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Archive for: January, 2013

Newry Chamber to host Business Seminar

Newry Chamber of Commerce & Trade will host a Labour Relations seminar on Handling Discipline & Grievances on the 31st January 2013 in Bagenal’s Castle Newry. Local business representatives are invited to this informative seminar which will be conducted by the Labour Relations Agency. Do you have the knowledge, skill and confidence to deal with […]

Planning for success: Why writing a business plan is a must

It’s the beginning of a new year and I like many all have many new years’ resolutions well underway at this stage. Many business people hope this year will be different whether it is improving profits or in many cases reducing costs. I, like many businesses I work with, are sometimes so busy working on […]

Irwin concern as Ombudsman to re-open security force cases

Newry & Armagh DUP Assemblyman Cllr. William Irwin MLA has spoken of his concern as it was announced the Police Ombudsman’s office is to re-open historical cases related to the troubles. Branding the move as “one-sided” Irwin spoke to Newry Times and stated, “Right from the start the DUP has consistently said that the Police […]

Search begins for 2013 Apprentice of the Year

Employment and Learning Minister, Dr Stephen Farry has officially launched the 2013 Apprentice of the Year awards. Speaking at the launch, the Minister said, “Apprenticeships offer young people the opportunity to build knowledge and skills, gain qualifications and earn money all at the same time. “With well over 11,000 apprentices in Northern Ireland, in a […]

Brady welcomes St Patrick’s Primary School to Stormont

Newry and Armagh Sinn Féin MLA Mickey Brady has welcomed pupils and staff from St Patrick’s Primary School in Newry to Stormont recently. The pupils were taken on a tour of the building and were shown a power-point presentation. Speaking about the visit to Newry Times, Mr Brady commented, “It is great to see local school […]

Birds and dog food taken in Kilkeel Pet Centre burglary

Police in Kilkeel are appealing for information following a burglary from Kilkeel Pet Centre on Rooney Road. Some time overnight between Tuesday, 22th January and Wednesday, 23rd January, entry to the premises was forced and three birds were taken, along with a large quantity of dog food. Two hand reared cockatiels and a hand reared […]

McKevitt calls for transport provision for Carrick School in Burren

SDLP South Down MLA Karen McKevitt has said cuts in school bus provision are going to cause major dislocation for families and schoolchildren. Speaking to Newry Times, she said: “In Carrick school in Burren for instance, there are 25 children now coming by bus and it is my understanding that only six of them may […]

‘Landlords in Newry can avoid the sin bin’ – TV Licensing

With the 2013 RBS 6 Nations championship kicking off on Saturday 2nd February, TV Licensing is reminding pubs and clubs across the home nations to make sure they are correctly covered by a TV Licence. Any pub, bar or sports club which shows live television must be covered by a valid TV Licence. If there […]

Markethill High School is a ‘school of very good practice’, ETI claims

Markethill High School has been identified by the Educational and Training Inspectorate for Northern Ireland as a school of “very good practice” in literacy and numeracy. Principal James Maxwell made the announcement at this year’s Open Night which attracted approximately 200 prospective pupils and their parents. Mr Maxwell told the audience how Markethill High School, […]

Curran calls for Newry bypass ‘pedestrian footpaths’

Newry Sinn Féín Councillor Brendan Curran has called for the installation of a new footpath on a main route from the Armagh Road in Newry to the busy Camlough Road junction. Speaking to Newry Times about the issue Councillor Curran said, “I am calling on Roads Service to carry out a survey of this area […]







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