The Department for Communities, in partnership with Belfast City Council, is hosting a major job fair in Belfast on Tuesday 21st February 2017. The job fair will take place in the Europa Hotel Belfast between 10.00am and 3.00pm and is free to attend. More than 70 employers will take part including employers from the care, […]
SDLP Assembly Member for Newry and Armagh Justin McNulty has claimed the Executive’s Voluntary Exit Scheme has left many public services void of experience and resources to run essential public services. McNulty was speaking as it was revealed Stormont has hired almost 1,000 agency staff to cover gaps in staffing structures with Government departments locally. […]
Sinn Féin’s Megan Fearon has called on UUP leader Mike Nesbitt to set out his party’s position on marriage equality. The Sinn Féin equality spokesperson said, “There is a growing demand across society in the North to see marriage equality extended across the island. Article continues below: “Mike Nesbitt told his party conference that he […]
Trading Standards Service has urged potential ticket purchasers to exercise extreme caution when using online ticket booking services for concert and sporting events. The warning comes following recent complaints to Consumerline from customers who, when buying tickets, have not checked whether they are using an official or secondary ticketing website. Secondary ticketing (reseller) facilities often […]
Police in South Armagh are appealing for information following a suspected arson attack at a house in the O’ Fiaich Crescent area of Cullyhanna on Saturday 4th February. It is believed the fire was started deliberately sometime between 4am and 4.30am on Saturday morning. Article continues below: The house was completely destroyed as a […]
Sinn Féin’s Conor Murphy has challenged DUP Economy Minister Simon Hamilton to release the names of those involved in the RHI scheme. Speaking to Newry Times, Murphy said, “Not only is there huge public anger about the DUP’s handling of the RHI scheme, there is also anger at the DUP’s drip feeding of information. Article […]
SDLP Assembly Member for Newry and Armagh Justin McNulty has described former First Minister Arlene Foster’s comments on the prospects of an Irish Language Act as ‘odious’. McNulty has said the SDLP will not allow Arlene Foster to continue to treat all things Irish with such disdain and disrespect. McNulty said, “Arlene Foster’s arrogance and […]
To celebrate a Valentine’s you’ll both love, why not book a candlelit dinner for two in the superbly stylish surroundings of The Rooftop Restaurant? The Rooftop Restaurant, which launched last October, is most definitely taking dining in Dundalk to new heights. This February they are celebrating Love at The Rooftop! On Saturday evening last The […]
Do you know a member of health and social care staff who has provided exceptional treatment and care for you or your relative? The Southern Health and Social Care Trust has launched the Excellence Awards for 2017 and is asking for members of the public to play their part and nominate a member of staff […]
Rural communities play an essential role in the local economy. Thefts of livestock can not only hamper a farmer’s ability to do the job, but can cause significant upset, inconvenience and loss of income. Police say they understand this and have been ‘upskilling’ crime prevention officers from across Northern Ireland to develop their knowledge in […]
