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Business Community Constituency Council Downpatrick Government NMD Council South Down

Downpatrick Business Owner Launches Business With Council Go For It Programme

Downpatrick business owner and motorcycle enthusiast, Chris Howard has turned his passion for motorcycles and racing into his very own motorcycle repair business, CHP Motoworks. Chris secured support to develop his business on the Go For It programme in association with Newry, Mourne and Down District Council. Having only launched his business in March this […]

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Banbridge Business Community Constituency Government Stormont Upper Bann

Cross Border Travel Scheme Will Hit Banbridge Area– O’Dowd

Sinn Féin MLA John O’Dowd said today that the Tory government’s planned introduction of Electronic Travel Authorisation requirements will harm all-Ireland tourism travel and will impact on Banbridge and its surrounding areas as it sits on the main route between Dublin and Belfast. He was speaking after Minister Robert Jenrick rejected calls which was would […]

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ABC Council Business Community Constituency Council Government Lurgan Upper Bann

Sinn Féin Welcome Traders Meeting.

Sinn Féin Cllr & Deputy Mayor Sorchá McGeown has welcomed a meeting between North  street traders and Council with statutory agencies to discuss how to get the street reopened to traffic asap and support traders. Cllr McGeown said: “There has been justifiable criticism of the initial response by agencies to the challenges faced by traders […]

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ABC Council Banbridge Business Community Constituency Council Government Upper Bann

Permission Sought to Extend Storage at Banbridge Industrial Estate Unit

By Adam Morton Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council’s planners are currently considering an application to extend the storage capabilities of a unit at a Banbridge industrial estate. Lodged by agent R E Quinn Architects Ltd, on behalf of applicant GWA Supplies Ltd, the application seeks permission to extend the store at an existing […]

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Business Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry Businesses Raise £10,000 for PIPS

BID members CRASH Services and JMK Solicitors have raised an impressive £10,000 so far this year for their charity partner, PIPS Suicide Prevention. This accomplishment is the outcome of their dedicated teams’ fundraising endeavours and commitment to supporting PIPS Charity in the awareness of suicide and mental health. Renee Quinn, Executive Director at PIPS Charity said, […]

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Business Community Constituency Education Newry Newry and Armagh

SRC Sponsor Best Apprenticeship Employer at Recent Greater Newry Business Awards

Southern Regional College were delighted to sponsor the ‘Best Apprenticeship Employer’ Award at the Greater Newry Business Awards, held in the Canal Court Hotel & Spa on Thursday 15th June. Of the six businesses shortlisted, the outright winner this year was MJM Marine.  MJM Marine were recognised for fostering a nurturing learning environment with a clear […]

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Advertising Business Community Constituency Education Newry Newry and Armagh

McEvoys Offering a Uniform Club to Help With Uniform Costs

Get yourself prepared for the kids going back to school in September!  McEvoys are offering a deposit scheme for school uniforms to take the pressure off sending your kids back to school , this will allow you to get in early and get your uniform put away with a deposit of your choice and pay […]

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ABC Council Armagh Business Community Constituency Council Government Newry and Armagh

Council Celebrates Next Generation of Young Entrepreneurs

A celebration event was held last week to shine a light on the fantastic results achieved by over 40 young entrepreneurs from the borough of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon during the successful Enterprise Pathway Programme. Developed by the Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Labour Market Partnership (ABC LMP) in collaboration with Armagh City, Banbridge and […]

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Business Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry Business Brings In 4 Day Working Week

Kukoons Rugs, one of Northern Ireland’s largest ecommerce companies, is known for revolutionising their industry. An early adopter of lean methodology, the company is now pioneering the way with the roll out of the 4 day working week with no reduction in pay. Over the past couple of year’s, Kukoon Rugs, like many other businesses, […]

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

Byrne Calls For Action to Protect Local Food Producers

Slieve Gullion SDLP Councillor Pete Byrne has called for action from the UK Government to safeguard the local horticulture industry in the face of an ongoing labour crisis.  The Northern Ireland Mushroom Growers Association (NIMGA) has warned that NI’s Mushroom Industry will “disappear” in the next few years if the UK Government does not move […]

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Advertising Business Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

Summer Bargain Alert! Up to 70% Off Kids Clothes at Alexandrias Baby Boutique

Alexandria’s Boutique is your one-stop shop for summer savings! With up to 70% off on kids clothing, it’s the perfect time to stock up on quality clothes for baby boys and girls ages 0-14. Shop our selection of dresses, shorts, and beautiful occasion wear for your little ones. Alexandria’s is here to help you find […]

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Business Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Newry Chamber

NI SME Business Conference & Expo 2023 Launched

One of Northern Ireland’s largest membership organisations, Newry Chamber, has announced details of their annual NI SME Business Conference & Expo. The half day event has been running for almost a decade and attracts over 250 delegates. It will take place on Thursday 28th September at the Canal Court Hotel & Spa, Newry. The event is […]