
Finance Minister Conor Murphy has joined Finance Ministers from Scotland and Wales on a conference call with Chief Secretary to the Treasury, Stephen Barclay. Minister Murphy said, “I was keen to press the Treasury on what immediate support is available to people and families. “These are unique circumstances that require an unprecedented response. […]
Mar 19 2020 | Posted in
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Volunteer Now, the lead organisation for promoting and supporting volunteering across Northern Ireland, is urging people in Newry to get into volunteering and find their perfect match through its brand new online search portal. Boasting hundreds of unique volunteering opportunities across a range of sectors, the new online platform is the first of its kind […]
Infrastructure Minister, Nichola Mallon has announced the appointment of three Newry, Mourne and Down District Councillors to the Board of Warrenpoint Harbour Authority (WHA). The Board is responsible for operating, maintaining and improving Warrenpoint Port. Article continues below The Minister has appointed Councillor Karen McKevitt, Councillor Cathy Mason and Councillor Glyn Hanna. Councillors […]
Mar 19 2020 | Posted in
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Full statements from First Minister Arlene Foster and deputy First Minister Michelle O’Neill on Covid–19 response, 18 March 2020 First Minister Arlene Foster: Good afternoon. The level of fear and uncertainty in almost every family is unprecedented. I have never before witnessed such anxiety across all sectors. There is only one topic of […]

Communities Minister, Deirdre Hargey MLA wrote today to all community and voluntary sector groups funded by her Department to assure them of her support as they gear up to respond to the impact of COVID-19 in communities here. Speaking to Newry Times, she said, “The role of community organisations has never been more important as […]
Mar 18 2020 | Posted in
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Chief Social Worker Sean Holland has underlined the essential role social care will play in supporting vulnerable people in the weeks and months ahead. Mr Holland also confirmed that updated Covid-19 guidance has been issued to the care home and domiciliary care sectors. He said,“I have no doubt that the importance of social care to […]
Mar 18 2020 | Posted in
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DAERA Minister Edwin Poots has urged consumers to buy responsibly whilst thanking the agri-food sector for keeping food on our tables. “The Coronavirus pandemic is one of the most significant challenges many of us have experienced in our lifetime,” he said. “Not only in terms of the impact on the health of our […]
Mar 18 2020 | Posted in
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A 41-year-old man has been charged with a number of driving-related offences. Newry Times understands that the charges are in connection with an incident in the Mountain View Drive area of Newry in the early hours of this morning, Wednesday 18 March. The charges include causing grievous bodily injury by dangerous driving. He […]
Mar 18 2020 | Posted in
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Schools in Northern Ireland will close from Monday 23 March, Northern Ireland First Minister Arlene Foster has said. The news comes after the UK and Northern Ireland have come under increasing pressure to close schools, as worried parents locally shared their concerns on social media. Speaking at a press conference this evening, Arlene Foster, […]

Due to the rapidly evolving situation with COVID-19, Libraries NI is planning to close all public libraries and Out of Hours access from 5:00pm on Friday 20 March 2020 until further notice. With immediate effect, all mobile libraries and Homecall services have been stopped and all events in public libraries have been cancelled. […]