“We cannot ease up in our fightback”. That was the message from Health Minister Robin Swann as Northern Ireland’s most recent Covid-19 figures were announced and as hospitals here prepare for the full brunt of the latest surge. Minister Swann said, “As I opened today’s Covid-19 daily report my heart sank. […]
Newry Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has said no one should be doing anything to add to the huge pressures the health service and its workers are currently facing. The Newry and Armagh MLA said, “The spread of COVID-19 and the number of hospitalisations has led to a dramatic increase in the pressures […]
Police are appealing for information following a report of a creeper style burglary and criminal damage in Newry. The incident occurred in Newry on Saturday 16 January 2021. Sergeant Jordan said, “At around 4:45 am, it was reported that entry was gained to a property at the Clanrye Park area of […]
Detectives are appealing for information following a report of an attempted robbery in Newry. The incident occurred at commercial premises on the Dublin Road area of Newry yesterday morning, Sunday 17 January 2021. Detective Sergeant Ritchie said, “Shortly after 8 am, it was reported that a man entered a shop in […]
Travellers who have arrived from or transited through these South American countries in the last 14 days must self-isolate for 10 days when they arrive in Northern Ireland. Their household must also isolate for 10 days. Travellers who have returned from South America should also arrange to have a test. And […]
Economy Minister Diane Dodds has encouraged people to check if their postcode can benefit from Project Stratum, the £165 million broadband improvement scheme. The Minister has encouraged individuals and businesses to visit www.availability.hyperfastni.com where an address level postcode checker is available for people to check eligibility and when deployment is expected in their […]
The Department of Finance has gone over and beyond its remit to support people during the Covid pandemic. Reflecting on his first 12 months in office Finance Minister Conor Murphy said, “Within weeks of coming into office, my Department had to respond to the Covid health emergency and its devastating social and economic […]
Buggy Club NI raised a total of £1,849.97 in aid of NSPCC Northern Ireland after hosting their Christmas Challenge event. The event, hosted by Athletics Northern Ireland, involved participants challenging themselves to run a virtual 5k, 10k or half marathon and took place on Sunday 20 December. Based in Belfast, Buggy […]
From this week, (Monday, 11 January), people who are eligible, will be able to access the free seasonal flu vaccine at participating community pharmacies across Northern Ireland or at their GP practice. The seasonal flu vaccination programme is being extended to include all individuals who will be aged 50-64 years by 31 March […]
Justice Minister Naomi Long has launched a public consultation on ‘Rehabilitation of Offenders – a consultation on proposals to reform rehabilitation periods in Northern Ireland’. The consultation presents proposals to reform rehabilitation periods in Northern Ireland to reflect changes in sentencing practices and developments in other jurisdictions. Naomi Long said, “It […]
