
Between 21 and 27 November 2022, across Northern Ireland, police are participating in the UK-wide Op Drive Insured campaign, which is supported by the Motor Insurers’ Bureau (MIB). Superintendent Gary Busch says, “Our preliminary figures indicate that between 1 January and 15 November this year, we have already seized 1,408 vehicles for being […]
Nov 25 2022 | Posted in
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Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has granted planning permission to local property development company, Kerr Property – a Keltbray Group company, for a high-quality multi-million-pound urban regeneration scheme in the heart of Newry. Pearce’s Gate at Merchant’s Quay will be a major city centre mixed-use development comprising 62 two-bedroom and 11 one-bedroom […]
Nov 24 2022 | Posted in
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SDLP Newry and Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has described the Taoiseach’s recent visit to Newry as an honour. An Taoiseach Micheál Martin visited Newry on one of his final Northern visits before leaving the office of Taoiseach in December. SDLP MLA Justin McNulty says, “It was a great privilege to have the Taoiseach […]

Armagh Observatory and Planetarium have announced that a number of entertaining and educational events for adults and families will take place on-site from 25 to 27 November 2022. These will be: ‘Thus She Shall Go to the Stars – Jessie Kennedy with the Celestial Strings,’ which will take place on 25 November. Suitable […]

A dusting of seasonal magic will land throughout Hillsborough Castle and Gardens as the Christmas at Hillsborough Light Trail makes its return this December. Over a million lights and seasonal sounds will once again fill the air at the historical venue, where glittering tunnels of light, dancing lakeside reflections and trees drenched in […]

Leading builders merchant Haldane Fisher has been shortlisted as the Builders Merchant of the Year (6 – 20 Branches) at the prestigious Builders Merchants Awards. Recognising those that have shown commitment to innovation, delivering excellent customer service, and boosting the success of the company, the awards will celebrate the best of the best […]
Nov 22 2022 | Posted in
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Ulster GAA has become the latest organisation to join the Public Health Agency’s (PHA) Breastfeeding Welcome Here scheme – a programme that aims to increase the number of premises which actively show support to breastfeeding mums. This new membership represents a huge support network for breastfeeding mums here and will involve over 300 […]
Nov 22 2022 | Posted in
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Tourism NI has launched its 2022/23 Tourism Enterprise Development Programme with the first event focused on people in the industry and challenges with the recruitment and retention of staff. The TED programme for the tourism and hospitality industry provides tailored support and is delivered both virtually and in person. The latest perceptions research […]
Nov 21 2022 | Posted in
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Following an AA Awards secret inspection of Killeavy Castle Estate, the venue has just been named an AA four-star hotel in recognition of the exemplary offering at the Estate. Following its first AA inspection, the restaurant has been awarded two AA rosettes for ‘Culinary Excellence’, further acknowledging the quality of Killeavy Castle Estate’s […]
Nov 21 2022 | Posted in
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The NI Water Mourne Wall Restoration Project team is making good progress with the £2.5m phase two schedule of repairs and plans to start works on Slieve Donard this month. The construction team led by GEDA and encompassing local stonemasons from Thomas Rooney & Sons has completed more than 65 repairs on Slieve […]
Nov 18 2022 | Posted in
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