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Business Newry

KPI’s and How They Can Drastically Improve Your Business

By Ruth Ellison – Action Coach Newry Still following October’s theme of ‘Ownership’, this blog will explore how setting KPI’s with your team can dramatically increase productivity and efficiency in the workplace.  The Low Down If you haven’t heard of a KPI before, it stands for ‘Key Performance Indicator’. By creating KPI’s and business goals […]

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Crime Newry

Police Appeal Following Newry Arson Attack

Police are appealing for information in relation to an arson incident in Newry on Wednesday, November 3. Inspector Kerr said: “Police received a report at 10:30pm that a car at a house in the Courtney Hill area went on fire at around 10pm “Officers attended the scene together with colleagues from Northern Ireland Fire and […]

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Community Crime Newry

Malone Condemns St Brigids Church Vandalism

Independent Newry City Councillor Gavin Malone has condemned the recent vandalism of a statue at St Brigids Chapel in the Meadow in Newry. Speaking on the issue Cllr Malone stated: “Recently I was contacted about vandalism at St Brigids Church in the meadow. On Arrival, I was appalled to see the statue of Our Lady […]

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Armagh Newry Politics South Armagh

Significant Increases in All Ireland Trade Welcome and A Sign of the Benefits of All Ireland Economy – Aontu

On foot of a PQ response from the Tánaiste, Aontú Deputy Leader Cllr Denise Mullen has welcomed the significant increases in all Ireland trade and said this is a sign of the path forwards toward achieving Irish unity.  Cllr Mullen: “I welcomed the Tánaiste’s response to Aontú’s parliamentary question on the value of all Ireland trade […]

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Crime Newry

Man in Hospital Following Newry Collision

The Dublin Road in Newry remains closed at this time following a collision involving a car and a pedestrian at around 11.20pm on Saturday night. The male pedestrian is currently in hospital in a critical condition. Diversions are in place whilst enquiries are conducted at the scene and some delays are expected in the area. […]

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Agriculture Community South Armagh

Top Prize For Slieve Gullion Forest Park

Slieve Gullion Forest Park in County Armagh has won a prestigious award in recognition of how the forest benefits those who walk its trails and use the excellent facilities. The Royal Forestry Society’s ‘Community Woodlands Award’ highlights how Slieve Gullion Forest Park has developed into a hub for visitor experiences, recreation, well-being, volunteering, learning and […]

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Business Newry

Get Your Gaming PC at Arcadian IT

Newry based business Arcadian IT has emerged as the number one spot within Newry and Mourne for gaming PCs. With the Christmas rush soon approaching and most people getting their high street vouchers in the post, Arcadian IT is the place to be this Christmas. A spokesperson for Arcadian said: “We are busy building gaming […]

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Business Newry

Forklift Training Centre Opens in Newry

A new forklift training centre has opened in Newry by local business the Compliance HQ. Based at the Itec business park on the Armagh road in Newry city, the company has now become the premier facility for forklift training, developing a forklift and mobile plant training centre. Speaking on the new training centre a spokesperson […]

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Business Newry Politics

Newry BID Offers Random Taps of Kindness

This weekend Newry BID will be out and about on the streets of Newry hosting its ‘Random Taps of Kindness’ initiative as part of the ‘TAP into Newry’ Campaign. TAP into Newry celebrates the arrival of the Spend Local High Street Voucher Card which started arriving through doors in recent weeks. Newry BID is encouraging […]

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Politics

Protocol Working to Dislocate GB/NI Links, As Intended – TUV Newry and Armagh

Statement by TUV leader Jim Allister:- “The deliberate design of the iniquitous Protocol was to prise Northern Ireland and Great Britain apart. That is its underlying political intent. “Today’s figures from the Food & Drink Federation, confirming a substantial reduction in food sales from GB to NI, demonstrate the trade-inhibiting Protocol is working as Brussels […]

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Agriculture Newry Politics

Energy Crisis: Profiteering Drives Up Prices – Workers Party

We are in an energy crisis. Winter is around the corner and cold kills. For thousands of local families, single parents and lone pensioners, the immediate dilemma is whether to Heat or Eat. On top of the 25% of homes currently in fuel poverty thousands more are destined to become a further grim statistic. Many […]

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Agriculture Newry

Kimmins Welcomes Electric Vehicle Chargepoint Upgrades

Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins is welcoming ESB replacing a number of EV charge points across the north. The Newry and Armagh MLA stated: “ESB ecars is in the process of replacing 35 electric vehicle chargers across the north. These changepoints were in poor condition and in urgent need of an upgrade. “They are now […]