
SDLP MLA for Newry and Armagh Justin McNulty has welcomed the granting of planning approval for the new St Joseph’s High School in Crossmaglen by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council’s Planning Committee. Speaking to Newry Times, McNulty said, “The granting of planning approval for the new build at St Joseph’s High School in Crossmaglen […]
Apr 18 2018 | Posted in
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Warrenpoint Port has unveiled a major 25-year growth plan as it aims to boost its position as a major economic driver for south Down and the surrounding region. Objectives in the Masterplan document, which covers 2018-2043, include plans to improve links to Warrenpoint town as well as upgrading transport routes to the Port, improving Port […]

The All Ireland Scholarship Scheme for students in Northern Ireland is now open for applications. The annual scholarships, funded by businessman JP McManus, are now in their ninth year in Northern Ireland and provide financial assistance to top-performing students from low income households who intend to take up full-time undergraduate courses from September 2018. […]

Newry and Armagh Sinn Féin MLA Megan Fearon has expressed her delight at the news that planning permission has been granted for the new multi-million-pound school building at St Joseph’s, Crossmaglen. Congratulating all those involved with bringing the vision of the new facility to this stage, the local MLA told Newry Times, “Well done to […]
Apr 17 2018 | Posted in
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To mark British Sign Language Week the Southern Health and Social Care Trust has launched new communication cards for patients who are deaf British Sign Language users. Mairead Casey, Patient/Client and 10,000 Voices Facilitator for the Trust said, “In Northern Ireland there are 4,300 people who use British Sign Language and 2,500 of these are […]
Apr 17 2018 | Posted in
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Newry company STATSports have signed a deal to provide its player monitoring devices to the elite teams of one of the world’s greatest footballing nations, Brazil. The Northern Ireland firm have tied up a long-term partnership with the Brazil Football Confederation (CBF) which will see it provide its pioneering APEX Team Series GPS device to […]
Apr 16 2018 | Posted in
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The Department for the Economy is reminding budding chefs that there are just days left to apply for the Bridge to Employment Trainee Commis Chef programme. Working in partnership with a consortium comprising of the Northern Ireland Hotels Federation (NIHF), sector skills organisation People 1st and 17 hospitality businesses, the Department’s training programme provides an […]

Police in Newry are investigating a burglary in which thieves stole £17,500. The theft took place at Costcutters in Mayobridge. Police believe it happened on Thursday morning between 3 am and 4 am. The thieves cut electric wires on the street, knocking out the lights. They also ripped out CCTV. Police said they […]
Apr 13 2018 | Posted in
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Over 50 social enterprises and their supporters attended a celebration of the work of the sector at WIN Business Centre. The event was part of the Social Enterprise Newry Mourne Down programme, which is an innovative programme of support helping individuals and groups explore new social enterprise ideas to help them find sustainable socially innovative […]
Apr 13 2018 | Posted in
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With the clocks having sprung forward, the Public Health Agency (PHA) is encouraging everyone to use the stretch in the evenings to stretch their legs. Colette Brolly, the PHA’s lead on physical activity, said, “The longer evenings mean we have more time to get involved in physical activity, whether it’s getting out on the bike, […]
Apr 13 2018 | Posted in
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