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Campaigns Daisy Hill Election 2022 Government Health Newry Stormont

Southern Trust Clarifies Scope of Service Downgrade for Daisy Hill

SDLP MLA Justin McNulty has expressed concern that upwards of 1,000 local patients a year will still have to travel to Craigavon for emergency operations despite a clarification by the Southern Trust today that only general abdominal surgeries are to be removed from Daisy Hill. The revelation came after a meeting today between the Southern […]

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Advertising Community Newry

Full Transport Manager Course With Compliance HQ

Newry based training group the Compliance HQ is offering a full transport manager course. The course itself is ten days in total and is for anyone wanting to become a transport manager. The role of transport manager is an extremely important position within the haulage industry. Tasked with the responsibility of organising haulage, staff rotas, […]

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Albert Basin Park Campaigns Community Newry

We Need to Prioritise the Albert Basin Park – Coade

Alliance representative Jackie Coade has said that while the Newry City Regeneration Programme will enhance the area, it must take on board the growing local concerns for the outcome of the project. Speaking as plans for new Civic Centre continued, Jackie said the Alliance Party would continue to support plans to prioritise the park and […]

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Business Newry Newry Chamber

Newry Chamber launch Digital Conference

Newry Chamber of Commerce and Trade have launched their first ever NI Digital Marketing Conference.  The new event will take place on Thursday 24th February 2022 (8am to 1pm) at the Canal Court Hotel & Spa, Newry. It will include keynote speakers, case studies and an exhibition space. The event is supported by principal sponsors […]

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Business Newry Newry Chamber

Newry Chamber Board Reaction to the Resignation of Paul Givan MLA as the First Minister of Northern Ireland

Newry Chamber Board reaction to the resignation of Paul Givan MLA as the First Minister of Northern Ireland The Newry Chamber Board is extremely disappointed to hear the news that Paul Givan MLA has resigned, plunging Stormont into uncertainty.  Tony McKeown CEO said β€œWe have been consistent in our discussions with all government parties that […]

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Campaigns Community Daisy Hill Health Newry

Newry Political Party Reveals Truth About Cuts to Daisy Hill Hospital

Newry based political party the IRSP Newry has revealed via social media that they have been approached by a whistle blower who has explained the truth behind the cuts to services at Daisy Hill Hospital. The reveal comes a week after the Southern Trust announced the removal of emergency general surgery at the Daisy Hill […]

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Albert Basin Park Business Campaigns Newry Newry Chamber

Newry Chamber Issues Open Letter to Members on Newry Regeneration Project

Letter to members We would like to update our members on the Chamber’s current position on the Newry City Centre Regeneration Project. Firstly, our long-stated position is that we welcome the proposed investment in our city. This has the potential to transform the economic and social environment for the citizens of our entire region. Newry […]

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Crime Newry

Newry Man Charged Following Daisy Hill Attack on Female Doctor

A Newry man has appeared in court following the recent hijacking and assault on a female doctor who had just finished her shift at Daisy Hill hospital in Newry. The accused who is from the Demesne area of Newry City, confirmed that he understood the charges against him whilst a police officer confirmed that she […]

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Business Election 2022 Government Newry Stormont

Kimmins Welcomes Progress on Newry City Regeneration

Sinn FΓ©in MLA Liz Kimmins has welcomed progress on a number of projects as part of the regeneration of Newry City. “The Newry City park project was given a massive boost when my party colleague, Conor Murphy, the Finance minister, allocated over Β£16 million to support the project.  “The plans for a 15-acre City park […]

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Armagh Campaigns Community Daisy Hill Election 2022 Health Newry South Armagh

β€œππ«π¨π­πžπœπ­ πƒπšπ’π¬π² 𝐇𝐒π₯π₯ 𝐑𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐒𝐭𝐚π₯!” – 𝐊𝐞𝐒𝐭𝐑 π‘πšπ­πœπ₯𝐒𝐟𝐟𝐞 TUV

Newry and Armagh TUV representative Keith Ratcliffe has called for the protection of services at Daisy Hill hospital following the removal of emergency surgery at the hospital. Speaking on the issue Mr Ratcliffe said: β€œI am very concerned about the recent announcement that all emergency surgeries at Daisy Hill hospital will be halted for the […]

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Election 2022 Government Infrastructure Newry Stormont

Car Tax Penalty Due to MOT Backlog Totally Unfair to Drivers – Kimmins

Sinn FΓ©in MLA Liz Kimmins has stated that drivers getting Car Tax penalties because of the Vehicle testing backlog is unfair and needs addressed. The Newry and Armagh MLA said: β€œPeople need a valid MOT in order to tax their vehicle. And while the DVA asks for drivers to contact them if they need an urgent […]

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Crime Election 2022 Newry

McNulty Condemns Daisy Hill Attack

SDLP MLA Justin McNulty has condemned an attack on a frontline health worker in Newry. It is understood that the individual was physically assaulted on the grounds of Daisy Hill Hospital as the assailants attempted to hijack the victim’s vehicle. The Newry & Armagh Assembly Member commented, β€œI am totally disgusted at the news of […]