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Firmus energy Supply – one of Northern Ireland’s largest suppliers of natural gas – has today [5th March 2026] announced that it will be making a further reduction to its tariffs for all domestic customers living in the ‘Ten Towns Network’ area. Effective from 1st April 2026, this double-digit decrease will save households an average […]
Minister Archibald has commented on the rising price of home heating oil and fuel emerging as a result of the situation in the Middle East. Minister Archibald spoke with both the British Energy Minister, Michael Shanks, and the Irish Energy Minister, Darragh O’Brien. Following those discussions, Minister Archibald said she had a constructive engagement with […]
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is getting ready and looking forward to once again delivering a vibrant programme of St Patrick’s Day events in Newry and Downpatrick for residents and visitors of all ages. As the home of St Patrick, the district holds a unique place in Ireland’s cultural story and this year’s programme […]
Southern’s Regional College’s Newry Big Apprenticeship Event, held on Thursday 5th February 2026 at the College’s Newry West Campus has witnessed a continued strong demand for apprenticeships and higher level apprenticeships. Over 853 attendees, including secondary school students and their parents, plus adult returners visited the events to learn more about work-based learning pathways available across […]
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has struck a new district rate of 2.8%. At the Council meeting on Monday 2 February 2026, a new domestic rate of 0.4999 pence for 2026/2027 was agreed. The new Non-Domestic Rate for 2026/27 is 31.0337 which represents an increase of 2.8%. For a property valued at £133,000, the […]
Sinn Féin MP Dáire Hughes has called on the management of Glen Electric to change course following news that the company plans to cut 51 jobs from its Newry operation. The Newry and Armagh MP said: “These proposed redundancies are devastating news for workers in Glen Electric. Working families are already struggling and the threat of redundancy is […]
The SDLP has launched a campaign to save pubs, hotels and other hospitality businesses following changes to business rates. It follows the revaluation of non-domestic properties, which has seen some rates bills for local businesses rise dramatically. The SDLP is bringing forward a public petition calling on the Finance Minister John O’Dowd to urgently intervene […]
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is planning to build on the success of its Make it Local campaign which has profiled over 100 businesses since its launch. The organisation plans to appoint a creative communications consultancy to support the Council to provide a further boost to the business community in the new financial year. […]
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Philip Campbell, is delighted to announce the two charities he will be supporting throughout his term of office for 2025–2026, The Laurence Trust and the Head Injury Support. Chairperson, Councillor Campbell recently met with representatives of both organisations to learn more about the vital work they undertake […]
Norbrook has once again demonstrated its strong commitment to the local community through its We Care at Christmas programme, with more than 325 employees across the business giving their time, skills and generosity to support charities, families and vulnerable groups across Newry and the surrounding area. Norbrook’s We Care program started in 2019 as an […]
As the NHS grapples with unprecedented flu outbreak Buttercrane Centre have installed hand sanitisers throughout the mall. With infection levels reportedly peaking over Christmas period, Buttercrane have installed hand sanitisers to support customers and local health services. Centre Manager Peter Murray said: “The news reports of the rising infection levels and pressures on our local […]
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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