Health workers vote overwhelmingly in favour of strike action in December

A winter of discontent looms for disenfranchised health workers after Nipsa and Unison members voted overwhelmingly in favour of industrial action....

‘Worrying’ figures as employee sickness at NMD Council rises to almost 20,000 days last year

Employee sickness levels at a Northern Ireland council has risen to almost 20,000 days in the last year. A new human...

Emergency services on scene of A1 traffic collision

Motorists are advised of closures on the A1 dual carriageway near the Loughbrickland Lake area following a road traffic collision. The...

‘Invasive’ mussels bringing ‘risks to human health’ confirmed in Newry Canal

An invasive species of mussels – which can pose a threat to other species and pose risks to human health –...

Newry and Armagh DVA test centres among worst in NI for staff absences

Workers at the DVA test centre in Armagh racked up an average of 23 sick days – almost five working weeks...

Armagh man’s delight as he wins Southern Area Hospice’s car competition

An Armagh was the lucky winner of Southern Area Hospice Services ‘Win a Car’ Competition which was supported by Saltmarine Cars...

Major Newry city centre development approved – despite poor car parking and sewage concerns

A recommendation to a refuse a major Newry city centre business and residential development has been overturned despite “unacceptable car parking”...

Woman rescued after falling into Newry quarry

A woman was rescued after falling into a Newry quarry this afternoon. The incident happened at a quarry on the Moor...

Southern Trust welcome 133 new international nurses to team

The Southern Trust is welcoming 133 new international nurses to join their team in the coming months. The new recruits, mostly...

U-turn as major housing, shops and office plans in Newry city now facing refusal

A major multi-million pound development of offices, apartments and retail outlets in Newry is to be recommended for refusal. And it...

Watch: Southern Trust chief Dr Maria O’Kane responds to criticism over home care package advice

The Chief Executive of the Southern Trust has responded following criticism over advice she gave around domiciliary care packages. Dr Maria...

Sadness as young father-of-five from Bessbrook dies in Co. Louth collision

The Co. Armagh village of Bessbrook has been plunged into sadness as news broke of the passing of young father-of-five Aaron...