
SDLP Education Spokesperson Colin McGrath MLA has written to the all party leaders seeking political agreement on the way forward for school budgets. Speaking after meeting with principals and the Permanent Secretary at the Department for Education, McGrath said, “The message I’m hearing from school principals is that we are at breaking point. […]
Sep 20 2017 | Posted in
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A new report, published today by the Stroke Association, reveals that over 110,000 people in the UK could be saved from having a stroke by 2035 if research into the latest stroke prevention procedures were properly funded. The charity’s latest report, Current, future and avoidable costs of stroke in the UK, warns that […]
Sep 19 2017 | Posted in
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The Daisy Hill Hospital Pathfinder Group will shortly complete its First Phase report on the delivery of sustainable acute and emergency care in the Newry and Mourne area. The process has brought together community interest groups, staff representations, nursing, medical, allied health professionals, ambulance staff and public health experts. The report not only […]
Sep 19 2017 | Posted in
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Southern Regional College apprentice Kieran Magee has been chosen from a vast selection of impressive candidates to be crowned UK Apprentice of the Year at the Federation of Master Builder Awards. The awards celebrate the best of the best in the UK construction industry with the winners decided by a team of leading experts. […]
Sep 19 2017 | Posted in
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It’s a pivotal time for red kites in Northern Ireland – and RSPB NI needs your help. Northern Ireland has been home to these stunning raptors for nine years now since their reintroduction in 2008 thanks to RSPB NI, the Golden Eagle Trust and the Welsh Kite Trust. They are a spectacular sight and people […]
Sep 18 2017 | Posted in
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As the statutory body representing air passengers flying in and out of Northern Ireland, The Consumer Council is providing advice to those impacted by Ryanair’s decision to cancel flights. Scott Kennerley, Head of Transport at The Consumer Council, advises, “Passengers who have been affected by Ryanair’s decision to cancel flights should be offered a full […]
Sep 18 2017 | Posted in
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Ulster GAA in association with Translink has unearthed an outstanding young GAA volunteer from Killeavy GAA, Co Armagh. 24 year old Cliodhna McAteer has been awarded the Translink Young GAA Volunteer of the Month Award for August 2017, following a nomination from her club which demonstrated her outstanding contribution to Killeavy GAA. Cliodhna […]
Sep 18 2017 | Posted in
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Southern Area Hospice are holding a motorbike run in order to raise much needed funds for their Services this Saturday 23rd September. It will depart at 2pm from Greenbank Industrial Estate, Newry. The route tracks along the coast via Warrenpoint, Rostrevor, Kilkeel and on to Newcastle to finish at Donard Car Park. Entry […]

Sinn Fein MLA Megan Fearon has responded to the Department of the Economy regarding the proposal to grant a prospecting licence in County Armagh to Conroy Gold and Natural Resources plc. Speaking to Newry Times, Megan stated, “Sinn Féin will not support a renewal of the prospecting licence in relation to Conroy Gold. […]
Sep 18 2017 | Posted in
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Newry scores a new festival first this month as a brand new spectacular weekend-long event sails in to captivate a city renowned for its rich maritime and industrial heritage and its prowess in trade and commerce. Organised by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council and designed to showcase Newry’s unique history and success, the inaugural […]