2020 October | Latest Newry News, Newry Sport and Newry Business for Newry City
Archive for: October, 2020

PSNI and Translink launch joint partnership to implement Safe Transport Team

PSNI-Translink-SafeTransport Team-Newry-headlines

The Police Service of Northern Ireland and Translink have a well-established successful partnership in place to serve the community in Northern Ireland.     Both organisations are launching an innovative initiative that will see the introduction of a new ‘Safe Transport Team’ consisting of a dedicated team of officers working alongside the Translink team.   […]

Poots announces new Brucellosis protocol

Brucellosis protocol Northern Ireland - NI farming

A new surveillance protocol for Brucellosis will benefit farmers and industry, Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots, MLA, has said.     The revised surveillance protocol will help NI retain its Officially Brucellosis Free (OBF) status and will result in the cessation of routine testing for all herds that have had a Brucellosis test completed within the […]

Finance Minister Conor Murphy visits Newry Open Data Fund winner

Finance Minister visits Smart Newry - Newry City news

Finance Minister Conor Murphy has visited Smart Newry to see first-hand how it has benefitted from the Department’s Open Data Innovation and Outreach Fund.     Smart Newry was awarded almost £8,000 through the fund which it has used to deploy sensors around the city to gather environmental data for use by businesses, schools and […]

Newry school students to ‘Learn with the Lords’

Members of the House of Lords are taking part in virtual visits to schools and colleges across the UK to speak to students and young people, as part of the House of Lords’ engagement programme.   Embed from Getty Images   The virtual visits are part of the Learn with the Lords Online scheme and […]

Newry company Around Noon acquires Simply Fit Food

Newry business news - Around Noon Simply Fit Food acquisition - NI business news - Freelance NI Copywriter Paul Malone - Tall Paul Marketing

Around Noon – the award-winning food-to-go manufacturer – has announced a significant acquisition to diversify its product offering and grow sales in the UK and Ireland market.     The Newry-based business has acquired Simply Fit Food, which supplies a range of convenience meals made from wholesome, natural ingredients online as well as through multiple […]

“British government deluded if it thinks it is well regarded internationally” – Hazzard

Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard has said the British government is deluded if it thinks it is well regarded on the international stage.     The South Down MP said, “We had the frankly bizarre spectacle of the British Foreign Secretary claiming that Britain is regarded on the world stage as an upholder or defender […]

Translink promotes face coverings on public transport with limited-edition designs

Translink Build Back Responsibly - Northern Ireland Newry news

With face-coverings compulsory on public transport across Northern Ireland, Translink has partnered with local brand, Born & Bred, to design five limited-edition face coverings, as part of its latest efforts to remind everyone to wear a face-covering properly for their entire journey.     The face coverings will be given away to passengers for free […]

Children and parents “at the forefront” as Education Minister launches SEN consultation

SEN Northern Ireland - Newry City newspaper

Education Minister Peter Weir has launched a public consultation which will improve the provision of education for children and young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN).     The Minister has also announced funding of £7.5million to deliver a new SEN framework which will provide additional resources for schools. Launching the consultation, Education Minister Peter […]

PwC Assured Skills Academy “offering 20 high-quality training places”

PwC Assured Skills Academy - Newry jobs and careers

Economy Minister Diane Dodds has announced a new Assured Skills Academy with PwC offering 20 high-quality training places for people with degrees.     The Assured Skills Academy, focussing on Future Business Skills, will see participants receive industry-relevant pre-employment training at Belfast Met. Participants who complete the training are guaranteed a job interview for a […]

Relaunch of Workforce Appeal welcomed

Northern Ireland COVID-19 Coronavirus Workforce Appeal - Newry news

Health Minister Robin Swann has welcomed the relaunch of the Department’s Workforce Appeal to boost staff numbers to assist in the battle against Covid-19.     The initial appeal in March saw 1,702 doctors, nurses and other ancillary staff successful in their application to work for the health service.     Speaking to Newry Times, […]







Find us on Facebook

Log in | Designed by Gabfire themes