
SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood MP has welcomed the selection of Newcastle Councillor Laura Devlin as the next Chair of Newry, Mourne and Down Council. Mr Eastwood said that Councillor Devlin will be a first citizen for everyone in the district and will bring warmth, generosity and compassion to the role during a difficult time. […]
May 4 2020 | Posted in
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The Consumer Council is advising households and small businesses to ensure their energy bills are accurate and as low as possible during the COVID-19 lockdown. Embed from Getty Images Speaking to Newry Times, Paulino Garcia, Head of Energy Policy at The Consumer Council, said, “Electricity and natural gas companies have temporarily stopped taking meter […]
May 4 2020 | Posted in
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Small businesses that occupy a rental property are now able to apply for the £10,000 Small Business Support Grant Scheme, Economy Minister Diane Dodds has confirmed. Embed from Getty Images A new online form for businesses occupying rental properties is now live on the nibusinessinfo website. Highlighting this positive development, the Minister told Newry […]

Are you up for a new challenge that will kick start a healthier lifestyle, give you more energy, flush out toxins and improve your concentration? Then join NI Water for #hydrationweek. NI Water’s Outreach and Learning Officer, Anna Killen told Newry Times, “Hydration week is a 7-day hydration challenge starting Monday 4 May where […]
May 1 2020 | Posted in
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Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots MLA has announced further measures to enable more TB herd tests to be completed safely on farms. Embed from Getty Images From 4 May 2020 calves under 180 days old may be exempt from all bovine TB (bTB) herd test types if they cannot be tested safely in accordance with […]
May 1 2020 | Posted in
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Communities Minister, Deirdre Hargey MLA, has outlined provisions put in place to enable each district council to hold meetings remotely in order for council business to safely proceed during the Coronavirus emergency. Embed from Getty Images Section 78 of the Coronavirus Act 2020 provides the Department for Communities with a power to make Regulations […]
May 1 2020 | Posted in
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SDLP South Armagh Representative, Councillor Pete Byrne has welcomed the change in blood donation rules, which will allow more people to donate, while maintaining safety of blood supply. Embed from Getty Images The Slieve Gullion Councillor told Newry Times, “I warmly welcome this decision by Minister Swann to change these rules, which placed a […]
May 1 2020 | Posted in
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Justice Minister Naomi Long and Minister for Justice and Equality, Charlie Flanagan TD have praised the close cooperation between police forces on both sides of the border in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. Following the discussion, Naomi Long said, “This is an unprecedented health crisis and we all must play our part in […]
May 1 2020 | Posted in
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Business in the Community Northern Ireland (BITCNI), in partnership with Go ON NI and NI Direct, has set up a text code for people to request support with technology. Embed from Getty Images Through the Digital Assist Text Help service, anyone can text DIGITALHELP to 67300*, with a brief description of what support or […]
May 1 2020 | Posted in
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Minister Mallon has launched a customer email to support customers with DVA queries given the ongoing disruption and challenges due to Covid-19. Speaking to Newry Times, Minister Mallon said, “Customers have been so patient over the past few weeks, indeed months, while DVA has had to adapt and respond to an ever increasingly challenging environment. […]
May 1 2020 | Posted in
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