Stories By Donal McMahon, Local Democracy Reporter
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Newry
/ 3 years agoFormer road sweeper turned councillor gives first hand account of benefits of new £7.4m council fleet
A £7.4m council vehicle fleet expected to be delivered this summer will be a huge relief to employees, according to a...
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Newry
/ 3 years agoCouncillor watchdog confirms it is not investigating suspended DUP man
A suspended DUP councillor who was arrested on suspicion of child sexual grooming is not being investigated by the watchdog for...
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Newry
/ 3 years agoKnife bins delayed but police hopeful initiative will reduce weapons
Plans to instal knife amnesty bins across Newry, Mourne and Down District Council area have been delayed due to “manufacturing issues”....
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Newry
/ 3 years agoLeisure centres prices to remain frozen despite huge hike in insurance premiums
Prices for a council leisure centre will remain frozen despite a huge rise in insurance premiums. Newry Mourne and Down District...
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Newry
/ 3 years agoCouncils face spiralling gas and electricity costs of up to 400 percent
Northern Ireland councils are facing a 400% rise in their gas bills, officials say. The local authorities also face a 200%...
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Newry
/ 3 years agoSchool children concerns over holiday time meal grants if new Executive is not formed
Malnourished children during school holiday periods will be hoping for a new Stormont Executive to be formed if they are to...
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Newry
/ 3 years agoKnife amnesty bins to be installed across Newry district in wake of fatal stabbing
Knife amnesty bins allowing people to dump bladed weapons anonymously are to be installed across a council area in the wake...
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Newry
/ 3 years agoUkrainian refugees coming to Newry expected to rise sharply as leisure centre struggles with growing numbers
Newry Leisure Centre (NLC) has become the headquarters for Ukraine refugee assistance in the wake of the Eastern European war. Families...
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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...
