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Campaigns Community Constituency Council Daisy Hill Government Health Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council South Armagh

Taylor Wants Long Term Daisy Hill Strategy

Ulster Unionist Councillor David Taylor has said the proposals presented by the Southern Health & Social Care Trust to stabilise services at Daisy Hill Hospital represent some progress.  However, he stated they are only a temporary means of addressing the issues affecting the hospital at present and the Trust and the Department of Health must demonstrate their long […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Daisy Hill Health Newry Newry and Armagh

Lets Send a Clear Message to the Southern Trust

Tomorrow’s march and rally should be used to send a clear message to the Southern Trust and to the Department of Health”, Nicola Grant of the Workers Party has said. “It is more important than ever that the pressure is maintained to force the Trust and the Department to come clean on the future of Daisy […]

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Business Campaigns Community Constituency Daisy Hill Health Newry Newry and Armagh Newry Chamber

Newry Chamber Encourage Everyone to Attend Daisy Hill Rally

Newry Chamber are represented on the Daisy Hill Hospital Future Group and we urge you to please read the statement from the group on the latest position at the Hospital. A public rally will be held on Sunday 25th June at 2pm at Marcus Square, Newry before making its way to Daisy Hill Hospital. We would encourage […]

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Advertising Business Cathal Fegan's Tae Kwon Do Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh South Armagh Sport

64 Local Fighters Heading to European TKD Tournament

A Newry based Tae Kwon Do club is currently preparing for the European TKD Championships this weekend in Lisburn with the successful trophy laden club busy with preparation for another potential trophy haul. Cathal Fegans Schools of Tae Kwon Do has established itself as one of the most successful clubs in Ireland. The club obtained […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Daisy Hill Government Health Newry Newry and Armagh Stormont

Long Term Plan Needed to Secure Daisy Hill – Kimmins

Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has said that new proposals to stabilise Daisy Hill are an improvement but insists that there is still much work to be done. The Newry and Armagh MLA said: Today’s proposals are an improvement over previous suggestions from the Trust and will help to stabilise the current crisis at Daisy […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Daisy Hill Government Health Newry Newry and Armagh Stormont

Stability Plan Agreed for Daisy Hill Hospital

The Southern Health and Social Care Trust has agreed a plan to stabilise inpatient medical services at Daisy Hill Hospital at its Trust Board meeting, which took place at Monaghan Row in Newry today. The plan focuses on immediately stabilising services for the summer months in light of challenges with senior medical cover. Work will […]

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Community Constituency Health Newry Newry and Armagh

Alpha Housing Announces £2.2 Million Development in Newry

Alpha Housing was joined by local elected representatives and other stakeholders to cut the first sod on a new £2.2million social housing scheme in Newry, providing 10 new family homes in the city. The new £2.2million development will be delivered in partnership with the Department for Communities (DfC) who part funded the project with £1.1m […]

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Business Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Newry Chamber

Local Businesses & Individuals Celebrated at the Greater Newry Business Awards

Local businesses and individuals were recognised, celebrated and rewarded at the 9th edition of the Greater Newry Business Awards at a glittering Gala Awards Ceremony. The biennial event was attended by over 500 guests in the Canal Court Hotel & Spa, Newry on Thursday 15th June and honoured the achievements of 26 individuals and organisations. […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Cost of Living Government Newry Newry and Armagh Politics South Armagh Stormont Westminster

British Government Must Support Homeowners Struggling With Rising Mortgage Payments – Murphy

Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy has called on the British government to do more to support homeowners struggling with rising mortgage repayments. The party’s economy spokesperson said: “The Bank of England is expected to hiked its interest rate this week for the 13th time in a row. “Some home-owners, who have already been squeezed over […]

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Community Constituency Education Newry Newry and Armagh

SRC Chief Executive Named as Greater Newry ‘Outstanding Contributor’

Brian Doran is most commonly known for being the Chief Executive of Southern Regional College.  With decades of service to the education sector, Brian received the accolade of ‘Outstanding Contributor to the Greater Newry Area’ at the Greater Newry Business Awards on Thursday 15th June. Brian first started his journey at the College in a […]

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Business Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Transport Compliance NI

Lyn Warde and Transport Compliance NI: Leading the Way in Transport Compliance,Fleet Management and Driver & Workplace Training in Northern Ireland!  

This week our reporter caught up with Newry Business woman- Lyn Warde,the visionary founder of Transport Compliance NI.  Lyn has established her company as the go-to destination for transport compliance, management, and workplace training. With her exceptional skills, knowledge, and extensive experience, Lyn has become highly sought after for public inquiries, cementing her reputation as […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Infrastructure Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council Stormont

SDLP Welcomes Chapel Road Resurfacing

The SDLP has welcomed confirmation of improvement works on Chapel Road Newry, which will commence on 26th June.   Justin McNulty said: “I’m pleased to see this commitment from DfI Roads to progress much needed improvement works on Chapel Road. I was contacted by residents last winter who has serious concerns about the safety of Chapel Road, […]