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“Find Your Voice, Free Your Voice” at Voice Studio at Studio Eleven Tattoo & Creative Arts

Local business Studio Eleven Tattoo and Creative Arts is providing voice classes for those wanting to explore their vocal skills. Based on Monaghan Street in Newry , Studio Eleven has quickly established itself as one of the best creative art and tattoo studios in the City. Speaking to Clanrye News and Sport voice coach Anna […]

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Two Stacks Announces James J. Fox Collaboration

James J. Fox, Dublin’s most renowned cigar & whiskey merchants who are celebrating 143 years of trading in 119 Grafton Street and five generations of family ownership, and Two Stacks Irish Whiskey are delighted to announce their collaboration on a limited-edition single cask release, their first for 2024. Situated in the heart of Dublin, James […]

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Digital Overhaul For Northern Ireland’s Number One Retail Coffee Brand

Owners of Barista Bar, Northern Ireland’s number one retail coffee brand, have invested a quarter of a million pounds into a digital overhaul of their consumer offering. Henderson Foodservice, which launched the brand in 2015, has invested £250,000 to develop the new ‘My Barista Bar Rewards+’app for users in Northern Ireland, that will digitise the […]

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Newry Chamber & Newry BID Host Consultation Event on Revenue Raising Measures & The Future of Business Rates

Newry Chamber of Commerce & Trade and Newry BID hosted a constructive discussion this morning in Custom House, Newry between local businesses and Land & Property Services NI on the current consultation on revenue raising measures and the future of business rates. The well attended event heard from Andrew McAvoy, Director of Rating Policy at […]

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Families and Local Businesses Suffered Severe Flood Damage and There Is Real Fear of This Happening Again’ -Murphy

Slieve Gullion area Sinn Féin Councillor Declan Murphy has confirmed that he is to meet multi agency staff  to discuss in particular the recent flooding issues in the Camlough area. The meeting that he and his Sinn Féin colleagues have arranged will also have senior Council Officers in attendance.  The Sinn Féin elected representative said, […]

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Government Concerned About Impact of Planned Industrial Action on Thursday 18 January

The Department of Health is extremely concerned about the potential impact of planned industrial action on Thursday 18 January.  While every effort will be made to mitigate the impact on the public, there will be widespread disruption to all aspects of health and social care services. This is expected to impact across a wide range of areas […]

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Postal Workers In North Must Be Exonerated – O’Neill

First Minister Designate Michelle O’Neill has welcomed the British government’s decision to exonerate sub-postmasters who were impacted by the Horizon IT scandal. In a letter to the British Secretary of State today, she said that in the absence of an Executive, the British government must ensure local sub-postmasters are also covered. Michelle O’Neill said: “I […]

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Huge Newry Industrial Warehouse Approved Despite Hundreds of Objections

By Donal McMahon A huge Newry industrial warehouse has been approved despite hundreds of objections to the development in a residential area. The £15m Savage & Whitten wholesale distribution hub was signed off by the planning committee of Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMDDC) on Wednesday (Jan 10). The Chancellor’s Road Residents Group had objected […]

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Applications Opening For Pinsent Masons’ ‘Law Insight Week’ Programme

Submissions for Pinsent Masons’ First Year Law Insight Week student programme will open on Monday, January 15, with the global law firm offering up to six places at its Belfast office. The placement is an excellent opportunity for local students wishing to pursue a career in the legal world by receiving hands-on experience at its […]

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Buttercrane Centre Manager Reflects on 2023

Reflecting on the retail landscape of 2023,  Buttercrane Centre Manager Peter Murray admits it’s been challenging for many retail brands. The cost-of-living crisis, increasing inflation and rising mortgage rate costs have depleted disposable income. “This affects all sectors as consumers pull back from spending and in particular, we’ve seen this impact the fashion sector. Consumers […]

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Kimmins Urges People to Support Local Businesses this Christmas

Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has urged people to support local businesses this Christmas by shopping locally. The Newry and Armagh MLA said: “The festive season is so important to local businesses, giving them the trade that helps them through the quieter months ahead.  “For Newry in particular, this period will be vital for many […]

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Newry: Free Off Street Parking Delay

By Donal McMahon Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has approved free off street parking on Saturdays in December to help flood hit businesses. However, it has come a week late following a party leaders’ decision on December 6 to suspend car parking charges on dates including December, 9, 16 and 23. The strategy, policy […]