
Communities Minister Carál Ní Chuilín has welcomed £44.3million of Executive funding for a Covid-19 Heating Payment for older people and those in receipt of certain disability benefits at the higher rates. Embed from Getty Images The one-off payment of £200 is the latest support being provided by the Department for Communities in its […]
Nov 23 2020 | Posted in
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The Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission (NIHRC) has presented to students at the Abbey CBS in Newry as part of its educational engagement. NIHRC spoke to Learning for Life and Work (LLW) pupils about its role in promoting and protecting the human rights of everyone in Northern Ireland. The topic formed […]
Nov 23 2020 | Posted in
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The Southern Health and Social Care Trust is urging the public in Newry and Mourne to consider becoming a Short Breaks carer for children with a disability. Short Breaks Carers give parents of children with disabilities the opportunity to take appreciated breaks on a regular basis, whilst also providing children with fresh experiences […]
Nov 23 2020 | Posted in
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The Northern Ireland Executive last night agreed to introduce a two-week circuit breaker to slow the spread of Coronavirus in the community and protect the health service. When do the new Northern Ireland restrictions start? The new restrictions will cover two weeks from November 27 until December 11. Those businesses planning to open […]
Nov 20 2020 | Posted in
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Latest figures published today by NISRA show that 79 deaths involving Covid-19 occurred in the last week, from 7 to 13 November and the total Covid-19 related deaths figure has now reached 1,227. Of this total, 715 (58.3%) deaths took place in a hospital, 423 (34.5%) in care homes, nine (0.7%) in hospices […]

Firmus energy has provided 200 reusable face covers to 100 Southern Area Hospice staff to help them stay safe and comply with the latest Covid-19 regulations. As part of its commitment to supporting local communities, firmus energy partnered with Annalong volunteer stitchers, Geraldine Lowry and Joan McIntosh to make the face covers. […]
Nov 20 2020 | Posted in
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Police are advising increased caution following reports of recent telephone frauds. Speaking to Newry Times, Chief Superintendent Simon Walls said, “On two occasions scammers have been successful in defrauding members of the public of over £35,000 in total. “On both occasions, calls were received from a number which matched their bank’s […]
Nov 20 2020 | Posted in
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Local Councillor Bróna Haughey has expressed her anger and disappointment after two more incidents of dumping in the Carrickatuke area recently. The Sinn Féin Councillor said, “I am again angered and disappointed to learn about two more cases of dumping in the area. “What causes even more concern is that one […]
Nov 20 2020 | Posted in
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Justice Minister Naomi Long has welcomed the Independent Reporting Commission’s annual report. Embed from Getty Images Following the publication of the Independent Reporting Commission’s annual report, Justice Minister Naomi Long said, “I welcome today’s report from the Independent Reporting Commission and recognise the important role that they play in monitoring our progress towards […]
Nov 19 2020 | Posted in
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A host of sporting legends have joined forces to launch this year’s Sport for Good campaign, in partnership with Lidl Northern Ireland. Launched in 2019, the Sport for Good programme is designed to encourage and support young people to make the most of the physical and mental benefits of sport participation. […]
Nov 19 2020 | Posted in
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