Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Charlie Casey recently met firmus energy to hear how local residents could be eligible for its ‘Home Comfort 50/50’ grant to switch to natural gas and improve the energy efficiency of their home. In partnership with the Northern Ireland Sustainable Energy Programme, firmus energy is offering eligible […]
SDLP Assembly Member for Newry and Armagh Justin McNulty MLA has raised concerns about the length of time it is taking to process the Maternity Allowance Benefit by the Department of Communities. Speaking to Newry Times, McNulty explained, “Whilst assisting some constituents recently I became aware of the current backlog in processing the Maternity Allowance […]
The Southern Health and Social Care Trust has received two top prizes at the prestigious UK wide Public Sector Paperless Awards. The Paperless Awards, hosted by Gov News Direct aims to honour digital progress, recognise achievement and encourage best practice in digital transformation within public sector organisations across the UK. There were 16 awards in […]
Northern Ireland’s iconic Mourne Mountains will provide the dramatic backdrop for hundreds of cyclists as they prepare to take on the Etape Mourne Cycling Sportif this month. Supported by the world’s largest online bike store, Chain Reaction Cycles, and powered by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council, the ‘Etape Mourne’ cycling sportive will get into […]
IFA and McDonald’s ambassador, Pat Jennings is calling for people involved in grassroots football to nominate the unsung heroes of the game across Northern Ireland with the deadline for the 2019 Grassroots Football Awards fast approaching. The IFA and McDonald’s 2019 Grassroots Awards nominations officially close on 9 August. Article continues below The awards […]
Police are appealing to those shining laser pens towards aircrafts to desist, following recent reports of this activity. Speaking to Newry Times, Sergeant Paul Connolly said, “Last week, police received three reports of laser pens being shone directly at pilots of commercial airlines. Article continues below “On Wednesday night (31 July), it was reported an […]
Carolyn Davison, Assistant Director for Higher Education & Quality Improvement at Southern Regional College, has been recognised as a leading female figure for her service to education at the inaugural Northern Ireland Women’s Awards. The NI Women’s Awards, which was held in the Wellington Park Hotel in Belfast, honours the breadth of talent and hard […]
SDLP Assembly Member for Newry and Armagh Justin McNulty MLA has expressed his fear that politics in the North is becoming ‘deeply polarised’ and is “on the brink of something akin to civil war”. Speaking to Newry Times, McNulty said, “Our politics here has been stuck in a rut for over two years now with […]
Newry-based business Around Noon has announced a £7m investment and said it will create 94 new jobs. The local company specialises in ‘Food-to-go’ products such as sandwiches and salads and already employs over 300 people in Newry, Dublin and Slough. The company said that it is investing over £7 million in a major expansion […]
Sinn Féin Newry and Armagh MLA Cathal Boylan has raised serious concerns at planned cuts to fire and rescue services here. He was commenting after the service announced plans to cut crews in a number of areas including Armagh to deal with budgetary pressures. Article continues below “It is deeply concerning that service crews in […]
