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NI Water offers FREE waterbutts for local schools | Newry Times

NI Water offers FREE waterbutt for local schools | Newry Times

To launch new online learning resources and virtual water lessons for primary schools, NI Water is offering a free waterbutt for local schools.     Available just in time to help support teachers and pupils during this current period of home learning, resources include virtual lessons exploring the Wonderful World of Water.     Anna […]

Minister Swann warns of dangers of alcohol misuse | Newry Times

Minister Swann warns of dangers of alcohol misuse | Newry Times

The harm related to alcohol use is one of the key public health challenges faced by Northern Ireland, Health Minister Robin Swann has warned.     The Minister was speaking following the publication of the latest alcohol-specific death statistics from NISRA which show that in 2019 336 people died from alcohol-specific causes here.     […]

John Dalzell’s 29th Christmas sit-out raises £141,000 for Hospice | Newry Times

John Dalzell’s 29th Christmas sit-out raises £141,000 for Hospice | Newry Times

At the launch of his Sit-out last December, John Dalzell OBE promised to do “whatever it took in these difficult times” to raise as much money as possible for the Hospice in a year where most of their events were cancelled.     True to his word, John and his Sit-out team worked tirelessly for […]

Public urged to stick to health guidance – even after vaccination | Newry Times

Public urged to stick to health guidance - even after vaccination - Newry Times - Covid-19 Coronavirus Newry

“Don’t drop your guard after getting the vaccine.” That’s the vital public health message, as Northern Ireland’s vaccination programme continues to roll out.     People who have received COVID-19 vaccine jabs need to keep strictly following all the measures that keep themselves and others safe from the virus. That includes staying at home and […]

Economy Minister calls for action on parcel deliveries to NI | Newry Times

Minister calls for action on parcel deliveries to NI - Newry Times - Brexit NI news

Economy Minister Diane Dodds has called for urgent action from the UK Government on parcel deliveries to Northern Ireland.     The Minister said, “We are seeing significant confusion in the e-commerce market, both from businesses and consumers.     “This can be detrimental for consumers and mean that they may be more vulnerable to […]

Speak to your GP if you are worried about cancer symptoms, urges PHA | Newry Times

Speak to your GP if you are worried about cancer symptoms, urges PHA - Newry Times

The Public Health Agency (PHA) is highlighting the signs and symptoms of cancer and encouraging people to seek medical advice from their GP if they have concerns.     “The earlier cancer is diagnosed, the greater the chances of survival as treatment is more likely to be successful,” said Dr Louise Herron, Consultant in Service […]

Resources ‘will be targeted at those most in need’, says Minister Hargey | Newry Times

Resources 'will be targeted at those most in need', says Minister Hargey - Newry Times

Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has said that those most impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic and economic crisis will not be denied access to advice support services.     Minister Hargey said, “It is clear that the draft budget presents very significant challenges for the Executive and across departments with a constrained Spending Review outcome.   […]

Life Expectancy figures for Northern Ireland released | Newry Times

Life Expectancy figures for Northern Ireland released - Newry Times - Newry headlines

The Department of Health has published the statistical report ‘Life Expectancy in Northern Ireland 2017-19’.     The Department of Health are the official producers of life expectancy figures for Northern Ireland. This report presents the latest estimates of life expectancy, healthy life expectancy and disability-free life expectancy for Northern Ireland.     The report […]

‘Beware of frozen pipes and check vacant buildings’, NI Water urges | Newry Times

Beware of frozen pipes and check vacant buildings, NI Water urges - Newry Times - Newry online

NI Water is reminding customers to lag their water pipes and check vacant properties or outhouses for leaks.     Des Nevin, NI Water’s Director of Customer and Operations, comments, “We are asking the public to prepare their properties against the effects of freezing temperatures.      “With the continued impact of Covid-19 on our […]

Important advice to pregnant women during lambing season | Newry Times

Important advice to pregnant women during lambing season - Newry Times - Newry newspaper

With spring just around the corner, the Public Health Agency (PHA) is reminding pregnant women about the risk of close contact with sheep during lambing season.     The PHA is advising women who are, or think they may be, pregnant to reduce their risk of miscarriage and infection by avoiding close contact with sheep […]







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