
Dear Editor, The clock is now ticking regarding plans for a new multi-million pound leisure centre in Newcastle. I am concerned that a new leisure may never come to fruition within the next few years if political parties do not stop their political wrangling over the location for the new leisure centre. I am becoming […]

Dear Editor, The response from Education Minister, John O’Dowd to my recent letter misses the point and does not address the core issue which I was highlighting, namely, that the viability audits and subsequent reviews carried out on the primary sector have been based on only two of the six criteria (finance and enrollment) of […]

Dear Editor, NI Water would like to address some concerns that have arisen in relation to NI Water’s overall commitment to Rostrevor and in particular a scheme aimed at alleviating some of the ongoing flooding problems in the area. It is worth noting at the outset that Rostrevor has received substantial investment, in the region […]

Dear Editor, The Department of Education’s sustainable schools policy sets out six key criteria to be considered in assessing a school’s viability. The six criteria are quality educational experience; stable enrollment trends; a sound financial position; strong leadership and management; accessibility; and strong links with the community. The provision of quality education is the overriding […]

Dear Editor, The revelation that a recent programme, organized for young people in the Barcroft area of Newry by CRJI (Community Restorative Justice Ireland) was funded by the Policing and Community Safety Partnership is a worrying development for local republicans. The mixing of policing and youth work is a political act and is sending a […]

Dear Editor, As a sole trader of many years who has managed to survive thus far against all odds (including the hammering of the local economy by our not so friendly but infamous local Rates Office). It was with disbelief that I was informed by my customers on the Newry & Mourne District Council Payroll […]

Dear Editor, What are people’s thoughts on the Tesco recruitment process? I myself am incredibly disappointed. The application process itself seems flawed to me as it is basically personal information such as name, address etc, with two references and a short scenario based questionnaire. At no point does the application offer applicants a chance to […]

Dear Editor, The extreme adverse weather conditions since early Friday morning have been causing major and widespread problems in my South Down constituency, particularly in rural areas around Slieve Croob Clanvaraghan, Dromara, Leitrim, with many roads impassable due to flooding, snow and fallen trees, as well as damaged power lines and telephone lines also leading […]

Dear Editor, Barnardo’s would like to say a big thank you to the under-fives from Pontzpass Playgroup who took part in Barnardo’s superhero themed Big Toddle last year (2012). The tremendous toddlers lived up to the superhero theme by raising over £70 for local Barnardo’s projects – including children with a disability, children living in […]

Dear Editor, My name is Angela Davis, and I am the mother of a 15 year-old boy (Alex) with a rare genetic condition known as Williams syndrome. I am organising a walk from Belfast to Dublin together with friends and other families of children with Williams syndrome to raise awareness of this poorly understood condition. […]