
Buttercrane Shopping Centre has won the top award Best Baby Changing facility in a shopping centre or retail location in all of the UK and Ireland and achieved Platinum status for their toilet facilities which were upgraded at a cost of £100k. The major national award commended their recently upgraded toilet facilities which include a […]
Jan 15 2016 | Posted in
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As preparations gather pace for the busy Christmas trading period, police are advising members of the business community to step up their security. Christmas and New Year are the retail trade’s busiest time, and criminals may try to take advantage of the high turnover of cash and valuables in outlets throughout Newry Mourne and Down. […]
Dec 11 2015 | Posted in
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The final of Buttercrane’s Got Talent took place on Wednesday 2nd December and saw 10 local acts go head to head for the £500 prize. The event was opened by last year’s winner Leah Kirwin (Carlingford) who appeared on the Late Late Toy Show with her younger brother earlier this month. From almost 80 entries, […]

Newry based rug specialists The Rug House continued a remarkable year on Thursday night by winning Best Online / Digital Company at the prestigious UTV Business Eye Awards held in the Culloden Estate & Spa. Attended by over 600 of Northern Ireland’s most successful business people, the star-studded evening took place at the Culloden Estate […]

Independent Newry City Councillor Kevin McAteer has welcomed the recent news of a £3.7m investment at the Buttercrane Shopping Centre in Newry. Buttercrane Shopping Centre announced last week that it had secured seven new brands and some £3.7m investment in new shop fit and expansion, resulting in the creation of 120 new jobs. Speaking to […]
Nov 30 2015 | Posted in
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Enterprise, Trade & Investment Minister Jonathan Bell has said companies from Northern Ireland are setting a trail blazing example that others should follow. Bell said building relationships was key to success in what is a market place with huge potential. “In China, the term guanxi refers to the relationships fostered between individuals or organisations. This […]
Nov 28 2015 | Posted in
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Police are asking the public to report any suspicious or unusual items or activity at ATMs. The call comes after attempts were made to either steal or enter two cash machines in Mayobridge and Carrickmore earlier this month. At premises on Newry Road, Mayobridge on 11th November thieves attempted to blow open an ATM after […]
Nov 28 2015 | Posted in
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Police in Newry are appealing for information following an attempted burglary at Buttercrane Shopping Centre. Sometime between 1am and 1.30am during the early hours of Thursday, 26th November an attempt was made to enter the premises via the glazed roof. Entry was not gained however two panes of glass were damaged. Police would like to […]

With many of us venturing online to take advantage of Black Friday on 27th November or Cyber Monday on 30th November website deals, the Consumer Council urges consumers to know their rights and shop safely. Philippa McKeown-Brown, Head of Consumer Skills at the Consumer Council said, “With an estimated £2billion to be spent on Black […]

A new programme has been launched to help people in Newry, Mourne & Down to start their own business or find new jobs and training opportunities. Exploring Enterprise3 (EE3p) is being delivered by Enterprise Northern Ireland, the umbrella body for Northern Ireland’s Local Enterprise Agencies. This new initiative will provide support to unemployed or economically […]