The Institute of Directors (IoD) has opened the search for the best performing business leaders in the Newry area. And to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the IoD Director of the Year Awards, it is seeking entries across 10 categories open to leaders from the private, public, and third sectors. Article continues below In partnership […]
The Department for the Economy and PwC have launched a new Assured Skills Academy offering 20 high-quality training places for people with a degree and an ambition to future proof their skill set. Applications are open now for the Academy, which will see participants receive nine weeks of industry-relevant pre-employment training in data analytics at […]
Sinn Féin activists in Newry and Armagh have selected Councillor Liz Kimmins to replace Megan Fearon as MLA for Newry and Armagh via co-option. Speaking after being selected at a convention in Tí Chulainn, Liz Kimmins said, “I am honoured to have been selected to replace Megan Fearon as MLA in Newry and Armagh, following […]
A 38-year-old man has been charged with driving with excess alcohol in breath. He was also charged with failing to stop for police, no driving licence and using a motor vehicle without insurance. Article continues below The charges are in connection with an incident in the Forkhill area last night. The man was […]
Daisy Hill Hospital and Newry & Mourne locality are celebrating reaccreditation achievement of the prestigious Baby-Friendly award from the children’s rights organisation, UNICEF (United Nations Children’s Fund). The award is given to hospitals who are deemed to have best-practice standards in place to strengthen mother-baby relationships and to support mothers who chose to breastfeed. Article […]
The Department for Infrastructure (DfI) is changing its Cashless Parking provider from Parkmobile to JustPark from 6 January 2020 for on and off-street parking in Belfast, Lisburn and Newry. It will then roll out across the rest of Northern Ireland over the next week to 10 days and from 16 January 2020, Parkmobile will no […]
5.4 million taxpayers have less than a month to complete their Self Assessment tax returns before the 31 January deadline. More than 11 million 2018/19 tax returns are due back with HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) by the end of January. Article continues below Around 54% of taxpayers have already filed their returns with more […]
Christmas came early for over 40 older people’s groups through a bumper £40K giveaway announced at the Community Foundation for Northern Ireland’s anniversary celebrations. Accolade Community Choir based in Newry and Banbridge was one of the groups who received funding at a special afternoon tea held on ‘Giving Tuesday’ to mark the charity’s 40th birthday. […]
Pupils at St. Malachy’s Primary School in Camlough got a special visit from firmus energy engineers to learn about staying safe at a special assembly recently. The visit coincides with recent works ongoing in the area which means many homes now have the opportunity to get connected to natural gas. Article continues below Speaking to […]
The Arts Council of Northern Ireland has announced National Lottery funding and public funding from the Public Health Agency and Baring Foundation of over £199,714, for 28 organisations across the region, to deliver community-based arts projects benefitting older people. Newry’s Sticky Fingers Arts received £9,000. Article continues below The funding is part of the Arts […]
