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Archive for: March, 2020

Coronavirus Northern Ireland: Full list of ‘essential businesses’ revealed

The Executive has published a list of essential businesses that are permitted to remain open to members of the public during the Coronavirus emergency. The list provides clarity on what retail services and other venues may remain open in Northern Ireland and which should close immediately. The Executive has approved the continued opening of a […]

Coronavirus Northern Ireland: ‘Unacceptable’ abuse to pharmacy staff as £10.5m funding announced

Pharmacy Workforce Review published by Robin Swann - Newry headlines

Health Minister Robin Swann has announced additional funding of £10.5million to support the pressures being faced by community pharmacies. Pharmacies play an essential role in the communities they serve and are experiencing mounting pressure due to COVID-19.     Speaking following a meeting with representatives of Community Pharmacy Northern Ireland (CPNI), Health Minister Robin Swann […]

Coronavirus Northern Ireland: Removal of car parking charges for heroic health staff

Daisy Hill Hospital Newry Emergency Department - Newry news

Health Minister Robin Swann has secured financial support to reimburse car parking charges to health and social care staff. All staff within the health and social care sector will receive a letter laying out the terms of the offer.     Speaking to Newry Times, the Minister said, “I fully support our HSC staff and […]

About Thyme: Newry ranks 2nd as UKs hottest city

Just Eat, an online food delivery website, has analysed millions of takeaway orders across the country to crown the spiciest city in the UK. Newry Mourne and Down in Northern Ireland came in second place for areas that like spicy food.     To bring the data to life, Just Eat has created an interactive […]

Call for Newry knitters to support dementia patients

The Southern Trust is calling on Newry knitters and knitting groups to support dementia patients. According to the Alzheimer’s Society there are around 850,000 people in the UK with dementia. Article continues below One in 14 people over 65 will develop dementia and the condition affects 1 in 6 people over 80.     The […]

Newry residents to have their say on future of disability support fund

Due to the Covid-19 outbreak, ILF Scotland has taken the decision to postpone these events until later in the year.   Independent Living Fund (ILF), the public body that provides financial support to help disabled people live independently, has called for Newry residents to share their views on the future of the fund in Northern Ireland. 438 […]

Coronavirus Northern Ireland: All MOT testing suspended immediately

MOT Newry - Newry newspaper

The Driver & Vehicle Agency (DVA) has suspended all MOT tests for three months with immediate effect. All HGV and PSV vehicles with an MOT will be issued with a three-month Temporary Exemption Certificate (TEC).     Work is underway to put a solution in place for four-year-old cars and taxis and at present, there […]

Coronavirus Northern Ireland: Fourth death in Northern Ireland

Coronavirus has claimed the life of a fourth person in Northern Ireland. Speaking to BBC Radio Ulster’s Talkback programme this afternoon, Ruth Burke’s daughter Brenda spoke of her frustration at people not respecting official advice.     “There is a frustration that people don’t understand, they’re not being respectful of what they’re told,” she said. […]

Coronavirus Northern Ireland: “Only buy what you need”, Minister urges shoppers

Economy Minister Diane Dodds has urged consumers to be responsible and think of others when shopping. Speaking after she held a teleconference with key figures from the retail sector, the Minister said, “Our retail sector is on the front line and they are stepping up to the challenge.     “Retailers are making every effort […]

Coronavirus Northern Ireland: Enhanced arrangements for agency workers

Finance Minister Conor Murphy has announced new measures to assist agency workers in the Civil Service. There are currently 2,500 agency staff working in the NICS.     Under these new measures, NICS agency workers will be entitled to enhanced sick pay and special leave arrangements backdated with effect from 13 March. Minister Murphy said, […]







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