Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has said promoting the wellbeing of older people and ensuring they can enjoy life to the fullest must remain a priority. She was speaking during the 31st UN International Day of Older Persons and the beginning of Positive Ageing Month. The Minister explains, “Promoting the wellbeing of […]
Newry city centre is gearing up to offer fantastic fashion, food and fun that you can tap into with your Department of the Economy ‘NI Spend Local Card’. Use your £100 in Newry to receive great value, service, and some extra incentives. Newry BID (Business Improvement District) has launched its ‘TAP into Newry’ […]
The Department of Health is inviting the public to participate in upcoming virtual consultation events on a new 10-year Cancer Strategy for Northern Ireland. The virtual events are being held to support the ongoing public consultation on the 10-year Cancer Strategy. The strategy aims to place Northern Ireland at the forefront […]
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is urging Working Tax Credit (WTC) customers to check if they need to update their working hours if these have been reduced as a result of coronavirus. During the pandemic, WTC customers have not needed to tell HMRC about temporary short-term reductions in their working hours as a […]
Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS) has revealed that 39% of accidental house fires in the last year occurred in homes where people lived alone. Tragically, eight people died in 2020/21 as a result of a fire in the home, compared to 3 the previous year. To date this year, […]
An 11-year-old schoolgirl from Newry is set to ‘storm’ the West End Stage, starring alongside well-known musical stars from Chicago, Cats, Hamilton, Les Mis and Wicked. Sophie Lennon, a student of Flynn Performing Arts and Stage Box, has just been cast in the 30th Anniversary performance of ‘The Children of Eden’ in London’s […]
Newry law firm Donnelly Neary and Donnelly has welcomed Charlotte Neary to the family firm having completed her professional legal studies at Queens University Belfast. Charlotte follows in the footsteps of her Great uncle PJ O’Hare and her Grandfather Kevin, parents Kevin and Jenny as well as her brother Daniel in joining the […]
Local fintech company Seopa Ltd, the parent company of financial comparison platform CompareNI.com, has announced the return of its highly sought-after scholarship programme for higher education students, an initiative that has been specifically designed to help foster greater diversity in the fintech sector here in Northern Ireland. The aim of the scholarship is […]
Northern Ireland animal charity, the Ulster Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (USPCA) has announced the return of its charity cycle event, ‘Pedal for Paws’. Taking place on Saturday 2 October 2021, the event will challenge fundraisers to take part in a gruelling yet scenic 20-mile journey from Newry to Scarva […]
Landowners are being asked to consider planting trees to help tackle the climate and nature emergencies. The Woodland Trust Northern Ireland is hosting a series of woodland clinics at the Balmoral Show from 22 – 25 September where landowners can find out more about different grants available to help farmers create woodland on […]
