Be internet aware this Christmas
December 6, 2011
by Christine Keighery
With all the technology available to kids these days and the high demand for internet connected gadgets and gaming, Christmas should also be the time to think about how to protect your kids online. Read more
Mass Unions’ strike will grind services to a halt
November 29, 2011
By Christine Keighery
Northern Ireland will effectively grind to a standstill on Wednesday due to strike action being taken by thousands of public sector workers in a row over pensions and job cuts. Read more
Appreciation for retiring chairman of Hospice Dinner Dance committee
November 22, 2011
After a decade of commitment and dedication as the chairman of the Hospice Dinner Dance Committee in Newry, Mr Liam Goss has announced he is to stand down from the position. Read more
Jobs boost for Newry with Quays extension
October 18, 2011
500 new job are to be created following the approval of plans for a major extension to the Quays shopping centre in Newry. Read more
Public urged to help tackle illegal firework problem
October 11, 2011
As Halloween beckons, police are appealing to the public for their support in tackling illegal fireworks use. Read more
Minister confirms preparations in place for severe winter weather
October 11, 2011
Regional Development Minister Danny Kennedy has announced that key principles have been agreed to remove snow and ice from busy town centre footpaths, ahead of the approaching winter. Read more
End of an era
October 4, 2011
Registrar calls time after 38 years
by Brónagh Murphy
Hazel Robinson has been part of Newry and Mourne District Council as long as the establishment itself. And Thursday marked the end of an era for both Hazel and the entire Council as she retired as from her post as Registrar, after serving an astonishing 38 years in the position. Read more
DNA and telephone records link Maire Rankin murder accused to scene, court hears
September 27, 2011
By Christine Keighery
The trial considering the murder of Newry pensioner, Maire Rankin, progressed in Belfast Crown Court last week. Read more
“We are still here”: NMEA
September 20, 2011
by Christine Keighery
Enterprise NI have launched a legal challenge against the decision made by Invest NI last week to award the contract for providing their business start-up programme to KPMG and Scottish company, The GO Group, The Examiner has learned. Read more
Strong opposition to planned Library cuts
September 13, 2011
by Brónagh Murphy
Plans to cut the opening hours of libraries across the North will be met with strong opposition, political representatives have warned. Read more
