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Sinn Féin councillor Aoife Finnegan has called on a united approach to tackle road safety issues in Newtownhamilton. The Slieve Gullion councillor said: “After a number of incidents recently, local people are understandably concerned about the road safety in the village. “These incidents include a drunk driver losing control of their car, badly damaging the […]
Introducing “Rosie and Sunny’s Adventure” – the delightful new children’s book by our very own local talent, Nicola Grant! Captivating readers young and old, this heartwarming tale takes us on a journey with Alexandria, her two adorable pet rabbits Rosie and Sunny, and their magical adventures. This enchanting story is the perfect addition to your […]
Christmas is “the most wonderful time of the year”, to quote a popular Christmas song, and with that, the most precious gift one can give is time. This year Health and Social Care students at Southern Regional College’s Newry Model campus took a morning away from class to host local community groups, Sunshine Club and […]
Two police officers have escaped serious injury after their vehicle was rammed in Forkhill last night, Tuesday 12th December. Newry, Mourne & Down District Commander, Superintendent Norman Haslett said: “At around 9.35pm officers on proactive patrol in the Carrickasticken Road area attempted to stop a car. The car then rammed into the police vehicle before […]
Detectives are appealing for information following a report of an aggravated burglary in Newry on Tuesday evening, 12th December. Detective Sergeant Dougherty said: “It was reported that two men armed with hatchets entered a residential property in the Drumgullion Avenue area. “The victim told us that he had been asleep in bed just before 10pm […]
The Southern Health and Social Care Trust has hosted an event to welcome international doctors who have joined the organisation recently. Since October, a number of new medical colleagues from India have already arrived in the Trust, following a successful recruitment trip to Mumbai. A total of 70 doctors across a range of grades and […]
SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has said that businesses at Loughbrook Business Park must be supported. Mr. McNulty was speaking after a fire devastated the Business Park last week. “It was shocking to see up close the scale of the damage at Loughbrook Business Park. I was on the ground on the morning […]
By Paul Higgins Newry, Mourne and Down District council today (tues) admitted health and safety offences arising from the tragic death of an electrician who was killed during a storm. At Newry Crown Court, a defence KC for NMD council asked for the two charges to be put again and there was a subsequent guilty […]
Applications for the Tak£500+ project are now open and groups can receive up to an incredible £1000 for a project to benefit their area! This Participatory Budget Fund encourages local residents within the Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon borough to apply for funding for a project that they think will have a positive impact on their […]
The Southern Health and Social Care Trust’s Trauma and Orthopaedic (T&O) service has been recognised by the Department of Health for their efforts to ensure that more patients waiting on joint procedures can have their surgery. Following a downturn in activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the team have been working tirelessly to rebuild and […]
Since the flooding emergency, which hit parts of our district from Monday 30 October, Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has paid £119,000 through the Scheme of Financial Assistance (SEFA). The emergency funds are made available through the Department for Communities (DfC) and administered by Councils in response to the needs of householders across Northern […]
Newry and Mourne Museum has been honoured with a donation of a portrait miniature of James Harshaw, a leading local affairs figure in the mid-19th century from Donaghmore, near Newry. Executed in pencil, watercolour and gouache, the portrait miniature was donated by a descendent of the wider Harshaw family, Marjorie Harshaw-Robie, who lives in America. […]
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