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SDLP Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath MLA has responded to today’s published waiting list times and said these figures “underscore the awful human cost of political failure.” Mr McGrath said: “The figures published today paint a devastating picture of the current status of health waiting lists in the North. These aren’t just figures or statistics, these are […]
A passing police patrol became aware of a fire at a vacant parochial house, on the Castlewellan Road in Hilltown, shortly before 3am, on Thursday 31st August. NIFRS personnel were in attendance and brought the blaze under control, however, extensive damage has been caused to the property. It is believed at this time that the […]
CARNBANE LEAGUE RESULTS FOR SAT 2 SEPTEMBER 2023 PREMIER DIVISION – KICK-OFF 2.00 pm Cleary Celtic 2 v 0 Villa Rovers at Olympic Park Greenfield Park 2 v 1 Milburn United at Willie Davis Park Rossowen 0 v 1 Camlough Rovers at Kilbroney Park DIVISION ONE – KICK-OFF 2.00 pm Ashgrove Rovers 4 v […]
Translink is advising passengers there will be changes to Enterprise cross border train services on Sunday 10th September due to planned essential engineering works taking place between Belfast and Portadown. Enterprise passengers will travel by coach from Belfast Lanyon Place to Newry station, where they will connect with the train to Dublin. Normal Enterprise services will operate […]
Sinn Féin MLA John O’Dowd has said an Executive is needed now to work together to help tackle chronic health waiting lists. Responding to the Department of Health’s latest waiting time figures, the Upper Bann representative said: “Every one of these figures represents a person suffering as a result of the continuation of long waiting […]
Sinn Féin Banbridge Councillor Kevin Savage has expressed his disappointment at the decision by the Department for Infrastructure to pause phase 2 of junctions works on the A1 between Hillsborough and Loughbrickland. Cllr Savage stated “Council was informed by way of letter that the Permanent Secretary at the Department had taken a decision on […]
Police in Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon have arrested 26 people and searched 21 properties and vehicles in the last three months in a bid to reduce the supply and demand of illegal drugs in the area. District Commander Superintendent McMillan said: “One of the priorities in our local policing plan across Armagh City, Banbridge and […]
The solution to an opening bridge on Newry’s proposed Southern Relief Road lies in detailed consultation with Heritage officials the SDLP has said. Speaking after Department officials addressed Councillors at a special council meeting on Thursday evening, Newry Councillor Michael Savage said: “The Department for Infrastructure needs to engage in more detailed consultation with Heritage […]
CARNBANE LEAGUE FIXTURES FOR SAT 9 SEPTEMBER 2023JUNIOR CUP ROUND 1A TIES – KICK-OFF 1.30 pm Archview United v Glenshane Athletic at Olympic Park Ballybot United v Richhill Res at Jennings Park No. 2 Greenfield Park v Dervock at Willie Davis Park Newry Celtic v Roe Rovers at Artie Green Park Ravenhill YM v Cleary Celtic Trojans YCG v Ballyholland Villa […]
Newry Councillor Michael Savage has welcomed a commitment from Habinteg Housing Association to facilitate a site meeting with the residents of Stony Hill in Carnegat in the city. It comes after Cllr Savage and Newry and Armagh MLA Justin McNulty were approached by several tenants concerned about several issues on the estate. Cllr Savage said: […]
By Paul Higgins A argument between teenagers in Belfast escalated to a fight in Newry where a pregnant woman has tragically lost her baby after she was allegedly punched and kicked to the stomach and body, a court heard today (mon). Lisburn Magistrates Court was told that after the incident close to the Damolly Road […]
Newry SDLP Councillor has called for more assistance from the government as rising fuel costs put a further squeeze on already struggling local families. He said: “Fuel prices have crept up steadily over the summer months and with back to school just around the corner this is adding an additional burden to families who are […]
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