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DUP EFRA Spokesperson Carla Lockhart MP has said proposals by the Government to press ahead with the enhancement of sanitary/phytosanitary facilities in Northern Ireland is wrong, and will only confirm to those within the agri-food sector that the negative and detrimental impact of the Protocol on movements across the Irish Sea is potentially being entrenched. […]
A major Cross Border Trade Conference, jointly hosted by Newry and Dundalk Chambers and with sponsors including InterTradeIreland, has been launched for 2023. It will be held on Wednesday 8th March (9am to 1pm) at the Carrickdale Hotel and will focus on future business opportunities. It is free to attend. Case studies will demonstrate how […]
SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood MP led a party delegation in meetings with Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and Labour Leader Keir Starmer today. Speaking after the engagements, Colum Eastwood MP said: “After yesterday’s farce, today we have had a productive series of discussions with people who are serious about reaching an inclusive consensus on how parties can […]
SDLP Newry and Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has said that news of the closure of the Newry Reporter will be a blow to the entire community. The newspaper has announced it will publish its final edition later this month. Mr McNulty said the paper had been part of the fabric of the area for over […]
Inseego has teamed up with vehicle and driver management software specialist, Pocket Box, to deliver telematics-enabled fleet management solutions. Under the partnership, the company’s fleet customers will now be able to take advantage of a powerful and easy-to-use tool to ensure vehicles are kept road legal and safe, while staff are fit and eligible to […]
Sinn Féin MLA Caoimhe Archibald has said the DUP blockade of the Executive is damaging efforts to create jobs and investment opportunities. The party’s economy spokesperson said: “On a number of occasions now leading representatives from the business community have highlighted the lack of Executive as damaging to investment. “The comments by Brian Lavery from […]
Sinn Féin councillor Geraldine Kearns has welcomed the signing of the City deals contract, saying that it will unlock £8 million in funding for Newry. The Newry City Councillor said: “The Contract for funding local regeneration projects from the Belfast region city deal has now been agreed. This is a really big boost for Newry. […]
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has reached a significant milestone in its ambitious regeneration plans for the district. A Belfast Region City Deal (BRCD) Contract for Funding has been agreed for Newry City Centre Regeneration Projects supported by the Deal. This will enable the Council to further progress them and draw down funding as […]
Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart joined with Lord Mayor of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council, Paul Greenfield, on a visit to local travel agents Thompson Travel International as the business celebrates 30 years of serving the local community. Speaking after the visit, Carla Lockhart said: “30 years in business is a hugely significant milestone, […]
The delivery of a Council supported arts and community outreach programme by the internationally recognised Newry Chamber Music (NCM) will see live music of the highest calibre reaching communities across the City and beyond. The group’s current season programme is being assisted by a £20,000 funding package from the Council, which has been welcomed by […]
The results of the MRW National Recycling Awards were revealed on 6 December at the Westminster Park Plaza, London. Re-Gen has won in the Team of the Year Award and was praised by the expert judging panel, who are drawn from across the recycling sector. Joseph Doherty, MD at Re-Gen Waste, said: “I’m extremely proud […]
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council’s Community Co-ordination Hub has once again partnered with Norbrook for its ‘WeCare@Christmas’ campaign to deliver hot meals, food hampers and toys to families across the district. In the seven weeks leading up to Christmas, volunteers from the Council and local Community and Voluntary Sector have delivered 250 fresh meals […]
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