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30% Increase in Sick Leave at Council in past year

Employee sickness levels at a Northern Ireland council has risen to almost 20,000 days in the last year. A new human resources (HR) report was delivered to Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMDDC) on Thursday night (Nov 17) showing an increase in sick leave of around 30%…

To buy a Shoe lace

Where does one have to go to buy a simple pair of shoelaces. Now I don't want a new pair of shoes, just the laces

Pass by on the other side?

Driving home from a night out I came across a man lying face down on the footpath and after witnessing events I'm just wondering what is…

Poor Sammy Wilson

What is it with people! If they aren't moaning about the Credit Crunch and all the doom and gloom and even more doom they are moaning about…

North Street Gallery

Took a walk up to North Street in December to check out the art on display. Really good quality paintings of local shops and characters…

Oh Christmas Tree...

Can the Newry and Mourne Council be serious what they have decided concerning our Christmas Tree. All other towns and cities on the island…

By Gum

I have an idea for the powers that be in our City. Perhaps when they are putting down footpaths next or repairing

On yer bike!

When's the last time you saw somebody on a bicycle or when is the last time you saw a bicycle parked on the Five Star Bicycle Parking Rack…

Faggot

Who can you blame? Yes I'm moaning again - A trip to the Swimming Pool last week really got me thinking.

Pride in your area

Why, Why, Why do people have no pride in their areas. What does it take to lift the sweet wrappers outside your door or give your door a…

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