firmus energy has been delivering natural gas into the heart of Newry and the city’s surrounding areas for more than 10 years. To date more than 3,500 customers have made the switch from other energy sources to natural gas and are enjoying the huge benefits that natural gas brings. The advantages of natural gas are […]
The Department of Finance has launched a public consultation on business rates in Northern Ireland. Launching the consultation at the Institute of Revenues Rating and Valuation conference in Belfast, Permanent Secretary Sue Gray said, “Back in May I announced the Department’s intention to undertake a full and comprehensive review of business rates. Article continues below […]
The Department for Communities (DfC) has launched this years’ Small Capital Grants Programme. The Programme, which has a total fund of £800,000, is aimed at assisting voluntary and community organisations across Northern Ireland purchase items of equipment to enhance and sustain the activities and services they provide to the community. Article continues below Launching this […]
Concerned residents in The Meadow, Newry have come together to create a new Neighbourhood Watch Scheme. The announcement comes after recent incidents in the local housing estate including two break-ins and the burning of an elderly woman’s car. Article continues below The meeting, initially organised by local man Alex Kelly and some concerned residents, is […]
Henderson retailers from across Northern Ireland have racked up over 20 awards in just three nights at prestigious retail awards ceremonies across the UK and Ireland. Mulkerns’ EUROSPAR, Newry, were amongst the winners and picked up three gongs between the Retail Industry Awards and Ireland’s Forecourt and Convenience Retailer Awards. Article continues below Often regarded […]
The Southern Trust has been working with people with sensory difficulties to help improve access to the new Outpatients Department at Daisy Hill. Outpatients moved to Bernish House last October to make way for the new Direct Assessment Unit in the main building. Article continues below The Trust’s Outpatients, Estates and Patient/Client Experience teams recruited […]
Aware. the depression charity for Northern Ireland, is calling out for people to hike with them up our country’s highest peak at Slieve Donard on the 5 October 2019 to spread awareness of World Mental Health Day, encourage people to speak out about what is going on in their minds, and to raise funds for […]
Ryan Morgan from Newry, a trainee from the NIE Networks Apprenticeship Programme, has emerged as one of the best in the industry across the UK and Ireland, having recently been awarded a high-profile bursary in his field. Ryan, alongside other trainee engineers Molly Guy, Neil Freeburn and Jack Hoy, received an Engineering Horizons Bursary from […]
The Southern Health and Social Care Trust has launched a new drive to recruit compassionate, reliable people who are interested in supporting adults with learning and physical disabilities. The Trust currently offers a range of day services for adults with learning and physical disabilities. Article continues below Disability Support Workers, support service users in ‘Day […]
Newry based business Zen Day Spa was recognised recently in Croke Park as one of the Best-in-Class Irish business, “All-Star Business” award, which was presented to local entrepreneur Lisa McCrink by Dr Briga Hynes and Senator Aodhan O’Riodain. Business All-Stars award and accreditation quality mark signified Zen Day Spa as ‘progressive indigenous all-Ireland business’, that […]
