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Archive for: December, 2020

Flu vaccination programme continues in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flu vaccine - newry newspapers

The Public Health Agency (PHA) is urging everyone who falls into an eligible group to get the free flu vaccine ahead of the anticipated increase in the spread of the virus.     Dr David Irwin, Consultant in Health Protection at the PHA, said, “After a very strong rate of uptake of the initial batch […]

Poots opens £850,000 Adventure Play Trail in Gosford Forest Park

Gosford Forest Park - Poots opens £850,000 Adventure Play Trail in Gosford Forest Park - Newry headlines

Rural Affairs Minister Edwin Poots MLA has attended the official opening of the Adventure Play Trail in Gosford Forest Park at Markethill.     The Adventure Play Trail, set in 240 hectares of stunning woodland and green spaces, comprises five unique superstructures which form part of a giant-sized outdoor adventure play area.      The […]

The Commissioner for Older People launches annual Christmas card competition

The Commissioner for Older People launches annual Christmas card competition - 2019 winning entry by Michael Martin - Newry City news

The Commissioner for Older People for Northern Ireland’s popular Christmas card competition is back and is seeking older photographers from Newry, Mourne and Down to enter for this year’s theme which is, ‘2020 Re-Vision’ while encouraging them to follow the most recent public health guidance.     The photography competition is seeking older people from […]

First Minister and deputy First Minister Support Christmas Family Appeal

First Minister and deputy First Minister Support Christmas Family Appeal - Newry Times

The First Minister and deputy First Minister have lent their support to the Salvation Army and St Vincent de Paul Christmas Family Appeal.     The appeal has been helping struggling families celebrate Christmas for 40 years and this year’s appeal will help those families in our communities facing impossible choices. The Christmas Family Appeal […]

Button battery and small toy warning ahead of Christmas

The Public Health Agency (PHA) is warning parents and guardians about the dangers of lithium button cell batteries.     The button batteries are used to power many children’s toys but are highly dangerous if accidentally swallowed, and is also urging everyone to ensure any toys bought for Christmas are age-appropriate.     The festive […]

Schools are not closing early for Christmas holidays – Education Minister

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Education Minister Peter Weir today said there are no plans to extend schools’ Christmas holidays.     His statement is in response to continued speculation on an early closing of schools in December.     Minister Weir said, “It is disappointing that despite my clear statement on 17 November that schools will not close early, […]

Avian Influenza Prevention Zone introduced in Northern Ireland

Warning issued to NI poultry farmers and pet bird keepers - Newry headlines

An Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) will be introduced in Northern Ireland (NI) from today, 1 December, Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots MLA has confirmed.   Embed from Getty Images   The AIPZ places a legal requirement on all bird keepers in NI to follow strict biosecurity measures.      This applies if you keep pet […]

Ministers announce new support services for HIA survivors

First Minister Arlene Foster and deputy First Minister Michelle O’Neill have announced a range of support measures for survivors of Historical Institutional Abuse.   Embed from Getty Images   The dedicated measures – including health and wellbeing, social support and related services for victims and survivors of HIA – will be delivered by the Victims […]

Poots pumps over £1.1m into environmental projects

Poots pumps over 1m into environmental projects - Newry City news

Environment Minister Edwin Poots has announced over £1.1 million of funding for 35 environmental projects across Northern Ireland thanks to his department’s Environment Fund.     The Fund is available for not-for-profit organisations and councils to deliver key environmental priorities across Northern Ireland.     It is a competitive programme which offers up to 75% […]

Brexit: Over 7,000 businesses register for Trader Support Service

Over 7,000 businesses register for Trader Support Service - Newry brexit headlines

More than 7,000 businesses have now signed up to the new Trader Support Service (TSS), which will support traders moving goods under the Northern Ireland Protocol from 1 January 2021.     In the past ten days alone, registrations to the TSS have increased by around 50 per cent, but with fewer than 50 days […]







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