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Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins said she was ‘hopeful’ a successful outcome can be found in talks between the Department of Health and the Royal College of Nursing on pay after other health unions have agreed a pay offer. The party’s health spokesperson said: “I welcome the announcement from health unions that they have reached […]
Sinn Fein councillor Oonagh Magennis has raised concerns over ambulance cover and response times after two crash victims were left waiting for over an hour and a half for an ambulance yesterday. The Slieve Gullion councillor said: “Two men were left injured, one seriously and in need of urgent medical treatment yesterday following a traffic […]
The Southern Trust extends heartfelt appreciation to the McMullen Family from Armagh for their generous £1,700 contribution to the Renal Unit at Daisy Hill Hospital. Their son, Phillip, a dialysis patient at the unit, inspired the donation, which was raised during a recent Murder Mystery event. Pictured Staff Nurse Josco Phillip McMullen Staff Nurse Biji […]
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has agreed a new contract with Marston Holdings Ltd to provide enforcement parking services within our 39 Off-Street car parks, this will commence on Tuesday 2 April 2024. Enforcement has been provided since 2015 through an Agreement with the Department for Infrastructure (DfI) who employ the ‘red coat’ traffic […]
Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Major Investigation Team have launched a murder investigation this evening, Thursday 21st March, following the death of a man aged in his 60s in Kilkeel. Detective Chief Inspector Anthony Kelly said: “Police received a report of a concern for safety for a couple at a property in […]
Sinn Féin councillor Aidan Mathers has said the council must quickly and clearly communicate with the staff and users of Newry Leisure Centre following confirmation the pool will be closed for 6 months for repairs The Newry City councillor said: “It is absolutely essential that the council moves quickly to make contact with staff and users […]
By Donal McMahon Development of a new £7m south Down community hub has taken a significant step forward this week. Newry, Mourne and Down District Council’s (NMDDC) active and healthy communities (AHC) committee has opened a call for expressions of interest in evaluating the site. The Warrenpoint Health and Well-being Hub site at Clonallon Park is due […]
A 34 year old man has been arrested by officers investigating a number of incidents of criminal damage in Obins Street, Portadown, on Monday 18th March. A report was received at around 11.50pm on Monday night that a man walking along Obins Street caused damage to parked cars as he passed. Officers attended and arrested […]
Newry City Park plans have taken a significant step forward with the appointment of an Integrated Consultancy Team. Tetra Tech has been appointed by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council, and as the Integrated Consultancy Team their role will be to take the project through detailed design, planning approval, contractor appointment and delivery on site […]
A Newry business who has been closed for more than five months due to flood damage has been asked to repay the £7,500 flooding grant given to her by Newry, Mourne and Down District council. Loretta Gallagher’s textile business operates on the first floor of a building at Sugar House Quay. She told UTV that […]
Police Newry, Mourne & Down are appealing for information and witnesses following an overnight burglary at a house in Newry. Officers received a report on Monday, 18th March around 1.30am that a house in the Castlekeele area had been ransacked. Entry was gained by smashing a glass patio door to the back of the house. […]
A major programme of works at the Swimming Pool at Newry Leisure Centre was agreed at a meeting of the Council’s Active and Healthy Communities Committee on Tuesday 19 March. Essential works to address issues relating to the hydraulic system of the pool’s moving floor and the replacement of pool tiles will now commence. The […]
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