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By Kevin McAteer The Southern Health and Social Care Trust has confirmed that maternity and gynaecology services at Daisy Hill Hospital have been temporarily transferred to Craigavon Area Hospital this weekend following unexpected staff sickness. The temporary service diversion began on Friday evening and is expected to remain in place until 9.00am on Monday. In […]
A new tablet version of one of the world’s most popular weight-loss medications has been approved for use in the UK, potentially opening the door to greater access for patients seeking support with obesity and weight management. The treatment, developed by Novo Nordisk, contains semaglutide — the same active ingredient found in the injectable Wegovy […]
A new book examining more than 160 years of Irish history in the Newry region is set to be launched at Café Mon Abri in Camlough on Thursday, 25 June at 7.30pm. Written by local historian and respected journalist and creative artist Raymond Watson, Cath Saoirse an Iúir – Newry’s Struggle explores the political, social and […]
Three sitting MLAs, Liz Kimmins, Aoife Finnegan and Cathal Boylan will contest the election for the party next year. Speaking to hundreds of people at the launch event in the Canal Court Hotel in Newry on Friday evening, Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald TD said the three candidates are ingrained in their communities, […]
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is delighted to announce the successful recipients of its £1 million Hotel Accommodation Scheme, an investment aimed at increasing hotel room capacity and supporting the continued growth of tourism across the district. The scheme has been established to help meet rising visitor demand by supporting accommodation providers to expand […]
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has unveiled an ambitious three-year education and enforcement action plan to address key issues of fly-tipping, littering and dog fouling aimed at protecting the environment for future generations. The comprehensive strategy also aims to improve recycling rates as part of a more sustainable and responsible approach to waste management, […]
SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has welcomed the settlement reached in the case relating to the murder of the Reavey brothers in south Armagh in 1976. Eugene Reavey had taken the PSNI and Ministry of Defence to court in relation to the case. Mr McNulty attended the High Court on a number of […]
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council has been named ‘Best Project’ winner at the prestigious RTPI (Royal Town Planning Institute) Northern Ireland Awards for Planning Excellence 2026, in recognition of the St Ronan’s College, Lurgan Project. The award, announced at last week’s RTPI Welcome Celebration Event at Ulster University Belfast, recognises the council’s key […]
Translink is advising passengers that summer bus timetables will come into effect from Wednesday, 1st July, coinciding with the school holidays. This affects Ulsterbus, Goldliner, Metro/Glider and Foyle Metro schedules, including Park and Ride. Passengers are advised to check their timetables and plan their journey before they travel using the Translink Journey Planner app, website: www.translink.co.uk or […]
A patient has shared his experience of taking part in clinical research with the Southern Health and Social Care Trust, encouraging others to consider it if given the opportunity. William Adams, 44, took part in a clinical trial after suffering a heart attack in 2017, during which he had a stent inserted. He was later […]
Sinn Féin MLA Aoife Finnegan has welcomed the investment of £2.5m for a factory in Crossmaglen. The Newry Armagh MLA was speaking after visiting the factory with party colleague Dáire Hughes MP and the Economy Minister: “The £2.5m investment in Roco will create 30 high-quality jobs in Crossmaglen, see the factory expand and double the company’s headcount to […]
DUP Agriculture Spokesperson Carla Lockhart MP has written to newly appointed DEFRA Minister Stephen Morgan MP requesting an urgent meeting. Mr Morgan, Labour MP for Portsmouth South, was appointed last week as part of an impromptu Government reshuffle, replacing Dame Angela Eagle MP, whose tenure commenced in September 2025. Ms Lockhart has expressed concern at […]
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