
Newry man Conall Gracey has spoken of his pride and excitement after launching a new gym alongside his successful Personal Training business. Just under two years ago, the Newry man worked as a kitchen fitter, a job he had been doing for over eighteen years. “I’ve always had an interest in working with […]

Tesco customers in Newry can now help provide millions of meals to feed children this summer and beyond, thanks to a new UK-wide scheme. Currently, 2.3 million children in the UK live in households that have experienced food insecurity in the last six months, a situation that has worsened during the pandemic. To help ensure children […]

Power NI, Northern Ireland’s leading energy company, is the first energy company in Northern Ireland to launch its Electric Vehicle tariff. The EV Anytime and the EV Nightshift, are for drivers of electric vehicles (EV) who charge their vehicles at home. Power NI Customers can save up to over 20% off […]
Aug 2 2021 | Posted in
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Newry company Re-Gen Waste has invested a further £500,000, adding a high-tech process to one of its existing waste fuel lines, improving deliverability and reducing packaging. A state of art, CK International, computerised baler, aids the company in providing consistent quality to meet the needs of global customers. Joseph Doherty, Managing […]
Jul 23 2021 | Posted in
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Students and seasonal staff working in Northern Ireland are being reminded by HMRC to check that they are being paid the National Minimum Wage (NMW). All workers are legally entitled to be paid the NMW. This includes temporary seasonal staff, who often work short-term contracts in bars, hotels, shops and warehouses […]

The search is now on to find Northern Ireland’s High Street Heroes, a public online vote for shoppers and customers to choose their favourite independent retailer and overall local high street. After the toughest year in a generation for our local high streets, the call has now opened for local shoppers to name […]

The NI Cyber Security Centre has launched a new guide for small and medium-sized businesses to help them safeguard their businesses against cyber threats. ‘The Pocket Guide to a Cyber Secure Business’ has been developed by the NI Cyber Security Centre and provides business owners with tips and advice on how to protect […]
Jul 13 2021 | Posted in
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Local natural gas company firmus energy’s commitment to promoting inclusion and diversity has been recognised them receiving Northern Ireland’s first Diversity and Inclusion Charter Mark. The Legal Island accreditation covers key characteristics of equality legislation in the workplace. It is yet another demonstration of firmus energy’s commitment in this area, which previously included […]
Jul 9 2021 | Posted in
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Since April, almost 800,000 employees who have been working from home during the pandemic, have already claimed tax relief on household related costs, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has revealed. The saving is worth up to £125 per year for each employee, and eligible workers can claim the full year’s entitlement if they […]
Jul 8 2021 | Posted in
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Rural Affairs Minister Edwin Poots MLA has launched the 2021 Rural Business Development Grant Scheme, which will provide grant funding to rural micro-businesses to help with their sustainability and development, as well as assisting recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic. The Minister made his announcement during a visit to ‘All Blinds and Curtains’ in […]
Jul 8 2021 | Posted in
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