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Northern Ireland’s second largest electricity supplier, SSE Airtricity will reduce their standard tariffs by 7% tomorrow (1 November). This will mean savings of around £95 per year for a typical customer with a standard rate credit meter and savings of around £93 per year for a typical customer with a standard rate keypad meter. Peter […]
Budget Energy, Northern Ireland’s third largest electricity supplier, has today announced a price decrease of 8% for their domestic electricity customers. This decrease will be effective from 1 December 2023 and will see around £112 savings for a typical customer with a standard rate credit meter and around £110 savings for a typical customer with […]
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has defended its response to the recent disastrous floods in Newry City. Speaking to Clanrye News and Sport a Council spokesperson said: “Working as part of a multi-agency response, Newry, Mourne and Down District Council staff have been at the scene of the flooding providing assistance throughout the emergency […]
If your home is flooded internally due to the heavy rainfall, you can contact Newry, Mourne and Down District Council’s Environmental Health Department and ask about their emergency payments scheme. A householder could receive a one off payment of £1,000 following an inspection by an Environmental Health Officer. The £1,000 is an offer of practical […]
Despite the scale of the challenges facing our city and the wider area, the majority of Newry City is open for business today as usual. We would encourage you to support our local businesses, who need it now more than ever so please shop local. The Chamber has been focusing on securing support from central […]
The Aontú representative for Newry, Sharon Loughran, has expressed her concern for those homes and businesses affected today by flooding in the area. Speaking today, Ms Loughran said: The Clanrye burst its banks flooding much of Newry City Centre and the PSNI have advised avoidance of the area due to the still-high waters. Many businesses […]
Nicola Grant of the Workers Party has claimed that , “Newry & Mourne Council has let down the people of Newry in a time of crisis” . “Many people will recall the torrential rain we experienced last week causing the Clanrye River and Newry Canal to reach dangerously high levels”, she said “Despite this warning, the […]
Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has praised the efforts of the local community and statutory agencies following overnight flooding. The Newry and Armagh MLA said: “Overnight flooding has severely impacted many businesses and residents in Newry and other areas of the north. “I would like to praise the massive response of the local community, statutory […]
The Chamber held a further discussion this evening with the Council on the latest position in response to the catastrophic flooding in Newry City Centre. At this stage, the priority remains the protection of life and property and we would stress to business owners to please continue to abide by the following guidance: • Don’t […]
Martin Naughton, Chair of Glen Dimplex, returned to Newry where his Glen Electric business first started 50 years ago, to receive Newry Chamber’s prestigious President’s award. The Chamber’s President’s Award is bestowed upon visionary leaders from the business community who have made a positive and enduring impact on the Greater Newry Area. Presenting the award […]
Over 200 business guests attended this year’s Newry Chamber President’s Banquet in the Canal Court Hotel & Spa, Newry. Sponsored by Ulster Bank and the Canal Court Hotel & Spa, this year’s theme focused on “Celebrating Growth – Building Prosperity,” Speaking at the banquet, Chamber President Julie Gibbons acknowledged the complexities of the current business landscape, […]
Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy has said the British Government should get on with delivering fair pay for public sector workers without delay. The party’s economy spokesperson said: “Public sector workers deserve fair pay and safe working conditions. “While one party continues with its blockade, savage Tory cuts have denied fair pay rises to local […]
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