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Further extension to workforce Covid-19 testing programme | Newry Times

Further extension to workforce Covid-19 testing programme - Newry Times - Newry newspaper

Health Minister Robin Swann has announced a further expansion to the current asymptomatic testing programme for workforces.     All organisations with 10 or more employees or volunteers, who cannot work from home, can now access the workforce asymptomatic testing programme.     Previously this was open to organisations with more than 50 employees. Minister […]

Ending the harm inflicted by paramilitaries and criminals ‘is NI Executive priority’ | Newry Times

Ending the harm inflicted by paramilitaries and criminals 'is Executive priority' - Newry Times - Newry online

Individuals and communities vulnerable to paramilitary control and violence are set to receive continued support through new funding and support, as part of a package of initiatives announced by Justice Minister, Naomi Long.     Announcing a mix of immediate and longer-term funding to extend the cross-Executive Tackling Paramilitarism, Criminality and Organised Crime Programme, Justice […]

Minister Hargey provides opportunities for local voluntary groups and clubs to raise vital funds | Newry Times

Minister Hargey provides opportunities for local voluntary groups and clubs to raise vital funds - Newry Times - Newry headlines

Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey is changing legislation to enable local voluntary groups and clubs to raise vital funds by selling tickets online.     Current gambling legislation predates the introduction of the internet so organisations wishing to raise funds through online raffles/prize draws (known as lotteries) are restricted from doing so.     The move […]

Northern Ireland schools to implement Bullying Act on 1 September 2021 | Newry Times

Northern Ireland schools to implement Addressing Bullying Act - Newry Times - Newry schools

Education Minister, Peter Weir, has welcomed the signing of the Commencement Order in relation to the Addressing Bullying in Schools Act.     The Act will start on 1 September 2021 to allow schools some time to update their policies to align with necessary requirements.      It will also enable schools to consult with […]

£18m for Neighbourhood Renewal projects | Newry Times

£18m for Neighbourhood Renewal projects - Newry Times - Newry newspapers

Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has announced the allocation of £18.06 million to projects being delivered under “People and Place – a Strategy for Neighbourhood Renewal” in the 2021/22 financial year.     The funded projects seek to improve key outcomes in areas such as health and wellbeing, community development, education, skills and employability.     […]

British government ‘must get on with implementing NI protocol’ – Hazzard | Newry Times

British government 'must get on with implementing NI protocol' - Hazzard | Newry Times - Chris Hazzard Sinn Fein - Newry news

Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard has said the British government must now immediately set about implementing the Irish protocol.     Chris Hazzard said, “Now that the European Parliament has ratified the Withdrawal Agreement and Irish Protocol, it is high time the British government got on with implementing it in full.     “Businesses manufacturers, […]

Charity moves forward with new name | Newry Times

Charity moves forward with new name - Newry Times - Newry online

A charity originally established in 2002 to fund research into hip and knee joint replacements, Belfast Arthroplasty Research Trust (BART), is relaunching as Trauma and Orthopaedics Research Charity (TORC).     The rebrand represents a new broader spectrum of work in all aspects of Trauma and Orthopaedics, across Northern Ireland.     TORC aims to […]

Economy Minister highlights partnership and collaboration to help rebuild the economy | Newry Times

Economy Minister highlights partnership and collaboration to help rebuild the economy - Newry Times - Newry business

Working together to rebuild Northern Ireland’s economy will make it stronger and ensure businesses are resilient, innovative, sustainable and competitive.     That was the vision set out this week by Economy Minister Diane Dodds at a virtual stakeholder event where she discussed her Department’s Economic Recovery Action Plan.     The Minister’s ambitious plan […]

NIE Networks urges customers to have their say in shaping net-zero electricity network | Newry Times

NIE Networks urges customers to have their say in shaping net zero electricity network - Newry Times - Newry online

Consumers and businesses across Northern Ireland are being urged to have their say in how the electricity network is developed to deliver the transition to net-zero in the coming years.     The call comes as NIE Networks launches its strategy to develop a sustainable energy system for the future, which it says will impact […]

Flights to Newquay set to take off from Belfast City Airport | Newry Times

Belfast City to Newquay - Flights to Newquay set to take off from Belfast City Airport | Newry Times - Newry newspaper

Aer Lingus Regional has announced a new service from George Best Belfast City Airport to the popular UK holiday destination, Newquay.     Operated by Stobart Air, the three-times-weekly flights to Cornwall Airport Newquay will commence from 28 June 2021 and conveniently connect passengers with Cornwall and the south of England.     Ellie McGimpsey, […]







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