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Check If Your Address Might Get Faster Broadband

Northern Ireland is on track to be near fully gigabit capable as the Department for the Economy (DfE) launches a Public Review aimed at further improving broadband infrastructure in predominantly rural areas. All interested stakeholders, including members of the public, businesses, groups and organisations, and telecoms infrastructure providers, are being asked to review if the […]

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Business Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh South Armagh

Rebrand for Camlough Mechanical Engineering Firm Ahead of Multi Million Pound Expansion

M&M Services and Pure Vent based in Camlough, Co Armagh are gearing up for a major programme of growth with a company rebrand and a move to new purpose-built premises. M&M Services was established by three brothers, Padraig, Sean, and Martin Mallon in 2000, followed by Pure Vent shortly afterwards. The two companies, which specialise […]

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Boardroom Apprentice NI is BACK!

Boardroom Apprentice is set to return this year as applications for this year’s Northern Ireland programme are open on June 5. Boardroom Apprentice is a 12-month unique board learning, development and placement programme which enables those who would like to serve on a public or third sector board to learn and gain experience through in-depth […]

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Advertising Business Community Constituency Lifestyle Newry and Armagh South Armagh

Brackley Candles Ethically Sourced, Ethically Made

From Derrynoose County Armagh, Brackley Candles are hand poured using rapeseed with coconut natural wax blend. This wax is blended in Europe and is made from rapeseed oil and coconut oil and nothing else. It is completely free from paraffin, soy, palm, beeswax and synthetic additives. Speaking to Clanrye News and Sport the company said: “Vegan scents are […]

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Business Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry Business Destroyed In Arson Attack

Police in Newry received a report of a fire at a business premises in the Park View area at approximately 12.45am on Saturday May 13th. Colleagues from the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service were in attendance and extinguished the blaze. Extensive damage was caused to the business and the front right window of the […]

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Business Community Constituency Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

New Job Opportunities Available at Newry, Mourne and Down Job Fair

Newry, Mourne and Down Labour Market Partnership are offering local employers and residents the opportunity to come together at a Job Fair in Newry on Thursday 25 May 2023. Providing a platform for businesses across the district to promote live employment vacancies, the Newry, Mourne and Down Job Fair will offer new job opportunities to […]

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Loss of 180 Jobs at Norbrook ‘huge blow to families across Newry and Armagh’ – Brady

Sinn Féin MP Mickey Brady has said that the loss of 180 jobs at Norbrook will be a huge blow to families across Newry and Armagh. The Newry/Armagh MP said: “Reports of 180 job losses at Norbrook in Newry is a huge blow for workers and families and the local economy. “Norbrook is a huge […]

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Every Effort Must Be Made to Avoid Norbrook Redundancies – Savage

SDLP Newry City Councillor Michael Savage has expressed his shock at the announcement of job losses at Newry based company Norbrook. Newry based business Norbrook, announced it is cutting 180 jobs. The company, which has 1,600 staff in the city across three sites, said that changes in its operating environment, including economic challenges and more […]

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Reverse Decision on Norbrook Job Losses says Grant

The announcement of 180 job losses at Norbrook Laboratories has been described as “a terrible blow to the local economy and  tragic news for local  workers and  their families” Speaking after the announcement, Nicola Grant of the Workers Party said,  “Only last year the Norbrook company made profits of £28.4 million and only a few weeks ago […]

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Business Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry Based Business Norbrook Announces Job Losses

Newry based business Norbrook, has announced it is cutting 180 jobs. The company, which has 1,600 staff in the city across three sites, said that changes in its operating environment, including economic challenges and more competition are the reasons behind the move. A spokesperson for the company said: “We recognise this is a difficult time […]