
Translink staff at Newry Bus Station have responded to the COVID-19 emergency by supporting Fermanagh Women’s Aid. The team of Translink staff presented a cheque for £571 to staff at Fermanagh’s Women’s Aid in recognition of their hard work and commitment during the pandemic. Speaking to Newry Times, Greg McLaughlin, Translink Service Delivery […]
Jul 3 2020 | Posted in
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Economy Minister Diane Dodds has welcomed the UK Government announcement of £33.1million funding for a local maritime project to design and build zero-emissions ferries in Belfast. Embed from Getty Images Led by Artemis Technologies Ltd, the ‘Decarbonisation of Maritime Transportation – a Return to Commercial Sailing’ project is one of seven projects to receive […]
Jul 3 2020 | Posted in
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The cancellation of a long-planned for wedding day is just one of the consequences of the current lockdown to combat the spread of the coronavirus. The Department for the Economy’s free consumer advice service, Consumerline, has been receiving complaints from disappointed couples who have seen their big day dreams dashed, only to encounter further unhappiness […]
Jul 2 2020 | Posted in
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SPAR and EUROSPAR NI, NI Scrubs and Business in the Community have announced a collaborative partnership through the Business Response Network to make and distribute 20,000 face covering for local communities. Speaking to Newry Times, Angeline Murphy from the NI Big Community Sew explained, “The stitching mission all started with NI Scrubs, where over 26,000 […]
Jul 2 2020 | Posted in
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Communities Minister Carál Ní Chuilín has confirmed that current restrictions on libraries will be relaxed to allow their reopening in a manner which maximises safety for the public and staff. Embed from Getty Images The Executive this week confirmed the Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (NI) Regulations 2020 will be lifted to allow libraries to […]
Jul 2 2020 | Posted in
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Homeowners in Northern Ireland could reclaim up to 75 square feet of space in their homes just by upgrading their old oil heating system to natural gas according to firmus energy. The natural gas company says that creating additional space at home is a relatively easy process allowing home-owners additional space to create a much-needed […]

Local Councillor Patrick Brown has welcomed the launch of a new Council operated funding stream of grants between £500-1000. The grants aim to tackle suicide and improve mental wellbeing in the District. Speaking to Newry Times, Councillor Brown said, “This grant is a direct outcome of a motion I brought to Council last […]
Jul 1 2020 | Posted in
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The Department of Education has published information on the childcare recovery plan and Education Restart programme which will align to form the basis for the return to school in August. Embed from Getty Images The information, which is published on the Department’s website in a question and answer format, provides an initial outline of […]
Jul 1 2020 | Posted in
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Economy Minister Diane Dodds has welcomed the Corporate Insolvency and Governance Bill coming into effect in Northern Ireland. The Bill makes permanent and temporary changes to Insolvency and Company law in Northern Ireland to help companies manage the financial and practical difficulties of Covid-19. Speaking to Newry Times, the Minister said, “The pandemic […]
Jul 1 2020 | Posted in
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Health Minister Robin Swann, Justice Minister Naomi Long, and Communities Minister Caral Ni Chuilin are reminding people that if anyone is at risk of, or experiencing domestic or sexual abuse, help is still available. Embed from Getty Images Speaking to Newry Times, Minister Swann said, “We are acutely aware of how difficult lockdown has been […]
Jul 1 2020 | Posted in
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