Stories By Donal McMahon, Local Democracy Reporter
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Newry
/ 3 years agoStaffing crisis: Elderly woman with broken hip waited nine hours for ambulance
Staffing issues in the Southern Trust have caused deep public concern following ambulance delays and the temporary shut down of emergency...
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Newry
/ 3 years agoDown GAA £10m centre of excellence to share with British history seeks levelling up cash
Gaelic games and British army history will be central in a major £10m development of the new Down GAA centre of...
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Newry
/ 3 years agoChildren presenting with eating disorders left on wards without proper care
Heartbreaking observations of children with eating disorders having to be cared for by untrained staff in the South Eastern (SE) Trust...
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Newry
/ 3 years agoRoyal fans hoping to celebrate Queen’s jubilee can now apply to Newry Council for share of £40,000
Royal fans wishing to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee can now apply for a share of £40,000. The assistance grants for...
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Newry
/ 3 years agoFormer Council-employee turned councillor to stand for Assembly as Independent
A former council employee who was the shock win at the last local authority election when he topped the polls is...
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Newry
/ 3 years agoRepublicans ‘extend hand of friendship’ as Queen’s jubilee motion passed without hitch
Republicans have voted to allow citizens and community organisations of Newry, Mourne and Down District to apply for Council funding to...
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Newry
/ 3 years agoIrish unity proposal in Newry, Mourne and Down ‘a hostile message to unionists’
Irish unity has become an active proposal at Newry Mourne and Down District Council (NMDDC) despite strong opposition from unionists who...
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Newry
/ 3 years agoMulti-million pound waste renewal development in Newry to create 120 new jobs
Approval for a multi-million pound waste renewal development in Newry is expected to pave the way for the generation of over...
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Newry
/ 3 years agoHeartfelt cross-party show of support for Newry councillor and his Ukrainian family
A heartfelt show of cross chamber political support has been shown for a Newry councillor and his Ukrainian family following the...
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Newry
/ 3 years agoCouncillor slams ‘hypocrisy of people’ over opposition to changes of red diesel laws
Imminent UK tax changes to the use of red diesel have been opposed at Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMDDC)...
