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Newry pet owners urged to keep pets safe during scorching weather | Newry Times

Keep your Pet Safe During Soaring Temperatures - Newry Times - newry news today

With temperatures rising significantly over this past week, Northern Ireland animal welfare charity the USPCA is urging pet owners to ensure their companion is kept safe from the heat.     Speaking to Newry Times, Colleen Tinnelly, USPCA says, “We’re very lucky to have such wonderful weather. “But we’re asking the public to keep their […]

Northern Ireland International Travel update: Changes from Monday 19 July | Newry Times

Northern Ireland International Travel update - Changes from Monday 19 July - Newry Times - newry news live

A number of changes to Northern Ireland’s international country travel lists have been confirmed and guidance for fully vaccinated passengers returning from Amber list countries has also been updated.     From 4 am on Monday 19 July, the following changes will be introduced.     Northern Ireland Green list Bulgaria, Hong Kong, Croatia and […]

Public asked to cut water usage now or risk losing water supply | Newry Times

Public asked to cut water usage now or risk losing water supply - Newry Times - newry democrat news

NI Water is calling for urgent action from everyone to reduce their water usage immediately.     NI Water stated, “Please reduce unnecessary use to protect supplies. “Due to the hot weather and people holidaying at home, demand is outstripping supply.     “We need to ensure everyone has sufficient water for hygiene and daily […]

UK to roll out biggest flu programme in history for winter 2021 | Newry Times

UK to roll out biggest flu programme in history for winter 2021 - Newry Times - newry news headlines

Millions more people could benefit from a free flu vaccine this year, as Health and Social Care Secretary Sajid Javid announces the most comprehensive flu vaccination programme in UK history today, 17 July 2021.     From September 2021, providers will offer the flu vaccine to over 35 million people during the upcoming winter season, […]

Wildfire warning for Newry and Mourne walkers | Newry Times

Wildfire warning for Newry and Mourne walkers - Newry Times - newry news now

NI Water has issued a warning to any adventurous walkers who plan a trip to the countryside and all those planning to walk in the Mournes this weekend, to be very wary of wildfire risk.     There is a greater risk of wildfires at this time of year mainly due to easterly wind conditions, […]

Newry MLA welcomes Cloughogue traffic calming measures | Newry Times

Newry MLA welcomes Cloughogue traffic calming measures - Newry Times - newry newspaper online

Sinn Féin MLA for Newry and Armagh Liz Kimmins has welcomed confirmation that the department will be implementing traffic calming measures throughout Park View in Cloughogue.     She was speaking following a recent meeting with DFI Officials.     Speaking after the meeting Liz said, “Sinn Féin have been lobbying for traffic calming in […]

National Minimum Wage rate reminder for summer staff | Newry Times

National Minimum Wage rate reminder for summer staff - Newry Times - down newspaper

Students and seasonal staff working in Northern Ireland are being reminded by HMRC to check that they are being paid the National Minimum Wage (NMW).     All workers are legally entitled to be paid the NMW.     This includes temporary seasonal staff, who often work short-term contracts in bars, hotels, shops and warehouses […]

Public consultation on non-fatal strangulation legislation | Newry Times

Public consultation on non-fatal strangulation legislation - Newry Times - breaking news newry

Justice Minister Naomi Long has launched a public consultation seeking views on the need for changes to the law on non-fatal strangulation.     Naomi Long said, “Non-fatal strangulation is both dangerous in its own right and often a precursor to escalating violence.  “In some cases, it can be an important indicator of a risk […]

Newry MLA urges everyone in Newry to register to vote | Newry Times

Newry MLA urges everyone in Newry to register to vote - Newry Times - county down newspaper

Sinn Féin MLA for Newry and Armagh Liz Kimmins has urged people to go online to register to vote after the fresh electoral register opened.     Liz Kimmins said, “From 1 July, everyone in the north will be removed from the electoral register by the Electoral Office.     “The new register is now […]

Charity set to reshape conservation sector with plastic-free planting pledge | Newry Times

Charity set to reshape conservation sector with plastic free planting pledge - Newry Times - newry newspaper

The Woodland Trust is set to revolutionise the conservation sector as it pledges to end the use of new plastic tree shelters from its sites by the end of the year.     The charity, which hopes to plant 10 million trees each year to 2025 (around 2.3 million on its own estate), has announced […]







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