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 […]
May 3 2021 | Posted in
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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 […]
May 3 2021 | Posted in
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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, […]
May 3 2021 | Posted in
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The vaccination programme in Northern Ireland has some limited availability for those aged 30 to 34 to book a Covid-19 vaccine. Appointments are mainly available at the vaccine centre at the SSE Arena in Belfast and those eligible will be able to book from 10.00 am today. Subject to vaccine availability, […]
Northern Ireland’s health service is offering three oxygen generation units as part of the UK’s humanitarian response to India’s COVID-19 crisis. Health Minister Robin Swann has been in discussions with Secretary of State for Health Matt Hancock on the situation. Minister Swann said, “A humanitarian crisis is unfolding and providing support […]
Apr 30 2021 | Posted in
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SVP is beginning to reopen its charity shops from today, Friday 30 April with several star buys, as the shops have been stocked with items the likes of which have not been donated before, in no small part due to the clearouts being done in wardrobes and attics across the country. Robust safety […]
Apr 30 2021 | Posted in
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Over a quarter of adults in the UK have received both doses of a COVID-19 vaccine. Health services across the UK have now administered a total of 47,045,391 million vaccines between 8 December and 26 April, including 33,843,580 million people with their first dose and 13,201,811 million with their second. The […]
Apr 30 2021 | Posted in
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Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard has said there must be a “full and rigorous investigation” into the causes and consequences of the wildfire that destroyed swathes of the Mournes at the weekend. The South Down MP was commenting following confirmation from the Fire & Rescue Service on Monday that they believe the fire […]
Apr 30 2021 | Posted in
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Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon has announced her decision to review the strategic planning policy on renewable and low carbon energy. In announcing her decision Minister Mallon said, “Addressing the climate emergency is one of my key priorities, as is supporting the economy and a green recovery from this pandemic. “This review […]
Apr 30 2021 | Posted in
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SDLP Chair of the Executive Office Committee Colin McGrath MLA has said that ten years is far too long for some victims and survivors of historical institutional abuse to wait before their case is heard, following a presentation from Commissioner Fiona Ryan this week. Mr McGrath said, “We welcomed the fact that a […]
Apr 30 2021 | Posted in
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