SDLP West Tyrone Assembly Candidate Daniel McCrossan has called on Apex Housing to reverse their decision to close Bell Gray Nursing Home, Newtownstewart with the loss of up to 40 local jobs. Speaking on Friday Mr McCrossan said: “I was extremely disappointment to hear of this decision that will see the vital care services in…
Sperrins Metal Storage Secures New Deal in Qatar
Draperstown based Sperrin Metal Storage, a leading storage manufacturer, has secured a contract to supply its mobile shelving to Fino International in Qatar. Congratulating the company, Enterprise, Trade & Investment Minister, Jonathan bell MLA said: “Sperrins Metal Storage has demonstrated great energy and focus in winning this new contract, estimated to be worth £250,000 to supply…
Ford determined send Strabane Court House down
 SDLP West Tyrone MLA Daniel McCrossan has said that Justice Minister David Ford’s dogged determination to close Strabane Court House flies in the face of the needs of local people and the local legal profession.  Mr McCrossan said: “David Ford stood in the Assembly today armed with clever remarks but utterly lacking in an…
McCrossan: RHI shutdown raises concern over 70 Omagh jobs
SDLP West Tyrone MLA Daniel McCrossan has slammed a decision by the Minister Jonathan Bell to axe the Renewable Heat Incentive. The loss of the scheme which funds renewable heating projects to produce renewable energy is predicted to cost 2,000 jobs with a business owner in Omagh expressing concern for his 70 staff. Mr McCrossan…
Closing date announced for NIE Energy lighting scheme
Offices, hotels, factories and warehouses throughout Northern Ireland must act now if they are to halve their lighting bills and save up to 25% off the purchase price of replacement high efficiency light fittings. The NIE Energy Lighting Scheme which offers subsidised lighting equipment is due to close at the end of March. Scheme manager,…
Children in Need set to rock the Odyssey in Belfast
Some of the biggest names in rock and pop music will be flying in to Belfast for a special massive one-off gig in the Odyssey Arena tomorrow tonight (Friday 19 November), in aid of this year’s BBC Children In Need. Westlife, The Script and Jedward will be performing in front of a crowd of over…
Arts and Culture Minister, Nelson McCausland today helped Cinemagic celebrate the 20th Anniversary of its television and film festival.
The festival provides an opportunity for Northern Ireland’s young people to get hands on-experience in film making and understand how films are animated, directed, classified and promoted. Each year the festival uses film, television and all forms of moving image to entertain, educate, inspire and broaden understanding and awareness of the media industries among young…
Justice Minister, David Ford, has today announced a restructuring of the Youth Justice Review Team.
Kathleen Marshall will replace Paula Jack on the Review Team and their reporting timetable has been extended until June 2011. David Ford said: “I sought views from the Review Team regarding its composition and timeframe and I listened to the points they raised. One was around perceived independence and to address that issue Kathleen Marshall…
About 30,000 homes in Northern Ireland are without power due to bad weather.
Northern Ireland Electricity said there was widespread damage, especially in Omagh, Enniskillen, Dungannon, Londonderry, Coleraine and Ballymena. Roads have also been affected, with the Glenshane Pass closed for snow ploughing. The road has been closed since the early evening and Roads Service said their work has been hampered by snow, lying up to 50cms in…
Happy New Year to all Tyrone Consitution Readers
Happy new year to all!