
A new tuition centre specialising in primary school level Maths, English and the transfer exams has opened on Monaghan Street. Education Support Hub provides children of all primary ages and abilities an opportunity to bridge their learning gaps, while also catering for gifted and talented learners. It was founded by Newry man Daniel […]

Slieve Gullion area Councillor Oonagh Magennis has said that the recent upsurge in what residents described as ‘anti-social behaviour’ in St Oliver Plunkett Park, Camlough, is a cause for concern. The local Councillor made was commenting after speaking with local residents and visiting the area. “There is a stretch of waste ground close […]
May 20 2019 | Posted in
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The Community Foundation for Northern Ireland has been appointed by Comic Relief to make £840,000 of funding available to voluntary sector and community groups here over the next two years. In order to support local community and voluntary sector groups with a potential application, an information workshop will be held in the Brain Injury Foundation, […]

An £820,000 fund aimed at conserving historic environment assets and increasing knowledge and public awareness is now open. Applications are invited from owners and from community and heritage organisations for a range of support streams organised together as the Historic Environment Fund. £600,000 is available to fund repairs to listed buildings and scheduled […]
May 20 2019 | Posted in
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Work has commenced on the redevelopment of the landmark Town Dock House at Warrenpoint Port, the flagship project in the harbour’s £4 million capital investment programme. The building, which fronts onto Warrenpoint Town Square, will be returned to its former use as the main harbour office, re-establishing a direct interface between the port and the […]
May 17 2019 | Posted in
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With the longer evenings, a senior PSNI officer is urging householders to make sure they do all they can to protect their property. Chief Superintendent Simon Walls wants home and business owners to take the necessary precautions to secure their home and belongings against opportunistic burglars and to be on guard for cold callers. […]
May 17 2019 | Posted in
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Applications are now open for Live Here Love Here’s Small Grants Scheme, where communities across Northern Ireland can benefit from up to £5,000 of funding to improve their local area. The Small Grants Scheme, which is now in its sixth year, is spearheaded by environmental charity Keep Northern Ireland Beautiful’s Live Here Love Here Campaign […]

Young adults who may have less experience of the tax system should be especially vigilant against springtime refund scams, warns HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC). Scammers are increasingly targeting vulnerable or elderly people and those with less familiarity with the tax system, such as young adults. During April and May, fraudsters regularly blitz […]
May 16 2019 | Posted in
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Picturesque Warrenpoint is once again set to play host to some of the world’s leading blues and jazz performers who are heading to the County Down town for the 21st International Guinness® Blues on the Bay Festival from 22 – 27 May 2019. Sponsored by Diageo, the festival attracts thousands of music-loving locals and tourists […]

Detectives from PSNI Organised Crime Unit have conducted nine searches across the Newry and South Armagh areas this week. Detective Inspector Keith Gawley said, “Detectives conducted a number of searches in the South Armagh and Newry areas, making one arrest and recovering more than £50,000 in cash, mobile phones and documentation. “Two lorries […]
May 15 2019 | Posted in
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