
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 […]
Dec 2 2020 | Posted in
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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 […]
Dec 2 2020 | Posted in
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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 […]

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 […]
Dec 2 2020 | Posted in
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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 […]
Dec 1 2020 | Posted in
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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, […]
Dec 1 2020 | Posted in
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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 […]
Dec 1 2020 | Posted in
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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 […]
Dec 1 2020 | Posted in
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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% […]
Dec 1 2020 | Posted in
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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 […]
Dec 1 2020 | Posted in
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