
Extension to the massive value Ulsterbus and Goldline travel deal is now available until 28th February 2017. Due to the popularity of the festive Free Returns offer, Translink have decided to extend the deal, easing financial pressures on customers following an expensive Christmas period. The extended offer provides day return travel for the price of […]

The Consumer Council is encouraging households to check if they are on the best deal for their electricity. This follows Budget Energy’s decision to remove, or reduce, discounts on some of their existing tariffs. For some customers this will add up to a 19% increase, or £81 per year, to the electricity bill of consumers […]
Jan 10 2017 | Posted in
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Slieve Gullion Area Sinn Féin Councillor Barrá Ó Muirí has said that the completion of resurfacing of the Lough Road in Newtownhamilton is welcome news for local residents and those using the road. “I have lobbied on resident’s behalf for quite some time to get action taken by Transport NI in relation to the surface. […]
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Enterprise Northern Ireland has launched a new initiative called Enterprise Champions that will see them work with local MLAs from each main political party to champion the enterprise, microenterprise and small business sectors. The new initiative reflects Enterprise Northern Ireland’s commitment to supporting sectors which make up the backbone of the Northern Ireland economy, which […]
Jan 9 2017 | Posted in
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Economy Minister Simon Hamilton MLA has launched the Invest Northern Ireland Collaborative Growth Programme. Invest Northern Ireland has allocated £5.7million funding over the next five years to help stimulate innovation among local businesses. One hundred per cent funding up to £25,000 is available to industry-led networks requiring facilitation support to scope innovative collaborative projects. Addressing […]
Jan 9 2017 | Posted in
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The Southern Health and Social Care Trust has launched a new programme for first time parents. ‘Getting Ready for Baby’ is a new way of delivering care and supporting parents through pregnancy, preparing for labour and the early days of baby’s life. The programme, for the first time in Northern Ireland, links antenatal appointments with […]
Jan 9 2017 | Posted in
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Niamh Downey from Newry, a former pupil of St Paul’s High School, who recently graduated with a BSc Hons degree in Marketing, is celebrating success. Niamh won the Chartered Institute of Marketing Award for achieving the Best Student Performance in Global Marketing award at the annual Ulster University Business School’s Student Awards organised by the […]

Agriculture Minister Michelle McIlveen has reminded farmers that they can now submit their application for Tier 2 of the Farm Business Improvement Scheme – Capital. The Minister told Newry Times, “I am pleased to announce that my Department is now accepting applications for Tier 2 of the Farm Business Improvement Scheme. It will provide grant […]
Jan 6 2017 | Posted in
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Rural Affairs Minister Michelle McIlveen has announced that £609,000 has been awarded to voluntary and community groups through her Department’s Rural Micro Capital Grant Scheme. The Scheme is funded through DAERA’s Tackling Rural Poverty and Social Isolation Programme (TRPSI) and provides rural based voluntary and community groups with grant awards of between £200 and £1,500 […]
Jan 6 2017 | Posted in
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Communities Minister Paul Givan has announced plans for the roll out of Universal Credit in Northern Ireland. Universal Credit will replace Jobseeker’s Allowance, Employment Support Allowance, Income Support, Housing Benefit and Tax Credits. The roll out will commence in September 2017 and is expected to be completed by September 2018. Speaking to Newry Times, Minister […]
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