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Business Community Council Government Louth Louth County Council Newry Newry Chamber

Cross Border Business Cruise Launches on Carlingford Lough

A new evening cruise bringing together six cross border business groups has been launched. A collaboration between Newry, Dundalk, Drogheda, Kilkeel, Newry and Warrenpoint Chambers of Commerce and the recently formed South Armagh Business Improvement Group, will see over 200 guests come together. The cruise takes place on Thursday 16th June in the stunning surroundings […]

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Business Community Council Government NMD Council South Down

McKevitt: Ulster Bank Closure Latest Blow to Local Community!

SDLP councillor Karen McKevitt has said the closure of the Ulster Bank branch in Warrenpoint is another blow to the local community. She said it was the last bank operating in the local area and was leaving people with few banking options without travelling. It follows on from the announced closure of the Danske Bank […]

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Business Community Government Lurgan Upper Bann Westminster

Retailers Must Provide Fair Price for Farmers – Lockhart

Speaking on a visit to Balmoral Show, DUP MP Carla Lockhart has urged retailers to ensure that, amidst a range of cost pressures throughout the supply chain, farm gate prices are not squeezed to leave farmers in an unprofitable production cycle. After engaging with some of the retailers displaying at the show, the DUP representative […]

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Armagh Business Community Newry South Armagh

Treasury Announcements Remind us the U.K. is Better Together! – Ratcliffe

Newry and Armagh TUV representative Keith Ratcliffe has stated the importance of the British economy and the maintaining of Northern Ireland within the British Empire. TUV Newry and Armagh representative Keith Ratcliffe: “The announcements by the Treasury of a package of measures to help with the cost of living crisis underscores yet again the benefits […]

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Community Government Newry Politics Stormont

Murphy Determined to See Cost of Living Support Delivered

Finance Minister Conor Murphy has welcomed the cost of living interventions from Treasury and said he is committed to working with Treasury to ensure the Energy Bills Support Scheme will provide assistance to citizens here given the absence of an Executive. Commenting on the announcement, Minister Murphy said: “I am glad the British Government has at long […]

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Business Community Government Kilkeel South Down Stormont

McGrath: Closure of Kilkeel Danske Bank Will Impact Local Community!

SDLP South Down MLA Colin McGrath has said the closure of the Danske Bank branch in Kilkeel will have a negative impact on the local community. Mr McGrath said many people in the coastal town relied on the branch for banking and other services and would be lost without it.  He will be contacting the […]

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Business Government Newry Newry Chamber Politics Stormont

Newry Chamber Calls on All Politicians to Return to Stormont!

Newry Chamber, which represents over 300 businesses across the Greater Newry Area, has called on political parties to return to Stormont to create a functioning government. Julie Gibbons, President of Newry Chamber said: “We have been consistent in our message with all NI political parties, GB and EU government officials and a range of stakeholders […]

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Advertising Business Lifestyle Newry

Check Out Flag Yoga Newry

By Ann Marie McVeigh Flag yoga is a unique small space custom built at our property on Flagstaff Road (hence the name). We operate weekly hot yoga classes. Ranging from my personal favourite of a Vinyasa flow to a yin class which is a fabulous restorative form of yoga. Future plans involve exclusive teen and […]

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Banbridge Business Community Government Upper Bann Westminster

M & S Food Hall Opens at The Boulevard

Speaking during a visit to the new M & S Food Hall at The Boulevard, Banbridge, DUP MP Carla Lockhart has said the opening of the new state of the art store will provide a huge economic boost to the Banbridge area, as well as much needed new jobs being provided for the local community. […]

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Business Newry

Newry BID Reflects on Year One Delivery

In April 2021 Newry BID (Business Improvement District) commenced its second five-year term. A revote in March 2021 saw a 90% majority of member businesses revote to have the service retained. Newry BID was delighted to take on the new mandate to support the continuous improvement of Newry city centre. As part of its campaign […]

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Business Community Newry Newry Chamber

FPM Announces Merger with Global Services Group AAB

Newry based FPM have announced a merger with Anderson Anderson & Brown (AAB) to fast-track ambitious growth plans and create a significant regional presence across the UK and Ireland. FPM, which last year celebrated its 30th anniversary, has current revenues of around £10m and a team of 120 staff in Belfast, Newry, Dungannon, Mallusk and […]

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Business Community Newry

Santander Makes Changes to Branch Opening Hours

From 18 July, Santander will be making changes to its branch opening hours and providing increased telephone support for customers in response to long-term trends in customer behaviour.  The changes to branch opening hours will mean:•    Branches1 will be changing their weekday (Monday – Friday) opening hours from 09:30–16:30 hours to 09:30–15:00 hours;•    Between 15:00 and […]