
The Department of Education has launched a public consultation on proposed changes to eligibility criteria for free school meals and uniform grants. The changes are necessary due to the roll out of Universal Credit across Northern Ireland which begins in September 2017 and will be phased in over a number of years. The Department’s […]
Apr 20 2017 | Posted in
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Southern Regional College students from a range of creative and technical disciplines and across all campuses took part in a STEM competition on the College’s Newry campus recently. The STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) competition showcased the innovative and entrepreneurial talents of the College’s students as they presented their product, design and business ideas. […]

The Southern Health and Social Care Trust is running a series of free Stress Management classes. Funded by the Public Health Agency, the classes aim to help anyone of any age who feels they are suffering from stress, anxiety or depression. The six week programmes have been organised in conjunction with the Southern Regional College […]

Pauline Faughey and Padraig Traynor have donated £2,280 to the Mandeville and Glenanne Unit at Craigavon Area Hospital. The couple from Culloville recently held their joint 40th birthday celebrations. Article continues below: They donated the funds raised by family and friends to charities close to their hearts. Article continues below: Staff of the Mandeville […]
Apr 18 2017 | Posted in
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A programme to teach young people about the skills required to make it in the IT industry visited students at St Mark’s High School in Warrenpoint. The Department for the Economy funded Bring IT On programme has just been launched and is being rolled out in schools across the country by Sentinus in association with […]
Apr 18 2017 | Posted in
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As emergency repairs to the Dromintee Road near completion, Slieve Gullion Sinn Féin Councillor Mickey Larkin has acknowledged the prompt action by the Department of Infrastructure to address the concerns of the local residents, pedestrians and motorists. The local Councillor explained, “Within a few weeks of attending a site meeting with an engineer from […]
Apr 17 2017 | Posted in
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Southern Regional College star apprentice Gary Doyle has been awarded yet another medal to add to his collection. City and Guilds have recognised Gary’s outstanding achievements at NVQ Level 3 Domestic Plumbing and Heating and presented him with a gold medal. Gary has previously been crowned Best Plumber in the World at WorldSkills in […]

Vandals have targeted the republican plot in St Marys Cemetery in Newry in a graffiti attack. Spray paint was used to deface the memorial in the Newry graveyard. Speaking to Newry Times, Sinn Fein MP Mickey Brady described it as an “outrageous attack”. Article continues below: “The Republican Plot in Newry was desecrated last […]
Apr 16 2017 | Posted in
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Newry and Armagh MP Mickey Brady has had what he described as a “frank but constructive” meeting with the PSNI. He said he raised concerns about the upcoming Band Parade on 21st April and what he labelled ‘the impact on local residents and traffic disruption’. At the recent meeting he said he raised a range […]

On-going efforts to ensure a safe, sustainable Emergency Department at Daisy Hill Hospital will be discussed at a meeting of the Southern Health and Social Services Trust Board today (Thursday 13th April). A statement from the Trust read, “Trust Board members will be updated on the on-going efforts to secure a regional approach to safely […]
Apr 13 2017 | Posted in
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