Most of HMRC’s customers complete their tax returns honestly and on time but every year HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) receives some outlandish excuses and expense claims. Some of the most bizarre excuses HMRC received from customers who missed the Self Assessment deadline include being too short to reach the post-box and having fingers too […]
The Department for Communities has announced that the 2019 Líofa Gaeltacht Bursary Scheme is open for applications. The Gaeltacht provides attendees with an opportunity to immerse themselves in an Irish speaking community, increase their knowledge and use of Irish through attending classes, and taking part in a wide range of cultural activities including sport and […]
For two-thirds of families in Northern Ireland, the childcare bill is their largest or second largest monthly outgoing. The startling figure was revealed as Employers For Childcare launches the 9th Annual Northern Ireland Childcare Cost Survey results which show that, after housing, the childcare bill continues to exceed groceries, heating, transport and other household costs. […]
On Thursday 10 January, Burren Community Forum presented PIPS Hope and Support and Southern Area Hospice with proceeds raised from their Annual Boxing Day Townland Run and Walk. Each of the charities was presented with a cheque for £500.00 to support the services they provide on a daily basis to those at most need within […]
A cheque for £11,419.90 was recently presented to James McCaffery of the Fundraising Department of Southern Area Hospice Services by Camlough woman Joanne Sands and her daughter Seana. The money was raised by the two ladies after they participated in and completed the recent 26.2 miles New York Marathon along with their brother Oliver. […]
Slieve Gullion Councillors Kate Loughran and Pete Byrne have heaped praise on three South Armagh High Schools after they appeared in the Irish News non-grammar schools performance lists for the highest percentage of pupils achieving five or more GCSE’s at grades A* to C. Both St. Paul’s High School Bessbrook and St. Joseph’s Crossmaglen appeared […]
Slieve Gullion area Sinn Féin Councillor Mickey Larkin has praised all those involved in the delivery of a refurbished play park at Dromintee. Speaking to Newry Times, the local representative said, “This newly refurbished Play area has been welcomed by all and is a welcome community asset. “The park is thronged with children […]
The Senior Investigating Officer of the PSNI has appealed for information following the brutal murder of Wayne Boylan in Warrenpoint yesterday evening. Wayne was enjoying an evening with friends at his friend’s home in Lower Dromore Road when two cold-blooded killers burst into the house at around 7:30 pm. The pair, who were […]
Detectives have launched a murder investigation following the fatal shooting of a man on the Lower Dromore Road, Warrenpoint at around 7.30pm this evening. A woman has also been taken to hospital after the incident in Warrenpoint this evening. Police stated, “A female has also sustained serious injuries during the incident and has been taken […]
READ the update to this news story HERE. A woman has been taken to hospital after a shooting in Warrenpoint this evening. It is believed the shooting happened in the seaside town at around 8 pm. The woman was admitted to Daisy Hill Hospital in Newry and her condition is not yet […]
