
The Consumer Council is launching a new current account comparison table to help consumers compare products currently available from banking providers in Northern Ireland. Speaking about this new resource, John French, Chief Executive of the Consumer Council said, “43% of consumers have told us they either don’t know or wouldn’t feel confident about comparing different […]
Apr 24 2017 | Posted in
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Southern Regional College in association with Newry Chamber of Commerce and Trade is hosting an event on Wednesday 26th April at its Newry Campus from 5pm – 8pm. The event will highlight and promote the range of new higher level apprenticeship options available to A’ Level school leavers. It will also provide information on […]

As part of its ongoing commitment to tackling rural and agricultural crime, the Rural Crime Partnership (RCP) is spearheading a campaign aimed at reducing crime in rural communities. The Rural Crime Partnership which includes representatives from the Department of Justice (DoJ), Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI), Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU), Department of Agriculture, Environment […]
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Location: Warrenpoint, County Down Job Length: Contract Date: 10/04/2017 Firm: Gary Matthews Solicitors Job Type: Full Time Salary: £34k+ rising on level of experience Email Address: email@gary.ie Practice Area: Litigation, Contract Law, Property / Conveyancing Web Address: www.gary.ie Your new company Gary Matthews Solicitors is a leading Company in the Plaintiff Litigation Services sector and […]

Sinn Féin MP Mickey Brady has branded the comments of a DUP MP over the shooting of an unarmed IRA man 26 years ago as disgraceful. Colum Marks, who was originally from Newry, was killed by the RUC in Downpatrick in 1991. Last year a new investigation was launched into his killing after a new […]

Local police are appealing for witnesses following the assault of a man in his 60s in the Charlemont Square East area of Bessbrook. The assault happened just before 11pm last night, Wednesday 19th April. Speaking to Newry Times, Sergeant Thomas Shields said, “This man was reported to be carrying a child’s carrycot, containing a […]
Apr 20 2017 | Posted in
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The Southern Health and Social Care Trust has hosted a conference focusing on child neglect. Neglect is the ongoing failure to meet a child’s basic needs and is the most common form of child abuse across the UK (NSPCC). The “Neglect under the Microscope: what works”, conference provided an opportunity for health and Social Care […]
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The Department of Education has launched a public consultation on proposed changes to eligibility criteria for free school meals and uniform grants. The changes are necessary due to the roll out of Universal Credit across Northern Ireland which begins in September 2017 and will be phased in over a number of years. The Department’s […]
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Southern Regional College students from a range of creative and technical disciplines and across all campuses took part in a STEM competition on the College’s Newry campus recently. The STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) competition showcased the innovative and entrepreneurial talents of the College’s students as they presented their product, design and business ideas. […]

The Southern Health and Social Care Trust is running a series of free Stress Management classes. Funded by the Public Health Agency, the classes aim to help anyone of any age who feels they are suffering from stress, anxiety or depression. The six week programmes have been organised in conjunction with the Southern Regional College […]