The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has announced that the 2019 Rural Micro Capital Grant Scheme is now open for applications. Micro Capital grants of between £200 and £1,500 are available to rural community-led, voluntary organisations for projects tackling issues of local poverty and / or social isolation. Article continues below The […]
Dr Claire Brady, Speciality Doctor in Cardiology has taken up post as the new SAS Lead for the Southern Trust. SAS doctors are a diverse group of doctors working across specialties, including Associate Specialists, Specialty Doctors, Staff Grades and Hospital Practitioners. Article continues below This is a new role developed by the British Medical Association […]
Sinn Féin Councillor Oonagh Magennis has said that the growing trend of ATM Bank Machines charging for cash withdrawals has compounded the isolation and social exclusion of many. The Councillor, who is taking a motion to Council to highlight the growing concern about the issue, explained, “In the present economic climate in particular, but also […]
The UK’s leading doctors are recommending that people take up dancing, bowls or even activities like tai chi to help stave off injury and illness in old age. New guidance issued emphasises the importance of building strength and balance for adults, as well as focusing on cardiovascular exercise. Article continues below Falls are the number […]
Police investigating a house fire in Castlewellan on Tuesday 17 September have made two arrests. Speaking to Newry Times, Sergeant Sarah Sloan said, “NIFRS reported the blaze at the property in O’Donnell Park to us shortly after 8.20pm. Article continues below “When emergency services arrived at the property, no one was reported to be inside […]
Following further decreases in the wholesale electricity and gas markets from the corresponding period last year, The Consumer Council is calling on energy suppliers to transparently pass these reductions onto consumers. Maeve Holly, Energy Officer at The Consumer Council said, “The launch of the August 2019 Bord Gáis Energy Index shows that there has been […]
Sinn Féin MP Mickey Brady said oil suppliers should not be denied access to oil in an effort to manipulate prices. The Newry/Armagh MP said, “It’s my understanding that a local oil company were refused access to oil supplies in Belfast and told to come back tomorrow. Article continues below “It’s believed that the company […]
Detectives from PSNI’s Organised Crime Unit have welcomed the conviction of three men at Newry Crown Court on Wednesday 18 September, for their involvement in the importation of cannabis with an estimated street value of around one million pounds into Northern Ireland. James McAleese (43), Kevin McPolin (33) and Niall Mallon (39), all from County […]
Newry and Armagh MP Mickey Brady has condemned the break-in at the popular Sticky Fingers Arts Imaginarium In Edward Street, Newry. The local MP has appealed for vigilance within communities as fears rise about a growing trend of break-ins and robberies within the city. Article continues below Speaking to Newry Times, Brady said, “Grainne and […]
The NI Executive’s target that Northern Ireland would seek to achieve 40% of its electricity consumption from renewable sources by 2020, as set out in the ‘Strategic Energy Framework for Northern Ireland’, has been met ahead of schedule. The statistical report ‘Electricity Consumption and Renewable Generation in Northern Ireland: Year Ending June 2019’, published by […]
