
Netwatch has opportunities for immediate permanent positions in their purpose built Communications Hub in Carnbane Industrial Estate in Newry, Co. Down. Netwatch specialises in providing business continuity, risk management and security services to clients across the globe. Established in 2003, by David Walsh, Group CEO and Niall Kelly, Director of Technology, Netwatch is a global […]

SDLP Economy Spokesperson Sinead Bradley MLA has expressed her disappointment that Bombardier have decided to bring forward job cuts originally planned over the next two years. The 1080 redundancies will now be enforced within the next few months. She said, “Bombardier have not managed this delicate situation with adequate planning or consideration and as usual […]
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The Southern Trust Referral and Booking Centre staff have recently held their annual ‘Pink Day’. It was held as part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. A successful coffee morning and various raffles raised £2,500. The money will be divided equally between Marie Curie and Breast Cancer Care. Article continues below: The team would like to […]
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Environment Minister Michelle McIlveen has announced funding from the plastic bag charge for local environment projects. An initial £400,000, sourced from the carrier bag levy, will be available for the Challenge Fund in the current financial year for not-for-profit organisations delivering projects which aim to improve the local environment and boost civic pride. Speaking about […]
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Economy Minister Simon Hamilton MLA has welcomed an increase in gross weekly earnings for full-time employees. Commenting following the publication of the latest Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings the Minister said, “The increase in earnings for Northern Ireland employees is welcome. “This is the second consecutive increase in earnings which exceeded the rate of […]
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On Tuesday 11th October 2016, the Ulster History Circle unveiled a blue plaque in William Street, commemorating Ada Bodart (née Doherty). Born in Newry in 1874, Ada was the niece of Robert Hogg Doherty, long serving Clerk of Newry Town Commissioners and Urban District Council. Ada moved to Belgium where she married Louis Joseph Bodart […]

Economy Minister Simon Hamilton has welcomed the latest labour market figures which show another decrease in the unemployment rate. Figures released for the period June – August 2016 show that the Northern Ireland Labour Force Survey unemployment rate was 5.5% – a decrease of 0.4 percentage points over the quarter and 0.5 percentage points over […]

South Armagh MLA and Executive Office Junior Minister Megan Fearon has outlined her support for migrant workers. She was speaking during a debate in the Assembly on the rise of racism following the English EU exit vote. “There is an onus on all of us to show support to our minority ethnic communities and our […]
Oct 31 2016 | Posted in
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SDLP Assembly Member for Newry and Armagh Justin McNulty MLA has claimed that waiting even fourteen days for an appointment with a Breast Cancer specialist is too long for those impacted and has sought assurances from the Health Minister that vacant specialist posts at Craigavon Area Hospital will be filled as a matter of urgency. […]
Oct 31 2016 | Posted in
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During Energy Saving Week (30th October – 6th November 2016) the Housing Executive is encouraging you to do just three things: Call / Save / Insulate! Make one free call: To save on your energy costs call freephone 0800 1422 865 today. Receive free, impartial advice on how you can make your home more energy […]
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