
DUP Leader Arlene Foster has confirmed that local MLA Jim Wells will be the Democratic Unionist Party’s candidate in South Down in the NI Assembly election in May. Following his selection DUP leader Arlene Foster said, “I am delighted that Jim will be my candidate in South Down and will be the DUP’s standard bearer […]
Mar 7 2016 | Posted in
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The Public Health Agency (PHA) is using Self-Harm Awareness Day (1st March) as an opportunity to encourage people who are affected by self-harm to seek help. Self-harm is when a person harms themselves through injury or poisoning. People self-harm for various reasons and are usually experiencing severe emotional distress. For some people, self-harm is a […]
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Independent Newry City Councillor Kevin McAteer has opened up about his battle with depression in an effort to raise awareness on what he described as a ‘growing issue’ in society. The Councillor says he attempted suicide in 2008 following a period of depression and self-harm. He explained to Newry Times that he has been living […]

All grant-aided schools have been informed of their budgets for the 2016-17 financial year. The amount of money directly delegated to schools is £1,167.5m. Speaking as schools received their allocations, Education Minister John O’Dowd said, “As we are all aware, the budget position for all departments remains very challenging. As a result of reductions imposed […]
Mar 4 2016 | Posted in
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Police in Newry are appealing for information following the theft of ornaments from a grave in Warrepoint. The theft took place sometime between 4pm on Wednesday, 24th February and 1pm on Thursday, 25th February. A pot of flowers, stone crucifix candle holder and concrete angel were taken from a grave in a cemetery on the […]
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Police in Crossmaglen are appealing for information after saws were stolen from a van. At 7.42pm on Wednesday, 17th February, two Con saws were taken from the back of a white Ford Transit van parked in McCormick Place. It is believed a silver car may have been involved in the theft. Police would like to […]
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Sinn Féin MLA Megan Fearon has welcomed the publication of the Ofcom Strategic Review of Digital Communications on the roll-out of broadband to every household and business. “With speeds of at least 10mbps and the intention of placing new obligations in future spectrum licences to improve rural mobile coverage this will be welcomed in rural […]
Mar 4 2016 | Posted in
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To celebrate World Book Day EASONS, located at Buttercrane Shopping Centre, hosted a book reading. Guest at the shopping centre was Dublin born author Gerard Siggins. He spoke to 60 children from St Patrick’s in Hilltown. Gerard – author of the Rugby Spirit series of books for children – is a former sports journalist. Article […]
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Education Minister John O’ Dowd has commended the huge contribution teachers make to society and their role in the future of our young people. Addressing delegates at the Irish National Teachers’ Organisation Northern Annual Conference in Templepatrick the Minister said, “Teachers and educators, appreciate the vital contribution that education has to make, to the future […]

Sinn Féin Councillor Barra Ó Muiri has urged Transport NI to add the Carrickrovaddy Road to the list of roads for salting following a series of collisions. “I’m absolutely baffled as to why Carrickrovaddy has not yet been added to the salting list,” he said. “The road is an absolute death trap after the least […]
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