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Ms. Grant said over the last few days and weeks we have had a whole raft of concerning reports about the situation within some of our Health Trusts impacting on financial and human resources. The Southern Health Trust reported losses of £9.3million for the year ending 31st March 2025 2millon less than the previous year. The largest […]
By Paul Higgins A pub landlord and youth football coach who sexually assaulted a teenage girl by kissing her on the lips, came within a “knife-edge” of going to jail (Tues). Imposing a five-month sentence on Patrick John Nixon, District Judge Anne Marshall suspended it for three years, warning the 61-year-old the sentence “will be […]
Keen cyclist Kieran Swail is taking on the epic challenge of ‘Everesting’, Saturday 13th September. Along with training partner James McKernan, Kieran plans to cycle up 8,848 metres, the equivalent height of Mount Everest. This is part of a fundraising effort for PIPS Hope and Support, the suicide prevention and support charity based in Newry and […]
Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Major Investigation Team investigating the murder of ‘Chrissy’ Christopher Burns in Mountnorris have charged a man with his murder. The 39-year-old man is due to appear before Newry Magistrates’ Court tomorrow, Monday, 8th September. As is usual procedure, the charge will be reviewed by the Public Prosecution […]
In a remarkable show of community spirit and generosity, the McAvoy family and friends of the late Patrick (Paddy) McAvoy have raised an incredible £16,000 for PIPS Hope & Support, a local suicide prevention charity. The funds were raised through a Tractor Run held on Saturday, July 5, drawing crowds and participants from across the […]
Sixteen local community and voluntary groups have been awarded funding by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council to help deliver work in support of the Ending Violence Against Women and Girls (EVAWG) Strategy. The EVAWG Strategy aims to tackle violence, abuse and harm experienced by women and girls which continues to be a serious issue […]
Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has praised the Baton of Hope event held in Newry yesterday evening, commending PIPS, the organisers, local groups, and the wider community for their powerful show of support and solidarity. “Yesterday’s Baton of Hope walk through Newry was a deeply moving and inspiring event that brought people together in a […]
78 PER CENT OF SOUTHERN HSC TRUST LOSSES IN 2024/25 WERE DUE TO CLINICAL NEGLIGENCE A senior Southern HSC Trust officer has revealed that clinical negligence cases accounted for 78 per cent of overall losses in the financial year ending March 31. Presenting her annual Statement of Losses and Special Payments for the year ending […]
By Donal McMahon The DUP has rejected a council thank you letter to the President of Ireland with one councillor calling him a “nasty, condescending little man.”Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMDDC) agreed by majority vote this week (Sept 1) to write to Michael D Higgins as he retires after 14 years as Irish […]
Sinn Féin Councillor Declan Murphy has welcomed progress on road safety at Hillcrest Village while calling for further measures to address residents’ concerns around speeding. Councillor Murphy was speaking following a site meeting with Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins and local residents in the new housing development, which has seen increased traffic volumes — particularly during […]
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has nominated Newry-based charity Davina’s Ark for IPB Pride of Place Awards 2025 in the City Category for best Community Wellbeing Initiative. The IPB Pride of Place Awards, organised by Co-operation Ireland and sponsored by IPB Insurance, is an all-island competition that acknowledges and celebrates the vital contributions made […]
“This year’s Iúr Cinn Fleadh is one of the best events ever – with so much accessible to everyone’ – that was just one of many positive comments received by Newry’s citywide music festival Iúr Cinn Fleadh. Supported by Newry BID, Newry Mourne and District Council and Narrow Water Events, the fun five-day fest offered nearly 100 events […]
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