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Campaigns Community Constituency Cost of Living Government Health Newry and Armagh South Down Stormont Upper Bann

Housing Executive Warns of Cuts as System Could Get A Lot Worse

The Housing Executive has published its response to the Department for Communities’ Budget 2024/5 Equality Impact Assessment. Whilst the Housing Executive is acutely aware of the strategic public finance challenges for Northern Ireland and, in particular, the financial constraints facing the Department for Communities, the housing body is warning that proposed budget cuts to the […]

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ABC Council Armagh Community Constituency Council Crime Government Health Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council South Down Upper Bann

Campaign to Reduce Violence Against Women and Girls Launched

A campaign challenging sexism and misogyny within our society to help improve safety for women and girls has been launched by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council. Working in partnership with Newry, Mourne and Down District Council, the Southern and South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust and Women’s Aid, the council are aiming […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Craigavon Daisy Hill Health Newry Newry and Armagh South Down Upper Bann

Southern Area Hospice Marks One Year of Its Out of Hours On-Call Nursing Service at Home

Southern Area Hospice (SAH) is marking the one-year anniversary of its Out of Hours (OOH) On-Call Nursing Service which provides end-of-life care to patients who have a cancer diagnosis, 365 days a year. Launched in July 2023, the service has supported 47 patients and their families. The service helps with symptom management for the patient […]

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Community Constituency Election 2024 Elections Government Health South Down Warrenpoint Westminster

Sinn Féin Seek Ministerial Intervention as Warrenpoint Stench Returns

Sinn Féin’s Chris Hazzard has described the return of foul odour connected to the activity of Warrenpoint Port as “utterly unacceptable” as party colleague, Sinead Ennis MLA requests urgent meeting with DAERA Minister, Andrew Muir. Mr Hazzard said: “In recent days we have been contacted once again by residents and businesses in Warrenpoint who are […]

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Business Community Constituency Election 2024 Elections Health Infrastructure South Down Warrenpoint

Rotten to the Point to Host Election Husting After Large Waste Piles and Smell Is Back

Rotten to the Point, which has raised severe issues from concerned residents and Businesses in Warrenpoint and the Carlingford Lough area due to the foul smell and flies emanating from Warrenpoint Harbour Authority and Re Gen Waste for over the past 2 years now, will be hosting a hustings with Westminister Election South Down Candidates in the town as […]

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Community Constituency Crime South Down Warrenpoint

Witness Appeal Following Warrenpoint Assault

We are appealing for witnesses in relation to an assault that occurred on Thursday 6th June 2024 between approximately 1pm to 1.30pm.  The incident is believed to have occurred in the area of Duke Street, Warrenpoint. If anyone has witnessed the incident, has any dash cam footage from around that time, or has any information […]

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Business Community Constituency Council Downpatrick Government Health Infrastructure Newry and Armagh NMD Council South Armagh South Down

Tourism Ireland Chief Executive Visits Mourne Gullion Strangford Geopark

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council was delighted to welcome Tourism Ireland Chief Executive, Alice Mansergh to Mourne Gullion Strangford Geopark recently. The visit was part of a strategic initiative aimed at strengthening relationships with key partners in the tourism industry and exploring new opportunities for collaboration. The Mourne Gullion Strangford Geopark is renowned for […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Cost of Living Downpatrick Education Government Politics South Down Stormont

Consultation Into School Uniform Costs Positive Step – Mason

Sinn Féin MLA Cathy Mason has said the launch of a consultation on school uniforms is a positive step to reducing costs for parents and families. Cathy Mason said: “It is welcome that the education minister has launched into school uniform costs. “Any step towards making school uniforms more affordable for parents and families is […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Craigavon Daisy Hill Health Newry Newry and Armagh South Down Upper Bann

Southern Trust success at RCN Nursing Awards

A number of Southern Trust nurses have been recognised at the (RCN) Royal College of Nursing Awards. The ceremony took place on Thursday 13th June 2023 at the Culloden Hotel in Holywood. The event, which recognises and rewards excellence in the nursing profession, has been taking place since 1997. Edith Donnelly, one of our Advanced Nurse […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Craigavon Daisy Hill Health Newry Newry and Armagh South Down Upper Bann

Trust Highest Home Birth Rate In NI

A specialist team of midwives dedicated to delivering babies at home is celebrating having the highest home birth rate in the region. The Southern Health and Social Care Trust Home Birth team have delivered a total of 104 babies in homes right across the Trust since the team was established in November 2021. Paula Murray, […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Health Kilkeel Newcastle NMD Council South Down

South Down Cllr Shares Heart Felt Baby Loss Story

By Donal McMahon A South Down councillor has made an emotional plea for a Northern Ireland baby loss certificate scheme amid a current system where bereaved parents are forced to travel to Britain for post-mortems. Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMDDC) chamber burst in to applause during the call for an all island approach […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newcastle South Down

£15,000 Worth of Cannabis Found In Newcastle

Newry, Mourne and Down District Support Team officers, assisted by local Neighbourhood Policing Team officers, conducted a search at a property in the Newcastle area on Monday, 3rd June. During the search of the house in the Dunwellan Park area, officers seized a quantity of suspected cannabis worth an estimated street value of £15,000 and […]