
Police in Newtownhamilton are appealing for information following a burglary in Crossmaglen. At 8.10pm on Sunday, 13th March, it was reported that a house on East Cloghogue Road, had been burgled. Entry was forced to the rear of the house and cash, an Iphone 5S, two wedding rings, an engagement ring and an eternity ring […]
Mar 23 2016 | Posted in
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SRC Newry student Caoimhe McKee is making her career dreams come true by completing her Foundation Degree in Early Year Childhood Studies at the local college. Through her determination and after several attempts Caoimhe gained the necessary grade in Maths to enter higher education at SRC. Before she started Caoimhe, who lives in Armagh, was […]

Health Minister Simon Hamilton has welcomed provisional figures which show that waiting times in Northern Ireland are falling. The latest provisional waiting time figures for outpatient appointments and admission for treatment as at the end of February 2016 show significant reductions compared to the end of December 2015. Those waiting more than 9 weeks for […]
Mar 23 2016 | Posted in
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Education Minister, John O’Dowd, has launched a new £3million learning programme aimed at pre-school settings. Funded jointly by the NI Executive and The Atlantic Philanthropies, the ‘Getting Ready to Learn’ programme will benefit from an investment of £3million over the next three years as part of the ‘Early Intervention Transformation Programme’ (EITP). The scheme is […]
Mar 22 2016 | Posted in
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Finance Minister Mervyn Storey has signalled changes to business rates, following the recent review of the business rating system. The Minister was speaking to business organisations and local entrepreneurs at an event, outlining his views on the way forward for business rates. Commenting on the outcome of the business rating system review and how we […]
Mar 22 2016 | Posted in
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SDLP MP for South Down, Margaret Ritchie, has described former Work and Pensions Secretary, Iain Duncan Smith’s resignation as further vindication of the SDLP’s position on welfare reform. She said it ‘once again exposes the callousness of Sinn Fein’s decision’ to hand the Assembly’s welfare powers over to Westminster. Ritchie said, “Iain Duncan Smith’s assessment […]
Mar 22 2016 | Posted in
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Slieve Gullion is proving to be a must see visitor attraction for people right across Ireland and further afield. To help meet visitor demand and maximise the opportunity for people to experience Slieve Gullion, Park & Ride facilities will be offered from the JADE Business Park in Jonesborough. The service will run from 10am – […]

Have you heard of the Ring of Gullion, but don’t know much about it? This Easter, the Ring of Gullion will be offering two avenues to learn more about this great area. On Thursday 31st March, the popular coach trip will take place. The trip will begin in Newry and will make its way gently […]

Education Minister John O’Dowd has highlighted commencement of work on a new £3.9million school for St Bronagh’s Primary School, Rostrevor. The new build will be carried out in two stages and includes a seven class Primary School and a Youth Club (subject to planning permission). Speaking at the site, the Minister said, “I am delighted […]
Mar 22 2016 | Posted in
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Police in Newry are appealing for information following a hit and run road traffic collision. Shortly before 8pm on Thursday, 17th March, a 22 year old woman was crossing the road at the canal side entrance of The Quays. She was struck by a silver BMW and the car did not stop and drove on. […]
Mar 22 2016 | Posted in
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