In January 2023 S&W Wholesale will become one of the largest known businesses in Northern Ireland to move to an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) model of ownership. This structure will see control of the business move from its current private ownership to a Trust, which will manage and control the shares indirectly on […]
Deli Lites’ Jackie Reid is inspiring local young people to get into business. Founded by the dynamic husband and wife duo Brian and Jackie Reid, Deli Lites Ireland is an energetic Northern Irish food-to-go business. The business started from the family-run gourmet sandwich bar in Newry but quickly expanded. Deli Lites Chief Strategy […]
The Warrenpoint Harbour “Port Christmas Community Fund” is officially ‘Ho, Ho, Ho open’. The third annual Christmas Community Fund aims to support local charities and organisations. The fund, which is currently sitting at £16,000k is open to all charities and organisations within a 15-mile radius of Warrenpoint Harbour, which supports the health, wellbeing, […]
Dec 12 2022 | Posted in
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Asda Kilkeel colleagues raised over £400 for BBC Children in Need, through an in-store raffle and a guest appearance from Pudsey himself. Over the past 22 years, Asda and BBC Children in Need have been in partnership, raising over £28 million for disadvantaged children and young people across the UK. Asda Kilkeel Community […]
Nov 29 2022 | Posted in
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Dedicated plumbing and heating merchant, Plumbmaster, has been awarded the prestigious Merchant Award for Customer Commitment at the Plumbing and Heating Awards 2022. Emphasising the company’s aim of delivering excellent levels of customer service and providing sound advice, the award recognises those that are committed to meeting the needs and wants of its […]
Nov 29 2022 | Posted in
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Santa’s elves are polishing the icicles in Santa’s Snow Palace in Buttercrane ready to welcome visitors from Friday 25 November 2022. The Centre has made a decision that this year; all children can visit Santa for free. Manager Peter Murray says, “We are very conscious of the difficult choices many families have to […]
Leading builders merchant Haldane Fisher has been shortlisted as the Builders Merchant of the Year (6 – 20 Branches) at the prestigious Builders Merchants Awards. Recognising those that have shown commitment to innovation, delivering excellent customer service, and boosting the success of the company, the awards will celebrate the best of the best […]
Nov 22 2022 | Posted in
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Tourism NI has launched its 2022/23 Tourism Enterprise Development Programme with the first event focused on people in the industry and challenges with the recruitment and retention of staff. The TED programme for the tourism and hospitality industry provides tailored support and is delivered both virtually and in person. The latest perceptions research […]
Nov 21 2022 | Posted in
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Following an AA Awards secret inspection of Killeavy Castle Estate, the venue has just been named an AA four-star hotel in recognition of the exemplary offering at the Estate. Following its first AA inspection, the restaurant has been awarded two AA rosettes for ‘Culinary Excellence’, further acknowledging the quality of Killeavy Castle Estate’s […]
Nov 21 2022 | Posted in
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The team at Specsavers Newry has made a significant donation to Eimear’s Wish, the NI charity that raise stem cell donor awareness and helps people searching for a stranger who is willing to donate their stem cells. The team were inspired by Newry’s Daniel Greer (14), who recently received a stem cell transplant […]
Nov 15 2022 | Posted in
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