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Coronavirus Northern Ireland: £15.5m fund to support charities to open on Monday

Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey MLA has said a £15.5million Covid-19 Charities Fund to help local charities facing financial difficulties as a result of the current public health emergency will open on Monday 15 June.    The funding programme will provide financial support to charities which have lost income due to the impact of Covid-19 and are […]

Coronavirus Northern Ireland: Coade concerned with childcare system

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Newry and Armagh Alliance representative Jackie Coade has expressed concerns regarding the state of the childcare system in Northern Ireland. Like other struggling sectors following the Covid 19 crisis, childcare is on the brink of collapsing, she warned.     NICMA (Northern Ireland Childminding Association) is concerned that hundreds of registered child-minding businesses will not […]

Coronavirus Northern Ireland: Urgent medical care for stroke “essential during coronavirus pandemic”

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The Public Health Agency (PHA) is reminding the public of the importance of seeking urgent medical care if they or someone else experiences any of the symptoms of stroke. Help is available for those who need medical attention throughout the pandemic.     If not treated urgently, a person is at a higher risk of […]

Justice Minister announces changes to Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme

Justice Minister Naomi Long MLA has announced the removal of the same household rule contained within the Northern Ireland Criminal injuries Compensation Scheme 2009. Embed from Getty Images   This change in the legislation allows access to the Scheme for victims of abuse and violent crime who were previously prevented from applying for criminal injuries […]

British government “must fulfil its Brexit commitments and legal obligations” – Hazzard

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Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard has said that the British government cannot be allowed to renege on its legal commitments and obligations over Brexit and the protections contained in the Irish protocol of the Withdrawal Agreement. The Brexit spokesperson told Newry Times, “The EU’s chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier has said the British government’s interpretation […]

“Further investment needed for rural roads” – Newry MLA

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Local Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has raised concerns on what she described as “the continuing deterioration of the rural road network in the north”. She also spoke about the need for investment to benefit rural communities.     The Newry and Armagh MLA told Newry Times, “It is no secret that rural roads across […]

Coronavirus Northern Ireland: Health workers’ mental health “must be protected”

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Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard has asked the Minister for Health to urgently prioritise the mental health and wellbeing of healthcare workers. His comments come in light of research that suggests COVID19 is having a detrimental impact on their mental wellbeing.     The South Down MP told Newry Times, “Our frontline healthcare workers are […]

Coronavirus Northern Ireland: Covid-19 scam warning issued by Trading Standards Service

The Department for the Economy’s Trading Standards Service (TSS) is warning people to remain vigilant following a rise in reports of coronavirus-related scams. Action Fraud, the UK’s national reporting centre for fraud and cybercrime has already reported total losses during lockdown amount to over £4.6 million. With many people continuing to be isolated from family […]

Coronavirus Northern Ireland: “Time to get retail up and running again” – Economy Minister

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All non-essential goods retailers in Northern Ireland can re-open from Friday 12 June, Economy Minister Diane Dodds has said. Embed from Getty Images   The Minister confirmed the major step forward during a visit to Debenhams in Belfast city centre this week.     Speaking to Newry Times, Mrs Dodds said, “I am very pleased […]

Newry Alliance representative Helena Young calls on public participation in Albert Basin consultation

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Newry City Alliance representative Helena Young has called on the public to take part in the public consultation for the Albert Basin Park. Speaking to Newry Times, Helena stated, “I am delighted that we are now in this consultation process.     “I would like to encourage all members of the public to participate and […]







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