
The SDLP’s Westminster Representative for Newry and Armagh Justin McNulty has warned of further crises in the health service across Northern Ireland unless urgent action is taken to provide more GP’s and District Nurses in local communities. McNulty made the warning after meeting with local GP representatives Dr Frances O’Hagan and Dr Arnold McDowell this […]
Mar 20 2015 | Posted in
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On Thursday 23rd April from 12.30- 2pm Think People Consulting will be running a free seminar on HR Essentials in the Newry Conference and Banqueting Centre. Attendees will get an overview of their legal requirements, creating flexibility in contracts and policies, dealing with disciplinary and grievances and things to look out for in 2015. This […]

The Consumer Council is urging Newry consumers to respond to the Translink Ulsterbus Services Consultation to make sure their views are taken into consideration. Scott Kennerley, Head of Transport Policy at the Consumer Council said, “Translink plans to reduce bus services in order to save money. “It is vital that passengers express how they use […]
Mar 20 2015 | Posted in
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Sinn Fein Newry and Armagh MLA Cathal Boylan has welcomed a new road safety campaign urging both motorcyclists and drivers to take greater care on the roads. “Last year 13 motorcyclists were killed on the north’s roads,” he told Newry Times. “That means one in every six killed on the roads was a motorcyclist, making […]
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There are so many different types of retail environment in which to work, such as marketing, phone sales, visual merchandising and purchasing. If you’ve decided that you want to pursue a career in retail, it’s important that you’ve done your research and to choose an environment which is going to suit you. Johnny Nolan, careers […]

Calling all alumni and final year students – First Derivatives are recruiting for IMMEDIATE starts and for Summer 2015 positions. They have lots of exciting opportunities currently available with a guarantee that junior consultants will be placed on client site within the first 3 months of joining the organisation. First Derivatives is the leading provider […]

Police in Newry have arrested two men after locating a stolen vehicle. Police were on patrol in the Bessbrook area when they observed a green Landrover Defender being driven erratically along Millvale Road around 2.50am on Wednesday, 18th March. Officers stopped the vehicle and arrested two men. A 28 year old man was arrested for […]
Mar 19 2015 | Posted in
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Speaking following the Budget by the Chancellor of the Exchequer at Westminster, SDLP South Down MP Margaret Ritchie expressed disappointment at the limited measures announced that fail to support families, small business and rural communities. Commenting after the budget debate, Ritchie said, “The budget is a budget for Tory voters – not for families, small […]
Mar 19 2015 | Posted in
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On Friday 20th March a solar eclipse will take place, blocking out about 90% of the sun, putting much of the UK into the shadows. For many, this will be the first time they have witnessed such a phenomenon, the last time being 15 years ago. It is expected to be a spectacular sight – […]

Sinn Féin MP Conor Murphy has today accused the SDLP of being ‘silent partners’ in the unionist electoral pact. Speaking to Newry Times, Murphy said, “The SDLP are acquiescing in this latest pan-unionist initiative. “They are the silent partners in this unionist deal, standing only as spoilers against Sinn Féin in winnable nationalist seats in […]
Mar 19 2015 | Posted in
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