
Education Minister John O’Dowd has said the ability to use ICT confidently from a young age is an essential core skill. The Minister was speaking at the Inspire 2015 conference to showcase the Education Network Service provided for all our grant-aided schools and the finalists of the first Education Network ICT Excellence Competition which celebrates […]

SDLP South Down MLA Seán Rogers has described the Assembly’s Shared Education Bill as a “good first step in truly meaningful shared education in the North.” Speaking at an Assembly debate, Rogers said that the SDLP is broadly supportive of the Bill. “It is clear for the SDLP that principles of shared education must be […]
Nov 26 2015 | Posted in
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Sinn Féin Newry and Armagh MLA Conor Murphy has welcomed an announcement from the Heritage Lottery Fund that they are to award £129,500 to St Mary’s Church. The funding is for capital repair, conservation works and audience development. “This is fantastic news for the church and the local community,” he told Newry Times. “There has […]
Nov 26 2015 | Posted in
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After a spate of thefts and burglaries over the course of the past few months, éirígí’s Stephen Murney has called on local residents to be vigilant as Christmas approaches. The local éirígí spokesperson said, “We would urge everyone to ensure they have their valuables and belongings safe and secured. “As we have seen over the […]
Nov 25 2015 | Posted in
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This winter the Police Service of Northern Ireland are appealing to motorists, cyclists and pedestrians to Light Up For Life during the dark winter months. So far this year in Northern Ireland 62 people have died on our roads as a result of a road traffic collision. Newry, Mourne and Down District Commander, Superintendent Simon […]
Nov 25 2015 | Posted in
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Police in Newry are appealing for information following a creeper style burglary at a house in the Bracken Close area of Newry in the early hours of Saturday 21st November. A white BMW 5 Series and a Grey Mercedes E250 were taken as a result of the burglary. Both cars were recovered later on Saturday […]
Nov 25 2015 | Posted in
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With many of us venturing online to take advantage of Black Friday on 27th November or Cyber Monday on 30th November website deals, the Consumer Council urges consumers to know their rights and shop safely. Philippa McKeown-Brown, Head of Consumer Skills at the Consumer Council said, “With an estimated £2billion to be spent on Black […]

‘Digital Schools of Distinction’, a flagship awards programme which promotes, recognises and encourages best practice use of technology in primary schools has been launched to primary schools in Northern Ireland. The Digital Schools of Distinction Award has been developed to help schools to further integrate technology into the classroom. The initiative aims to recognise best […]

SDLP South Down MP and member of the Westminster EFRA committee Margaret Ritchie has called on British Chancellor George Osborne to commit to protecting agriculture export markets, which she says are critical to the viability of the local industry ahead of the Autumn Statement. Speaking to Newry Times, she said, “Export markets are absolutely critical […]
Nov 25 2015 | Posted in
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Police in Newry are appealing for the driver of a silver car who was in the Erskine Place area this morning, 24th November, to contact them. At around 9am a 13 year old girl was walking along Erskine Place when a silver car pulled up alongside her and the driver offered her a lift to […]
Nov 24 2015 | Posted in
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