
Davy Doyle, Local Office Manager for Newry, has urged local unemployed people to find out more about the wide range of work experience opportunities available through the Department for Employment and Learning’s Youth Employment Scheme (YES). Davy explained, “YES has a tremendous range of opportunities available for unemployed young people. “Opportunities available so far have […]
Jul 26 2013 | Posted in
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Newry Chamber of Commerce & Trade is calling on its members to complete the revaluation form issued by Land & Property Services (LPS) for the 2015 business rates revaluation. Business owners will have received letters urging them to complete a Form of Return (FOR) as part of the non domestic revaluation process. Cathal Austin President […]
Jul 24 2013 | Posted in
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Businesses from North and South have gathered in County Armagh to discuss collaboration in order to sustain growth within the renewable construction sector. The event, hosted by Smart ECO Hub, took place at Northern Ireland’s first zero carbon house to be accredited by the Government, where key speakers delivered the message that sustainable building technologies […]
Jul 10 2013 | Posted in
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With today being Independents Day the business organisation representing local traders has urged the whole community to make a supreme effort to buy at least one item in a local independent retailer in a bid to keep small shops alive. The Northern Ireland Independent Retail Trade Association (NIIRTA) has urged local consumers to make it […]

This week Newry & Mourne District Council formally announced the appointment of East Coast Adventure as the official provider of Visitor Services to Rostrevor Mountain Bike Trails. East Coast Adventure (ECA) is a family owned company with a strong reputation for providing quality outdoor activities, events and training for individuals, schools and corporate groups across […]
Jun 27 2013 | Posted in
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Businesses across the Newry & Mourne greater Area attended the launch of the Newry Chamber of Commerce & Trade Business Awards 2013 in Bellini’s, Newry on Tuesday 18th June, hosted by BBC’s Gerry Kelly. Cathal Austin, President of Newry Chamber of Commerce & Trade stated, “We are proud to announce the launch of the Greater […]

On Monday 17th June 2013 a new project will launch on the crowd funding site www.kickstarter.com to help in the opening of a new French Bistro, The Sugar Supper Club, on Sugar Island in Newry city centre, headed by local chef Neil Bradley. Although Kickstarter is hugely successful globally, Sugar Supper Club will be one […]
Jun 18 2013 | Posted in
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Councillor Terry Hearty, a member of the committee that organised the recent Colourful Past – Confident Future initiative in Crossmaglen has called on people to stay positive and build on the momentum the event has started. Speaking to Newry Times, Councillor Hearty said, “This event was a positive story about the area. What we need […]
Jun 18 2013 | Posted in
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SDLP MLA for Newry and Armagh Dominic Bradley has welcomed the creation of 400 additional jobs by Newry based company Norbrook over a two year period. Earlier today, Newry Times exclusively revealed that the Newry company which researches, develops and manufactures veterinary pharmaceuticals for the global market is planning a major recruitment drive set to […]
Jun 17 2013 | Posted in
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Norbrook Laboratories Ltd, a Newry company which researches, develops and manufactures veterinary pharmaceuticals for the global market is planning a major recruitment drive set to employ 400 new staff over the next 2 years. The jobs are part of an ongoing expansion programme by Norbrook Laboratories Ltd which has already seen 230 new staff join […]
Jun 17 2013 | Posted in
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