
Detectives are investigating the circumstances of a house fire in Kilkeel on Sunday, 16 May. The blaze in Hawood Way was reported to police shortly after 6:40 pm by the Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service, who were in attendance tackling the fire. No one was present in the property at […]
May 25 2021 | Posted in
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NI Water has donated a waterbutt to Abbey Christian Brothers’ Grammar School, Newry for use in their school garden. As pupils return to the classroom, many schools are seeking to improve their outdoor learning environments to enhance pupil wellbeing and mental health alongside improving the sustainability of the school grounds. Waterbutts […]
May 25 2021 | Posted in
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Testing is a crucial element in the pandemic response and will aid the reopening of Northern Ireland. Workforce testing is available to any organisation with more than 10 employees or volunteers. There is also a range of ways for smaller organisations or individuals to access testing, each of which can help keep the […]

Work has begun on a new CT suite at Craigavon Area Hospital. £6.8 million ‘twin’ suite will offer two CT scanners, one dedicated for inpatient use and a separate scanner for outpatient appointments. Contractor Felix O’Hare started work on site this week for the new build, which will be located in […]
May 25 2021 | Posted in
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NI Water is launching a virtual careers fair on Tuesday 25 May in partnership with MCS Recruitment. The fair will allow participants to discover the variety of roles and career paths within NI Water and the water industry as a whole. NI Water will showcase just how rewarding and exciting working […]

Newry and Armagh MLA Liz Kimmins and her colleague Councillor Charlie Casey have urged for a resolution to be found to address the long-standing issues with traffic congestion emanating from Damolly Retail Park on the Armagh Road Newry. Liz Kimmins said, “Councillor Casey and I have been working on this issue for some […]
May 24 2021 | Posted in
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Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey took a step back in time when she visited the Ulster Museum ahead of its re-opening on Tuesday. Minister Hargey was given a tour of the Belfast museum by Kathryn Thomson, Chief Executive of National Museums NI who provided an overview of their plans for re-opening on 25 May. […]
May 24 2021 | Posted in
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Dentists in Northern Ireland are continuing to provide high-quality care against the challenging backdrop of significant infection control measures which are likely to remain in place for some time. Restrictions are gradually easing on many services and businesses but dental practices are continuing to adhere to strict UK wide infection control measures which […]
May 24 2021 | Posted in
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Police have confirmed a man has sadly died following a house fire in Newry last night, Friday 21 May. Police were alerted to the blaze at a house in Park View, Cloughoge, at around 11:40 pm by the Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) who were in attendance. Police and […]
May 22 2021 | Posted in
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The Executive has agreed to almost £220 million of Covid funding to support the social recovery from Covid. The health service, education, the arts, charities and sports organisations are among the beneficiaries. In addition to the £219.9million, £96.1 million is being allocated to meet costs associated with the business support schemes […]