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Full Transport Manager Course With Compliance HQ

Newry based training group the Compliance HQ is offering a full transport manager course. The course itself is ten days in total and is for anyone wanting to become a transport manager. The role of transport manager is an extremely important position within the haulage industry. Tasked with the responsibility of organising haulage, staff rotas, […]

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Rate Set to Protect Public Services Across Newry Mourne & Down – Cllr. Ó Muirí

Councillor Barra Ó Muirí, Group Leader for Sinn Féin on Newry Mourne & Down Council has commented on the striking of the District Rate of 1.95%. “Sinn Féin’s priority in the striking of the rate has been to protect and improve public services, and to strike a fair rate for workers and families.  “Last year […]

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Crime Newry

Police Appeal Following Spate of Newry Burglaries

Police are investigating a number of burglaries in Newry on Sunday, 6th February and Saturday, 5th February. Inspector Gibson said: “It was reported to police at around 5.50pm on Saturday, that entry had been gained to a house in the Ashgrove Park area. “Damage had been caused to a glass pane in a door and […]

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Newry and South Armagh Schools Join PSNI Pilot Programme

Schools across the Newry and South Armagh area are to join Pilot Programme, Operation Encompass. The programme, which is already operational across the Downpatrick area, sees police sharing information with schools where there have been instances of domestic abuse involving a child. This will allow officers to pass on relevant information to the school the child […]

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We Need to Prioritise the Albert Basin Park – Coade

Alliance representative Jackie Coade has said that while the Newry City Regeneration Programme will enhance the area, it must take on board the growing local concerns for the outcome of the project. Speaking as plans for new Civic Centre continued, Jackie said the Alliance Party would continue to support plans to prioritise the park and […]

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Newry Chamber launch Digital Conference

Newry Chamber of Commerce and Trade have launched their first ever NI Digital Marketing Conference.  The new event will take place on Thursday 24th February 2022 (8am to 1pm) at the Canal Court Hotel & Spa, Newry. It will include keynote speakers, case studies and an exhibition space. The event is supported by principal sponsors […]

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Newry Chamber Board Reaction to the Resignation of Paul Givan MLA as the First Minister of Northern Ireland

Newry Chamber Board reaction to the resignation of Paul Givan MLA as the First Minister of Northern Ireland The Newry Chamber Board is extremely disappointed to hear the news that Paul Givan MLA has resigned, plunging Stormont into uncertainty.  Tony McKeown CEO said “We have been consistent in our discussions with all government parties that […]

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Newry Political Party Reveals Truth About Cuts to Daisy Hill Hospital

Newry based political party the IRSP Newry has revealed via social media that they have been approached by a whistle blower who has explained the truth behind the cuts to services at Daisy Hill Hospital. The reveal comes a week after the Southern Trust announced the removal of emergency general surgery at the Daisy Hill […]

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Newry Chamber Issues Open Letter to Members on Newry Regeneration Project

Letter to members We would like to update our members on the Chamber’s current position on the Newry City Centre Regeneration Project. Firstly, our long-stated position is that we welcome the proposed investment in our city. This has the potential to transform the economic and social environment for the citizens of our entire region. Newry […]

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Council Supports Northern Ireland Apprenticeship Week 2022

Newry Mourne and Down District Council is supporting Northern Ireland Apprenticeship Week 2022. The Northern Ireland wide initiative, led by the Department of the Economy, seeks to demonstrate how apprenticeships work for individuals, businesses, communities and the wider economy. From Monday 7February to 11 February 2022, a number of virtual and in person events will […]

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Crime Newry

Newry Man Charged Following Daisy Hill Attack on Female Doctor

A Newry man has appeared in court following the recent hijacking and assault on a female doctor who had just finished her shift at Daisy Hill hospital in Newry. The accused who is from the Demesne area of Newry City, confirmed that he understood the charges against him whilst a police officer confirmed that she […]

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Irwin Welcomes Update on Health Care Payment

Newry & Armagh DUP Assemblyman William Irwin MLA has welcomed an update from the Health Minister on the Health & Social Care Staff Recognition payment for those in the independent sector in light of efforts in the fight against Covid19. Mr Irwin said he had been contacted by staff who qualified for the payment but […]