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Coronavirus Northern Ireland: Retail NI say Boris Johnson has “called it right”

Retail NI has said that UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has “called it right”. Retail NI Chief Executive Glyn Roberts was speaking after the Prime Minister’s Coronavirus Statement last night.     “The Prime Minister has called it right,” he said. “We fully endorse his call for people to stay at home and to obey […]

Coronavirus Northern Ireland: Full statement from Boris Johnson

Good Evening, The coronavirus is the biggest threat this country has faced for decades – and this country is not alone. All over the world, we are seeing the devastating impact of this invisible killer. And so tonight I want to update you on the latest steps we are taking to fight the disease and […]

Newry-based company named one of Ireland’s best managed companies

Specialist excavation attachment manufacturer Hill Engineering has achieved recertification as one of Ireland’s best-managed companies in the Deloitte Best Managed Companies Awards Programme. The company, which is based on the Carnbane Business Park in Newry, Co Down, demonstrated superior business performance for the sixth consecutive year – the third as a gold award winner – […]

Minister outlines commitment to supporting homeless young people

Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey MLA has seen first-hand how her Department is supporting those experiencing homelessness. The Minister visited Belfast Foyer, a hostel for young people which is managed by the Simon Community.  Article continues below At the hostel residents are provided with emergency accommodation while also receiving advice and support. The Simon Community receives […]

Coronavirus Northern Ireland: Drivers’ hour’s rules relaxed during Covid-19

Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon has confirmed that domestic drivers’ hours legislation has now been temporarily relaxed to enable retailers to deliver food and vital supplies to customers. Speaking to Newry Times, Minister Mallon said, “In addition to the recent changes I made regarding deliveries to supermarkets and shops, I am now relaxing drivers’ hour’s rules […]

Coronavirus Northern Ireland: CAFRE ceases face-to-face delivery of all education programmes

DAERA Minister Edwin Poots has announced that College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (CAFRE) is ceasing face-to-face delivery of all education programmes as part of the broader effort to reduce the spread of COVID-19. The cessation of face-to-face classes at all campuses will become effective from today, 23 March, bringing CAFRE into line with […]

Coronavirus Northern Ireland: “Stay at home, save lives” – Health Minister

“As the scale of the Covid19 crisis unfolds, everyone is being asked to follow the rules on social distancing.” That is the message from Health Minister Robin Swann.      He said, “It seems the social distancing message has not landed yet with everybody. So let me repeat the warning. “The very same virus that […]

Coronavirus Northern Ireland: Rostrevor man’s Youtube quiz a huge success

Over five thousand people have watched a YouTube broadcast by Rostrevor man Mark Hughes, something he decided to livestream in response to the Coronavirus pandemic. Over 800 people took part in the first ‘Big Nerd Pub Quiz’ which was broadcast from Mark Hughes’s bedroom at his family home in Rostrevor.     The online pub […]

Coronavirus Northern Ireland: 20 new NI cases brings total to 148

Latest update on coronavirus (Covid-19) As of 2pm on Monday 23 March, testing has resulted in 20 new positive cases.     This brings the total number of confirmed cases in Northern Ireland to 148. To date, two people who tested positive have sadly died. The total number of tests completed in Northern Ireland is […]

Coronavirus Northern Ireland: Social distancing “essential in battle against coronavirus”

The Public Health Agency (PHA) is urging people to follow the advice on social distancing as an essential part of slowing the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) and saving lives. Speaking to Newry Times, Dr Hugo Van Woerden, Director of Public Health at the PHA, said, “I cannot emphasise enough how important it is to practise […]







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