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Newry Council heralds new era by striking district rates

Another historic milestone passed on Thursday 12th February 2015 when Newry Mourne and Down District Council struck its rate for the first time to meet the cost of services it will provide for the year 1st April 2015 to 31st March 2016. These include leisure and recreational services, economic development and environmental services as well […]

Rogers slams ‘unaffordable’ commercial rates hike

SDLP MLA Seán Rogers has voiced his anger at what he described as the ‘unaffordable commercial rates hike’ being imposed on local businesses following the budget. The revaluation of 2001 commercial rateable values is complete with the Department of Finance now holding 2013 valuations. The South Down MLA said, “Unfortunately, it appears, that without consultation […]

Once they tested – now they teach

Three former driving examiners are about to reverse their roles and go from testing to teaching. Mickey Linden, Paul Morgan and Geoffrey Simms took early retirement from the Driver Vehicle Agency at the end of December 2014 and with over 80 years’ experience between them, decided to start up their own driving school called ‘MPG […]

Calling business volunteers in Newry with a passion for fashion

If your business is based near Newry and you’re up for a fun and life-changing team challenge, Business in the Community would like to hear from you. The Business in the Community Cares Shops’ Challenge has opened for 2015 and businesses large and small are invited to take over one of Action Cancer’s retail stores […]

Translink asked to provide clarity on new bus and rail fares

The Consumer Council is calling on Translink to be clear on the actual level of fare increases passengers will face when the recently announced increases come into effect on Monday 16th February. The Consumer Council also wants a commitment from Translink to proactively inform passengers and help them switch to the best value fares. Aodhan […]

Farry opens ‘The Hub’ Enterprise Facility in Newry

Employment and Learning Minister Dr Stephen Farry has officially opened the Southern Regional College’s (SRC) new student enterprise facility ‘The Hub’ at its campus in Newry. The Hub has been developed by SRC to help encourage more students to study Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) subjects and to provide learners with the opportunity to […]

Farry meets Norbrook’s Newry apprentices

Employment and Learning Minister Dr Stephen Farry has met apprentices on the new Higher Level Apprenticeship in Applied Industrial Science (Chemical Science) at Norbrook Laboratories Ltd in Newry. Thirteen apprentices commenced the programme in January and are employed by Norbrook through the two year Apprenticeship programme which is equivalent to a Foundation Degree. The Higher […]

S & S Communications Newry lead the way in Business Telecommunications

A local business has made it their mission to help businesses cut needless costs in one of the worst economic climates in living memory. S & S Communications was established in 1995 and with two decades of experience, they boast some impressive services for their clients. Working primarily in the Business Telecommunications sector, the Co.Down […]

£1m investment creates 25 new jobs in Eddie Rockets, Newry

Eddie Rocket’s, the popular American styled diner, has announced a £1m investment and the creation of 25 new jobs with the opening of its first ever diner in Northern Ireland at The Quays Shopping Centre, Newry. The opening marks the brands first venture in a foray of planned investments into Northern Ireland. Eddie Rockets is […]

Planning permission granted for Killeavy Castle Hotel

SDLP Assembly Member for Newry and Armagh Dominic Bradley MLA has welcomed confirmation from SDLP Environment Minister Mark H Durkan that Planning Permission is to be granted for a hotel at Killeavey Castle in the heart of South Armagh. Bradley explained, “Killeavy Castle is a historic building in South Armagh and I am delighted that […]







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