John Crowe, a lecturer in Hospitality & Catering at North West Regional College was recently named the winner of a prestigious UK award, for his innovative teaching methods. The Professional Association for Catering Education (PACE) recognised John’s novel approach to engaging with his catering students, through the use of computers in the College’s state-of-the-art training…
Day: May 17, 2009
NORTH WEST 200 MAINTAINS ‘POLE POSITION’ IN 2009
Sports Minister Gregory Campbell today joined thousands of fans to enjoy the carnival atmosphere and excitement at the North West 200. Speaking during the event the Minister said: “As a visitor behind the scenes, and a spectator here today, I am seeing at first hand the hard work and determination that goes into making this…
Elderly couple viciously attacked and robbed
Cllr Allan Bresland MLA – Press Release At approximately 1.30am on the morning of Thursday 14th May, an elderly couple was viciously attacked and robbed at their home on the Plumbridge Road, Newtownstewart, by a cowardly group consisting of two men and two women. The male resident heard a knock and the door, and talked…
Biggest response to police recruitment to date
Members of the Northern Ireland Policing Board’s Human Resources Committee have been briefed on the application rates in the latest recruitment campaign for the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) Speaking about the figures presented, Committee Chairman Jimmy Spratt MLA said, “Board Members were very encouraged by the high number of applicants in this latest…
SHIELDS’ STANCE ON POOR ROADS VINDICATED
Mid-Tyrone SDLP Councillor Seamus Shields has welcomed plans by DRD Roads Service to undertake the surface dressing of more than 40km of rural roads in the area. The programme of repair includes Drumnakilly Road, Crockanbuoy Road, Creggan Road, Donaghanie Road, Loughmacrory Road and Greencastle Road and will be carried out over the next financial year….