
A new regional digital archiving system to allow clinicians from across Northern Ireland to view patient images instantly, from a wide range of medical specialities, in any hospital, has been unveiled. NIPACS+ (Northern Ireland Picture Archiving and Communications System+) will benefit patients by supporting approximately two million examinations per year. It builds on […]
Nov 16 2022 | Posted in
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Police have welcomed a sentence of sixteen months which was handed to a man at Newry Crown Court. Finbar Stephen Maguire (33) pleaded guilty to possession of a class A drug with intent to supply. He also pleaded guilty to possession of criminal property at Newry Crown Court on Thursday 15 September. He […]
Nov 16 2022 | Posted in
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Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland have welcomed the sentence handed down to Paul Beggs at Newry Crown Court. Beggs, aged 31, was sentenced to a total of 8 ½ years, half to be served in custody and half on licence, having previously pleaded guilty to offences, including arson, possession of […]
Nov 15 2022 | Posted in
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The team at Specsavers Newry has made a significant donation to Eimear’s Wish, the NI charity that raise stem cell donor awareness and helps people searching for a stranger who is willing to donate their stem cells. The team were inspired by Newry’s Daniel Greer (14), who recently received a stem cell transplant […]
Nov 15 2022 | Posted in
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SDLP Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath has expressed the party’s solidarity with Royal College of Nursing members taking strike action over fair pay and safe working conditions. McGrath said it was deeply regrettable the situation had got to this stage without an agreement being reached. He called on the British government to work with […]
Nov 14 2022 | Posted in
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Police in Newry are appealing for witnesses and information in relation to a serious three-vehicle road traffic collision. The collision happened on on the Warrenpoint Road on Monday 7 November. Inspector Weatherald says, “We received a report around 7.30 pm that a collision had occurred between a red BMW, blue Volkswagen Passat and […]
Nov 14 2022 | Posted in
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Residential developer Lotus Homes has taken its first steps to go green with the launch of sustainable housing development, Edenbrook. Lotus has invested £50 million into the 180 eco-friendly houses and 24 apartments, located on the Newry Road, on the outskirts of Banbridge. All of the new build homes in Edenbrook are fitted […]
Nov 11 2022 | Posted in
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As part of its current focus on Business Crime, the Police Service of Northern Ireland is highlighting the work done by its ANPR Interceptor team, in collaboration with partners in the business sector, to tackle shoplifting gangs. The ANPR Interceptor team was formed in 2020 to deny criminals the use of Northern Ireland’s […]
Nov 11 2022 | Posted in
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Local would-be entrepreneurs from across Newry Mourne and Down District Council are urged to sign-up for a hybrid workshop with entrepreneur and business mentor Phil Graham. The Go For It Programme is set to host a special ‘Develop an Entrepreneurial Mindset’ hybrid workshop with hugely successful entrepreneur and business mentor Phil Graham on […]

Northern Ireland’s five Gas Network Operators have launched their joint plan to fully decarbonise the region’s gas network by 2050. The Pathway to Net-Zero charts out how the gas network will transition away from natural gas to renewable alternatives such as Biomethane and Hydrogen to support Northern Ireland’s emission targets. The injection of […]
Nov 10 2022 | Posted in
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