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Pocketbox: What Road Pricing Means For Tax Payers in Britain

In October 2021, the British Government published official reports detailing a proposal which would see a transformative overhaul of the UK economy and its tax system as the country looks to seek out strategies to tackle the global climate crisis. Following the COP26 summit, where over 150 countries committed to the terms of the Paris […]

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Community Council Government Newry NMD Council South Armagh South Down

Newry, Mourne and Down Employment Academy Drives Careers Forward with New HGV Licence Training

A new initiative to address skills shortages and improve employment opportunities for those interested in a career in the transport and logistics industry, has been established by Newry Mourne and Down District Council through the Newry, Mourne and Down Labour Market Partnership, in conjunction with a number of key local firms. The Newry, Mourne and […]

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Business Community Council Government Newry NMD Council South Armagh South Down

Global CEO and Local Leaders to Speak at Council’s Talent Summit

One of the world’s most successful business leaders is to headline a hybrid summit on the topic of Empowering Talent on Wednesday 23 March. The event, which has been created by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council and the Management and Leadership Network, will explore how individuals and businesses can identify, amplify and realise their […]

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Agriculture Community Government Newry South Armagh South Down Stormont

Minister Celebrates Success of His Rural Development Programme Across Newry, Mourne and Down

Rural Affairs Minister Edwin Poots MLA, has attended an event at Killeavy Castle in Newry to celebrate Mourne, Gullion and Lecale Rural Development Partnership’s success in delivering his Department’s Rural Development ‘LEADER’ Programme.  In total, 76 projects across the Newry, Mourne and Down District Council area received funding, with 14 community facilities developed or refurbished […]

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Get 10% Off Advertising With Clanrye News and Sport

Clanrye News and Sport has quickly become one of the top news websites in the North of Ireland covering Newry and Armagh, South Down, Upper Bann and County Louth. Having amassed over 290,000 website hits within a year the website is now in a position to offer 10% off advertising for a year. That’s a […]

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Crime Newry

Petrol and Paint Bombs Thrown at Newry House

Detectives are appealing for information following a report of a petrol bomb incident at a property in the Newry area on Wednesday, 16th March. Detective Inspector Johnston said: “At 2.35am it was reported to police that a petrol bomb and a paint bomb were thrown at the front of a property in the Demense area. […]

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Business Community Newry

Northern Ireland’s Tallest Marketing Copywriter Shortlisted for Prestigious Small Business Awards

Northern Ireland’s tallest marketing copywriter Tall Paul from Tall Paul Marketing, has been shortlisted in the ‘Digital/eCommerce Business of the Year’ category at the prestigious 2022 Northern Ireland FSB Business Awards. The Federation of Small Business (FSB) Awards is designed to recognise the achievements and contributions of small businesses and the self-employed in Northern Ireland. […]

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Business Newry Newry Chamber

Shoppers ‘TAP’ into Newry During Shop Local Campaign

During the High Street Voucher Shop Local campaign, Newry BID (Business Improvement District) ran an initiative called ‘TAP into Newry.’ The aim of ‘TAP into Newry’ was to encourage shoppers to spend their vouchers locally in Newry city centre. Figures released by the Department of the Economy show that this campaign helped to deliver a […]

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Community Government Health Newry Stormont

Health Minister Visits Women’s Aid Armagh Down on International Women’s Day

Health Minister Robin Swann, along with UUP party colleagues, Councillor David Taylor and Councillor Jill Macauley, visited Women’s Aid Armagh Down (WAAD) headquarters on Downshire Road in Newry. The Minister was briefed on the new ELEOS Project which aims to deliver a holistic support centre at the city centre site to help prevent revictimization and […]

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Advertising Business Community Newry

Spend St Patricks Day at Newry Foresters

If like most people you intend to have a few Guinness this St Patricks Day and drown the shamrock then look no further than Newry Foresters. The club is located at William Street in Newry. The Foresters club will have music and drinks promotions to celebrate the first St Patricks Day in two years. Doors […]

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Crime Newry

Man Arrested Following Drug Seizure in Newry

Newry City Neighbourhood Policing Team conducted a house search under the Misuse of Drugs Act. As a result a substantial quantity of class B and class C drugs have been seized. A 51-year-old man arrested on suspicion of drugs offences has been released on bail pending further enquiries. If you wish to report drug activity […]

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Community Council Government Newry NMD Council South Armagh South Down

Chairperson Celebrates International Women’s Day

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Cathy Mason hosted an afternoon event in the Slieve Donard Hotel Newcastle to celebrate this year’s International Women’s Day. International Women’s Day is an event that is celebrated globally to recognise, commemorate, and promote women’s achievements in our society. This year’s theme of #BreakTheBias, promotes diversity and […]