
A host of businesses in the Newry, Mourne and Down District area have weathered the storm and experienced continued growth throughout the challenging pandemic period, thanks to the support of Council business programmes. Green Ladies NI, an eco-friendly cosmetics business based in Downpatrick, recently completed the NMD Business Growth Programme and is now […]

Newry business leader Brian Reid is among the finalists revealed by the Institute of Directors (IoD) for the Northern Ireland Director of the Year Awards. The awards, this year marking their 10th anniversary, celebrate excellence across the public, third, and private sectors with judges choosing 42 entrants to make the shortlist. Brian, who […]
Aug 4 2020 | Posted in
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Economy Minister Diane Dodds has welcomed the announcement that Aer Lingus is to establish a base at George Best Belfast City Airport. The Minister said, “Enhancing Northern Ireland’s air connectivity is absolutely vital to our economic wellbeing, in respect of both direct investment and inbound tourism. “So today’s announcement by Aer […]
Aug 3 2020 | Posted in
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In the coming weeks, Northern Ireland Water will be sending out water bills to businesses in Northern Ireland. To help avoid any surprises and ensure businesses are being billed correctly, The Consumer Council has developed a range of helpful resources for businesses and farmers. The resources include an overview of what to look […]
Aug 3 2020 | Posted in
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Communities Minister Carál Ní Chuilín and Rural Affairs Minister Edwin Poots have announced a substantial investment of £11million to support town and city centres in their economic recovery from the impacts of Covid-19. The Department for Communities (DfC) is investing £10m in the Capital Covid-19 Recovery Revitalisation Scheme. It will be […]
Jul 29 2020 | Posted in
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More than 53,000 outlets across the UK have so far signed up to the UK Government’s Eat Out to Help Out Scheme – and a new official Government online finder is available to help diners locate them. Eat Out to Help Out stickers and posters will start to appear in the windows of […]

Leading food-to-go firm, DELI LITES, has launched a new eCommerce site as part of a series of business strategy changes as it reacts to the challenges of the current health pandemic. The online move has seen the business adjust to changing consumer needs, with the introduction of Ireland-wide deliveries resulting in strong demand for […]
Jul 29 2020 | Posted in
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Shelbourne Motors has renewed its association with Ulster and Ireland scrum-half John Cooney as its official Brand Ambassador. The Irish International will once again link-up with one of Northern Ireland’s largest family-owned vehicle retailers to promote its range of global car manufacturers. Shelbourne Motors employs over 170 staff across its multi-award-winning dealerships in […]
Jul 24 2020 | Posted in
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Communities Minister Carál Ní Chuilín has today announced the Creative Support Fund will reopen on 31 July with a £4m support package for the arts, creative industries and cultural sector. Speaking to Newry Times, the Minister said, “Today I am announcing further details on the opening of a £4 million funding package designed […]

A Newry business has pleaded with vandals to stop attacking its premises. Spar Millvale in Newry said they are being attacked on a nightly basis by vandals, which has been happening nearly every day recently. Writing on their Facebook page, the popular local store stated, “Our COVID shelter is being attacked on […]
Jul 23 2020 | Posted in
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