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Local schools part of roll-out of 20mph speed limit scheme

Minister Mallon Launches Roll Out of 20mph speed limit schemes at 100 schools - Newry news

St Paul’s High School, Bessbrook, and St Louis’ Grammar School in Kilkeel are among 100 schools involved in a new roll-out of part-time 20mph speed limit scheme across Northern Ireland announced today by Infrastructure Minister, Nichola Mallon.     Making the announcement, Minister Mallon said, “I made a commitment in June to allocate £2million of […]

8 surprising things Granite Breakdown customers get for just £30

Granite Breakdown - Northern Ireland car breakdown cover - Newry newspaper

Over 20,000 motorists trust Granite Breakdown. And it’s not just because of our reputation for reliability; it’s our £30 package that covers you in all situations.   Embed from Getty Images Nobody expects a flat tyre, a smoking engine or mechanical faults. But should the worst happen, you’ll know that with our annual membership, we take […]

Has COVID-19 affected your personal finances? There is help available

Need cash fast - True Cost NI Consumer Council - Newry news

The Consumer Council’s ‘True Cost’ campaign is raising awareness of the practical help available to Northern Ireland households that are struggling financially during the ongoing COVID-19 crisis.     The Consumer Council is providing consumers with free advice and information in relation to managing debt (including sources of free, independent and confidential debt advice). They […]

New NI drivers: How many lessons do I need?

New Driver NI - How many driving lessons - Newry news

One hundred thirty-four years ago in 1886, Carl Benz applied for a patent for his vehicle “powered by a gas engine”.   Embed from Getty Images   And although there was no such thing as a driving licence or driving lessons two centuries ago – those arrived in the 1930’s – the simple question of […]

Slieve Gullion Councillor supports littering penalty fine enforcement

Green Road Camlough dumping - Newry headlines

Slieve Gullion area Sinn Féin Councillor Declan Murphy has said that littering and flytipping continue to be something the majority of our residents will not tolerate.       The Councillor made his comments after confirming that those involved in the recent dumping of rubbish on public ground in the Green Road area had been […]

YouGov Survey: Northern Ireland consumers made most online orders during lockdown

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Lockdown saw a huge boom in the eCommerce sector worldwide as homebound consumers turned to online shopping   Embed from Getty Images   Scurri, the software provider that connects and optimises the eCommerce ordering, shipping, and delivery process is today releasing the results of a nationally and regionally representative YouGov survey on consumer shopping behaviours […]

From teabags to deep cleans: How Newry’s Granite Exchange is COVID-ready

Granite Exchange Newry, Coworking space in Newry, Northern Ireland - Northern Ireland business news

Since March 2020, Northern Ireland has faced a challenge, unlike any other in our lifetime: COVID-19.     But with businesses now taking their first tentative steps back into the office, our ‘new normal’ has arrived. And with the threat of a second wave of Coronavirus in the winter, a lot of businesses are assessing […]

Newry and Mourne most expensive for home insurance in Northern Ireland

Minister Ní Chuilín announces £145m to help people own their own home - Newry news

Newry, Mourne and Down District Most Expensive in NI for home insurance at £189.     Homeowners in Northern Ireland can expect to pay an average of £171 for a standard home insurance policy. That’s 30% more than the rest of the UK, according to figures released by insurance comparison website CompareNI.com.     Out […]

Local 11-year-old harpist achieves exceptional award

Amber Purdy Carroll School of Harp pupil - Newry news

Carroll School of Harp pupil Amber Purdy has recently received a medal award from Trinity College London music examining board.      Amber has achieved this exceptional award due to attaining the highest result in the grade 1 – 5 category in 2019 in the Newry, Banbridge, Newcastle and Portadown centres.      There are […]

Increased payments for infected blood announced

Health Minister Robin Swann has announced increased payments for beneficiaries of the Northern Ireland Infected Blood Payment Scheme.   Embed from Getty Images     The increased annual payments, made to people on the NI Infected Blood Payment Scheme who were diagnosed with Hepatitis C or HIV after receiving NHS-supplied infected blood or blood products, […]







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