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Broadcaster Claire McCollum encourages others to sign up for Walk for Parkinson’s | News in Newry

Broadcaster Claire McCollum encourages others to sign up for Walk for Parkinson’s | News in Newry - newry news facebook

Charity Parkinson’s UK has launched its annual Walk for Parkinson’s series, which includes a number of organised walks across the UK – including one in Belfast, which is open to anyone living across Northern Ireland.     Claire McCollum, the Northern Irish broadcaster and journalist, is supporting Walk for Parkinson’s at Barnett Demesne on 25 […]

Asda Kilkeel staff celebrate 300 years of service | News in Newry

Asda Kilkeel staff celebrate 300 years of service | News in Newry - down newspaper

Asda Kilkeel staff have been celebrated for their service to the store, customers, and colleagues for a combined total of 300 years.     Ten of Asda Kilkeel’s colleagues have each celebrated 30 years of service at the store.  Collette Quinn, Vine Campbell, Brenda McConnell, Aileen Pullins, Elizabeth Keenan, Rosie Millar Martin, Rachel Parke, Ann […]

Construction commences on Re-Gen Newry’s £30m Resource Recovery Park | News in Newry

Construction commences on £30m Resource Recovery Park | News in Newry - newry news latest

Recycling company Re-Gen has started work on its £30 million circular economy resource park in Newry which will involve 250 people in the construction of the new manufacturing and industrial units.     The eight-acre site in the Invest NI Carnbane Business Park will accommodate a number of operations including the manufacture of solid recovered […]

Economy Minister welcomes energy efficiency for NI businesses following Covid scheme | News in Newry

Economy Minister welcomes energy efficiency for NI businesses following Covid scheme | News in Newry - breaking news newry

Economy Minister Gordon Lyons has welcomed the support that the Covid-19 Energy Efficiency Capital Grant (EECG) has offered to 94 local businesses, helping them become more resilient through green efficiency.     The scheme was developed by Invest Northern Ireland to provide businesses with support for the installation of energy-efficient equipment, such as LED lighting […]

‘Our carers are the best advocates’ – HSC NI Foster Care launches fostering podcast | News in Newry

‘Our carers are the best advocates’ - HSC NI Foster Care launches fostering podcast | News in Newry - todays news newry

Two Newry women have spoken of the highlights and challenges of opening their homes and their hearts to vulnerable young people as foster carers.     Ciara Heaney and Bronagh Galloghly were speaking on the first episode of a new podcast, ‘Voices of Fostering’ which explores how fostering can change the lives of both carers […]

NI’s lowest earning households left with only £29 per week during cost-of-living crisis | News in Newry

NI's lowest earning households left with only £29 per week during cost-of-living crisis | News in Newry - newry news today

Northern Ireland’s lowest-earning households have only £29 per week to spend after all bills and living expenses.     That’s according to the Consumer Council’s first Northern Ireland Household Expenditure Tracker. This is the largest drop in discretionary income since the pandemic and is a sharp 55.1% drop from Q1 2021.       The […]

Resurfacing scheme starts today on Newry’s Windmill Road | News in Newry

Resurfacing scheme starts today on Newry's Windmill Road | News in Newry - newry traffic news

A £292,000 resurfacing scheme on Windmill Road, Newry will commence today,  Monday 5 September 2022.     The improvement work will extend from Church Street to Courtney Hill, Newry. It includes resurfacing of the carriageway with the upgrading of road drainage. To help ensure the safety of those using the road and to facilitate the […]

Woman, 65, charged by Newry police and BMW seized | News in Newry

Woman, 65, charged by Newry police and BMW seized | News in Newry - newry court news

Organised Crime Unit Detectives have charged a 65-year-old woman with a number of offences.     The offences include fraud by false misrepresentation, possessing items that breach a registered trademark and possessing criminal property. The charges follow a search in the Newry area on Thursday 1 September.       Nearly 500 items of suspected […]

Electric Ireland set to increase their electricity prices by 29% | News in Newry

Electric Ireland set to increase their electricity prices again | News in Newry

Electric Ireland, the third largest electricity supplier in Northern Ireland, has announced it will be increasing electricity prices by 29% for customers from 1 October 2022.     This is the second increase from1 May 2022. It will see the typical credit meter and keypad (PAYG) customers’ bills rise by almost £275 per year.   […]

Resurfacing scheme commences in Newry’s Boat Street | News in Newry

Resurfacing scheme for Boat Street, Newry | News in Newry - local news newry

A £106,000 resurfacing scheme on Boat Street, Newry commenced on Thursday 1 September 2022.     The improvement work will extend from William Street/Abbey Way to the junction with Quay Street, Newry. It includes resurfacing the carriageway with the upgrading of road drainage. To help ensure the safety of those using the road and to […]







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