
Northern Ireland Executive ministers and their officials have over the past 24 hours been involved in several initiatives and critical decisions relating to the Coronavirus emergency. Embed from Getty Images £25 million boost for beef and dairy sectors A £25 million boost for the beef and dairy sectors was yesterday welcomed by the Agriculture, […]
May 21 2020 | Posted in
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Newry and Armagh Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has said that there is a growing demand for Accident and Emergency services at Daisy Hill Hospital to be restored. The local MLA confirmed that she had written to the Chief Executive of the Southern Trust asking him to restore the service. Article continues below: ___________________________________ […]
May 21 2020 | Posted in
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Virgin Media’s Project Lightning programme has now connected more than 150,000 homes and businesses to its ultrafast broadband network in Northern Ireland. The operator is continuing to expand its network, which provides average broadband speeds of 516Mbps as well as TV and phone services, with around half of all homes and businesses in Northern Ireland […]
May 19 2020 | Posted in
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NIE Networks and The Consumer Council are reminding the public to stay safe and guard against bogus callers on the doorstep. Embed from Getty Images There are concerns that bogus callers may take the coronavirus pandemic as an opportunity to take advantage of consumers. Article continues below: ___________________________________ Dear Newry Times reader, Newry Times […]
May 19 2020 | Posted in
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Stevenson & Reid, a family-owned plumbing merchant who has a branch in Newry, has secured £1.5million from Ulster Bank through the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS). The company, which has branches across Northern Ireland, says that the funding will provide it with essential cashflow and help secure jobs while many of its construction sector […]

A local community organisation has received a Grant from Henderson Group which will enable them to provide even more members of the local community with free meals. Kilkeel Development Association has received £2,000 as part of the Community Cashback Grant launched by the retailer in response to the COVID-19 crisis. Article continues below: ___________________________________ […]
May 18 2020 | Posted in
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Northern Ireland’s food producers need our support as they adapt to the new norm and continue to trade, DAERA Minister Edwin Poots MLA has said. Embed from Getty Images Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Edwin Poots MLA told Newry Times, “There is no doubt that the temporary closure of the restaurant, hotel, […]
May 18 2020 | Posted in
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Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has welcomed the legislation to de-regulate E-bikes this week. Embed from Getty Images However, she has stressed the need for the Department for Infrastructure to work collaboratively with councils, as well as communities and other departments, to facilitate cycling in the north. Article continues below: ___________________________________ Dear […]
May 18 2020 | Posted in
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Translink has introduced an extended range of new ‘mLink’ app ticket options as part of its drive towards contactless ticketing. The move reflects the vast growth in demand for contactless payments. Single journey tickets are now available to purchase via Translink’s ‘mLink’ mobile ticketing app (free to download) on NI Railways, Metro, Glider, Goldline, and P&R services for Adult, Child, yLink and 24+ customers. Article continues below: […]
May 15 2020 | Posted in
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Local Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan has welcomed the move this week to make e-bikes more accessible to the public by removing regulatory burdens. However, he stressed that the expansion of active travel infrastructure must be pursued. Article continues below: ___________________________________ Dear Newry Times reader, Newry Times has been providing the latest breaking news […]
May 15 2020 | Posted in
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