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Coronavirus Northern Ireland: Asda NI customers donate over 2.6 tonnes of food

Generous Asda customers across Northern Ireland have donated over 2.6 tonnes of food to the Trussell Trust since the start of COVID-19. In total, across the UK, Asda shoppers have donated enough food to provide 140,000 meals.   Article continues below: ___________________________________ Dear Newry Times reader, Newry Times has been providing the latest breaking news […]

Police appeal for information after stolen car collides with tree

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Police are appealing for information following the report of the theft of a vehicle from the Pinewood View area of Newcastle on Thursday, 30 April. Speaking to Newry Times, Sergeant Ashe said, “The car – a white Renault Kadjar – is believed to have been taken on Thursday night, at some stage between 7pm and […]

Coronavirus Northern Ireland: Newry carers stay connected thanks to NI brain injury charity

A charity based in Northern Ireland is determined to keep carers of brain injury survivors connected through new digital support services. Video calls on self-care at home, dedicated social media groups and welfare calls are just a few of the ways Headway’s Acquired Brain Injury Network is working to support carers throughout the coronavirus pandemic. […]

Chance to help win £1,000 for PIPS Newry

PIPS Hope and Support is asking for nominations to win £1,000 Movement for Good award. Embed from Getty Images   PIPS Hope and Support is encouraging people to nominate someone to be in for a chance to win £1,000 as part of specialist insurer Ecclesiastical’s Movement for Good awards.   Article continues below: ___________________________________ Dear […]

Coronavirus Northern Ireland: Parents urged not to ignore signs of type 1 diabetes

The Public Health Agency (PHA), Diabetes UK and the Diabetes Network are urging parents and carers not to ignore the signs of type 1 diabetes during the COVID-19 pandemic, and are reassuring them that help and support is available for those who need medical attention. Embed from Getty Images   Type 1 diabetes cannot be […]

Coronavirus Northern Ireland: Good cyber security measures while working from home

As part of the current restrictions around the Covid-19 pandemic, many of us will be working from home. Embed from Getty Images   This may present new challenges in terms of protecting yourself against online security. Speaking to Newry Times, Supt. Jane Humphries said, “During this unprecedented situation, it is becoming more evident that criminals […]

Coronavirus Northern Ireland: New platform to help businesses share their skills and expertise

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Business in the Community Northern Ireland (BITCNI) in partnership with NICVA, and supported by the Department for Communities, has announced the launch of SKILLS MATCH – a new, online platform that matches business people with projects aimed at tackling social challenges. Embed from Getty Images   The platform has been designed to meet the needs […]

Coronavirus Northern Ireland: Poots comments on dairy support options

Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots MLA has commented on some recent announcements regarding support for the dairy sector in response to market disturbances caused by COVID-19. Embed from Getty Images   Minister Poots told Newry Times, “I am very pleased that my Department and Northern Ireland’s local milk processors, have contributed to a new 12-week, UK-wide […]

Coronavirus Northern Ireland: Minister vows to “protect housing supply”

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Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey is to introduce legislation that will help protect the supply of new and existing social and affordable homes. Embed from Getty Images   The Minister obtained Executive agreement this week to progress the Housing (Amendment) Bill (Northern Ireland) 2020 by Accelerated Passage.   The Bill will change existing housing legislation to facilitate […]

Newry primary school to benefit from new School Enhancement Programme

Education Minister Peter Weir has announced a final 16 schools to advance in design under the second call to the School Enhancement Programme (SEP2). Embed from Getty Images   Locally, one of the schools which will advance in design from this announcement is St Patrick’s Primary School, The Meadow, Newry. Newry and Armagh Sinn Féin […]







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