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Eleven Northern Ireland Ambulance staff were assaulted over a six-hour period over the eleventh night. The Northern Ireland Ambulance Service (NIAS) said that the assaults took place at four different locations throughout NI whereby ambulance crews were responding to calls to provide medical treatment to patients. In the most serious attack, five staff were punched, […]
The Workers Party in Newry has condemned last night’s arson attack at the home of Sharon Loughran branding it “a potentially lethal outrage without justification” Nicola Grant of the Workers Party said, “my thoughts are very much with Sharon and her family today and with all those who have been the targets of violent and […]
A group of girls from Lurgan created lifetime memories last weekend when, as part of their involvement in Ulster GAA’s Cúchulainn Initiative, they travelled to London to represent their schools and town in the All-Britain Competition (ABC Games). The Cúchulainn Initiative is Ulster GAA’s flagship cross community programme which brings together young people from different […]
Sinn Féin MP Mickey Brady has condemned an arson attack at the home of a local member of Aontú who recently stood for election. The Newry and Armagh MP said: “I unreservedly condemn this deplorable arson attack which destroyed Sharon Loughran’s car which was parked at her home. “This was a sinister act of intimidation […]
A new MRI scanner has arrived on the Daisy Hill Hospital site. The temporary scanner is located next to the modular CT on site. It will help to address MRI waiting times and reduce the need to transfer patients to other hospitals for diagnosis. Daisy Hill Hospital offers diagnostic services, 24 hours a day, […]
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Valerie Harte has hosted a Civic Reception to mark 50 years of the Samaritans’ invaluable outreach work in Newry. Formed in 1973 and located in Marcus Square Newry, the services of the Samaritans have been a lifeline for countless individuals in our community who have faced emotional […]
SDLP Newry councillor Doire Finn has offered her support to Sharon Loughran following an arson attack outside her home. Damage was caused to Ms Loughran’s car and her home in the attack. Police are treating the incident as a sectarian hate crime. Councillor Finn said: “This was a disgraceful attack on the home of Sharon […]
At 3am last night Sharon Loughran awoke with to the smell of smoke and the sound of her car in flames. Speaking in relations to the terrifying situation Sharon stated: “I am still trying to process what happened. Just after 3am I awoke to the smell and sound of an inferno beside my house. I […]
Police in Newry are appealing for information and witnesses following a report of arson in the Damolly Village area at approximately 3.15am this morning, Wednesday July 12th. Inspector Browne said: “We received a report that a car had been set alight at the victim’s property in the early hours of this morning. The suspect is […]
Newry City SDLP Councillor Michael Savage has welcomed the imminent resurfacing of Catherine Street in Newry City Centre. “I am relieved to be informed today that the resurfacing of Catherine Street is to begin on Monday 31st July and is hoped to be completed within 5 weeks.” “Local motorists and especially the long-suffering children, parents […]
Newry SDLP Councillor Michael Savage has led the tributes to former SDLP Mayor and highly respected former councillor John McArdle who passed away on Sunday night. Councillor Savage said: “I was proud to call John McArdle a very dear friend and mentor and I will miss him dearly. He was a great family man, a […]
SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has expressed his sympathy on the passing of former SDLP Councillor John McArdle. Mr McNulty said: “It was with a very heavy heart this week that we learned of the passing of John McArdle. John was a vivacious, warm and trusted man whose integrity and passion for people […]
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