SDLP Councillor Mary Baker has expressed her remorse at the loss of two young lives on the Ballymulligan Road near Moneymore on Tuesday.Ms Baker is a neighbour of the deceased and knew them since they were children.She said: “This is just a horrific accident and I’m so sad that two young lives have been lost…
Public Health Agency encourages children to get active
A new campaign Physical activity: it all adds up! was launched today by the Public Health Agency to encourage parents and carers to ensure children are active for at least 60 minutes every day. Research shows that primary school children in Northern Ireland have low levels of physical activity, with less than a quarter (24%)…
E-LEARNING HELPS PUPILS ENGAGE WITH LANGUAGE LESSONS
More than half of language teachers in the UK are frequently using technology-based tools to support their lessons, with 85 per cent opting for computer-based language-learning programs that can be integrated into classroom teaching, according to a survey by Rosetta Stone (UK) Ltd.Nearly three quarters of these technologically savvy teachers would vouch for the positive impact of computer-based learning…
NORTHERN IRELAND RENAULT DEALERS TAKE TOP HONOURS IN UK QUALITY AWARDS
TC Autos in Omagh was one of three Northern Ireland Renault dealers to scoop one of the top prizes in Renault’s Global Quality Award Programme.In line with Renault Commitment 2009, the company’s three-year growth plan aimed at improving quality, profitability and sales, Renault’s Global Quality Award is held annually to recognise the active contribution of…
MULTI GENERATION HOMES BEAR BRUNT OF RECESSION
Among the biggest victims of the recession are not those who suffer redundancy – but their parents, according to new research from online broker, Selftrade. At a time of economic slowdown, there has been a resurgence of the multi generation home – couples taking in their elderly parents and also putting a roof over the…
LACK OF AWARENESS ABOUT SOCIAL CARE GIVES CAUSE FOR GRAVE CONCERN, SAY NATIONAL CHARITY
Counsel and Care has today welcomed the report from the ippr and PriceWaterhouseCoopers on attitudes towards social care. The report highlights that there is still a worrying lack of awareness of social care and its nature amongst the public, with the majority not making any preparations for their own care in the future. The report…
MCGLONE: METEOR CLOSURE DEVESTATING TO KILDRESS AREA
SDLP Mid Ulster MLA Patsy McGlone has expressed his regret at the loss of 70 jobs due to the closure of Meteor in Kildress, near Cookstown. He said: “This is a devastating blow for the Mid Ulster area. Meteor is a brand known throughout Ireland and it is very sad that a company that has…
CHANGES IN VOCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS CRUCIAL – EMPEY
The reformed vocational qualifications system will be more flexible and easier to understand for both employers and learners. That was the message today from Employment and Learning Minister, Sir Reg Empey, who was speaking to stakeholders at a major vocational qualification reform conference in Belfast. The Minister also highlighted that the reform will provide learners…
MIDDLETOWN MUST GO AHEAD – RUANE
Education Minister, CaitrÃona Ruane, has said that funding must continue for the Middletown Centre for Autism. The Minister said she had received a letter from the Minister for Education and Science, Batt O’Keeffe TD, advising that his department had to review funding for all educational projects and it was not currently possible to enable the…
Statement by Cardinal Seán Brady, Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland
Statement by Cardinal Seán Brady, Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland, on the publication of the Report of the Commission to Inquire into Child Abuse Today’s publication of the Report of the Commission to Inquire into Child Abuse, by Mr Justice Sean Ryan, throws light on a dark period of the past. The…