2021 March | Latest Newry News, Newry Sport and Newry Business for Newry City
Archive for: March, 2021

Newry artist supported by Disabled Artists Support Fund | Newry Times

Newry artist Luna Kalo has been awarded £2,000 to develop her career as part of the d/Deaf and Disabled Artists Support Fund 2020/21.     She has been provided funding for the career development grant to enhance her online presence by exploring digital theatre, an emerging hybrid genre that combines theatre, television, radio, green screen […]

Minister Hargey welcomes Corporation Tax exemption for Housing Executive | Newry Times

Minister Hargey welcomes Corporation Tax exemption for Housing Executive - Newry online

Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has welcomed the Corporation Tax exemption for the Housing Executive that will result in millions of pounds of additional investment in their homes each year.     The exemption has been a long-standing issue and one the Minister has been committed to resolving.     Minister Hargey said, “I very much […]

SDLP launch campaign to ‘save local bank branches’ | Newry Times

SDLP launch campaign to 'save local bank branches' - Newry banks

SDLP MLA Colin McGrath has criticized the latest round of mass closures of bank branches and says that banks are letting down the people and communities who bailed them out and stuck by them for decades.     He was speaking as the SDLP launched a petition calling on the Minister for Economy to protect […]

Lisa McHugh Confirms New Role with Downtown Radio | Newry Times

Lisa McHugh Confirms New Role with Downtown Radio - Newry online

Ireland’s leading pop/country artist, Lisa McHugh has confirmed that she has landed her dream role – presenting her very own weekly show on Downtown Radio.      The hugely upbeat singer-songwriter will front The Lisa McHugh Show every Saturday afternoon from 5 March (4 to 7 pm).     Aiming to bring a new dimension […]

Cultural organisations in Newry area share £10.86m emergency funding | Newry Times

Cultural organisations in Newry area share £10.86m emergency funding | Newry Times

The Arts Council of Northern Ireland recently announced funding of £10,864,610 from their Stability and Renewal Programme for Organisations (SRPO), to support 168 cultural organisations across Northern Ireland affected as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.     The Stability and Renewal Programme is part of the £29 million NI Executive allocation that was made […]

Tesco to stock Simply Fit Food power bowls in select Irish stores nationwide | Newry Times

Luke and Evelyn - Tesco to stock Simply Fit Food power bowls in select Irish stores nationwide | Newry Times - Newry business news

Simply Fit Food, a supplier of convenience meals made from wholesome natural ingredients owned by Around Noon, has secured an important listing with Tesco Ireland.     The company – founded by Evelyn Garland and Luke Judge and acquired by Newry-based Around Noon late last year – will supply its range of healthy Power Bowls […]

Economy Minister Diane Dodds comments on Budget | Newry Times

Economy Minister Diane Dodds comments on UK Budget - Newry Times - Newry business

Economy Minister Diane Dodds has commented on the economic measures announced in the UK Budget this week.     The Minister said, “The Job Retention Scheme has seen significant take-up in Northern Ireland, with in excess of 100,000 people furloughed.     “I have been clear that, rather than ending on 31 March, the scheme […]

Eligible NI full and part-time students to receive one-off £60 payment | Newry Times

Eligible NI full and part-time students to receive one-off £60 payment - Newry Times - NI students covid payment

Economy Minister Diane Dodds has announced a £2.9million package of support for further education students to address digital poverty.     Eligible full time and part-time further education students will receive a one-off payment of £60 to help address data costs incurred through remote learning.     Furthermore, 500 additional devices will be distributed to […]

Kimmins calls for parklet pilot in Newry | Newry Times

Kimmins calls for parklet pilot in Newry - Newry business news

Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has called for a pilot parklet scheme to be rolled out in Newry.     The Newry and Armagh MLA stated, “A Parklet scheme can temporarily turn a parking space into an outdoor area to help local businesses like cafes with physical distancing.     “A pilot scheme in Belfast […]

Utility Regulator comments on firmus energy’s gas tariff announcement | Newry Times

Utility Regulator comments on firmus energy’s gas tariff announcement | Newry Times

Firmus energy has announced a 17.75% increase to its regulated gas tariffs for domestic and small business customers in the Ten Towns area.     This change in tariff will be effective from 1 April 2021. Commenting on the announcement, John French, Utility Regulator Chief Executive said, “In February 2021, firmus energy submitted a request […]







Find us on Facebook

Log in | Designed by Gabfire themes