The third tranche of Tier 1 of the Farm Business Improvement Scheme – Capital (FBIS-C), will open for applications on 2 November 2020, Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots MLA has announced. £7.5million has been allocated for this tranche of Tier 1, which supports smaller-scale investments to improve the sustainability of farm businesses. […]
Sinn Féin MLA Sinead Ennis has welcomed the announcement by Communities Minister Carál Ní Chuilín that a further £15.75 million will be released to support the culture and arts sector. The Sinn Féin Culture, Arts and Sports spokesperson said, “Today’s announcement that a further £15.75m will be released to support the culture, languages, […]
Ensuring children are safe and receiving the care they need during the present pandemic must be a key priority for society, Health Minister Robin Swann has said. Outlining a range of initiatives undertaken by his Department the Minister said, “I am acutely aware that Covid-19, and the public health measures we’ve had to […]
Newry police are appealing for information following the report of a series of burglaries at a number of premises overnight. Two garages on the Forkhill Road and one on the Dublin Road were targeted. In addition, an office building at Edward Street, Newry was also targeted. The incidents happened sometime between […]
The Southern Health and Social Care Trust is inviting the wider community to join them as they remember everyone who has died before, or during the COVID-19 pandemic. As we cannot come together in person, a short time of reflection will be posted on the Trust’s Facebook page, Twitter page, and Instagram […]
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is reminding Self Assessment customers that there are just 100 days left to complete their tax return ahead of the deadline on 31 January 2021. Each year, around 11 million customers complete a Self Assessment tax return. Customers can complete their 2019-20 tax return at any […]
Police are urging people across Northern Ireland to be extra vigilant following a spate of scams. Speaking to Newry Times, Chief Superintendent Simon Walls said, “The threat of fraud, both online and offline, against the public is a constant focus for us and yesterday saw several incidents reported. “So I want to plead […]
The Finance Minister has called on the British Government to give the Executive greater control of its finances. Responding to the British Secretary of State’s call for the Executive to “take greater responsibility for its finances” Conor Murphy said, “The British Government recently abandoned its commitment to a three-year budget which would have […]
Chief Medical Officer, Dr Michael McBride has reviewed the current advice on shielding and will not be making changes at this stage. Shielding for people who are clinically extremely vulnerable was paused on 31 July 2020 and it has been decided to keep that position. Dr McBride said, “Since shielding was […]
A bespoke package to provide financial assistance to the taxi, private bus and coach sectors will be brought forward, Ministers have announced. The First Minister and deputy First Minister have conferred the necessary powers on the Infrastructure Minister to administer the schemes, which will be developed urgently. The funding package will […]
