As we count the days to Christmas the often asked question, ‘are you all sorted for Christmas?’ can instil panic in those of us who aren’t. With late night opening, expert advice, friendly customer service and over 50 stores under one roof – a trip to Buttercrane Centre, Newry can take the stress […]
Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots has announced that Tier 2 of the Farm Business Improvement Scheme – Capital (FBIS-C) will open for applications on 10 January 2022. The funding for farmers and growers will provide transformational investment in on-farm projects costing in excess of £30,000. Speaking at the RUAS Winter Fair, Minister […]
Keep Northern Ireland Beautiful (KNIB) is encouraging schools and community groups, teachers and youth leaders, across County Armagh to participate in carbon literacy programmes. Funded by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) and delivered by KNIB, the initiative aims to inform teachers, youth leaders and young people about the future […]
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is urging people to remember the basic steps to help reduce their risk of catching or spreading COVID-19 ahead of the festive period – wear a face covering, maintain social distancing, and practise good hand hygiene – as well as keeping rooms well-ventilated and getting the COVID-19 vaccine or booster […]
As consumers start to hit the high streets and shop online for Christmas, the Consumer Council is calling on the County Down public to be ‘Savvy Shoppers’ in the run-up to the big day, to avoid overspending and the common pitfalls of hidden costs. The call is being issued in response to findings […]
In the run-up to Christmas Day, Northern Ireland animal welfare charity, the USPCA, is appealing to the public to not get young animals as Christmas gifts. During the festive season, as we plan our Christmas celebrations and gifts, it can be very tempting to welcome a pet to your family as a Christmas […]
The Department for the Economy’s Trading Standards Service (TSS) is urging consumers to know their rights and avoid being a victim of fraud this Christmas. Many Northern Ireland consumers will be out bargain hunting in their local high streets or searching online for that popular, in-demand Christmas present that may be fast selling […]
Julie Gibbons has been elected as the new President of the Newry Chamber of Commerce and Trade at the Annual General Meeting held this month. Julie is the current Managing Director of AbbeyAutoline, the largest Insurance Broker in Northern Ireland. Prior to this Julie was Operations Director of Autoline Insurance Group […]
Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon has welcomed plans announced by An Taoiseach, Micheál Martin TD for major green all-island projects. In his speech at the Shared Island forum, Mr Martin set out his plans for joint North-South projects including new all-island greenway routes, a network of EV charging points and plans for hydrogen buses […]
Slieve Gullion Neighbourhood Policing Team has been working alongside Newry, Mourne and Down Age-Friendly to help Fold residents show doorstep criminals the door, through a ‘No Cold Calling’ scheme. Using the ‘No Cold Calling Zone…no uninvited traders’ window stickers, developed in association with Trading Standards, cold callers can be warned away and a […]
