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Following the recent resignation of the Chief Executive of the Southern Trust, Aontú Representative for Newry, Sharon Loughran, has today stated “Unfortunately, the recent resignation of Dr Maria O’Kane, Chief Executive of the Southern Health Trust comes as no real surprise. The Health Minister, Mike Nesbitt made it clear in October that he was not […]
Nicola Grant has commented on the resignation saying the Workers Party notes that once again another highly paid chief executive has left the service and we wonder have they gone to pastures new or is it a case of deserting the sinking ship? Nicola continued what we do know for certain is that she has […]
The Southern Trust’s Chief Executive, Dr Maria O’Kane has resigned from her role with immediate effect to pursue other career opportunities. Colm McCafferty, the Trust’s Executive Director for Social Work will be Acting Chief Executive. The Trust will now begin the process of recruiting a new Chief Executive. Speaking on behalf of the Trust Board, […]
Police in Banbridge are appealing for information after a tractor and attached slurry tanker were stolen at some point overnight between Friday 27th and Saturday 28th December. Local policing Inspector Mackin said: “The New Holland T7235 tractor and 4100 GA tanker were parked at a yard at an address on Lenaderg Road when they were […]
Detectives are appealing for information following the report of a burglary in the Sunningdale area of Lurgan on Friday 20th December. Detective Sergeant Johnston said: “It was reported that entry into a house in the area was gained via the back door, sometime before 8.20pm on Thursday 19th December. “After rummaging through the house, the suspects later […]
The Southern Trust and Luca’s Voice Charity have teamed up to launch two new books for children with severe speech sound disorders. Developed by Nichola McDonald from the charity, in partnership with the Community Paediatric Speech and Language Therapy team, the books, “Luca’s Speechie Squad and the search for the Squabble Lever” and “p”, “b”, […]
Detectives investigating the murder of Karen Cummings in Banbridge have today, 17 December, charged two men with murder. Both are expected to appear before Newry Court tomorrow, Wednesday 18 December. The 32-year-old man is charged with murder. The 42-year-old-man is charged with murder, firearms-related offences and handling stolen goods. As is usual procedure, all charges are reviewed […]
Sinn Féin MLA Linda Dillon has expressed her condolences to the family of Karen Cummings. Speaking after police launched a murder investigation into the death, Linda Dillon said: “It is absolutely devastating to hear that Karen Cummings was murdered. “My heartfelt thoughts are with her family as they come to terms with this loss. “This […]
Cummings (Banbridge) December 14th, 2024. Suddenly at her home, Karen (née McQuaid) devoted mummy of Curtis and Zara, cherished daughter of Margarita and stepdaughter of Andrew and loving granddaughter of Mary and the late Jim McQuaid, 54 Laurel Heights, Dromore Road. May she Rest In Peace. Karen’s heartbroken family ask that you respect their privacy […]
Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Major Investigation Team have launched a murder inquiry following the death of a woman in Banbridge. Detective Inspector Miller said: “Police received a report at approximately 6.30pm on Saturday evening, 14th December of an unconscious woman with a serious head injury inside a house in the Laurel […]
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the sudden death of a woman at a property in the Laurel Heights area of Banbridge this evening, Saturday 14th December. Cordons are in place. More details will follow in due course. ENDS
This Christmastime, Lord Mayor Councillor Sarah Duffy is reaching out to everyone across the borough of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon to wish them and their loved ones a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Reflecting on her time as Lord Mayor and the achievements of our borough, she said: “One of the privileges […]
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