Detectives are appealing for information and witnesses following the reports of two burglaries, in Rostrevor and Newry, on the evening of Saturday 29 June. Speaking to Newry Times, Detective Constable Kenny said, “The first incident took place at sheltered accommodation in the Church Road area of Rostrevor. “It was reported that entry was […]
Daisy Hill Hospital’s cardiology team has welcomed a £235,000 investment in the latest heart monitoring equipment. Cardiac telemetry systems are used to remotely monitor heart activity and alert staff to irregularities (arrhythmia). The new system consists of a central unit situated on the Coronary Care nurses base which communicates with bedside monitors and […]
A South Armagh man has been sentenced for evading more than £43,329 in excise duty, after being caught with large quantities of non-UK duty paid cigarettes and hand-rolling tobacco (HRT). Bernard McShane, 48, of Forest Road, Forkhill, Armagh, was interviewed by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) officers, after a car was stopped by police at […]
Two of Newry’s salons and clinics have been rewarded at the inaugural NI Beauty Excellence Awards. Scissor Sisters Camlough took home the award for Hair Salon of the Year, while Zen Orthodontics were Highly Commended in the Cosmetics Dental Practice of the Year. Hosted by Pamela Ballantine at the Crowne Plaza, Belfast, the […]
The Southern Trust’s acute hospital network (Craigavon Area and Daisy Hill) has been named among the top 40 hospitals in the UK at a recent prestigious awards event in London. The national CHKS Top 40 Hospitals programme recognises acute sector organisations for their achievements in healthcare quality, improvement and performance. The Top Hospitals […]
Newry City Sinn Fein Councillor Valerie Harte has spoken of her disgust after vehicles belonging to residents living in the High Street area of Newry were substantially damaged. The local Councillor explained, “Early Monday morning, I was contacted by residents of the High Street Area who were left traumatised and distressed after their vehicles were […]
The Consumer Council has welcomed the announcement that the Competition and Markets Authority is set to be given tough new powers to fine firms for poor business behavior. The government announced a consultation exercise which should result in the competition watchdog being given powers to issue direct fines upon businesses who break consumer law. […]
A Northern Ireland survey has found that only 15% of people would go to A&E if they were experiencing a possible life threatening symptom of pancreatic cancer. The survey carried out by Pancreatic Cancer Action, found that only 15% of people in Northern Ireland would go to A&E if their skin was turning yellow and […]
Detectives from the PSNI’s Criminal Investigation Division have welcomed the sentencing of James and John Hanrahan in Newry Crown Court this week. Detective Constable McAteer said, “We welcome the sentencing of James and John Hanrahan and hope this delivers some form of closure for their victims.” James Hanrahan, 46 and his 28 year […]
Financial assistance from Warrenpoint Port has hit the right note with traditional music group Warrenpoint Comhaltas. The Warrenpoint Port Community Fund has helped the voluntary organisation, which comprises more than 250 members, to purchase new equipment that will aid its community outreach programme. Money received from the fund has allowed the Comhaltas, which […]
