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Northern Ireland’s largest community and civic pride campaign, Live Here Love Here, has announced that its Small Grants Scheme has returned for a tenth year. The scheme is run in partnership with nine local councils including Newry, Mourne and Down District Council area, along with the Northern Ireland Housing Executive, DAERA and Keep […]

Well-known Camlough man Pat McGinn will participate in the world-renowned Great North Run Half Marathon to raise funds for the charity Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY Ireland). The Half marathon takes place in Newcastle, England, on Sunday 8 September. Pat explains, “Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) is a charity set up […]
Aug 28 2024 | Posted in
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The Consumer Council has released the latest Northern Ireland Household Expenditure Tracker for Quarter 1 2024 (January to March), which tracks changes to income and expenditure for households in Northern Ireland across four income groups (quartiles). The Northern Ireland Household Expenditure Tracker found that Northern Ireland’s lowest-earning households have seen their discretionary income […]
Aug 28 2024 | Posted in
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Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has slammed those responsible for a spate of racially motivated incidents in recent weeks, stating that there is no place in society for racism or racist acts. She was speaking after meeting local healthcare workers and business owners, some of whom were subjected to abuse. Liz says, “We […]
Aug 27 2024 | Posted in
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Parents have less than two weeks to tell HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) that their 16- 19-year-old is continuing education or training, or their Child Benefit payments will stop. Hundreds of thousands of teenagers will decide on their future this month after receiving their GCSE results on Thursday, 22 August 2024. For parents […]
Aug 27 2024 | Posted in
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Irish folk legends Altan will perform in Newry for the first time on 25 August, when they headline this year’s Iúr Cinn Fleadh. Known for their dynamic performances and deep-rooted connection to Donegal, Altan is set to fill Newry Town Hall with the rich musical sounds of their native heritage. Altan emerged from […]

PropertyPal has announced a strategic merger with Propertynews, uniting two of Northern Ireland’s leading property websites. This merger combines the best of both platforms’ technology, people, and skills with the aim of driving innovation and enhancing the experience for home searchers and agent advertisers across Northern Ireland. Both the PropertyPal and Propertynews brands […]
Aug 23 2024 | Posted in
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One of Northern Ireland’s fastest-growing commercial and residential property agencies has acquired one of the longest-running property firms in South Down and established its fourth regional office. Newry-based Bradley NI, owned and managed by chartered surveyor Garrett O’Hare, has acquired James Wilson & Son, the Newcastle-based property firm established over 100 years ago […]
Aug 23 2024 | Posted in
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Newry is on a high for this year’s culture and community festival Iúr Cinn Fleadh, which starts today, Thursday, 22 August 2024. Some of the 80 or so events are almost fully booked already, so festivalgoers are encouraged to book now before every ticket goes. Although most activities are free, some have limited […]

The Department for the Economy has opened a public consultation on the Postgraduate Award (PGA) Scheme. The consultation seeks views on a number of options for potential reform of the PGA Scheme, including enhancing the support available. In addition, the consultation seeks views on proposed changes to existing PGA Scheme terms and conditions. […]