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Business Community Newry

Santander Makes Changes to Branch Opening Hours

From 18 July, Santander will be making changes to its branch opening hours and providing increased telephone support for customers in response to long-term trends in customer behaviour.  The changes to branch opening hours will mean:•    Branches1 will be changing their weekday (Monday – Friday) opening hours from 09:30–16:30 hours to 09:30–15:00 hours;•    Between 15:00 and […]

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Business Community Dáil Éireann Government Louth

Ó Murchú Highlights Issue of Tax Registration for Workers in the North

The issue of tax registration for workers in the North who want to work for Southern firms remotely or in a hybrid capacity has been raised with the Taoiseach in Leinster House. The matter, which was highlighted by Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú earlier this week, was brought to the Taoiseach’s attention on Tuesday by the […]

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Community Newry Sport

PureGym Newry Hiring

Fancy a leg up in the PT industry. Look no further than Pure Gym Newry. They are now hiring for both FT and PT roles. Be a part of a vibrant and energetic department. Interested? You can contact them here at Julie.Thompson@puregym.com Closing date is Friday 13th May ENDS

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Community

Nationwide to Give Grants to Charities Addressing Cost of Living Crisis as Households Face Mounting Pressure

Charities helping struggling households will be able to benefit from support from Nationwide Building Society with causes helping address financial hardship invited to apply for its Community Grants programme. Nationwide has announced that applications for this year’s Community Grants are now open, with applications welcomed from charities supporting people in the cost of living crisis alongside […]

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Business Community Newry

Launch of Brian Conlon Foundation

The Conlon family has launched a new Foundation to celebrate the contribution, life and legacy of Brian Conlon, founder, and former CEO of First Derivatives. The Brian Conlon Foundation is built on the core areas Brian was passionate about, including advancement of education, boosting amateur sport, supporting causes in his hometown of Newry and donating […]

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Business Community Newry Newry Chamber

Newry Chamber Welcomes Minister for State NI, Conor Burns MP

Newry Chamber was delighted to welcome Conor Burns MP, Minister for State Northern Ireland to Newry City. The Minister was keen to understand the particular challenges faced by businesses in the Greater Newry Area and other parts of the region so that government legislation can be aligned to the needs of all communities. The Minister is […]

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Community Government Stormont

Civil Service Launches Recruitment Campaign

The Civil Service has launched a campaign to recruit middle managers at Deputy Principal grade, offering a starting salary of £39,748 per annum and an attractive benefits package. Deputy Principals play an important role in developing  and delivering key areas of government policy. They work closely with senior staff, supporting them in the management of […]

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Community Government Health Politics Stormont

UNISON Calls on Government to Put Pay Right

Commenting as UNISON members across all HSC Trusts join with NHS staff across the UK in calling for a decent pay rise as part of the Put Pay Right campaign, UNISON Northern Ireland Head of Bargaining and Representation Anne Speed said:  “UNISON members rights across Northern Ireland are delivering a clear message today that it’s […]

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Business Community Government Lurgan Portadown Upper Bann Westminster

Future Security of Rushmere Vital for Local Economy – MP

Commenting on the announcement that the owners of Rushmere Shopping Centre have gone into administration, DUP MP for Upper Bann Carla Lockhart said: “Rushmere is a vital component of the local retail landscape in Upper Bann, complementing the wonderful selection of local retailers to be found on high streets across the area. Hundreds of jobs […]

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Community Government Lurgan Upper Bann Westminster

Robust Protections Needed From Online Harms – Lockhart

Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has called on the Government to strengthen their draft Online Safety Bill, to protect all internet users from online harms. Mrs. Lockhart, who throughout her political career has been subjected to horrific abuse from online trolls, told Parliament that whilst freedom of speech must be protected, that which was illegal […]

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Election 2022 Politics

Establishment Parties Seeking to Whitewash Their Failures Away – Aontu

Aontú Derry Cllr and Foyle Assembly candidate has slammed the SDLP and Sinn Fein for seeking to employ a ‘whitewash election strategy’ in the constituency that seeks to deny their failures over a period of nearly two decades in Stormont. Cllr Doyle:“So desperate are the SDLP and Sinn Fein to hold onto their seats in […]

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Armagh Community Election 2022 Newry South Armagh

“Let’s Make History!” – Malone

Statement from Councillor Gavin Malone: When I stood for the Council my strap line at the time of my election was, “I WILL DO MY BEST TO MAKE THEM PROUD” and I hope the people of Newry have witnessed how I have put them first and represented them to the best of my ability and […]