assistants. A move welcomed during these difficult times. However despite […]

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Armagh Election 2022 Newry Politics South Armagh

Coade Selected for Newry and Armagh

Newry and Armagh Alliance representative Jackie Coade has been selected to contest the upcoming assembly election for the Alliance Party in the Newry and Armagh constituency. Speaking from her social media Ms Coade said: “It is such an honour & privilege to have been selected as a candidate for Newry and Armagh for next year’s […]

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Business Newry

Alexandria’s Baby Boutique Hits the Quays

Newry based business Alexandria’s baby boutique has set up shop at the Quays shopping centre in Newry. Open for business every weekend showcasing the very best clothes for babies and children. Speaking to Clanrye News and Sport Nicola Grant said: “We are absolutely delighted to set up a stall in the Quays shopping centre in […]

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Armagh Banbridge Community Health Lurgan Newry Portadown South Armagh South Down

Ann’s Homecare Increases Domiciliary Care Pay

Independent domiciliary care company Ann’s Homecare has now increased its pay from £10.30 p/h to £13p/h following the £23 million investment from the Department of Health and a recent meeting with the Health Minister Robin Swann. Speaking on their social media Ann’s Homecare said: “Following the announcement of our new rates (£10.30 – £13) and […]

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Business Newry

WIN a £500 Voucher and £500 Cash for the Quays, Newry

Be in with a chance to win a £500 Voucher to shop at the Quays Shopping Centre, Newry and £500 Cash!  To enter: Purchase a £4.99 ticket for a chance to make this Christmas even better.  You can get your tickets here: Boss Competitions proudly support Action for Children and SVP local charities in Down. 

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Community South Armagh

Free Park Pass for Residents a Welcome Solution- O’Muirí

Sinn Féin Group leader and  Councillor for the Slieve Gullion area has welcomed the decision to give residents of the district a free entry pass to the Forest Parks, including Slieve Gullion, while extending a small levy to visitors from outside the district. Commenting after a meeting of the Strategic Finance Working Group this evening […]