
Justice Minister Naomi Long and her Irish counterpart, Minister for Justice and Equality, Charlie Flanagan TD have stressed the need to avoid complacency in the fight to slow the spread of Covid-19. Speaking to Newry Times, Naomi Long said, “We are heading towards a bank holiday weekend in Northern Ireland and I know how tempting […]
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Northern Ireland Screen’s Digital Film Archive (DFA) is a free public access resource containing hundreds of hours of moving image titles, spanning from 1897 to the present day. With a mass of footage available, a simple search for ‘Down’ throws up some fantastic hidden gems. Explore footage of former US President […]
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“Use of face coverings by members of the public will in no way reduce the need for social distancing or regular handwashing.” Embed from Getty Images That is the message from Health Minister Robin Swann following a meeting of the Executive. Minister Swann and Executive colleagues discussed the role face coverings could […]
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The Executive has agreed to keep in place the Coronavirus Regulations following their second statutory review. Embed from Getty Images In consideration of the scientific evidence and medical advice presented to them, which shows that the R-value is currently between 0.8 and 0.9, Ministers have decided that the restrictions must remain in place for […]
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Infrastructure Minister, Nichola Mallon, has approved adjustments to public transport services to ensure the continued safety of passengers and staff during the COVID-19 outbreak. Embed from Getty Images The Minister’s announcement comes as the Executive recommended that the public should consider the use of face coverings for short periods in enclosed spaces, where social […]
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SDLP Health Committee Member, Colin McGrath MLA has slammed statistics unveiled by the BBC Nolan Show, in relation to care home deaths and cases of COVID-19, as damning. Embed from Getty Images The South Down MLA told Newry Times, “The figures that were brought to light on BBC Radio Ulster were nothing short of […]
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Environment Minister Edwin Poots has urged people once again not to fly-tip and to think twice about clearing out their house and gardens during the Covid-19 emergency. Embed from Getty Images Minister Poots was speaking ahead of the bank holiday weekend when people tend to turn their time and energy towards doing jobs inside […]
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“It’s the best birthday and retirement present ever!” Those were the words of Mr Ciarán Mackin this week, Principal of Saint Patrick’s Nursery and Primary School in The Meadow, Newry on hearing the news that the school had received approval from the Minister of Education Peter Weir for a 4million pound Capital investment. […]
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Sinn Féin MLA and infrastructure spokesperson Cathal Boylan is reminding people of the importance of staying at home during the COVID-19 pandemic following reports of an increase in road traffic. Embed from Getty Images The Newry and Armagh MLA told Newry Times, “During the Covid-19 pandemic road traffic levels have fallen, which demonstrates people’s […]
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The Northern Ireland population at 30 June 2019 was 1.894 million. Embed from Getty Images This is an annual increase of 12,000 people (0.6%) on the 2018 estimate. This is one of the findings of new statistics published this week by the Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency (NISRA). This latest increase […]
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