
Newry and Armagh MLA Cathal Boylan has said it is extremely important that beef and sheep farmers have their say on the £25 million allocated to the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA). Embed from Getty Images The fund aims to support the agriculture and horticulture sectors suffering as a result of […]
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Newry and Armagh Alliance representative Jackie Coade has welcomed proposals for green initiatives in Newry City. However, she says that it doesn’t go far enough as such initiatives “need to be constituency wide”. The Department of Infrastructure and Minister Nicola Mallon, who has recently appointed a cycling and walking champion, has been working […]
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Green-fingered garden enthusiasts across Northern Ireland are being urged to take part in a virtual open garden event to support the work of the NSPCC. With fundraising events cancelled across Northern Ireland due to the ongoing Coronavirus crisis, supporters of the leading children’s charity are being urged to now get together virtually to launch an […]

The NIE Networks Staff and Pensioners Charities Fund, funded by employees and former employees of the company has donated £20,000 to the food bank charity The Trussell Trust. With over 20 food banks across Northern Ireland, including Newry the surrounding areas, The Trussell Trust supports a network of food banks and provides emergency food and […]
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Health Minister Robin Swann has announced a further £11.7million package of support for care homes – including funding for sick pay for staff. Embed from Getty Images The Minister warned that Covid-19 represents an active and long-term threat to care homes. He also stressed that work is ongoing to ensure lessons from the pandemic […]
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The HSC has released plans for a phased return of dental services across Northern Ireland. Dental practices have been particularly impacted by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The nature of dental treatment means that the patient and dentist are in very close proximity and many dental procedures are aerosol-generating, which may facilitate the transmission […]
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Today Newry McDonald’s will reopen for Drive Thru with new measures in place to help keep employees and customers safe. This follows a successful pilot in May. McDelivery will also become available from the restaurants on 10 June. With restaurant teams adjusting to new procedures to enable safe working and social distancing, things […]

“The time is now right to take the next steps to rebuild our economy safely.” That was the key message from Economy Minister Diane Dodds as she published her outline plan for economic recovery. Speaking to Newry Times, Minister Dodds said, “The coronavirus pandemic has had a devastating impact on our economy. “Each […]
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The Police Service NI’s Non-Emergency Online Reporting Service is being upgraded to make it easier for people to report a crime online. Chief Inspector Gerard Pollock from Police Service NI’s Contact Management Centre said this is the first stage of improvements to the Non-Emergency Online Reporting Service, which will continue over the next 12 months. […]
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As the good weather continues, Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon is encouraging the public to use water wisely. Speaking to Newry Times, Minister Mallon said, “Now more than ever, access to clean water to allow us to wash our hands and keep hydrated is essential. “While we are all enjoying the good weather I […]
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