
“No student should be placed under additional or undue pressure as a result of Covid-19.” That was the key message from Economy Minister Diane Dodds in a letter to more than 17,500 local students who have applied for higher education courses through UCAS this year. Embed from Getty Images The Minister said, “I […]
May 22 2020 | Posted in
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Proposals to lend digital devices to school children have been outlined by Education Minister, Peter Weir. During the current Covid-19 pandemic, schools have been closed except for vulnerable children and the children of key workers. Teachers have continued educating pupils through remote learning. The Minister said, “There are thousands of pupils who are being […]
May 22 2020 | Posted in
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Northern Ireland Executive ministers and their officials have over the past 24 hours been involved in a number of initiatives and critical decisions relating to the Coronavirus emergency. Up to 24,000 devices could be provided to pupils Up to 24,000 devices could be provided to pupils, including vulnerable and educationally disadvantaged learners, to equip […]
May 22 2020 | Posted in
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SDLP Executive Office Committee Chair, Colin McGrath MLA has welcomed the commencement of payments for survivors of historical abuse. The South Down MLA told Newry Times, “I welcome that these payments have been commenced. Article continues below: ___________________________________ Dear Newry Times reader, Newry Times has been providing the latest breaking news in Newry and […]
May 22 2020 | Posted in
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Damien Hillen had a personal mountain to climb while recovering from major heart surgery a year ago. Now he’s scaling the tallest peak in the world, five steps at a time, to raise money for NI Chest Heart & Stroke. Article continues below: ___________________________________ Dear Newry Times reader, Newry Times has been providing the […]
May 22 2020 | Posted in
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Trials for specially-trained ‘COVID dogs’, that may be able to detect coronavirus in humans, even before symptoms appear, are set to begin as part of new research. This will establish whether they could be used as a potentially new non-invasive, early warning measure to detect coronavirus in the future. World-leading researchers at the London […]
May 22 2020 | Posted in
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Newry and Armagh Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has expressed anger after a sign supporting NHS and front line workers was vandalised. Embed from Getty Images Speaking to Newry Times, the MLA explained, “As part of their encouraging cohesion ethos, Community Restorative Justice (CRJ) supplied 38 requested NHS signs across the South Armagh and […]
May 22 2020 | Posted in
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Health Minister Robin Swann has welcomed the additional funding announced this week by Health Secretary Matt Hancock. Speaking to Newry Times, Minister Swann said, “I very much welcome the allocation of additional funding to Northern Ireland. Article continues below: ___________________________________ Dear Newry Times reader, Newry Times has been providing the latest breaking news […]
May 22 2020 | Posted in
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During Mental Health Awareness week (18-25 May), the HSC system and key partners are reminding everyone that looking after your mental health and emotional wellbeing is just as important as looking after your physical health, particularly at this time when so much remains unknown and uncertain. Embed from Getty Images The effect and scale […]
May 22 2020 | Posted in
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Health Minister Robin Swann has announced that Covid-19 testing will be made available to all care home residents and staff across Northern Ireland. The Minister said it is intended to complete the roll-out of testing to all residents next month. In addition, a rolling testing programme for all staff will be put in place. […]
May 21 2020 | Posted in
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