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![Minister Muir launches consultation on marine licensing fees | Newry News - newry newspapers](https://newrytimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Minister-Muir-launches-consultation-on-marine-licensing-fees-Newry-News-newry-newspapers-90x65.jpg)
A consultation on a review of the fees paid for marine licences has been launched by DAERA Minister Andrew Muir. He said the proposals were aimed at helping the Department to recover costs to provide the service as well as ensure a more effective licensing system is in place. Minister Muir says, “Last […]
Jul 26 2024 | Posted in
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![NIE Networks Vulnerable Customer Team | Newry News - newry news today](https://newrytimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/NIE-Networks-Vulnerable-Customer-Team-Newry-News-newry-news-today-90x65.jpg)
NIE Networks has announced a new Vulnerable Customer Team, which is dedicated to providing support and assistance to those in our community who may require additional help with their electricity service. Whilst NIE Networks always helped and supported their vulnerable customers, this new team re-emphasises their commitment to delivering the best possible level […]
Jul 26 2024 | Posted in
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![Fibrus Broadband allocates £60,000 to community groups across Northern Ireland | Newry News - latest news newry](https://newrytimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Fibrus-Broadband-allocates-60000-to-community-groups-across-Northern-Ireland-Newry-News-latest-news-newry-90x65.jpg)
Over 30 Northern Irish community groups are receiving grants this year to help people across the region access the internet and digital technology, thanks to funding provided by Fibrus, a local broadband provider. The Fibrus Community Fund, launched in 2021, has provided £175,000 worth of funding across Northern Ireland to support digital inclusion […]
Jul 25 2024 | Posted in
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![Consultation on a new Public Health Bill for Northern Ireland | Newry News - newry times news](https://newrytimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Consultation-on-a-new-Public-Health-Bill-for-Northern-Ireland-Newry-News-newry-times-news-90x65.jpg)
The Department of Health has launched a consultation asking for views on new health protection measures, being implemented through a Public Health Bill to replace the current Public Health Act (Northern Ireland) 1967. The overarching principle of the legislation is to protect the population against various forms of infection and contamination, enabling us […]
Jul 25 2024 | Posted in
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![Stars align at the Southern Trust Home Care Awards | Newry News - newry news facebook](https://newrytimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Stars-align-at-the-Southern-Trust-Home-Care-Awards-Newry-News-newry-news-facebook-90x65.jpg)
The important work that domiciliary care staff do in providing social care and support to thousands of service users has been recognised at the inaugural Southern Health and Social Care Trust Home Care Awards. Staff from across the Trust’s three domiciliary care teams—Armagh and Dungannon, Craigavon and Banbridge, Newry and Mourne, and the […]
Jul 24 2024 | Posted in
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The winners of Southern Area Hospice’s inaugural ‘Step It Up’ corporate challenge have finally been revealed, with CCL Services Newry scooping the top prize for raising the most money in the small business category. CCL Services raised an outstanding £5,314.24 as result of their employees taking 10,000 steps every day in May while […]
Jul 24 2024 | Posted in
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![Board Members sought for the Northern Ireland Police Fund | Newry News - news in newry](https://newrytimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Board-Members-sought-for-the-Northern-Ireland-Police-Fund-Newry-News-news-in-newry-90x65.jpg)
The Department of Justice is seeking to recruit three Board Members for the Northern Ireland Police Fund (NIPF). The NIPF provides care and financial assistance to police officers and ex-officers injured or disabled as a direct result of terrorism and to the families of police officers injured or killed through terrorism. Three Board […]
Jul 23 2024 | Posted in
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![Southern Area Hospice Marks One Year of its Out of Hours On-Call Nursing Service at Home | Newry News - daisy hill newry](https://newrytimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Southern-Area-Hospice-Marks-One-Year-of-its-Out-of-Hours-On-Call-Nursing-Service-at-Home-Newry-News-daisy-hill-newry-90x65.jpg)
Southern Area Hospice (SAH) is marking the first anniversary of its Out of Hours (OOH) On-Call Nursing Service, which provides end-of-life care to patients who have a cancer diagnosis 365 days a year. Launched in July 2023, the service has supported 47 patients and their families. It helps with symptom management for the […]
Jul 23 2024 | Posted in
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![Funding of £200,000 for substance use & mental health project | Newry News - news in newry](https://newrytimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Funding-of-200000-for-substance-use-mental-health-project-Newry-News-news-in-newry-90x65.jpg)
The Health Minister has announced £200,000 funding for a project aimed at helping those experiencing substance use and/or mental health difficulties. Minister Mike Nesbitt made the announcement during a visit to ARC Fitness, a community-based, not-for-profit addiction recovery organisation in Derry. With support from the Department of Health, the Public Health Agency (PHA) […]
Jul 22 2024 | Posted in
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![£1.9million boost for over-50s employability | Newry News - co down news](https://newrytimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/1.9million-boost-for-over-50s-employability-Newry-News-co-down-news-90x65.jpg)
A £1.9million scheme aimed at boosting the employment opportunities of the over-50s has been announced by the Department for Communities. JobStart 50+ will provide around 180 jobs across various sectors in a ‘test and learn’ pilot exercise funded by the UK government. The funding will be used to evaluate the impact of job […]