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Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart joined hundreds of “Adam’s Army” volunteers at Craigavon Lakes this weekend to participate in the third and final 24-hour walk challenge for B Positive. Speaking at the event, Carla said: “It is hard to believe it has been a two years since the bright shining star of the County Down, […]
Ulster Unionist Party leader, Doug Beattie MC MLA, has called for the Justice Minister to urgently review the qualifying criteria for a compensation scheme in light of recent racist attacks on houses and businesses. Mr. Beattie commented. “This weeks’ series of racist inspired violence has thrown up a number of issues that politicians need to […]
Lord Mayor of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Councillor Sarah Duffy has led the chorus of congratulations sent to The Deluxe Group following yesterday’s major announcement that the Portadown-based company has secured a £30m contract to fit out the interior of a new cruise ship in Germany. Established more than 50 years ago, the […]
Sinn Féin councillor Aoife Finnegan has welcomed the condemnation by Newry Mourne and Down Council of those behind racist violence, and the Councils support for minority communities. The Sinn Féin elected representative said: “At last nights meeting of Newry Mourne & Down Council Sinn Féin unreservedly condemned and deplored the recent racist attacks and […]
After a few too many years’ break, Newry Pride is finally back on the city event calendar under the new management of LGBTQ+ Women’s Group Newry. The community group received a grant from the National Lottery Community Fund to revive the festival and have spent the last few months drawing up plans. Event schedules are […]
On Friday 9th August 2024 we the family friends and comrades of Oglach Brendan Watters will be holding a graveside commemoration to mark the 40th Anniversary of Brendan’s death. Brendan was from a staunch Republican family he was a member of Na Fianna Eireann before making the graduation into the ranks of Óglaigh na h-Èireann […]
Department for the Economy NI Minister Conor Murphy MLA has visited Giggles Early Years childcare provider in Newry. The Minister said: “I am pleased that Giggles Early Years has become the first early years provider in the north to receive accreditation as a real living wage employer. “This follows my Department’s recent support for the […]
Economy Minister Conor Murphy announced 20 high quality training places on a Digital Engineering Academy with EY. Fully funded by the Department for the Economy, the Academy will be a blend of onsite and online learning delivered in partnership with Belfast Met from 14 October to 13 December 2024. Learning will provide practical experience and […]
A 9 week old Shetland pony was taken from a field on the Chapel Road area of Newry between 2000 hours on Monday 22nd July 2024 and 1700 hours on Wednesday 24th July 2024. The pony is described as fawn and white in colour. There would be concerns regarding the pony given the young age. […]
Newry BID are recruiting for a Project Administrator. If you are an ambitious self starter who would like to make an impact supporting the development of our city centre, They want to hear from you. Contact Eamonn@newry.com confidentially for an application pack and full job description. Closing date for application is 4pm on Friday 23rd August 2024. […]
Sinn Féin MLA Cathy Mason has said the British government must increase the subsidy for childcare providers to make childcare more affordable. The party’s spokesperson on childcare and early years said: “Childcare providers are struggling to keep their doors open due to increased operating costs, and difficulties faced recruiting and retaining workers. “I have written […]
Newcastle office established as Bradley NI acquires James Wilson & Son 05.08.24: One of Northern Ireland’s fastest growing commercial and residential property agencies has acquired one of the longest running property firms in south Down and established its fourth regional office. Newry-based Bradley NI, owned and managed by chartered surveyor Garrett O’Hare, has acquired James Wilson […]
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