
The COVID-19 Charities Fund is reopening on 3 August, Communities Minister Carál Ní Chuilín has announced. The funding programme, which is being administered on behalf of the Department for Communities by The National Lottery Community Fund, will provide financial support to charities which have lost income due to the impact of COVID-19 and […]
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Parents in Northern Ireland are being urged to claim Child Benefit. Embed from Getty Images The call comes for parents even if they have not yet been able to register the birth of their new-borns, to ensure they don’t miss out. Between April and July 2019, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) […]
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Detectives from the PSNI’s Major Investigation Team have launched a murder investigation in Newry. It follows the death of 20-year-old Patrycja Wyrebek. Patrycja was found dead at her home yesterday morning, Sunday, 2 August. A 23-year-old man who was arrested remains in custody at this time. Speaking to Newry Times, Detective […]
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Newry Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has welcomed the announcement of the reopening of the COVID-19 Charities Fund. Speaking to Newry Times, Kimmins said, “Many charities are struggling financially as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and the restrictions that have had to be put in place has curtailed normal fundraising activities. “As […]
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Seeking a second opinion from JMK Solicitors ensures Groundsman injured in lawnmower accident fairly compensated. JMK Solicitor Cieran Marshall acted for a client regarding a personal injury claim following an accident at work. The client worked in a school as a groundsman where his duties included ensuring the grass was regularly cut. For […]
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Economy Minister Diane Dodds has welcomed the announcement that Aer Lingus is to establish a base at George Best Belfast City Airport. The Minister said, “Enhancing Northern Ireland’s air connectivity is absolutely vital to our economic wellbeing, in respect of both direct investment and inbound tourism. “So today’s announcement by Aer […]
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In the coming weeks, Northern Ireland Water will be sending out water bills to businesses in Northern Ireland. To help avoid any surprises and ensure businesses are being billed correctly, The Consumer Council has developed a range of helpful resources for businesses and farmers. The resources include an overview of what to look […]
Aug 3 2020 | Posted in
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Detectives from Serious Crime Branch in Newry have arrested a 23-year-old man as part of their investigation into the suspicious death of a 20-year-old woman. The woman was found dead at her home in Drumalane Park, Newry this morning, Sunday, 2 August. The investigation is at an early stage. Police said […]
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Police in Newry are treating the death of a woman in the city as suspicious. The woman’s body was found this morning by local police in Drumalane Park. A post-mortem examination to establish the cause of death is to be carried out. “Sense of shock in the Newry community.” Local […]
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