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District Rate 2025/2026 Agreed for Newry, Mourne and Down

At the Council meeting on Monday 3 February 2025, Members of Newry, Mourne and Down District Council struck the rate for the incoming financial year at 3.98%. The Domestic Rate for 2025/2026 will be 0.4862 pence. For a property valued at £133,000*, this would lead to an annual increase of £24.74 per year or £2.06 […]

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Murphy: Significant Progress Sets Firm Foundations For Economic Plans

Economy Minister Conor Murphy said that significant progress has been made in delivering the first 12 months of his economic plan. He said: “When I took office I set out a clear direction with four key priorities: to increase the number of good jobs, to raise productivity, to decarbonise our economy, and to drive forward regional […]

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Successful Careers Fair Attracts Over 1500 Local Students

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council was delighted to welcome over 1500 students to its Careers Fair on Tuesday 21 January 2025 in Newry Leisure Centre. Students from 12 post primary schools in locations across Crossmaglen, Kilkeel, Newry and Newtownhamilton, were provided with the opportunity to chat to over 50 exhibitors to explore further and […]

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CRASH Services Commit to Further Growth Plans With Five New Directors Appointed

CRASH Services, Northern Ireland’s leading accident management specialists are delighted to announce the appointment of five new Directors to support the company’s ongoing expansion following higher than expected demand for its services. The newly appointed Directors are Michelle Murphy as Operations Director, Paula Mahoney as Marketing Director, Paul O’Hare as Finance Director, Steve Beighton as […]

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Newry: Investment Bringing 16 New Jobs to City

Economy Minister Conor Murphy has announced that Pure Engineering Group is investing £4.7 million in its manufacturing facility in Newry. The mechanical engineering firm specialises in the provision of heating, ventilation and air conditioning solutions to a wide variety of sectors including hospitality, commercial and industrial premises. During a visit to Pure Engineering Group, the […]

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Murphy Allocates £45m Regional Balance Fund

Economy Minister Conor Murphy has allocated £45million across all 11 councils to drive economic development across the north.  The news follows the publication of the Minister’s Sub-Regional Economic Plan which includes the establishment of Local Economic Partnerships (LEPs) in each council area to identify their specific needs and the interventions needed to aid their economic development. […]

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Local Food Producers Need Certainty on Fruit and Vegetable Aid Scheme – Hughes

Sinn Féin MP Dáire Hughes has called on the British government to provide much needed certainty for local food producers as the Fruit and Vegetable Aid Scheme is due to close this year.  The Newry and Armagh MP said: “I recently met with representatives of the Mushroom Producers Organisation and listened to their concerns, particularly […]

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Grant: NI Insurance Ombudsman Needs to Take Action on Insurance Companies Overcharging Customers

Nicola Grant Workers Party representative has called on the Northern Ireland Insurance Ombudsman to take action on the insurance premiums companies are charging to their customers here . She says we have the highest premiums in the United Kingdom. Forcing many residents especially those on low incomes, old age pensions, state benefits, no other choice […]

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Minister Murphy Warns of Devastating Impact on Tourism as Home Office Travel Scheme Begins

Economy Minister Conor Murphy has again pressed the Home Office to reconsider their implementation of a new scheme that will have a devastating impact on tourism in the north of Ireland. The Minister was speaking as the next phase of the British Government’s Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) Scheme goes live.  From tomorrow (8 January), non-European […]

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Workers Party: Newry Civic Hub Plans Raise Serious Concerns!

By Nicola Grant The proposed Civic Hub project by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council raises significant concerns that cannot be ignored. As a representative of the Workers Party, I believe it is my duty to highlight these issues and advocate for the priorities of the people of Newry.   Compliance with Planning Policies   […]

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Conor Murphy to Run For Seanad Éireann As All-Ireland Politics Come Centre Stage

Sinn Féin Assembly Member for Newry/Armagh, Conor Murphy, will contest the upcoming elections to Seanad Éireann, bringing a strong northern voice to Leinster House. His candidacy underscores Sinn Féin’s commitment to representing the entire island of Ireland, promoting the All-Ireland economy, and advancing the Irish unity debate in the Oireachtas. Speaking in Dublin, Sinn Féin […]

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Murphy Hails Local WorldSkills Medal Winners

Economy Minister Conor Murphy has congratulated local vocational skills students who have once again showcased their abilities on the world stage. Five local students competed as part of Team UK in the global WorldSkills Lyon 2024 competition in September 2024. The Minister held a reception in Parliament Buildings, Belfast, to congratulate the local students who […]