
More than 2,782 people in Northern Ireland have signed up to the government’s new saving account – Help to Save – depositing £273,770.93. A new tool in the HMRC app is available which lets savers set their own savings goals and personal reminders, to keep on track and maximise bonuses. The account offers […]
Jan 25 2019 | Posted in
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Business leaders from the Newry area are being urged to enter this year’s Institute of Directors (IoD) Northern Ireland Director of the Year Awards, with limited time remaining before the 1 February deadline. The awards, sponsored by First Trust Bank, seek to honour the best performing directors in the private, public and third sectors across […]
Jan 25 2019 | Posted in
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Newry SDLP Councillor Michael Savage has said that fly-tipping is getting out of control in the city and has called for a clampdown on those responsible. Councillor Savage made the comments as Council staff had to clear two major areas of fly-tipping this week across the city. Speaking to Newry Times, he said, […]
Jan 24 2019 | Posted in
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A group of local, young and first time mothers recently graduated from the Family Nurse Partnership programme with the Southern Trust. The mothers who signed up to the programme in 2016 also celebrated the milestone of their babies’ second birthdays at the event which was supported by the Department of Health, the Public Health Agency […]
Jan 24 2019 | Posted in
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NI Water’s project team working on the Mourne Wall Restoration Project have been awarded the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) Sustainability Award for their work on the restoration of the 100-year-old Mourne Wall. The biennial ICE Sustainability Award is presented to a project that demonstrates sustainability through innovation. Receiving the award at the […]
Jan 23 2019 | Posted in
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Most of HMRC’s customers complete their tax returns honestly and on time but every year HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) receives some outlandish excuses and expense claims. Some of the most bizarre excuses HMRC received from customers who missed the Self Assessment deadline include being too short to reach the post-box and having fingers too […]
Jan 23 2019 | Posted in
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The Department for Communities has announced that the 2019 Líofa Gaeltacht Bursary Scheme is open for applications. The Gaeltacht provides attendees with an opportunity to immerse themselves in an Irish speaking community, increase their knowledge and use of Irish through attending classes, and taking part in a wide range of cultural activities including sport and […]
Jan 22 2019 | Posted in
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For two-thirds of families in Northern Ireland, the childcare bill is their largest or second largest monthly outgoing. The startling figure was revealed as Employers For Childcare launches the 9th Annual Northern Ireland Childcare Cost Survey results which show that, after housing, the childcare bill continues to exceed groceries, heating, transport and other household costs. […]
Jan 22 2019 | Posted in
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On Thursday 10 January, Burren Community Forum presented PIPS Hope and Support and Southern Area Hospice with proceeds raised from their Annual Boxing Day Townland Run and Walk. Each of the charities was presented with a cheque for £500.00 to support the services they provide on a daily basis to those at most need within […]
Jan 22 2019 | Posted in
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A cheque for £11,419.90 was recently presented to James McCaffery of the Fundraising Department of Southern Area Hospice Services by Camlough woman Joanne Sands and her daughter Seana. The money was raised by the two ladies after they participated in and completed the recent 26.2 miles New York Marathon along with their brother Oliver. […]
Jan 21 2019 | Posted in
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