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Business Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

Specsavers Newry Support Cycling Challenge to Raise Funds for NI Hospice

A director at a Specsavers store in Falmouth has completed a 330-mile cycling challenge  sponsored by Specsavers stores across Northern Ireland. Specsavers Newry, alongside other Specsavers stores in Northern Ireland, showed their support for the challenge on each leg of his journey. Paul McGrane, an Armagh native who has been living in Cornwall for the […]

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Advertising Business Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

Arcadian I.T Announce Opening of Their Christmas Club

Arcadian I.T. is pleased to announce the opening of their Christmas Club for the 2024 holiday season. Speaking from their social media: “With the increasing popularity of gaming, we invite you to consult with us for expert advice and innovative ideas. Our professional team is dedicated to tailoring solutions that meet your specific requirements and […]

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Agriculture Business Community Constituency Government Lurgan Upper Bann Westminster

Lockhart Backs Industry Taskforce Calls For Increased Support For Flock Owners

MP Carla Lockhart has expressed her concerns about the future of Northern Ireland’s sheep sector and is backing industry calls for more financial support for flock owners. “The 2023 census confirms that around 38% of farmers in Northern Ireland keep sheep, equating to approximately two million head. Although the sheep sector is worth over £109m […]

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Business Government Politics Stormont Westminster

ONS: Inflation Holding Steady

By The Office of National Statistics Prices Day Consumer price inflation, UK: August 2024 Producer price inflation, UK: August 2024 Commenting on today’s inflation figures for August, ONS Chief Economist Grant Fitzner said: “Inflation held steady in August as various price fluctuations offset each other.   “The main movements came from air fares, in particular to […]

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Business Community Constituency Government Newry Newry and Armagh Newry Chamber Politics Stormont

Newry Chamber Welcomes Confirmation City Deal Funding Has Been Secured

Newry Chamber of Commerce & Trade has welcomed the confirmation City Deal funding has been secured for the city and district. Speaking following a meeting with Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chief Executive, Marie Ward and Director of Economic Development, Conor Mallon on Monday, Edwina Flynn, Chamber President said: “The Chamber met with Council […]

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Advertising Business Community Constituency Lifestyle Newry Newry and Armagh

Feet First: It’s Time to Step Into The Future of Podiatric Care with Swift Microwave Therapy!

By Judith Brown Are you struggling with stubborn verrucae that just won’t budge? It’s time to step into the future of podiatric care with Swift Microwave Therapy! ⚡️ For too long, many have turned to over-the-counter treatments like salicylic acid and freezing methods, only to be met with disappointment. These traditional remedies have less than […]

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Business Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

𝗨𝗽𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲 & 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 Buttercrane 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁

Commencing this week,  Buttercrane Centre is to upgrade the car parking equipment to improve and streamline customer experience. Peter Murray Centre Manager said: “We appreciate your patience as we make these changes which will deliver a number of customer benefits. We’re investing in the latest technology, including automatic number plate recognition, to improve your experience […]

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Albert Basin Park Business Campaigns Community Constituency Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council Politics

NMD Council Welcomes Clarification of City Deal

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council, as a partner of the Belfast Region City Deal welcomes the clarification received today, Monday September 16, 2024, from the Department of Finance, following communication between the NI Secretary of State and HM Treasury in relation to the continued commitment to the Belfast Region City Deal, signed in December […]

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Business Community Constituency Government Newry Newry and Armagh Newry Chamber Politics Stormont Westminster

Newry Chamber Statement on UK Government DecisionTo Pause NI City & Growth Deals Funding

Newry Chamber of Commerce & Trade has written to the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland seeking urgent clarity over the future of major regeneration projects across the city and district including the Southern Relief Road. This is following Friday afternoon’s announcement by the UK Government that they are ‘pausing’ the City & Growth Deals […]

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Business Community Constituency Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Newry, Mourne and Down Recruitment and Skills Conference Launched

A free District-wide Conference aimed at tackling Newry, Mourne and Down’s Workforce Challenges will take place in Newry City on Wednesday 9 October 2024. Businesses, education and training providers and policymakers are being encouraged to attend the Newry, Mourne and Down Recruitment and Skills Conference and play a significant role in shaping and developing a […]

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Agriculture Business Community Constituency Government Lurgan Politics Upper Bann Westminster

TB and Critical Industry Issues on Agenda For DUP and UFU

MP Carla Lockhart and DUP party colleague and member of the NI Assembly Agriculture Committee, Michelle McIlveen MLA, were welcomed this week to UFU headquarters in Belfast to discuss a number of critical priorities facing the province’s agri-food sector. UFU president William Irvine, deputy president Glenn Cuddy and parliamentary officer Alexander Kinnear highlighted a number […]

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

Murphy Announces Data and Analytics Assured Skills Academy with EY

Economy Minister Conor Murphy has announced an Assured Skills Data and Analytics Academy with EY, providing 20 high quality training places. Fully funded by the Department for the Economy, this exciting Academy will provide successful applicants with practical experience, the opportunity to gain industry recognised qualifications and access to resources to develop business knowledge and […]