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Archive for: June, 2020

Coronavirus Northern Ireland: Return to outdoor training for elite athletes announced

Following this week’s Executive meeting it has been announced that professional sports teams and elite athletes can return to training. Embed from Getty Images   The agreed amendments to the Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2020 will apply to elite athletes, including for example Olympians and Paralympians, professional Rugby players and those involved […]

Coronavirus Northern Ireland: Health Minister announces landmark digital contract award

Health Minister Robin Swann has announced a major step towards the radical digital transformation of our health service, with the award of a landmark contract. The Minister said the major investment means the days of relying heavily on paper patient records are coming to an end. Announcing the contract award for Encompass, Mr Swann said, […]

Coronavirus Northern Ireland: Hargey confirms reopening of the housing market

Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has confirmed that current restrictions on house moves will be relaxed from Monday 15 June, to allow the re-opening of the housing market in a safe way. Embed from Getty Images   Activity which will be permitted includes house viewings, sales, lettings (social and private), home moves and remortgages. Previously the […]

Coronavirus Northern Ireland: Over 600 Scrubs delivered to Newry

A team of local sewers in the Newry area has come together with firmus energy to help produce and deliver over 600 scrubs to front line workers in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic. Donations for the cause now stand at £30k, which is being used to buy materials for a growing network of seamstresses […]

Coronavirus Northern Ireland: UK Government supports wages of 30,500 jobs in Newry and Mourne

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Since the launch of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) and Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS), the UK Government has supported the wages of 30,500 jobs in Newry, Mourne and Down. The CJRS and SEISS were announced by the Chancellor, and are run by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC), as part of a package of […]

Gray extends Warrenpoint Town FC stay

Warrenpoint Town FC has announced that manager Barry Gray and his entire backroom staff have penned a new two-year deal. It will see them extend their stay at the club until summer 2022.     Warrenpoint Town chairman Connaire McGreevy told the club website that he was “delighted” to reach a speedy agreement. “Barry and […]

“Extend Brexit transition period to protect economy” – Hazzard

Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard has reiterated the party’s call for an extension of the Brexit transition period following a warning from the CBI that businesses will not cope with a no-deal Brexit. Speaking to Newry Times, the party’s Brexit spokesperson said, “We heard the very real concerns of the head of CBI, Carolyn Fairbairn […]

Local MLA welcomes launch of competition for Commissioner for Survivors

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SDLP Executive Office Committee Chair Colin McGrath MLA has welcomed the launch of an appointment process for the Commissioner for Survivors of Institutional Childhood Abuse. He said it was an important day for victims and survivors.     The South Down MLA told Newry Times, “This is an important day for victims and survivors across […]

Forest Expansion Scheme reopens

Environment Minister Edwin Poots has announced the next stage of the Forests for our Future programme by launching the 2020/21 grant scheme that aims to encourage and help landowners plant their own woodland. Successful applicants to the Forest Expansion Scheme will receive up to 100% of eligible establishment costs and annual premia for a 10-year […]

Anger after vandalism of local play park

Sinn Féin Councillor Oonagh Magennis has said that there is considerable anger within the local community. She was speaking after the vandalising of a play park in Mullaghbawn.     The local Councillor told Newry Times, “This wanton act of vandalism on the Play Park has angered the local community here. “Those involved should be […]







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