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Community Constituency Government Health Newry Newry and Armagh Politics Stormont

Cancer Strategy Must Be Implemented Without Delay’ – Kimmins

Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has said latest figures released on cancer waiting times in the north once again reiterate the urgent need to implement the cancer strategy. The party’s health spokesperson said: “Behind each one of these figures and statistics represent a family, a loved one waiting to be diagnosed with cancer. “Cancer patients […]

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Business Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

Haldane Fisher Sales Rep Settles Disability Discrimination Case For £20k

A sales representative has settled his disability discrimination case against Haldane Fisher Ltd for £20,000. The case was supported by the Equality Commission for Northern Ireland. The case was settled through mediation and without any admission of liability by Haldane Fisher Ltd. Mark Graham worked for Haldane Fisher Ltd for 28 years. In 2017, Mark […]

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Community Constituency Government Health Newry Newry and Armagh Politics Stormont

Kimmins Welcome Announcement of Live Better Health Programme

Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has welcomed the announcement of the new ‘Live Better’ initiative to improve health and wellbeing in communities. The party’s health spokesperson said: “This is a positive initiative which is clearly about improving health and wellbeing in communities by ensuring people have access to support and resources. “It is crucial that […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Police Looking a Scapegoat as They Try to Locate Goat Owner In Newry

Police in Newry are trying to locate the owner of three goats that were found in the area of Barley Lane, Newry on Monday 8th July. If you own these goats or know who does, please contact us on 101, quoting reference 1643 of 08/07/24. ENDS

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Business Community Constituency Education Government Newry Newry and Armagh South Armagh Stormont

Murphy Welcomes Assured Skills Academy In Robotics and Automation

Economy Minister Conor Murphy has welcomed the first in a series of three Collaborative Assured Skills Academies in Robotics and Automation to be delivered by South West College (SWC). Funded by the Department for the Economy, SWC is offering an opportunity for 12 individuals to receive industry advised Robotics and Automation training that will provide […]

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Community Constituency Craigavon Health Upper Bann

Southern Health and Social Care Trust Urology Lookback Review Published

In July 2021 the Southern Health & Social Care Trust commenced an extensive Lookback Review Exercise into the treatment and care provided to urology patients by the now retired Consultant Urologist, Mr Aidan O’Brien. The purpose of this Lookback Review was to determine if the treatment received by individual patients was appropriate, and to an […]

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Business Community Government Stormont

£1.9million Boost For Over-50s Employability

A £1.9million scheme aimed at boosting the employment opportunities of the over-50s has been announced by the Department for Communities. JobStart 50+ will provide around 180 jobs across a range of sectors in a ‘test and learn’ pilot exercise funded by the UK government. The funding will be used to evaluate the impact of job […]

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Community Constituency Council Crime Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Play Park Vandalism Causes Community Anger And Frustration

Newry City Sinn Féin Councillor Aidan Mathers has said that those who vandalised Loanda Crescent Play Park had once again caused anger and frustration amongst the local community. The local representative said, “The Play Area at Loanda Crescent has once again been vandalised resulting in serious damage to a key part of the play equipment.  […]

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Community Infrastructure

Translink Announces Timetable Changes For July Bank Holiday

Translink is advising passengers that bus and train services will be operating holiday timetables for the July Bank Holiday on Friday 12th and Saturday 13th July. Local rail and Enterprise services will be operating the current timetable.* Metro, Glider, Ulsterbus and Goldliner will be running weekend or holiday services and passengers are advised to check the timetable […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Obituaries

The Death Has Occurred of Gary (Titch) Rafferty

Rafferty, Gary (Titch) – R.I.P.  4 Dromintee Road, Meigh.  7th July 2024, peacefully at Southern Area Hospice.  Beloved husband of the late  Angela, loving dad to Cloideach, dear son of Joe and Mary and brother of Adrian, David and Ruth. Gary’s remains will be removed from Mc Gennity’s Funeral Home, 18 Forkhill Road, Newry BT35 […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Cost of Living Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Council Champions ‘Right to Food Campaign’ in Poster Competition

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Pete Byrne hosted a reception for the winners of ‘The Right to Food’ poster competition in the Downshire Civic Centre on Friday 21 June 2024. The ‘Right to Food’ campaign is dedicated to raising awareness and advocating for every child’s right to access nutritious meals to ensure […]

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Community Constituency Government Newry Newry and Armagh Politics South Armagh Stormont

Minister Announces Consultation on Domestic Abuse Safe Leave

Economy Minister Conor Murphy has launched a consultation on the introduction of a new right for victims of domestic abuse to access paid safe leave from work. The Domestic Abuse (Safe Leave) Act (NI) 2022 was passed by the Assembly in March 2022. The Department for the Economy is required to consult and make regulations to […]