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Community Constituency Newcastle South Down

World War Two Mortar Found In Newcastle

Ammunition Technical Officers (ATO) have carried out a controlled explosion on a device believed to be a World War Two mortar in Newcastle. Inspector Weatherald said: “Police were informed by a member of the public of an object found in the Trassey Road area of Newcastle, at approximately 3.15pm on Monday, 10th April. “The object […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh South Armagh

Appeal Following Newry and Forkhill Burglaries

Detectives are appealing for information following two burglaries in County Armagh this morning, Tuesday 11 April. Detective Inspector Duffield said: “At approximately 9.10am, we received a report that approximately two or three men had gained access to a property in the Moninna Villas area of Newry, by smashing a number of windows with what is […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Obituaries

The Death Has Occurred of Colum Murphy

Murphy, Colum (Collie) – R.I.P. 1 Bernish Crescent, Newtown Road, Cloughoge, Newry. 9th April 2023, peacefully at Daisy Hill Hospital. Beloved husband of Therese, loving daddy of Shea, Lee and Abi and dear son of the late Hughie and Betty Murphy. Collie’s remains will repose at his home tomorrow (Tuesday 11th April) and Wednesday (12th […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Robbery at Business in Stream Street, Newry

Detectives in Newry are appealing for information following a reported robbery at business premises in the Stream Street area of the town on Saturday, 8th April. It was reported that at approximately 9:45pm a man entered the premises and threatened staff with a claw hammer.  He took a sum of cash from the till before leaving […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Politics

Saoradh Hold Easter Commemoration in Newry

The Revolutionary Republican Party Saoradh held a dignified and respectful Easter Commemoration in St Mary’s Cemetery today [8th April]. Participants gathered at St Mary’s Church before they made their way to the Republican Plot led by wreath bearers and a banner depicting the martyred 1916 signatories. The entire event was surveilled under the watchful eye […]

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Community Constituency Council Election 2023 Elections Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council Politics

Council Work to Rule Can be Avoided – Grant

“Newry, Mourne and Down Council’s management team should stand by the arrangements they agreed previously with Council staff  and immediately re-engage in discussions with trades union representatives,” says Nicola Grant of the Workers Party. Her comments come ahead of a ‘work to rule’ which begins on Monday and will affect local bin collections, leisure centres […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh South Armagh

Appeal Following Newry and Bessbrook Burglaries

Detectives investigating a series of recent thefts in the Bessbrook and Newry areas are appealing for information and witnesses. Detective Sergeant Best said: “We received a report on Tuesday, 4th April of a burglary at a commercial premises at a business park on the Craigmore Road, during which an office window was smashed and entered. […]

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Community Constituency Craigavon Health Newry Newry and Armagh South Down Upper Bann

Maximising Feeding Outcomes for Babies and Children

Almost 100 people have attended an event dedicated to educating families and health professionals about feeding challenges with babies and children. The Southern Health and Social Care Trust’s Paediatric Feeding Service (PFS) recently held their third annual information day at Seagoe Parish Centre. During the six hour event, the PFS team, which includes Paediatricians, Dietitians […]

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Community Constituency Craigavon Health Newry Newry and Armagh South Down Upper Bann

Group of Breastfeeding Peer Support Volunteers Ready to Support Other Mums

New mums can discuss any concerns they have about breastfeeding with peer mums who can support them on their breastfeeding journey. The Southern Health and Social Care Trust’s latest cohort of Breastfeeding Peer Support Workers have recently completed their eight week Breastfeeding Management & Relationship Building programme and are now ready to take on referrals […]

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Community Constituency Craigavon Health Newry Newry and Armagh South Down Upper Bann

Nurses Recognised for Putting Patients at Heart of Care

Three nurses from the Southern Health and Social Care Trust have been shortlisted for national awards which highlight how nursing is at the centre of all patient care. Hilary McCamley, a Bespoke/Specialist Placement Practitioner with the Community Learning Disability team and Head and Neck Cancer Specialist Nurses Kate McGinn and Catherine English have been shortlisted […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Newry,Mourne and Down Council Workers Confirm Industrial Action

Industrial action by members of all four trade unions at council proceeds after management renege on commitment to partnership-based job evaluation process Trade unions at Newry, Mourne and Down District Council confirmed that industrial action is to commence at the local authority body. The action is set to commence with a work-to-rule by members of […]

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Community Constituency Craigavon Health Upper Bann

MND-SMART launches in Southern Trust

An innovative Motor Neuron Disease (MND) clinical drugs trial has opened to participants at Craigavon Area Hospital. The Southern Health and Social Care Trust is the first site in Northern Ireland to open as a centre for the UK-wide MND-SMART clinical trial. MND-SMART is testing how effective different drugs are at slowing down the disease […]