Health Minister Robin Swann has announced a major step towards the radical digital transformation of our health service, with the award of a landmark contract. The Minister said the major investment means the days of relying heavily on paper patient records are coming to an end. Announcing the contract award for Encompass, Mr Swann said, […]
Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has confirmed that current restrictions on house moves will be relaxed from Monday 15 June, to allow the re-opening of the housing market in a safe way. Embed from Getty Images Activity which will be permitted includes house viewings, sales, lettings (social and private), home moves and remortgages. Previously the […]
A team of local sewers in the Newry area has come together with firmus energy to help produce and deliver over 600 scrubs to front line workers in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic. Donations for the cause now stand at £30k, which is being used to buy materials for a growing network of seamstresses […]
Since the launch of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) and Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS), the UK Government has supported the wages of 30,500 jobs in Newry, Mourne and Down. The CJRS and SEISS were announced by the Chancellor, and are run by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC), as part of a package of […]
Warrenpoint Town FC has announced that manager Barry Gray and his entire backroom staff have penned a new two-year deal. It will see them extend their stay at the club until summer 2022. Warrenpoint Town chairman Connaire McGreevy told the club website that he was “delighted” to reach a speedy agreement. “Barry and […]
Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard has reiterated the party’s call for an extension of the Brexit transition period following a warning from the CBI that businesses will not cope with a no-deal Brexit. Speaking to Newry Times, the party’s Brexit spokesperson said, “We heard the very real concerns of the head of CBI, Carolyn Fairbairn […]
SDLP Executive Office Committee Chair Colin McGrath MLA has welcomed the launch of an appointment process for the Commissioner for Survivors of Institutional Childhood Abuse. He said it was an important day for victims and survivors. The South Down MLA told Newry Times, “This is an important day for victims and survivors across […]
Environment Minister Edwin Poots has announced the next stage of the Forests for our Future programme by launching the 2020/21 grant scheme that aims to encourage and help landowners plant their own woodland. Successful applicants to the Forest Expansion Scheme will receive up to 100% of eligible establishment costs and annual premia for a 10-year […]
Sinn Féin Councillor Oonagh Magennis has said that there is considerable anger within the local community. She was speaking after the vandalising of a play park in Mullaghbawn. The local Councillor told Newry Times, “This wanton act of vandalism on the Play Park has angered the local community here. “Those involved should be […]
Slieve Gullion Councillor Oonagh Magennis has urged all visitors to the Camlough Lake area to treat them with respect. The Sinn Féin Councillor was speaking after concerns over recent incidents at Camlough Lake. She told Newry Times, “The good weather has increased the visitors to lakes and other amenities throughout south Armagh. “Whilst […]
