
A £1.9million scheme aimed at boosting the employment opportunities of the over-50s has been announced by the Department for Communities. JobStart 50+ will provide around 180 jobs across various sectors in a ‘test and learn’ pilot exercise funded by the UK government. The funding will be used to evaluate the impact of job […]

The Assembly Committee for Communities recently held a special event at Parliament Buildings where members of the local deaf community were invited to learn more about the work and remit of the Northern Ireland Assembly. The event was an opportunity for participants to learn more about the stages of legislation in preparation for […]
Jul 19 2024 | Posted in
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Voting has officially opened for this year’s High Street Hero Awards, which will showcase the best independent retailers and high streets in Northern Ireland. You can nominate your favourite business from 1 July 2024 up until 31 July 2024. It is the perfect opportunity to recognise the independent retailers who are going above […]
Jul 19 2024 | Posted in
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Travel insurance experts at CompareNI.com have researched the top ten beaches in Northern Ireland. The index ranks ten popular beaches based on factors such as cleanliness, facilities, cost, safety and 5-star reviews. Benone Beach topped the list, having received a blue flag award multiple times. It offers free parking, toilet facilities, safety equipment, […]
Jul 18 2024 | Posted in
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Maternity and Community Health Visiting services within the Southern Health and Social Care Trust have been accredited as Baby Friendly Gold for ensuring parents are supported to make fully informed choices about how they feed their babies. The internationally recognised UNICEF’s UK Baby Friendly Initiative (BFI) is based on a set of interlinking […]
Jul 17 2024 | Posted in
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Newry Chamber President Edwina Flynn and CEO Michael Savage held an engaging meeting with NIE Networks this week to discuss the challenges and costs faced by businesses who want to expand and invest in the Greater Newry Area. They met with Derek Hynes, Managing Director of NIE Networks and Edel Creery, Head of […]
Jul 17 2024 | Posted in
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Conor Murphy, a member of the Sinn Féin delegation that recently met with the new British Secretary of State, Hilary Benn, has said that fair funding is essential for investment in Health, Education, and Public Services. The Economy Minister comments, “A Sinn Féin delegation led by First Minister Michelle O Neill met with […]
Jul 16 2024 | Posted in
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The leading vocational and technical qualification regulators NCFE announced the winners from the Aspiration Awards. Now in their seventh year, the Awards recognise the success of learners, apprentices, educators, support staff, and educational organisations across the UK in six categories. Southern Regional College had finalists in three of the categories: Learner of the […]
Jul 16 2024 | Posted in
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Killeavy Castle Estate, a four-star hotel in the scenic Slieve Gullion, Co. Armagh, is proudly celebrating its fifth anniversary this July. As the current AA Hotel of the Year Northern Ireland 2023/24, the estate offers an unparalleled blend of historical charm, modern elegance, nature and top-class customer service across its expansive 365-acre property. […]
Jul 10 2024 | Posted in
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Southern Regional College (SRC) Newry recently welcomed Economy Minister Conor Murphy alongside other Department Officials to their Greenbank Campus. The visit included a warm reception by the College’s Interim Principal and Chief Executive, Lee Campbell, alongside other senior staff members who presented the ongoing work within various College departments. Minister Murphy received a […]
Jul 9 2024 | Posted in
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