Stories By Donal McMahon, Local Democracy Reporter
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Newry
/ 2 years agoCouncillor shares mum’s fatal battle with cancer to support change in ‘out of date’ cervical screening in NI
A Newry, Mourne and Down (NMDDC) councillor has shared the emotional story of his mother’s battle with cancer in support of...
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Newry
/ 2 years agoCouncillors clash over spending differences between Irish and Ulster-Scots
Councillors have clashed over spending on the Irish language compared to Ulster-Scots. The difference of opinion arose as Newry, Mourne and...
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Armagh
/ 2 years agoCalls for Out of Hours to be re-instated amid mounting concerns over Strep A
A Newry, Mourne and Down councillor is calling for an out-of-hours GP service to be re-opened amid mounting concerns over Strep...
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Newry
/ 2 years agoNewry Royal Mail whistleblower claims overtime is banned with public being ‘ripped off’
A Royal Mail whistle-blower has alleged “a second class service is being provided for first class postage” saying “staff overtime work...
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Newry
/ 2 years agoConcerns have been raised over use of ‘lethal chemicals’ to cull grey squirrels in Newry district
Councillors spoke out amid a call from Stormont to reduce numbers of the invasive species across Northern Ireland with it being...
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Crossmaglen
/ 2 years agoPensioners seeking Credit Union loans to buy bread and milk
Pensioners hit by the cost of living crisis are seeking small loans from the Credit Union to buy bread and milk,...
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Newry
/ 2 years agoPart of Newry to Warrenpoint Road could be turned into wildflower habitat
Parts of a Co Down dual-carriageway could be transformed into a wild-flower habitat, if council plans gets the green light. Councillors...
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Newry
/ 2 years agoCouncillor who rescued young woman from car crash calls for more first responders
A Newry, Mourne and Down District Councillor who rescued a young woman from a car crash last summer has hosted a first...
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South Armagh
/ 2 years agoToddlers and parents locked out of south Armagh community centre after repairs dispute
South Armagh toddlers and parents have officially been locked out of a community centre this Christmas as a health and safety...
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Newry
/ 2 years ago‘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...
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Newry
/ 2 years agoMajor 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”...
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Newry
/ 2 years agoCouncil opposes electronic border checks as it would ‘sabotage tourism in NI’
An electronic Northern Ireland border has been rejected by a council over fears of “tourism sabotage” despite unionist calls for heightened...
