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Christmas arrangements in Northern Ireland prisons announced

Justice Minister Naomi Long has announced the re-introduction of in-person visits in prisons in the run-up to Christmas.     This is one of a number of measures taken by the Northern Ireland Prison Service to support prisoners and their families through the Christmas period.     Naomi Long said, “Christmas will be very different […]

McGrath welcomes consultation of soft opt out organ donation

McGrath welcomes consultation of soft opt out organ donation - Newry news

SDLP Health Spokesperson, Colin McGrath MLA has welcomed the announcement from Minister Swann that he has launched a consultation into statutory opt-out for organ donation.     The South Down MLA commented, “This is fantastic news.     “And I want to pay tribute to all those who campaigned so hard for this, mostly the […]

Men’s Over 40 Programme Raises £8,000 for PIPS Newry

Respect Project’s ‘Kick Start Your Health’ – Men Over 40s Programme Raises £8,000.00 for Suicide Prevention and Mental Health - Newry charity news

Local men Martin Connell and Tommy O’Hanlon of the Respect Project recently presented PIPS Hope and Support’s fundraising coordinator Padraig Harte with a cheque for an outstanding £8,000.     The money was raised through the Respect Project’s ‘Kick Start Your Health’ programme made up of over 25 men over the age of 40.    […]

Winter warning as fire fatalities rise this year

Winter Warning as Fire Fatalities Rise This Year - Newry news

As Northern Ireland enters a high-risk period for accidental fires in the home, statistics released by Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) show more people have already died in accidental fires in the home this year than during all of last year.     Four fatal accidental fires in the home have already been […]

Murphy launches £20.5m Dormant Accounts Fund

Launch of Dormant Account Fund - Murphy launches £20.5 million Dormant Accounts Fund - Newry Times

Finance Minister Conor Murphy has launched a £20.5 million Dormant Accounts Fund which will provide vital funding to the voluntary, community and social enterprise sectors.     The Dormant Accounts Fund will be delivered by The National Lottery Community Fund.     Multi-year grants of up to £100,000 will be available to build organisations’ resilience […]

Christmas opening hours of local health care services in Newry and Mourne

Christmas opening hours of local health care services in Newry and Mourne - Daisy Hill Opening Hours - Newry news

This year, more than ever, the health and social care system is encouraging everyone to look after themselves, both physically and mentally, and take actions that will help stay well during winter.     As we head into the holidays, the Health and Social Care Board (HSCB) together with the Southern HSC Trust, GPs, pharmacists […]

Online awareness programme launched to help prevent cervical cancer

Cervical Screening - Online awareness programme launched to help prevent cervical cancer - Newry Times News

A new campaign to encourage women to attend for cervical screening has been launched online in a bid to raise awareness and address fears during the pandemic.     This potentially life-saving online programme was developed by the Women’s Resource and Development Agency’s (WRDA) and offers free, easy to access information sessions that can help […]

Waste body warns Northern Ireland “drifting towards a waste crisis”

arc21 proposed waste infrastructure Hightown Quarry - WASTE BODY WARNS NORTHERN IRELAND DRIFTING TOWARDS A “WASTE CRISIS” - Newry Times

arc21, the umbrella waste body made up of six local councils, including Newry, Mourne & Down District Council, is warning that if Northern Ireland does not build new waste infrastructure it could precipitate a “waste crisis” with lost opportunities for the Circular Economy and negative consequences for public health, the environment and ratepayers.     […]

Economy Minister urges businesses to prepare for end of transition period

Economy Minister urges businesses to prepare for end of transition period - Newry Brexit news

The Economy Minister Diane Dodds has reiterated her call for businesses to check their preparedness for the end of the transition period.     She was speaking after recently joining the agendaNi Annual Northern Ireland Economic Conference.      Speaking after the online conference the Minister said, “We must do all we can to be […]

Northern Ireland badger crime remains widespread, new badger report reveals

NI badger crime remains widespread, the updated PAW NI badger report reveals - PAW NI Badger Report - Newry online

A report highlighting the disturbance of badgers and destruction their setts in Northern Ireland has stated that there were 155 incidents concerning potential crimes against badgers reported to the PSNI during the period 2016-18.      Published by the “Partnership for Action against Wildlife Crime – Northern Ireland” (PAW NI) the report reveals these offences […]







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