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Business Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

Construction Commences on £30m Resource Recovery Park

Recycling company Re-Gen has started work on its £30 million circular economy resource park in Newry which will involve 250 people in the construction of the new manufacturing and industrial units. The eight-acre site in the Invest NI Carnbane Business Park will accommodate a number of operations including the manufacture of solid recovered fuel (SRF), […]

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Business Campaigns Constituency Cost of Living Government Newry Newry and Armagh Politics South Armagh Stormont

Prime Minister Must Act Now Before It’s Too Late For Businesses! – Murphy

Finance Minister Conor Murphy has called on the new Prime Minister, Liz Truss to deliver a package of meaningful measures which deliver for businesses. Speaking during a visit to Dungannon where he met local businesses, Conor Murphy said:  “I heard first hand today of the hardship businesses continue to experience as the cost of living crisis deepens […]

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Business Community Constituency Education Newry Newry and Armagh

New Assured Skills Academy with Newry company FD Technologies

Economy Minister Gordon Lyons has announced 20 high quality training places on a new Assured Skills Academy with Newry company FD Technologies. Funded by the Department for the Economy, the FD Technologies Data/Systems Analyst Assured Skills Academy will see 20 successful applicants receive eight weeks of industry-relevant, pre-employment training at Southern Regional College’s Newry campus. […]

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Armagh Banbridge Campaigns Community Cost of Living Downpatrick Kilkeel Lurgan Newcastle Newry Portadown South Armagh Warrenpoint

Firmus Energy Announces 56.3% Increase!

As announced recently by the Northern Ireland Utility Regulator, continuing increases in global wholesale gas prices are impacting the tariffs of local energy suppliers. As a result of these unprecedented global prices, firmus energy is being forced to announce increases to its natural gas tariffs in the Greater Belfast Network and Ten Towns Network area […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Newry and Mourne Museum Hosts an Afternoon of Music for European Heritage Open Days

Newry and Mourne Museum will welcome back the wonderful Noctambule, on 10 September at 2pm, as part of European Heritage Open Days 2022. European Heritage Open Days is an annual event celebrating local architecture, history and culture, which takes place across Europe on the second weekend in September. San Francisco’s Noctambule, Marla Fibish and Bruce […]

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Business Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh South Down Warrenpoint

Police Expand Child Exploitation Team to Newry and Warrenpoint

As part of the Police’s ongoing ‘Make Safe’ campaign, local neighbourhood officers have been busy delivering a suite of training packages to the night time economy educating them on what to look out for that may indicate a child is at risk. The activity is now expanding to Newry, Mourne and Down district. On Friday […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Kilkeel Newry NMD Council South Down Sport

Newry, Mourne and Down Junior Golf Trophy Goes from Strength to Strength

Newry, Mourne and Down Junior Golf Trophy was back in action this summer, with 78 young golfers competing over three days between August 7 and 9 at Kilkeel, Warrenpoint and Royal County Down (Annesley). With temperatures soaring at both Kilkeel and Warrenpoint, participants took part in two different competitions; a Flag Competition for players with […]

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Campaigns Constituency Cost of Living Government Health Newry Newry and Armagh Politics Stormont

‘Executive Needed Now to Tackle Problems in Health!’ – Kimmins

Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has said an Executive is needed now to start to fix the health service and recruit more doctors and nurses. Commenting on reports of huge pressures at Daisy Hill Hospital, the Newry/Armagh MLA urged the DUP to end its boycott of government. Liz Kimmins said: “Reports in recent days from […]

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Advertising Business Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Transport Compliance NI

Local Business Transport Compliance NI Excels in Providing Transport Services

Transport Compliance NI has become one of the fastest growing transport compliance & workplace training companies in Northern Ireland. Boasting an array of services from workplace required training to specialist compliance services the Newry based business has gone from strength to strength, and they don’t plan on stopping anytime soon. Speaking to Clanrye News and […]

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Crime Newry

Man Appears at Newry Court with Two Counts of Rape

Detectives have charged a 31-year-old man with two counts of rape, attempted rape and intimidating a witness. He is expected to appear before Newry Magistrates Court tomorrow, Friday 2 September. As is normal procedure, all charges will be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service. ENDS

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Constituency Crime Government Newry Newry and Armagh Westminster

Brady Seeks Urgent Meeting with PSNI to Tackle Local Burglary Issues

Sinn Féin MP Mickey Brady has sought a meeting with the PSNI in response to the high level of Burglaries in the district. The Newry and Armagh MP said: “The number of burglaries being carried out in the area is deeply concerning, particularly the 44 reported in the Ballybot ward. “I would strongly encourage residents […]

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Business Campaigns Constituency Cost of Living Government Newry Newry and Armagh Politics South Armagh Stormont

Businesses Need Support to Cope With Unprecedented Electricity Costs – Murphy

Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy has said the British government should provide more funding to help struggling businesses through the unprecedented rises in their electricity bills.  The Finance Minister said:  “The British government must step up with financial support to support businesses which are being hammered by the huge rise in electricity bills.  “Right now some […]