Month: December 2020

If your business receives personal data transfers from the EU, including the Republic of Ireland then you will be impacted once the transition period ends. If your businesses sends personal data transfers to the EU, including the Republic of Ireland the UK Government has confirmed that it will continue to recognize the protection offered in […]

The Northern Ireland Bodyshop Alliance, (NIBA) an organisation comprised mainly of local vehicle repairers has this month stepped up their efforts to promote the independent sector of the industry with what is believed to be the first of its kind television adverts. Two 30-second advertisements have been created which set out a simple message for […]

As you will have heard by now, last night the Executive announced a further tightening of restrictions from Saturday 26th December 2020. While this is extremely challenging for businesses, we hope that it will make a profound difference. This lockdown coupled with the roll out of the vaccine should ease the pressure on the Health […]

CRASH Services’ focus on flexibility with innovative approach to work-life balance. Leading accident management company, CRASH Services, is the latest innovative employer to announce they have reduced their working week for staff, with no impact on pay after a two-year long research project. The Northern Ireland based firm who assist motorists involved in road traffic […]

Thank you to Colm Shannon in Newry Chamber for preparing this update on Brexit for Chamber members and for permitting us to share it with BID members. Following the announcement on the NI Protocol and the lack of progress on negotiations between the EU-UK, here is an update for businesses on what they need to […]

As part of our support for BID Businesses and the safe reopening of Newry retail and hospitality today,  Newry BID ran a six page feature in The Irish News yesterday. Check out all the businesses mentioned and the fab photos – mostly credited to Columba O Hare – thank you Columba. Keep a listen out […]

Southern Regional College (SRC) is committed to assisting our local businesses and wider community to navigate through economic recovery in the post-Covid world. We appreciate that businesses have faced unprecedented challenges in recent months and therefore, we want to support our local industries in any way we can to move forward. We ask that you […]

A brand new Sports Recovery & Seaweed Bath facility is opening in Camlough in 2021. GIFT VOUCHERS NOW AVAILABLE AT RECEPTION 9AM-5PM To enhance performance and reduce fatigue try the sports recovery circuit that will have you feeling refreshed and recharged after 5 recovery stages. OR …. For an all natural and soothing experience come […]

Newry BID (Business Improvement District) has commenced its revote strategy for Term Two. Newry Business Improvement District has been in operation in the city centre for five years. In February and March 2021 members will have an opportunity to vote on whether they wish to retain this service or not. The BID is funded through […]