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Business Community Constituency Health Newry Newry and Armagh

CRASH Services and JMK Solicitors Raise Over £42,000 for Cancer Focus NI!

CRASH Services, in partnership with JMK Solicitors, has successfully wrapped up their 2025 charity partnership, raising £42,200 for Cancer Focus Northern Ireland. These funds will directly support the charity in continuing its vital cancer care services across Northern Ireland. Both organisations have a longstanding tradition of supporting a chosen charity each year, with a dedicated […]

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Budget Energy Tariff to Increase By 4%

Budget Energy is set to increase its electricity tariff by 4% from 15 January 2026. A typical Budget Energy credit customer will see their annual electricity bill rise by around £47 per year and a typical prepayment customer will see their top-up costs rise by around £46 per year. Raymond Gormley, Head of Energy at […]

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Armagh Business Community Constituency Government Newry Newry and Armagh Politics South Armagh Westminster

All-Island Census Can Help Inform Better Decision Making – Hughes

Sinn Féin MP Dáire Hughes has welcomed cross-party support endorsing the findings of the 2021-22 all-island joint census report. It found an increase in the island’s population, reaching 7.1 million, the highest since 1851, as well as thousands of workers travelling cross-border for work. The Newry and Armagh MP said: “Censuses help us better understand […]

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Business Community Constituency Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council South Down

Council Launches £4.5m Local Economic Partnership Action Plan

The Minister for the Economy joined Newry, Mourne and Down District Council at a Local Economic Partnership meeting where the council formally commenced delivery of its Local Economic Partnership Action Plan, becoming the first council in Northern Ireland to do so. The Council’s Local Economic Partnership was formed on 27January 2025. The aim of the […]

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Business Campaigns Community Constituency Cost of Living Government Infrastructure Newry Newry and Armagh Stormont

Newry: Temporary “Grace Period” For Festive Parking

Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has delivered a festive boost to Lisburn and Newry by introducing an hour’s grace period for people parking in the on-street parking spaces within the Controlled Parking Zones (CPZs). This means people will have up to one hour to return to their cars following the expiry of their paid parking event […]

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Business Community Constituency Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

‘Make it Local’ Returns to Support Christmas Shopping Season

As the festive season approaches, Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is reinforcing its commitment to local businesses by relaunching its successful ‘Make it Local’ Christmas campaign.Kicking off on 24 November, the campaign coincides with the busy Christmas shopping period and celebrates the unique character, quality and creativity of independent businesses across the district. With […]

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Business Community Constituency Council Entertainment Government Lifestyle Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Harte Welcomes Opening of Newry Christmas Markets and Encourages People to Come Along

Sinn Féin Councillor Valerie Harte has welcomed the opening of the Newry Christmas Market tomorrow, highlighting the social benefits for families and residents, the economic boost for local businesses and traders, and the positive impact the event will have in bringing the city centre to life. Councillor Harte said: “It is fantastic to see initiatives […]

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Business Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Portadown Upper Bann

Shelbourne Motors Drives Home Top Honours at NI Motor Industry Awards

Shelbourne Motors, the prominent family-owned automotive group based in Portadown, led the field of top winners at the prestigious Northern Ireland Motor Industry Awards this weekend, securing a major hat-trick of awards. The Portadown firm’s success highlights the exceptional talent in the local industry, with Shelbourne Motors claiming three major accolades alongside other successful local […]

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Armagh Business Community Constituency Government Newry Newry and Armagh South Armagh Stormont

McNulty Slams Inaction on Predatory Private Parking Companies

In a recent Infrastructure Committee meeting, SDLP MLA Justin McNulty called out several private parking companies for sending legalistic threats to people over parking violations. McNulty highlights how people are put under “extreme pressure and duress” by legalistic communications from the parking companies that “frighten people with unfair levels of fines” and unclear advertisement in […]

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Business Community

Beat The Winter Blues: Best Value Sunny Escapes For NI Travellers

By Compare NI As the darker nights draw in and the mercury begins to drop, the most affordable destinations for Northern Ireland travellers to escape the cold and soak up some winter sun have been revealed. A new survey by travel insurance experts at CompareNI.com found that almost a third (30%) of people here are planning a […]

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Armagh Business Community Constituency Government Newry Newry and Armagh Politics South Armagh Stormont Westminster

Kimmins and Hughes Meet With Newry BID to Support Local Businesses and Community Safety

Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins and Newry & Armagh MP Dáire Hughes met this week with Newry BID members to discuss important local issues including support for local businesses, street cleaning and community safety. Speaking after the meeting, the Newry and Armagh MLA said: “We focused on practical measures that can help local traders, improve […]

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Business Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry Company Creates Major New Series for Sky TV

Newry-based Big Mountain Productions has created a major new three-part series for Sky Arts. Battle Of The Irish Dancers is a new three-part documentary series taking viewers behind the scenes of the compelling world of contemporary Irish dancing. Through the journeys of a cast of dedicated dancers and their teachers from Dublin, Birmingham and Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, […]