A new locally owned energy supplier said it intends to transform the Northern Ireland electricity landscape with a pioneering ‘customer-first’ approach. Share Energy has entered the market with the lowest standard rate – but it will also share 50% of all future company profits with its domestic and commercial customers. The company, owned […]
Sep 17 2024 | Posted in
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Tesco has thanked everyone who has helped to alleviate poverty and reduce food waste as part of special landmark celebrations. The supermarket chain has reached the milestone of donating 220 million meals to those in need through its Community Food Connection programme with the food charity FareShare. To commemorate the occasion, Tesco is […]
Sep 13 2024 | Posted in
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Finance Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald has welcomed confirmation that 17,000 Civil Servants have carried out the JAM (Just a Minute) card accreditation. The JAM Card allows anyone with a learning difficulty, autism or communication barrier to tell others discreetly and easily that they need ‘Just A Minute’. Finance Minister Caoimhe Archibald says, “The […]
Sep 11 2024 | Posted in
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Tourism NI CEO John McGrillen has visited Armagh to meet with tourism and hospitality businesses in the area and hear their thoughts on the sector’s performance this year. The visits gave Mr McGrillen a chance to meet face-to-face with members of the trade and bring them up to speed on the support currently […]
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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Specsavers Newry visited seven schools in the Newry and Mourne area before the end of the summer term to educate over 1,200 schoolchildren. The team at the Buttercrane Shopping Centre store, which is owned locally by five store partners, is also encouraging parents to remember to get their children’s eyes tested before the […]
Aug 22 2024 | Posted in
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Economy Minister Conor Murphy has announced 20 high-quality training places at a Digital Engineering Academy with EY. Fully funded by the Department for the Economy, the Academy will blend onsite and online learning delivered in partnership with Belfast Met from 14 October to 13 December 2024. Learning will provide practical experience and access […]
TinyLife, the only charity in NI dedicated to reducing illness, disability and death in premature babies and providing support to their families, has received a £1,500 grant from Tesco for their Breast Pump Loan Service. The funds provided by the Stronger Starts scheme will contribute towards the costs of breast pump kits and […]
Aug 20 2024 | Posted in
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Around Noon, a Newry-headquartered food-to-go manufacturer, has awarded thirteen staff members for their long service to the company. On Friday 14 June, the company held a Length of Service dinner at The Bank Newry to show appreciation to team members who have worked at Around Noon for 10, 15, 20 and 25 years. […]
Aug 13 2024 | Posted in
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