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Economy Minister Diane Dodds has announced 20 high-quality training places for people with degrees in an Assured Skills Academy with Sensata Technologies. The Academy, which will focus on the technologies that enable the Internet of Things (IoT), will see participants receive 10 weeks of online training with Belfast Met and gain industry-recognised qualifications. […]
Feb 17 2021 | Posted in
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Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon has created a messaging platform for front-line workers. The platform which has been created in conjunction with Translink and Health and Social Care provides a space in bus and train stations across Northern Ireland for messages of support, inspiration and gratitude for front-line staff who have been delivering vital […]
Feb 16 2021 | Posted in
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A 37-year-old man has been charged with burglary and fraud by false representation. He is due to appear at Newry Magistrates Court on Wednesday 3 March 2021. It is believed that the charges are in relation to a burglary. The burglary took place on the Skerriff Road area of […]
Feb 16 2021 | Posted in
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Economy Minister Diane Dodds has announced funding of more than £500,000 for 13 projects through the Apprenticeship Challenge Fund. The projects are located across Northern Ireland and will support new and innovative approaches to the development, recruitment and delivery of apprenticeships. Projects include collaborations between local government, the voluntary and private […]
Following a meeting on 15 January 2020, the Agricultural Wages Board for Northern Ireland has announced proposed increases to the minimum wage rates for agricultural workers. The Board proposes to increase existing minimum rates for agricultural workers for all grades by 1% from 1 April 2021. Therefore the proposed new rates […]
Feb 15 2021 | Posted in
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Justice Minister Naomi Long has launched a public consultation on increasing the general civil jurisdiction of the county courts in Northern Ireland. The consultation seeks views on the financial boundaries which govern which court tier hears civil claims, such as for personal injury and breach of contract. Naomi Long said, “County […]
Feb 12 2021 | Posted in
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The deadline for submission of manure export records to the Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA) has been extended until 1 March 2021. In addition, the deadline for applying for a Nutrients Action Programme (NAP) derogation, and the submission of 2020 fertilisation accounts for derogated farms, has been extended to the 31 March 2021, […]
Feb 12 2021 | Posted in
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Health Minister Robin Swann has said that children’s services remain open and ready to help protect children and to support families despite the Covid-19 pandemic. The Minister’s comment follows evidence of a significant decrease in child protection referrals in Northern Ireland in recent weeks. Mr Swann stated, “Child protection figures can […]
Feb 12 2021 | Posted in
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Gordon Lyons MLA has outlined his priorities after his appointment as Minister of the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) after Edwin Poots MLA temporarily stepped aside for health reasons. Speaking about his new portfolio, Minister Lyons said, “I want to wish my colleague Edwin Poots MLA a full and speedy […]
Feb 12 2021 | Posted in
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Newry’s Mulkerns EUROSPAR has started the year as they mean to go on, bagging an array of awards from two top UK-wide retail award schemes. The family-run supermarket picked up the top awards for Community Engagement at the Forecourt Trader of the Year Awards and Sustainable Initiative of the Year, Community Retailer of […]
Feb 11 2021 | Posted in
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