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Election 2022 Politics

UUP Select Taylor for Newry and Armagh

UUP Slieve Gullion Councillor David Taylor has been selected by his party to contest the 2022 assembly election in Newry and Armagh constituency. Speaking at his party’s conference Taylor expressed his immense joy and pride at leading his party into the election in the Newry and Armagh area. Speaking during his speech at the opening […]

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Business Newry

CRASH Services Launch New Initiative ‘Granite Motor Assistance’

CRASH Services, Northern Ireland’s largest accident management company, has launched a new suite of products aimed at offering protection for local motorists for a wide range of potential financial costs when owning and maintaining their motor vehicles. The new services are being marketed under the ‘Granite Motor Assistance’ brand – expanding on the successful Granite […]

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Business Community

NI Road Safety Awards 2021 Launched – Enter Now

This year’s Northern Ireland Road Safety Awards, which recognise the contribution of individuals and organisations who have worked to improve road safety in their communities, has been launched on Friday 10th September at an event hosted at Applegreen (M1) Southbound. The awards, now in their seventh year, are organised by the Road Safe NI Charity along […]

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Business

JMK Solicitors High Quality Standards Recognised By Lexcel For Fourth Year Running

JMK Solicitors, Northern Ireland’s number 1 personal injury and road traffic accident law firm for the past 7 years running, are celebrating after being reaccredited for the prestigious Lexcel Quality Mark. The Lexcel scheme, administered by the Law Society recognises firms which achieve excellence in legal practice management and client care. With offices based in both Newry and […]

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Business

Newry Businesswoman Describes Her First Podcast Experience

Behind every great podcast is a great person with a great story. Today we’re enjoying a behind-the-scenes chat with one of Ireland’s leading fitness figures in the last decade, Newry’s Natasha Daryaie. Natasha, known affectionately by her clients as ‘The Gym Guru’ started her exciting journey under unique circumstances; at The Fun House, Newry. This […]

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Warrenpoint Man Refused Bail After Threatening People With a Knife

A Warrenpoint accused of threatening two people with a knife and threatened to slit the throat of another has been refused bail. James Connors (20), of Ganna Way, Warrenpoint, appeared at Newry Magistrates’ Court. Connors is facing five charges. They are attempted robbery, assault on police, aggravated burglary and theft, burglary with intent to steal, and […]

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Business

Lyons Urges Businesses Get Involved In The High Street Scheme

Economy Minister Gordon Lyons has encouraged retailers, hospitality and services sectors across Northern Ireland to show their support for the High Street Support Scheme which opens for applications between 27th September and October 25th. The Department has published a digital suite of promotional materials for all those eligible retail, hospitality and service businesses, which are […]

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Community

Grants Scheme For Community Led Road Safety Initiatives Launched

Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon has launched the 2021/22 Road Safety (Safe Travel) Grant Scheme. Individuals and community groups can apply for funding of up to £10,000 to develop and deliver local road safety initiatives. Minister Mallon said: “I am delighted to launch the £100,000 2021/22 Road Safety Grant Scheme which aims to support initiatives that not […]

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Albert Basin Park Campaigns Community Politics

A Decade of Opportunity Awaits Newry, Mourne and Down – SDLP

The SDLP has said that it remains focused on the delivery of an ambitious £1 billion programme of investment in partnership with five partner councils in the Belfast Region City Deal, Queen’s University, Ulster University and the regional Further Education Colleges to maximise the return for Newry Mourne and Down through key tourism, regeneration and […]

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Boost Your Immunity This Winter By Getting The Free Flu Vaccine

The Public Health Agency (PHA) is urging everyone who falls into an eligible group to get the free flu vaccine, with the aim of boosting your immunity this winter. The call comes as the agency launches this year’s flu vaccination programme, offering vaccines which are specially formulated to tackle the strains of the virus which […]

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Politics

McNulty Calls For Vaccine Passports

SDLP Newry and Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has reiterated his party leaders call for Covid 19 vaccine passports. SDLP leader Column Eastwood came under fire recently following his call for the use of vaccine passports for hospitality, bars and restaurants in order to help the North of Ireland exit the Covid 19 pandemic. Speaking on […]

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Albert Basin Park Campaigns Community Politics

Alliance Councillor Accuses Council of Not Listening to Newry Regeneration Consultation

Speaking after a special meeting of the Council’s Strategic Policy and Resources Committee, Alliance Councillor Patrick Brown has spoken out against what he sees as an attempt by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council to ‘ignore the will of ratepayers’ in relation to the Newry city centre regeneration (NCCR) project, which contains controversial proposals including […]