
Communities Minister, Carál Ní Chuilín MLA, has announced Executive agreement on proposals that will transform and modernise the liquor licensing law, striking a balance between tackling alcohol abuse and bolstering the hospitality industry. The proposals will now be included in a Bill which will be taken through the legislative process in the Assembly, before becoming […]
Jul 20 2020 | Posted in
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Childline data reveals there have been 373 counselling sessions about mental health and wellbeing with children in Northern Ireland since lockdown. Embed from Getty Images Childline has seen an increase of more than 25 per cent in young children in Northern Ireland getting in touch about their mental health and emotional wellbeing during […]
Jul 20 2020 | Posted in
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SDLP MLA for Newry and Armagh Justin McNulty MLA has called on the Department of Education to consider introducing a PE and Sport Premium programme in schools here similar to that announced by UK Education Minister Gavin Williamson recently. Embed from Getty Images Speaking to Newry Times, Mr McNulty said, “UK Education Minister Gavin […]
Jul 20 2020 | Posted in
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As the tourism industry starts to open up again after lockdown, the Carlingford Lough Ferry between Greencastle in County Down and Greenore in County Louth resumed full service this month. The first daily sailing leaves Greencastle at 9 am and then every hour on the hour until 8 pm. Greenore departures […]
Jul 17 2020 | Posted in
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A new PwC Assured Skills Academy offering 20 high-quality training places is a fantastic opportunity to kick start a career in professional services, Economy Minister Diane Dodds has said. The PwC Software Testing and Automation Academy offers people with degrees the opportunity to gain industry-relevant pre-employment training. Participants who complete the […]
Jul 17 2020 | Posted in
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The Department of Health continues to publish the Covid-19 reproduction number on a weekly basis. The current estimate of R is 0.5 – 1.0. R represents the number of individuals who, on average, will be infected by a single person with the infection. Article continues below: R does not have a fixed value […]
Jul 17 2020 | Posted in
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Sinn Féin’s spokesperson on Culture, Arts and Sports, Sinead Ennis MLA, has welcomed the announcement from the Minister for Communities on the reform of liquor licensing legislation. Embed from Getty Images Speaking to Newry Times, Sinead Ennis said, “This is another important step for the hospitality sector. “It is extremely timely […]
Jul 17 2020 | Posted in
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Details on resources available to schools this summer to support children have been outlined by Education Minister, Peter Weir. Around 50 schools are running activities during July and August. Resources for schools include support for online resources to assist children going into Year 7 in the development of their literacy and numeracy […]
Jul 17 2020 | Posted in
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NEWRY SDLP Councillor Michael Savage and Gary Stokes have pleaded with HGV drivers to stop using the Ashgrove Road in the city. The call comes as resurfacing works are carried out on the Belfast Road. Residents say the HGV drivers are waking them up at all hours of the night. Councillor Savage said […]
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BBC Two quiz show Mastermind is back and looking for contenders to be challenged on the iconic black chair. Auditions are currently taking place on Skype, with the heats filming in Belfast this September. So, if you think you have what it takes to be quizzed about three specialist subjects of your choice, […]