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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has met with Sport NI, the NI Sports Forum and Sports Governing Bodies to discuss the pathway to a safe return to organised outdoor sport. Representatives from football, GAA, rugby, golf and other outdoor sports shared their experiences with the Minister and discussed the protocols they had put in […]
Education charity Into Film has created a new homeschooling survival package to help beleaguered families in Northern Ireland get to the end of the current lockdown. Hundreds of parents, teachers and pupils across Northern Ireland have been enjoying Into Film’s suite of free activities. Now the organisation is expanding its offering. […]
GPs are urging people who have a persistent cough for three weeks or more to be aware of the symptoms of lung cancer and to contact them. Lung cancer is one of the most common cancers among both men and women in Northern Ireland, with around 1300 cases diagnosed each year. Some symptoms […]
InterTradeIreland and NI Water are delighted to announce registration is now open for the online ‘Meet the Buyer’ event on Wednesday 24 March 8.30 am – 2.30 pm. The theme of this year’s event is ‘Connecting with the Supply Chain in an evolving world’. With over £100million pounds worth of NI […]
Detectives investigating the report of an aggravated burglary in Newry last night (3 March) have made two arrests. Police received a report at around 11:40 am that the male occupant of a house on Killeavy Road returned home to find two male intruders inside the property. The man was threatened at […]
