
Newry and Armagh MLA Liz Kimmins has urged people to show our support for and shop local as the retail sector reopens this weekend. The Sinn Féin MLA said, “This weekend sees the long-awaited reopening of the retail sector and slight relaxations for the hospitality industry. “The arrival of Covid 19 […]
Apr 29 2021 | Posted in
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Following the NI Executive relaxation of Lockdown for non-essential retailers at the end of the month, Buttercrane Centre welcomes the phased reopening of Centre retailers from 30 April. Peter Murray, Buttercrane Centre Manager said, “Stores are responding as quickly as possible to the new date. “And there is lots of work […]

Lisburn digital transformation specialist Xperience IT is to invest over £1.5million and create 16 jobs as part of plans to expand its business offering with a new IT service platform. The company provides cloud computing and managed IT services, as well as Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software, to […]
Apr 28 2021 | Posted in
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Newry Business Improvement District (BID) along with Retail NI and Lisburn Chamber has jointly called upon the Infrastructure Minister to review on-street car parking charges in the two city centres. The business groups are calling for the same one-hour free on-street car parking schemes which other local towns and cities successfully operate. […]
Apr 23 2021 | Posted in
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Over 1,100 businesses across a wide range of sectors will be able to apply online from today for a one-off £50,000 grant to help them with the impact of Covid-19. The Large NAV Business Grant scheme being delivered by Land & Property Services will provide financial support to businesses occupying large commercial premises […]
Apr 22 2021 | Posted in
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Aspiring entrepreneurs from Newry and Co Down have been reminded that there is only one week to go until the deadline to enter Northern Ireland’s most exciting competition for innovative start-ups. Applicants to INVENT 2021, which closes to applications on Friday 23 April, will compete for an increased prize fund of £47,000 across […]
Apr 19 2021 | Posted in
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With summer fast approaching and BBQs so close we can already smell them, Lidl Northern Ireland couldn’t have picked a better time to launch its highly anticipated summer garden furniture range with prices starting at just £33. Available in the retailer’s 41 stores nationwide from Thursday 29 April, the sensational summer range includes […]
Apr 16 2021 | Posted in
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Families, individuals and business owners based across the Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council area, experiencing debt or financial issues, are being urged to connect with the free and confidential support available to them. The pandemic has created a climate for debt. Since March 2020, the Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency […]
Apr 14 2021 | Posted in
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Killeavy Castle Estate in County Armagh has been crowned 4-Star Hotel and Spa of the Year at the Northern Ireland Prestige Awards, 2021. The Prestige Awards recognise and reward excellence in customer experience, facilities and outstanding services offered by independent businesses within the hospitality sector. The Estate, which opened in April […]
Apr 12 2021 | Posted in
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Over £260 million of financial assistance has been paid to businesses under the Department of Finance’s Localised Restrictions Support Scheme (LRSS). Making the announcement, Conor Murphy said, “Throughout this pandemic, I have been committed to supporting businesses and protecting jobs and livelihoods. “Financial assistance from the LRSS coupled with the business […]
Apr 9 2021 | Posted in
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