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Urgent Care Centre Team Celebrate First Birthday With 3,947 Appointments!

The Urgent Care Centre team at Daisy Hill Hospital have marked their first year in service, having now looked after a total of 3,947 patients. The Urgent Care Centre team receive referrals through the ‘Phone First’ system and directly from GPs.   The Phone First approach helps patients with urgent, however not life-threatening symptoms, to get the most appropriate care […]

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£19 Million Lost to Fraud In Northern Ireland

More than 5,200 reports of fraud have been made to the Police Service of Northern Ireland in the 12-month period from November 2023 to the end of October this year, with the total reported loss close to £19 million. The figures, from Action Fraud, cover the 12-month period from 1st November 2023 to 31st October […]

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Community Crime Louth Uncategorized

Woman Arrested on Suspicion of Murder of 8 Yr Old Kyran Durnin

Gardaí investigating the disappearance and murder of Kyran Durnin (8 years) have today, Tuesday 10th December 2024, arrested a female on suspicion of murder. The woman is being detained under Section 4 Criminal Justice Act 1984 at a Garda Station in the East of the Country. A Garda spokesperson is not available. An Garda Síochána continues […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh Uncategorized

Newry: 37 Yr Old Man Charged With Assault on Police, Criminal Damage, Disorderly Behaviour and Resisting Police

A 37 year old man has been charged with assault on police, attempted criminal damage, criminal damage, disorderly behaviour and resisting police. He is due to appear at Newry Magistrates Court on Friday 3rd January. As is normal procedure, all charges will be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service. For guidance – The charges are […]

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Police Launch Winter Anti-Drink and Drug Drive Operation For 2024

This festive season, the Police Service of Northern Ireland is warning drivers that just one drink could kill and destroy lives. Chief Superintendent Sam Donaldson, Operational Support Department, warned drivers there is absolutely no excuse for driving with drink or drugs. He said:  “Driving with drink or drugs is a crime and drastically increases the […]

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NI Opticians Find Over 80% of People Experiencing Homelessness to Have Sight Problems

Clinical colleagues from Specsavers have been volunteering at Simon Community sites across Northern Ireland to deliver eye tests and dispense glasses to people experiencing homelessness. The clinics are part of a UK-wide initiative by Specsavers to improve access to eye care for all and remove healthcare barriers. This Homelessness Awareness Week (2nd – 8th December), Specsavers in […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry and Armagh South Armagh Uncategorized

Drugs Seized In Silverbridge

Officers from the Slieve Gullion Neighbourhood Policing Team seized quantities of suspected class A and B controlled drugs after they conducted a patrol in the Lough Road area of Silverbridge, on Tuesday 9th October. The suspected drugs were recovered from a derelict property following the report of suspicious activity in the area.   Sergeant MacDonald […]

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Sinn Féin Health Spokespersons Call For Greater Cross-Border Healthcare

Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins and David Cullinane TD have today called for greater all-island approaches to healthcare. The party’s representatives were speaking after the assembly’s health committee visited Leinster House to engage with the Oireachtas’ health committee. Liz Kimmins said: “To improve health outcomes for people right across this island, we must use every […]

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Giant Weekend of Family Fun Planned for Wake the Giant In Warrenpoint

It’s only a matter of days before Fionn Mac Cumhaill returns to oversee festivities at the Wake the Giant Festival in Warrenpoint this year with the theme, ‘The Land of Giants’. Taking place on Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 August, this year’s festival promises even more excitement with the arrival of two new Giant Guardians, […]

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Extra Bus Substitution Services For Passengers

Translink will be running additional bus substitution services from early July when changes to train timetables come into effect to facilitate rail infrastructure works for the new Belfast Grand Central Station, on track for operational opening this autumn. Passengers are being encouraged to plan their trip ahead of time using information on the website www.translink.co.uk or Journey Planner […]

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Translink Calls on Passengers to Download New mLink App

Translink has launched a significant update to its mLink mobile ticketing app and is calling on both current users and new passengers to download the new version today! With a striking new look, the new version will replace the current app. This move is a further step in the organisation’s drive towards a greener, digital-led future ticketing […]

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Minister Murphy Launches Plans to Grow Seven Priority Sectors

Economy Minister Conor Murphy has launched action plans designed to enhance growth across seven of the north’s most innovative, productive and export-orientated economic sectors.  The action plans set out a roadmap to deliver the Minister’s economic vision.  The sectors are: Speaking at the Digital DNA Conference, the Minister said: “When we have sectors of such potential […]