
Local dressmaker Angeline Murphy has joined BBC’s Great British Sewing Bee Judge, Patrick Grant, to call on the sewing community in Newry to help people adapt to new Government guidance by producing millions of home-made face coverings. There are around six million sewing machines in homes across the UK. Article continues below: ___________________________________ Dear […]
May 15 2020 | Posted in
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Newry woman Laura McGrath is challenging Move More participants to virtually climb their way their way around global landmarks and stay active during the Covid-19 crisis Walking to the top of the Eiffel Tower, Statue of Liberty or Big Ben might seem like a mammoth task, but Macmillan Move More Coordinator, Laura McGrath from Newry, […]

The Assembly’s Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Committee (AERA) has expressed its concern that the Agriculture Bill, which passed in the House of Commons this week, could have the potential to impact negatively on the agri-foods industry here. The Committee had initially voiced concern, in its February 2020 report on the bill, about the potential […]
May 15 2020 | Posted in
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The impact of social distancing measures on the spread of Covid-19 has been highlighted in data made public by the Department of Health. Embed from Getty Images This data is being regularly collated and assessed by the Department’s specialist modelling group. Article continues below: ___________________________________ Dear Newry Times reader, Newry Times has been […]
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Minister Naomi Long and Minister Nichola Mallon have agreed to work together to explore how free travel can be delivered for those fleeing domestic abuse. Speaking to Newry Times, Minister Long said, “Since the onset of the current health emergency, I have been acutely aware of the potential impact the ‘stay at home’ message […]
May 15 2020 | Posted in
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Newry Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has welcomed confirmation from the Finance Minister that NICS officials are working with HMRC to resolve an identification issue with the self-employed income support scheme. Embed from Getty Images Speaking to Newry Times, the Newry and Armagh MLA said, “I welcome confirmation from the Finance Minister Conor […]

Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon has today announced the first in a series of innovative green infrastructure initiatives to support recovery and changes in how we travel. It could include pedestrianization of Newry streets and pop-up cycle lanes. As a first step in her drive to deliver a sustainable infrastructure that will transform communities across Northern […]

In common with many other charities the Brain Injury Foundation, with bases in Camlough and Milford, serving brain injury survivors and their carers across the Southern Trust had to suspend operations at the end of March. BIF’s support team have all been working from home. Article continues below: ___________________________________ Dear Newry Times reader, Newry […]

Following the joint announcement by Education Minister Peter Weir and Health Minister Robin Swann of a £12m package of measures to support the childcare sector, the scheme is now open to eligible childcare providers. Embed from Getty Images Speaking about the opening of the scheme, Health Minister Robin Swann told Newry Times, “The Covid-19 […]
May 14 2020 | Posted in
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Health Minister Robin Swann has thanked Northern Ireland’s ‘courageous’ nurses and midwives for their ongoing contribution during the Covid-19 pandemic. He was speaking during International Nurses’ Day. Article continues below: ___________________________________ Dear Newry Times reader, Newry Times has been providing the latest breaking news in Newry and Mourne for nearly ten years now and […]
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