Letter to Editor on behalf of local GPs
With increasing circulation of COVID-19 in the community, the NHS in Northern Ireland is facing its greatest challenge since its inception. Your local GP surgery is at the forefront of this and we...
View ArticleCommunity First Responders groups stood down
On Thursday evening the Crossmaglen Community First Responders announced it is suspending its service following a directive from NI Ambulance Service. An emotional Facebook post announcing the...
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Lives decimated as businesses close and job losses rocket
On Friday Prime Minister Boris Johnston ordered the closure of all pubs, clubs, restaurants, cinemas and gyms in a bid to help prevent the spread of Covid-19. Many here had already done so, of course,...
View ArticleCrown Court date for historic sex offences accused
The case against a pensioner accused of a number of historic sex offences against a child is to be heard at Newry Crown Court next month. The man, aged in his seventies and who cannot be named for...
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Pandemic prevents community support for grieving families
In a close-knit community such as Crossmaglen, and particularly the local Cross Rangers GFC, the impact of the coronavirus pandemic was felt ever more keenly as two lifetime club stalwarts were led to...
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Man charged after early morning crash
A man has been charged with a number of driving offences in relation to an early-morning crash in Newry on Wednesday in which a female sustained “potentially serious” injuries. The two-vehicle...
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MJM Marine: “Large number” of redundancies as orders collapse
The management of Newry-based MJM Marine is engaging with staff after warning that redundancies “in large numbers” are inevitable as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. The cruise ship refurbishment...
View ArticleYoung people urged to act responsibly
Young people across the district are being called upon to act responsibly and join the community effort against COVID-19. Pictures circling on social media of young people gathered in groups and...
View ArticleSDLP welcomes Health Minister’s action on Coronavirus
SDLP representatives have welcomed measures taken by the Health Minister to supplement the Health Service and ensure plans are in place to manage a surge in cases of coronavirus. The party’s Health...
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Sweet taste of success for Newry whiskey firm
Newry-based whiskey company, Matt D’Arcy & Co Limited has been relaunched and has unveiled its first whiskies in over 100 years: a 17-year-old single malt and a 10-year-old blend, aimed at the...
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