
George Best Belfast City Airport has teamed up with People 1st, an award-winning employment and training agency, to find the next candidate for its popular apprenticeship programme. The ‘High Flyers Apprenticeship Scheme’, launched in 2013, offers apprenticeship placements across a range of disciplines to young people aged 17-24. This year it […]

Warrenpoint Port has released details of its tonnage for 2020 which held up significantly. It was down by less than 5% on 2019 volumes and only 0.9% behind pre- Covid expected volumes. This is despite lockdown and a complete drop off in volume for part of the year. The robust figures […]
Feb 18 2021 | Posted in
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Economy Minister Diane Dodds has announced KPMG, one of the world’s top four accounting firms, is investing £14million in its Belfast operation and will create 200 new jobs. The investment will see the audit, tax, consulting and deal advisory firm establish a new Centre of Excellence in Belfast, which will deliver a new […]

Police are advising people to be on their guard following a report of attempted fraud in County Down, with the fraudster posing as a police officer. A man in his 70’s was targeted in the attempted scam, however, was aware that the caller was not legitimate and alerted police. Newry, Mourne […]
Feb 17 2021 | Posted in
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The Department of Health has published a more detailed breakdown of Northern Ireland’s vaccination numbers. The programme continues to make good progress, but anyone eligible to book their vaccinations is urged to do so without delay. Vaccination saves lives, protects people from serious illness and reduces pressure on our health service. […]
Feb 17 2021 | Posted in
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The Department of Education has announced that Mark Browne is to be the new Permanent Secretary. Mark Browne has 36 years’ experience in the Northern Ireland Civil Service. Since 2013 he has served as Deputy Secretary in The Executive Office. Prior to this, he was Deputy Secretary in the Department of […]
Feb 17 2021 | Posted in
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Figures released today show a price increase in residential properties in Northern Ireland in Quarter 4, 2020. The Index measures change in the price of residential property sold in Northern Ireland (NI). The Index uses Stamp Duty information on residential property sales recorded by HMRC. The NI House Price Index series […]
Feb 17 2021 | Posted in
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Research from Northern Ireland’s largest insurance comparison website shows the most popular cars for young drivers aged 18-25, in Newry, are Volkswagen, Seat and Vauxhall, in that order. More specifically the Volkswagen Golf was the favourite amongst the Volkswagen brand followed by Seat Leon and Vauxhall Corsa. The data, from CompareNI.com, […]
Feb 17 2021 | Posted in
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Economy Minister Diane Dodds has announced 20 high-quality training places for people with degrees in an Assured Skills Academy with Sensata Technologies. The Academy, which will focus on the technologies that enable the Internet of Things (IoT), will see participants receive 10 weeks of online training with Belfast Met and gain industry-recognised qualifications. […]
Feb 17 2021 | Posted in
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Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon has created a messaging platform for front-line workers. The platform which has been created in conjunction with Translink and Health and Social Care provides a space in bus and train stations across Northern Ireland for messages of support, inspiration and gratitude for front-line staff who have been delivering vital […]
Feb 16 2021 | Posted in
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