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Archive for: September, 2016

Murphy welcomes Health Partnership Announcement

Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy has welcomed the announcement by Health Minister Michelle O’Neill that she is establishing a strategic Health Partnership Forum with Trade Union colleagues. “I welcome the establishment of a Health Partnership Forum,” he said. “Since my party colleague Michelle O’Neill took over as Health Minister she has shown that she is […]

Healthy tips for a healthy school lunch

For the new school year, it can be difficult to think up healthy lunch and snack ideas for the children’s packed lunch, so the Public Health Agency (PHA) has some handy advice and tips on choosing a healthier option for the best start to the school year. The main message is to steer clear of […]

Anger after homophobic attacks after Newry Pride event

There was widespread anger after what local politicians have described as a ‘homophobic attack’ in Newry on Saturday night. According to the Pride in Newry Facebook page, five Pride committee members were involved and savagely beaten in a vicious attack in Newry on Saturday night. The post stated, “Our thanks go to the staff and […]

£45m investment in public transport ticketing

Infrastructure Minister Chris Hazzard has announced a £45million investment programme that will deliver a modernised ticketing system which is set to transform travel and lead to an increase in the number of people using public transport in line with a key Executive Programme for Government commitment. At an announcement today, Minister Chris Hazzard said, “The […]

‘Government must answer on Sellafield safety following Panorma revelations’ – Ritchie

SDLP South Down MP Margaret Ritchie has called on the Government to address the severe nuclear safety concerns at Sellafield that have been raised by BBC’s Panorama report, to be aired 8.30pm on Monday 5th September. Speaking to Newry Times, she said, “I am deeply concerned over the security issues at Sellafield that have reportedly […]

Excitement builds for Iur Cinn Fleadh 2016

Buttercrane Shopping Centre will be supporting Iur Cinn Fleadh (10-11th September) with a series of Mall events. Enjoy Irish Traditional music on the Mall and Buttercrane Quay throughout Saturday 10th September and try some Trad food at T2 Restaurant Taste event from 12-3pm on Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th. Also on Saturday, the Centre will […]

Down all county Senior Division One: Glenn 2-14 Kilcoo 2-15

By John Cookson On a great evening for football we watched a brilliant match played by two sides who wanted to ‘play football’ when Glenn hosted County champions Kilcoo in John Martin Park on Friday last. There was never a dull moment throughout as both sides showed what they could do. Kilcoo had the best […]

‘Take pride in ourselves and in our differences’ – Fearon

Junior Minister Megan Fearon was among thousands of people celebrating diversity at the Newry Pride Parade and Festival. Junior Minister Fearon said, “I’m honoured to be part of celebrations in Newry. Events like these are extremely important in promoting equality and inclusion of the LGBT community in our society. “Diversity should not just be respected, […]

New scheme aims to provide jobs for 120 recently qualified teachers

SEN Northern Ireland - Newry City newspaper

A proposal to enable teachers aged 55 years and over to be released from the teaching profession, and be replaced by recently qualified teachers has been officially launched today. The Investing in the Teaching Workforce Scheme will enable up to 120 teachers aged 55 years and over to be released from the teaching profession at […]

Foster welcomes sales and employment growth of NI Aerospace industry

First Minister Arlene Foster today welcomed the progress of Northern Ireland Partnering for Growth, the regional ten-year strategy for the aerospace, defence, security and space industry in Northern Ireland. The strategy, which launched in 2014, set a target to increase annual turnover in the sector from £1billion to £2billion and to increase employment from 8,000 […]







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