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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Boy (13) Dies Following Killeavy Quad Bike Collision

Police can confirm that a 13-year-old boy has sadly died following a collision involving a quad bike on Thursday, January 2nd. Inspector Cherith Adair said: “We received a report of a boy being injured following an incident involving a quad bike on the Low Road, Killeavy. He was taken to hospital where he tragically passed […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh Uncategorized

Newry: Man Sustains Life Changing Injuries In Assault Outside Bar

Police are investigating a serious assault which took place just outside Cobbles Bar, Newry on Saturday 21/12/2024, between the hours of 01:00-02:00. This assault has resulted in a male sustaining life changing injuries.  If you have any information or witnessed anything please contact 101 and quote reference 564 of 23/12/2024. ENDS

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Obituaries

The Death Has Occurred of Samuel Henry

Henry, Samuel Francis – R.I.P.  Dundalk and 69 Drumalane Park, Newry.  1st January 2025, at his residence.  Beloved father of Bronagh, Leonard, Michael, Virginia, Amanda, Lisa, Fra and Colin, partner of Majella and a devoted grandfather and great-grandfather. Sammy’s remains will be removed from Mc Gennity’s Funeral Home, 18 Forkhill Road, Newry BT35 8LZ this […]

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Armagh Community Constituency Crime Newry and Armagh

Armagh: Man to Appear In Court For Death With Dangerous Driving

Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Collision Investigation Unit have charged a man to court following a collision in Killylea, County Armagh on Friday 27th December. The man, aged 32, has been charged with two counts of causing death by dangerous driving, and one count of causing grievous bodily injury by dangerous driving. He […]

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Community Constituency Downpatrick Government Health Politics South Down Stormont

McGrath: Health Trusts Need Supported

SDLP Opposition Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath MLA has emphasised the need to support health tusts. He had called for an urgent ministerial intervention and for a departmental assessment to determine the reasons behind the current vacancies in two of the five trust CEO positions. Commenting Colin McGrath MLA said, “Our trusts are facing unprecedented pressure, […]

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Community Constituency Craigavon Health Newry Newry and Armagh South Down Upper Bann

Southern Trust Chief Executive Steps Down

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, […]

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Business Community Constituency Council Government Infrastructure Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council Politics

Workers Party: Newry Civic Hub Plans Raise Serious Concerns!

By Nicola Grant The proposed Civic Hub project by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council raises significant concerns that cannot be ignored. As a representative of the Workers Party, I believe it is my duty to highlight these issues and advocate for the priorities of the people of Newry.   Compliance with Planning Policies   […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh South Down

Burglaries In Rostrevor, Kilkeel and Newcastle Possibly Linked

Detectives in Newry are investigating a series of burglaries in the South Down area. The burglaries occurred throughout the course of Sunday, 29th December and are being treated as potentially linked. Detective Sergeant Johnston said: “Police received a report at approximately 6.40pm that a property had been entered in the Mourneview Park area of Kilkeel. […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Daisy Hill Government Health Newry Newry and Armagh Stormont

Department of Health Issues Statement on Winter Pressures

The health and social care system continues to experience severe pressure on services. The system is working extremely hard to care for patients. Priority will always be given to cases that are immediately life threatening. We all owe a great debt of gratitude to staff. The Department, on behalf of the health and social care […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Daisy Hill Health Newry Newry and Armagh Uncategorized

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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Community Crime

Lisburn: Police Respond to Shocking Viral Footage

The PSNI have responded to a viral video showing an autistic girl being dragged out of a shop in Lisburn during an incident. The horrific footage has been shared via social media prompting outrage from the public. Lisburn and Castlereagh District Commander, Superintendent Kelly Moore said: “We are aware of video footage which is circulating […]

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Armagh Community Constituency Crime Newry and Armagh

Armagh: Two Dead Following Killylea Road Collision

The Police Service of Northern Ireland can confirm that two men have sadly died following a two vehicle road traffic collision on the Killylea Road outside Killylea, County Armagh. Inspector Cherith Adair, from the Collision Investigation Unit, said: “Police received a report shortly before 12:45pm yesterday, Friday 27th December, of a collision involving a dark […]