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Call for high level investigation into factors of Garda murder
The family of a Jonesboro woman, who was shot in the head by her partner before he killed a garda and then himself, has called for a top level inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the case....
View ArticleCivil Service boss told of “huge anger” over Daisy Hill
The Head of the Civil Service, Mr Malcolm McKibben, was informed of the “huge anger” felt across the district regarding emergency services at Daisy Hill hospital during a meeting with Sinn Fein MLAs on...
View ArticleFormal plans submitted for Carnbane Way retail park
A formal application for a new £100 million retail park in Newry has been submitted to planners. The Carnbane Way development, if approved, is expected to create around 1000 jobs and, with Asda...
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New air ambulance in flying visit to Daisy Hill
The Air Ambulance Northern Ireland (AANI) helicopter conducted a fly-past over Newry’s Daisy Hill hospital on Monday last, as part of familiarization procedures for the newly established service....
View ArticleVote of the people can make a difference: Brady
Next month’s Westminster election is an opportunity for the public to vote against the Tory Brexit agenda and austerity, Sinn Féin’s Mickey Brady has said. At a recent party selection convention, the...
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Public voice their fears over proposed Daisy Hill ED closures
There was standing room only at the Canal Court on Monday night as almost 1,000 people attended a public meeting in Newry to voice their fears about the potential closure of Daisy Hill Hospital’s...
View ArticleFigures show Southern Trust cancer services well below target
Southern Trust cancer services are failing some patients, according to leading charity Cancer Research UK. New figures show that cancer services across Northern Ireland are well below par, with just...
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DUP leader ‘uplifted’ after visit with Irish speaking students
A visit by the DUP leader Arlene Foster to Our Lady’s Grammar school in Newry on Wednesday to meet with Irish-speaking students, has been described as “an extremely positive experience” by Principal,...
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I have proof of Trust lies: Doctor claims
A Senior Consultant Physician, who has worked at Daisy Hill Hospital for 20 years, has revealed he is in receipt of documents which allege the Southern Trust lied about the rates of pay given to...
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Suspended jail terms for fuel launderers
Three men have escaped jail after receiving suspended prison sentences, having pleaded guilty to a number of illegal fuel laundering offences. Padraigh Doran (33) from Newtownhamilton, Martin...
View ArticleCouncil-led Daisy Hill ED rally to be held this weekend
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is calling on all citizens of the area to give their support to Daisy Hill Hospital by joining in a major rally taking place this Saturday 13 May at 11am at...
View ArticleTributes paid to former Newry man killed in Warrenpoint accident
Tributes have been paid to a former Newry man who was killed in a tragic accident while out walking his dog in Warrenpoint last Wednesday morning. Sixty-six year old Keith McWilliams was walking along...
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Cautious welcome for Daisy Hill u-turn
The announcement made last week by the Southern Health and Social Care Trust that Daisy Hill Hospital’s Emergency Department will remain a 24 hour service has received a cautious welcome, with the...
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Huge gorse fire was deliberate, say fire crews
A huge gorse fire that forced dozens of residents from their homes and closed a number of roads in Newry on Friday night is believed to have been started deliberately, the Northern Ireland Fire and...
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Remains found in search for missing Newry man
Human remains found at a site in northern France where a search was taking place for Seamus Ruddy – one of the Disappeared – are believed to be those of the missing Newry man. A team from the...
View ArticleSlieve Gullion booking system being explored by Council
The possibility of a booking system for visitors to Slieve Gullion Park is being explored by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council after the idea was put forward at last week’s meeting of the...
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EU chief Brexit negotiator addresses the Dail on border issues
Local politicians and campaign groups attended last week’s joint meeting of the Oireachtas at the Dail to hear the EU’s chief Brexit negotiator, Michel Barnier address both houses on how the EU will...
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Nairac: Fresh appeal to help locate soldier’s remains
A fresh appeal has been made to help locate the remains of another of the ‘Disappeared’, British Army Captain Robert Nairac. Geoff Knupfer from the Independent Commission for the Location of Victims’...
View ArticleTrust welcomes show of support at Daisy Hill Rally
The Southern Trust issued a statement the day before Saturday’s Daisy Hill Rally, organised by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council. In it they welcomed the show of support for Daisy Hill Hospital...
View ArticleDNA tests confirm remains as those of ‘Disappeared’ Seamus Ruddy
DNA tests carried out on the remains found in France last week have been confirmed as those of missing Newry man, Seamus Ruddy. The remains were discovered on Saturday May 6th by a team from the...
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