
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 […]
Mar 25 2020 | Posted in
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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 […]
Mar 25 2020 | Posted in
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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 […]
Mar 25 2020 | Posted in
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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 […]
Mar 25 2020 | Posted in
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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 […]
Mar 25 2020 | Posted in
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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 […]

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 […]
Mar 24 2020 | Posted in
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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. […]
Mar 24 2020 | Posted in
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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 […]
Mar 24 2020 | Posted in
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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, […]
Mar 24 2020 | Posted in
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