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A new drive to help crack down on puppy smuggling has been launched by Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, Edwin Poots. It is part of the wider ’Paws for Thought” campaign which aims to disrupt the trafficking of low-welfare pups through Northern Ireland’s ports. Promotional posters will be placed at ferry […]
Aug 29 2022 | Posted in
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SSE Airtricity has announced today an increase of 28.4% for gas customers, effective from Saturday 1 October 2022. This will impact around 188,000 domestic gas customers throughout the Greater Belfast and West gas networks, and about 4,600 commercial customers. This news means that the yearly gas bill of a typical household with a […]
Aug 26 2022 | Posted in
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As millions of children go back to school this autumn, HMRC is reminding families in Northern Ireland to not miss out on up to £2,000 a year towards their child’s wraparound care. Tax-Free Childcare puts more money back in the pockets of working families. It provides much needed financial support towards the cost […]
Aug 26 2022 | Posted in
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Newry Sinn Féin MLA, Liz Kimmins has insisted that we need an Executive formed as soon as possible to continue to support the community and voluntary sector, such as Bolster Community, in Newry and the vital work they do for our communities. The Newry and Armagh MLA says, “Recently, we met with Bolster […]
Aug 26 2022 | Posted in
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Newry business Playr-Fit, who design customised team wear and sportswear, recently hosted a football tournament for local businesses as part of men’s health week to promote positive mental well-being and physical health. The massively successful tournament, supported by Newry Chamber of Commerce and Trade took place on Friday 17 June 2022 at Newry […]

The Public Health Agency (PHA) is continuing to urge people to be vigilant about monkeypox, and it is important that anyone who is offered the smallpox vaccine takes up that offer when available to help protect themselves and others. While anyone can catch monkeypox, the majority of monkeypox cases in the UK continue […]
Aug 25 2022 | Posted in
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Translink has been helping families reawaken their sense of adventure and enjoy the last weeks of summer by encouraging them to explore the many amazing and exciting experiences Newry, Mourne and Down has to offer. The public transport provider knows that for young children, using its services is part of the day out rather […]
Aug 24 2022 | Posted in
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A £515,000 resurfacing scheme on A28 Trevor Hill/Upper Water Street/Abbey Way, Newry will commence on Monday 29 August 2022. The improvement work will extend from Sandys Street Roundabout to the junction with Boat Street, Newry. It includes resurfacing of the carriageway with upgrading of road drainage. To help ensure the safety of road […]
Aug 24 2022 | Posted in
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THRIVE Programme is now accepting applications for the next programme intake starting October 2022 to support women to launch STEM careers and businesses. Launched in 2021, THRIVE builds STEM capability, connections and confidence for female entrepreneurs, career changers or work returners. THRIVE is specifically designed to enable female entrepreneurs, career changers and work […]

Northern Ireland energy provider, Power NI, is the first electricity supplier in NI to launch a home charger product for Electric Vehicle (EV) drivers. The competitively priced chargers will be available in August 2022. Power NI has partnered with local company, Refresh NI, to provide installation services to customers, making the switch to […]
Aug 23 2022 | Posted in
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