Land & Property Services (LPS) has reminded customers that there is a 4% discount available to all domestic ratepayers if they pay their 2018/19 rate bill in full by Friday 11 May 2018. This discount is available to ratepayers of occupied or vacant domestic properties. Money collected for rates is invested in vital […]
Galgorm Resort & Spa, Northern Ireland’s globally-recognised luxury hotel and wellness destination, is calling on local young adults interested in a career in hospitality to apply for its inaugural Apprenticeship Programme. Galgorm’s all-new ‘Go to Grow Apprenticeship Programme’ represents an annual investment of £250,000 by the company and will expose students to the hotelier’s world-leading […]
Craigavon Area Hospital is hosting a special service to give thanks for and remember babies and children who have died following miscarriage, still birth, neonatal or infant death. The service will take place on Sunday 13 May 2018 at 3.00 pm in the Seagoe Parish Centre, Portadown. The short inter-denominational service will provide […]
Volunteers are being sought to monitor wild flower and plant populations across Northern Ireland. The National Plant Monitoring Scheme is an important UK-wide survey to assess habitats and ecosystems, as well as species and diversity. Lorna Somerville from the Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA) explained, “Thanks to volunteers, we have a very good […]
SDLP MLA for Newry and Armagh Justin McNulty represented the SDLP at the All Ireland Civil Dialogue on Brexit in Dundalk recently when EU Chief Negotiator Michel Barnier addressed the gathering. Speaking to Newry Times, McNulty said, “The British Government or their partners in the DUP might not get the seriousness of the Irish Border […]
The USPCA has played a key role in an overnight seizure of 27 puppies at Cairnryan port. The puppies were detained by Police Scotland and seized by the Scottish SPCA. The pups were taken to the USPCA Animal Hospital in Newry to be checked over by the vet. This action is the […]
The Southern Health and Social Care Trust recently launched a new workshop for young people with disabilities in conjunction with the social enterprise community group called SPACE. The workshops are based in Newry and are designed to prepare 16-17 year olds for adulthood by developing employment skills, creating connections and networking opportunities. Speaking […]
A new fast, easy and secure service which will allow drivers sitting their driving test to receive their assessment and test results by email is being introduced. The current paper based driver test marking system is being replaced with digital tablets that Driving Examiners will use during the driving test to input the assessment information. […]
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 have said they understand this and have been ‘upskilling’ officers to develop their knowledge in tackling rural crime. […]
Six junior pupils at St Paul’s High School, Bessbrook were ‘top of the class’ recently after winning the regional heat of the prestigious Opportunity Europe Euro Schools Quiz. The quiz was held in the Marketplace Theatre in Armagh. Competing against ten other schools the pupils demonstrated their general knowledge skills in all aspects […]
