Around Noon and Henderson Wholesale have launched an innovative new food-to-go range as part of a multi-million-pound per annum partnership. Newry-based Around Noon led the project to completely revamp the convenience retailer’s offering of pre-packed sandwiches, wraps, and salads. Set to be available in over 100 SPAR and EUROSPAR stores across Northern Ireland, the new […]
Warrenpoint Port has commissioned a new crane and has commenced the refurbishment of two other cranes following a major £3 million capital investment. The new crane, built and supplied by Finnish manufacturer Konecranes, will significantly improve efficiency at the Port by reducing loading and unloading times, with the ability to lift 100 tonnes up to […]
Barry Flynn, a coach from Carrickcruppen GAA is a finalist in the Translink Ulster GAA Coach of the Year awards. Representing Armagh, he is one of nine outstanding volunteer coaches who have been selected from their respective counties. The finalists were selected following public nominations submitted by club members across Ulster. A panel of experts […]
A £2 million investment in St Joseph’s Primary School is being celebrated as the school mark its 180th year. As part of the project, a large extension was constructed which has created a new entrance, a multipurpose hall, kitchen, changing rooms, toilets and four new classrooms. In addition, the main building was refurbished providing two […]
The Department of Education, in partnership with the Public Health Agency, is seeking examples of outstanding pastoral care in schools. The Derrytrasna Pastoral Care Award provides recognition to school communities that have demonstrated exceptional co-operative effort in supporting the pastoral care of pupils. Schools that go above and beyond to make a real difference to […]
Police in Newry are investigating a spate of thefts from parked vehicles at a number of locations across the city in recent days. Speaking to Newry Times, Sergeant Gracey said, “We have received eight reports since Tuesday, 13 November of vehicles having been entered and items stolen and, unfortunately, the majority of these incidents have […]
SDLP Infrastructure Spokesperson Sinead Bradley has said that statistics showing high level of assaults on Translink workers this year alone is appalling. The MLA for South Down told Newry Times, “It is totally unacceptable that workers providing us a vital public service, that many of us couldn’t do without, are facing abuse by customers whilst […]
Newry Mourne and Down District Council get ready to fill the district with some Christmas Magic with a series of Switch On Events happening from 22 November until 7 December 2018. It all kicks off with the flagship Light Switch Ons in Newry on 22 November and Downpatrick on 23 November. Newry will be a […]
Nominations are now open for the third annual Live Here Love Here Community Awards and organisers are calling on people in the Newry area to make sure to nominate their ‘Community Heroes’ – those who give up their time to keep our communities cleaner, greener and safer. The awards, held at Belfast City Hall on […]
A number of local Primary Schools are benefitting from taking part in the Daily Mile programme. Developed by a Head Teacher in Stirling in response to concerns over poor fitness levels and obesity in children, the Daily Mile programme involves pupils participating in a 15-minute walk or run every school day. The Southern Health and […]
