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Department of Health statement on AstraZeneca roll-out | Newry Times

Department of Health statement on AstraZeneca roll-out | Newry Times -Coronavirus Covid19 Newry

The AstraZeneca (AZ) vaccine will continue to have a vital role in saving lives, reducing hospitalisations and helping Northern Ireland move out of lockdown.     “In line with the latest MHRA and JCVI advice, the AZ vaccine will be rolled out on a phased basis to people aged 30 and over in Northern Ireland, […]

Attack on United Ireland sign ‘a sinister act’ | Newry Times

Attack on 'Uniting Ireland' Sign Viewed As A Sinister Act - Camlough Road - Newry newspaper

Sinn Féin Councillor Declan Murphy has appealed for calm after a sign encouraging support for a United Ireland was vandalised in what many locals viewed as ‘a sinister action’.     The Councillor said, “A sign situated at High Street corner on the Camlough Road has been vandalised in what many see as a sinister […]

Over £260m paid out under Localised Restrictions Support Scheme – Murphy | Newry Times

Over £260 million paid out under Localised Restrictions Support Scheme - Murphy | Newry Times

Over £260 million of financial assistance has been paid to businesses under the Department of Finance’s Localised Restrictions Support Scheme (LRSS).     Making the announcement, Conor Murphy said, “Throughout this pandemic, I have been committed to supporting businesses and protecting jobs and livelihoods.     “Financial assistance from the LRSS coupled with the business […]

Poots announces £1.2m Covid-19 support scheme for sheep farmers | Newry Times

Poots announces £1.2m Covid-19 support scheme for sheep farmers - Newry Times

Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots MLA has announced a financial support package worth up to £1.27 million to sheep farmers who have been impacted by poor wool prices over the past year following the crash in the global market for wool as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.     The Minister said, “Over the past […]

Mallon appeals for calm in Northern Ireland | Newry Times

Mallon appeals for calm in Northern Ireland - Newry Times - Shankhill road bus burnt

Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon has appealed for calm in Belfast.     She was speaking after a Translink bus was hijacked and attacked in West Belfast during ongoing disturbances.     The Minister said, “Those attacking their own communities and their own public services are achieving nothing. “And if this doesn’t stop now it is […]

Vaccine roll-out now includes 40-44 year olds | Newry Times

Vaccine roll-out now includes 40-44 year olds - Newry Times - Covid-19 Coronavirus Newry news - Newry vaccine

A further expansion of the Covid-19 vaccination programme has been announced by Health Minister Robin Swann.     From 12 noon today, people aged 40-44 will be able to book their vaccination appointments.     If possible, booking should be done online. However, where online booking is not possible, the telephone booking number is 0300 […]

4 lorries set on fire and mobile home damaged in South Armagh incident | Newry Times

Appeal for witnesses after South Armagh arson incident | Newry Times - Newry headlines

Police are appealing for information after reports of arson that occurred in Cullyhanna this morning, Thursday 8 April 2021.     Sergeant Gracey said, “Shortly after 00:35 am, it was reported that a lorry had been set alight in the Drumalt Road area.      “A further three lorries parked in the area were also […]

Executive statement on violence and unrest in Northern Ireland | Newry Times

Executive statement on violence and unrest in Northern Ireland - Newry Times - NI riot

The Executive has condemned the violence over recent days and has called for calm to be restored to our streets, and an end to violent protests.     At a special meeting this morning, Ministers were updated on the situation over the last few days by the Chief Constable and have issued a statement.   […]

NI Water to keep non domestic water and sewerage charges at rate of inflation for 2021/22 | Newry Times

NI Water to keep non domestic water and sewerage charges at rate of inflation for 2021/22 | Newry Times

NI Water has announced that from 1 April 2021, non-domestic water and sewerage charges will rise by 0.9% in line with inflation.     NI Water Director of Finance & Regulation, Ronan Larkin, said, “We are acutely aware this is a challenging time for everyone and we do not want any business to feel extra […]

Long announces plans to strengthen abuse of trust legislation | Newry Times

Long announces plans to strengthen abuse of trust legislation | Newry Times

Justice Minister Naomi Long has announced plans to widen the current abuse of trust legislation to strengthen the law protecting vulnerable children.     Minister Long indicated her intention to make the changes through an amendment to the Justice (Miscellaneous) Provisions Bill later this year.     Naomi Long said, “I am fully committed to […]







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