
A Newry project is among thousands of good causes throughout the UK to share in more than £1 billion awarded by the National Lottery during the last year to support people and projects cope with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. As the first anniversary of lockdown approaches, new figures revealed today show […]
Mar 22 2021 | Posted in
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Northern Ireland families using their Tax-Free Childcare accounts to pay for their childcare costs are benefitting from a government top-up worth up to £500 every three months, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has announced. But there are thousands of families across the UK missing out on the chance to save money on childcare. […]
Mar 22 2021 | Posted in
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Detectives from PSNI’s Economic Crime Unit are urging the public to be extra vigilant after 12 scams were reported recently. According to the police, the caller in each incident claimed to be a Police Officer. In one report, a man received a call from someone claiming to be a Police Officer […]
Mar 22 2021 | Posted in
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Detectives are investigating after a pipe bomb detonated outside an address in Newry last night, Thursday, 18 March. Just before 10.45 pm it was reported that a loud bang had been heard in the Ashgrove Road area. Detective Inspector Handley said, “Police and ATO attended and examined the device.” He said […]
Mar 19 2021 | Posted in
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Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has announced the release of over £7.5million of awards to support charities facing financial difficulty as a result of the pandemic. Over 300 charities are being offered funding after successfully applying to Phase 2 of the Covid-19 Charities Fund. The money is awarded to support unavoidable costs […]
Mar 19 2021 | Posted in
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DAERA Minister Gordon Lyons, MLA has encouraged people to take part in a public consultation about forests in County Armagh. The Forest Service is inviting comments about how state-owned forests should be managed. This consultation is part of a programme of reviewing all plans for Forest Service managed forests and woodlands […]
Mar 19 2021 | Posted in
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The Executive has agreed the 2021/22 Public Sector Pay Policy. This will enable public sector employers to engage with their staff groups and develop pay proposals for approval and implementation. Making the announcement, Finance Minister Conor Murphy said, “The Public Sector Pay Policy is being set in the midst of a […]
Mar 18 2021 | Posted in
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Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon has allocated £1.5million to Warrenpoint Harbour Authority. The funding will allow Warrenpoint Harbour Authority to take forward a programme of infrastructure works at the County Down port. Minister Mallon said, “The Harbour Authority has identified a range of infrastructure works required at the port as a result […]
Mar 18 2021 | Posted in
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Detectives are appealing for information following a report of a burglary at a shop in the William Street area of Newry in the early hours of the morning on Monday 15 March 2021. Inspector Darren Hardy said, “It was reported that two males gained entry to the premises at around 3 am on […]
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The Executive has agreed on several measured relaxations to the current Coronavirus Health Regulations. While the majority of the current restrictions will remain in place until after Easter, the Executive agreed to gradual changes which will come into effect before the next formal review date on or before April 15. In relation to […]