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Archive for: June, 2013

‘Need to tackle long-term unemployment’, insists Clarke

Alliance South Down Representative Councillor Patrick Clarke has said the fall in unemployment across Northern Ireland should be cautiously welcomed, adding more must be done to tackle the long-term issue. Clarke was speaking after new figures revealed less people are now claiming unemployment benefits, with the claimant total now standing at 64,100. Clarke said, “Any […]

Clarke welcomes new Assembly Group on SME’s

Alliance South Down representative Councillor Patrick Clarke has welcomed the launch of a new Assembly Group on SMEs at Stormont. Alliance East Belfast MLA Judith Cochrane will chair the group which will act as a useful conduit between politicians and local businesses. It will also explore how the Northern Ireland political environment can assist and […]

Death of popular Newry man Kevin Bell stuns local community

The local community is in a state of shock this evening after news began to filter through of the tragic death of popular local man Kevin Bell. The 26 year old was killed in a hit and run incident in New York and according to media sources, American police believe he may have been struck […]

Making the best of a telephone interview

Johnny Nolan, Careers Manager for Newry in the Department for Employment and Learning’s Careers Service offers the following advice for anyone preparing for a telephone interview. “For the employer a telephone interview can be more convenient and can save time and is cost effective. It gives them the chance to test your verbal communication skills […]

‘Small schools must not be discriminated against’ – Rogers

SDLP MLA for South Down Sean Rogers has said that small schools must be protected from cuts following a statement by the Minister for Education John O’Dowd on the Common Funding Scheme. Speaking to Newry Times, Rogers stated, “The statement from the Minister is based on what he calls his desire to promote strong and […]

‘Minister fools farmers into thinking disposals were free’ – Rogers

South Down SDLP MLA Seán Rogers has welcomed the individual notification of what monies is due to each farmer following the spell of snow and ice in March of this year. Rogers said, “At long last DARD has finally notified each farmer of the payout they are due to receive in the form of the […]

SDLP Deputy Leader welcomed to Newry

The impact of legislation designed to streamline the delivery of Local Government through the cutting back of Northern Ireland’s Councils from 26 to 11 was the subject of an SDLP meeting held in Newry recently. The Deputy Leader of the SDLP, Dolores Kelly, was the guest speaker at the function hosted by Councillor Connaire McGreevy. […]

SDLP welcomes water scheme in Hilltown

SDLP South Down MLA Karen McKevitt has welcomed the announcement from the Minister for Regional Development that the planned water mains extension at Ballygorian Road, Hilltown will be undertaken as part of a larger project to replace 12 kilometres of water mains in the area. Speaking to Newry Times, McKevitt explained, “In response to my […]

Clarke welcomes new Geotourism Initiative

Alliance Councillor Patrick Clarke has welcomed the launch of a new Geotourism initiative at The Lodge in Castlewellan recently which will promote tourism within the Mourne Mountains, Cooley Peninsula and Ring of Gullion. The new Geotourism initiative will promote and enhance the profile of the three areas within one tourism destination, with a particular focus […]

Women’s Newry Mini-Marathon launched

After the outstanding success of last year’s Newry & Mourne Women’s Mini Marathon organised by 26 Extreme, the event is back with a bounce and is being supported by two local businesses. Recently signed sponsors Curves, Newry and the Well Fit Café have come on board to support the event which takes place on 28th […]







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