Category: Local News
Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald visited Newry to assess a pilot flood protection programme aimed at safeguarding local businesses from future flooding. Following localised flooding in late 2023, the Department for the Economy provided over £5m in targeted support to 100s of businesses affected in South Down and Armagh. In 2026 the Department provided a […]
Newry BID’s popular Health in the City programme is now underway, bringing a full schedule of free events and activities to Newry city centre from now until the end of May. The initiative offers a wide range of opportunities for people of all ages to engage with health, wellbeing and active living, with events taking […]
Businesses across Newry city centre have voted overwhelmingly to retain Newry BID for a third term, with 92% voting in favour of continuing the Business Improvement District. A total of 198 businesses voted Yes in the ballot, delivering a strong vote of confidence in the organisation, and its work supporting the city centre business community. […]
Newry Business Improvement District (BID) has formally launched its revote campaign. This will ask eligible city centre businesses to vote on whether the BID should continue for a further five-year term from 2026 to 2031. The revote is scheduled to take place in February 2026, with ballot papers to be issued and administered by Civica […]
Our lobbying has paid off. Thank you for all your contributions to getting action on Newry’s Controlled Parking Zone. Please see the press release below. It’s the first win and a very welcome one. We would like to thank Minister Kimmins and her officials for their work on this. We will continue to lobby for […]
PRESS RELEASE Spooks in the City set to bring Halloween fun to Newry Newry BID has announced a programme of events to celebrate Halloween in the city centre. ‘Spooks in the City’ will run from Saturday 26 October to Saturday 1 November with activities for families, shoppers and the night-time economy. Highlights include storytelling in […]
Thank you to all the businesses who have contacted us already about getting involved with Newry Goes Nashville. We will be in touch next week about this. There is still time to register your interest, simply click on the link below. Get Involved HEAT Fitness Fundraiser for PIPS Hope and Support Good luck to Caolan […]
Cost of Business Increases – Impact on Newry Starting today, operating costs will rise by 12.88%, driven by: 1. National Minimum Wage: +6.7% 2. Employers National Insurance: +1.2% 3. Local Business Rates: +3.98% (Stormont’s regional rate pending) Impact on Businesses Ongoing cost hikes threaten Newry’s town centre. Last year’s 10.4% rates rise contributed to record vacancies, and this new increase will […]
Pictured at the launch of the Newry BID training programme with Southern Regional College (SRC) is Eamonn Connolly, Newry BID and Margaret McNamee, SRC
Northern Ireland’s weather warning for Friday 24th January has been upgraded to RED. This is an unprecedented warning level. Northern Ireland’s political leaders have urged people to stay at home on Friday while the red warning is in effect (7am- 2pm) currently. All schools in Northern Ireland will close and the Met Office is saying […]