
The Department for Economy has officially launched the Northern Ireland Apprenticeship Awards 2020. The Apprenticeship Awards will recognise excellence in apprenticeships including a special awards ceremony on 6 February 2020 at the Titanic Hotel in Belfast. Article continues below The awards ceremony will be one of the highlight events during the Department’s inaugural Northern Ireland […]
Oct 3 2019 | Posted in
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Leading accountancy practice, PKF-FPM, with offices north and south of the Irish border, proved again to be leading their sector when awarded two of the most sought-after honours at the British Accountancy Awards Gala, which took place on 25 September 2019 in Grosvenor House Hotel, London. The magnitude of taking home these awards, namely Mid-Tier […]

Primary schools across Northern Ireland yet to receive a visit from the NSPCC’s free ‘Speak out. Stay safe.’ Programme are being urged to sign-up as soon as possible. In 2018/19 the charity visited nearly 8,000 schools across the UK, from the Cornish coast to the North Antrim coast, and delivered workshops to almost 1.8 million […]
Oct 2 2019 | Posted in
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The Department of Health is encouraging members of the public to serve on the boards of health and social care bodies. People from all walks of life are invited to apply for key leadership roles for vital services. Article continues below The Department anticipates that 50 positions will become vacant over the next two years […]
Oct 2 2019 | Posted in
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An extra 26 car parking spaces are now available at Daisy Hill. The expansion of the Pay and Display Car Park – C, is part of a project to improve access and visibility around the main hospital entrance. Article continues below The development also includes three additional spaces for disabled drivers and the introduction of […]
Oct 1 2019 | Posted in
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Brendan Digney of Machine Eye Technology, Newry, has been shortlisted for the Student Director of the Year Award at the finals of the 2019 IoD Director of the Year Awards. Machine Eye is an award-winning innovative new safety device for use on tractors, plant, and heavy machinery. Article continues below Machine Eye provides protection against […]

firmus energy has been delivering natural gas into the heart of Newry and the city’s surrounding areas for more than 10 years. To date more than 3,500 customers have made the switch from other energy sources to natural gas and are enjoying the huge benefits that natural gas brings. The advantages of natural gas are […]

The Department for Communities (DfC) has launched this years’ Small Capital Grants Programme. The Programme, which has a total fund of £800,000, is aimed at assisting voluntary and community organisations across Northern Ireland purchase items of equipment to enhance and sustain the activities and services they provide to the community. Article continues below Launching this […]
Sep 30 2019 | Posted in
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Concerned residents in The Meadow, Newry have come together to create a new Neighbourhood Watch Scheme. The announcement comes after recent incidents in the local housing estate including two break-ins and the burning of an elderly woman’s car. Article continues below The meeting, initially organised by local man Alex Kelly and some concerned residents, is […]
Sep 28 2019 | Posted in
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Henderson retailers from across Northern Ireland have racked up over 20 awards in just three nights at prestigious retail awards ceremonies across the UK and Ireland. Mulkerns’ EUROSPAR, Newry, were amongst the winners and picked up three gongs between the Retail Industry Awards and Ireland’s Forecourt and Convenience Retailer Awards. Article continues below Often regarded […]
Sep 27 2019 | Posted in
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