Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy has expressed concern about how the uncertainty around Brexit will affect our universities. “EU nationals make up more than 20% of academic staff in our universities and they are uncertain about their status in the wake of the EU referendum,” the Newry representative said. “This uncertainty also impacts on potential […]
A Southern Health and Social Care Trust manager has been recognised for their research work at a recent Northern Ireland Confederation for Health and Social Care (NICON) conference. Mark Irwin, who is an Operational Manager of Short Breaks Services within the Southern Trust, was recognised at the event for some of the recent research he […]
Police have confirmed that a man, who has been named as 60 year old Patrick Gerald Lively, has died following a two vehicle road traffic collision which occurred in Hilltown last night, Monday, 15th August. Speaking to Newry Times, Constable Stephen Dickson, Collision Investigation Unit said, “This incident occurred at approximately 6.00pm last night on […]
Ulster Unionist South Down MLA Harold McKee has called for action to ensure better broadband coverage for rural areas of Northern Ireland. McKee, who is his Party’s Agriculture spokesperson, said, “As an MLA representing a rural constituency like South Down, one of the issues raised most often with me is the lack of reliable broadband […]
Police will be highlighting the issue of anti-social behaviour (ASB) during a month-long focus on ASB. Speaking to Newry Times, Supt Paul Reid, District Commander for Newry, Mourne and Down, said, “Whilst everyday Policing continues, I think this is an opportune time to shine a light on the work we are doing, along with partner […]
All folk and general music aficionados are invited to NI Water’s ‘Music in the Park’ event on Sunday 21st August from 2-5pm, at Silent Valley Mountain Park, Kilkeel. The event, organised by NI Water to attract visitors to the picturesque Mourne site, will host the fabulous Darragh Folk band, to delight us with a wide […]
Six students from across Northern Ireland, including Ronan Burke from Newry, have been awarded a bursary from Belfast Harbour to take part in the Ulster Youth Choir’s much sought-after summer residential courses, which will see them perform at concluding evening concerts led by Artistic Director, Dominic Peckham. Every year Ulster Youth Choir visits post-primary schools […]
Junior Minister Megan Fearon has highlighted the Executive’s commitment to removing interface barriers and structures of division as she addressed an audience at the New Lodge Community Festival. The event, which was organised by Duncairn Community Partnership and Intercomm, included a panel discussion around the removal of peace walls. Junior Minister Fearon said, “Through its […]
Economy Minister Simon Hamilton MLA has outlined his desire to create for the common good in Northern Ireland. Addressing the NICVA Big Ideas Festival of Economics, Simon Hamilton spelt out that he wants to see Northern Ireland’s economy grow and rebalance in a way that does not damage but rather preserves the values and special […]
Moves aimed at making banks work harder for customers have been welcomed by the Consumer Council. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) published actions that will require all banks to provide clearer information on their services and charges, and provide prompts for consumers to consider switching which could save them between £90 and £180 per […]
