
SDLP MLA for South Down, Sean Rogers has called on the Minister of Enterprise Trade and Investment to engage with local stakeholders in assessing the areas in greatest need of broadband improvements, in a way that will provide the best cost for speed and reliability. Speaking during the Assembly debate Rogers said, “Of course I […]
Jun 20 2013 | Posted in
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Approved Home Childcare is a unique service offering quality childcare in the security of the family home. Operated as a Social Enterprise, 100% of profit made supports the work of Employers For Childcare Charitable Group. The aim of the organisation is to make it easier for parents to get into work and to stay in […]
Jun 20 2013 | Posted in
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Having already tabled a Parliamentary Motion, the SDLP MP for South Down Margaret Ritchie has raised the issue of the discrepancy in pension contributions, for those people in Northern Ireland who worked before the age of sixteen, with the Leader of the House of Commons Andrew Lansley MP. Ritchie said, “It must be recognised that […]
Jun 20 2013 | Posted in
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At this time of year I often come across a lot of people embarking on the annual ‘summer holiday’ crash diet. Most go for the famous ‘low carb’ approach to weight loss, picking it up in the health pull out section from The Sun newspaper. I’m personally not a fan of fad diets, and never […]
Jun 19 2013 | Posted in
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Armagh Road Sinn Féin Councillor Charlie Casey has commended all those involved with the redevelopment of the Linenhall Arch which was officially opened recently. “The Linenhall Arch has long been a feature of this area and is a reflection of the beauty of Newry’s built heritage,” Casey explained. “I am delighted that the Department of […]
Jun 19 2013 | Posted in
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From the 1st to the 5th July, Michaela Foundation is hosting a girl’s summer camp for girls aged 11 to 13 in St. Peter’s Primary School in Cloughreagh. The Michaela Girls Summer Camp is based on 5 core elements: Faith, Fashion, Fun, Irish and Well-being. Jam packed with fun activities, here is a little taster […]

£42,000 and counting. That’s how much has been raised so far tonight at the Canal Court Quiz in memory of Kevin Bell. The local community came out in force this evening in solidarity with the friends and family of the Newry man Kevin Bell, who tragically lost his life in New York over the weekend. […]
Jun 18 2013 | Posted in
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Newry and Armagh DUP Assemblyman William Irwin has welcomed a decision by DOE Minister Alex Attwood to quash a Planning Enforcement action letter sent to the owner of the land on which the Kingsmill Memorial is located. The memorial, which honours the memory of the 10 innocent workmen, who were gunned down after being ordered […]
Jun 18 2013 | Posted in
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On Monday 17th June 2013 a new project will launch on the crowd funding site www.kickstarter.com to help in the opening of a new French Bistro, The Sugar Supper Club, on Sugar Island in Newry city centre, headed by local chef Neil Bradley. Although Kickstarter is hugely successful globally, Sugar Supper Club will be one […]
Jun 18 2013 | Posted in
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Councillor Terry Hearty, a member of the committee that organised the recent Colourful Past – Confident Future initiative in Crossmaglen has called on people to stay positive and build on the momentum the event has started. Speaking to Newry Times, Councillor Hearty said, “This event was a positive story about the area. What we need […]
Jun 18 2013 | Posted in
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