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Business Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

Fire Service Attending Incident at Greenbank, Newry

NIFRS are continuing to deal with an incident at Greenbank Industrial Estate, Ballinacraig Way, Newry. A Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) Spokesperson said: “NIFRS crews are still dealing with a significant fire within Greenbank Industrial Estate, Newry. There are 6xFire Appliances, a number of specialist appliances and over 50 personnel continuing with firefighting […]

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Advertising Business Community Constituency Education Newry Newry and Armagh Transport Compliance NI

Accelerate Your Career Now In Logistics With An Accredited Transport Manager Course

Ready to accelerate your career in logistics?  Join Transport Compliance NI on July 23rd for their comprehensive CILT Accredited Transport Manager Course and take the first steps toward a rewarding future in the logistics industry! Key Facts about a Career in Logistics: High Demand: The logistics sector is growing rapidly, offering numerous job opportunities. Competitive […]

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Business Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Man Arrested Following Newry Shopping Centre Assault

Police have arrested a man in his 30s following a report of assault in the Buttercrane Shopping Centre in Newry. It was reported that a man in his 40s was headbutted and sustained a serious injury to his eye during an altercation on Tuesday afternoon, 9th July at around 12.15pm. The injured man, who was […]

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

Crossmaglen Holiday Park Approved

By Donal McMahon A multi-million pound South Armagh holiday park has been approved for  development. The investment at Hearty’s Folk Cottage in Crossmaglen will include an extention of 17 chalets to the existing hospitality business. Newry, Mourne and Down District Council’s (NMDDC) planning committee signed off on the recommendation for approval without any requests made for speaking rights […]

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Business Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

Haldane Fisher Sales Rep Settles Disability Discrimination Case For £20k

A sales representative has settled his disability discrimination case against Haldane Fisher Ltd for £20,000. The case was supported by the Equality Commission for Northern Ireland. The case was settled through mediation and without any admission of liability by Haldane Fisher Ltd. Mark Graham worked for Haldane Fisher Ltd for 28 years. In 2017, Mark […]

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

Murphy Welcomes Assured Skills Academy In Robotics and Automation

Economy Minister Conor Murphy has welcomed the first in a series of three Collaborative Assured Skills Academies in Robotics and Automation to be delivered by South West College (SWC). Funded by the Department for the Economy, SWC is offering an opportunity for 12 individuals to receive industry advised Robotics and Automation training that will provide […]

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Business Community Government Stormont

£1.9million Boost For Over-50s Employability

A £1.9million scheme aimed at boosting the employment opportunities of the over-50s has been announced by the Department for Communities. JobStart 50+ will provide around 180 jobs across a range of sectors in a ‘test and learn’ pilot exercise funded by the UK government. The funding will be used to evaluate the impact of job […]

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Business Community Constituency Lifestyle Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry BID’S ‘Summer In the City’ is Back

We may not have the weather (yet), but we certainly have that summer feeling from Newry BID (Business Improvement District) with the return of its ‘Summer in the City’ campaign. This will see free events and activities for all the family on summer Saturdays and Sundays in venues and locations right across Newry City Centre. […]

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Advertising Business Community Constituency Lifestyle Newry Newry and Armagh

Get The New Rockstar Baby Jersey Now!

Rockstar Baby are thrilled to announce the launch of their much-anticipated jersey! The new jerseys combine unique designs with the high-quality materials you’ve come to expect from Rockstar Baby, offering you style and comfort like never before. Use discount code “10OFF” at checkout to get your first 10% off to celebrate the brand new jersey […]

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Business Community Constituency Council Government Infrastructure Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Newry: Cllrs Seek Carpark Strategy Amid Business Concerns

By Donal McMahon A cross party call for a Newry car parking strategy has been given no commitment for review amid council plan to scrap a free city centre parking zone. Concerns over parking spaces have been raised as the city centre is due to undergo major development with a new council civic centre, theatre […]

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Business Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

CRASH Services and JMK Solicitors Raise £16,000 for NI Hospice & Children’s Hospice

CRASH Services, NI’s leading accident management company and JMK Solicitors, NI’s number 1 personal injury solicitors, are proud to announce that together they have raised a fantastic£16,000 in the first half of the year for their 2024 charity partner, NI Hospice & Children’s Hospice. The CRASH Services and JMK Solicitors teams are steadfast in supporting […]

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Business Constituency Government Newry and Armagh Politics South Armagh Stormont

Minister Announces Consultation on Good Jobs and Improving Workers’ Rights

Economy Minister Conor Murphy launched a consultation on proposals to strengthen employment rights legislation which will help deliver his good jobs agenda. One of the key objectives in the Department’s economic vision is to increase the number of working age people in Good Jobs. The consultation covers a wide range of possible enhancements to employment […]