
Police in Newry are continuing to appeal for information after a security alert in Newry this week. A report of a suspicious object found in the Ashgrove Road area of the city was made to police at around 3:30 pm on Saturday, 20 February, 2021. Police and ATO attended the scene, and ATO […]
Feb 24 2021 | Posted in
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The release of a further £6.9m of funding to almost 1,600 individual artists has been welcomed by Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey. The £6.9m is part of the Individual Emergency Resilience Programme (IERP). The fund is being delivered by the Arts Council on the Department for Communities’ behalf. Individual artists, such as […]
Feb 24 2021 | Posted in
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A Southern Trust Portering Supervisor has received a personal telephone call from His Royal Highness, the Duke of Cambridge, to hear how his team have contributed to the smooth functioning of the busy hospital during the COVID 19 pandemic. His Royal Highness made the call to John Brown in Craigavon Area Hospital last […]
Feb 24 2021 | Posted in
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Environment Minister Gordon Lyons MLA has reminded farmers and other landlords that they’ve only a few weeks left to apply for funding to plant native woodlands. The deadline for the £4million Small Woodland Grant Scheme, which is part of the ‘Forests for Our Future’ programme, is Sunday 28 February 2021. Minister […]
Feb 23 2021 | Posted in
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NIE Networks has launched its Apprenticeship Programme for 2021 with online applications now open. With the pandemic shining a light on the need for career opportunities and skilled employment more than ever, NIE Networks is calling on any bright sparks in Newry and the surrounding areas to consider a career within the energy […]

Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has announced that more than £5million of awards are being offered to 50 heritage and 41 individuals through The Heritage Recovery Fund to stabilise the sector and prevent the loss of important historical assets. The fund is being delivered by The National Lottery Heritage Fund on the Department for […]
Feb 22 2021 | Posted in
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Telephone vaccination booking is now available for people who received a shielding letter because they are Clinically Extremely Vulnerable (CEV) to Covid-19. The appointments are available at Northern Ireland’s seven regional vaccination centres. To make an appointment by telephone, ring 0300 200 7813. The phone line is open Monday to Friday […]
Feb 19 2021 | Posted in
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Police are urging the public to be extra vigilant following a number of reports of scams recently. Chief Superintendent Simon Walls said, “We have received a number of calls in recent days from people who have been contacted by fraudsters and told that their National Insurance number has been used in a tax […]
Feb 19 2021 | Posted in
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Economy Minister Diane Dodds has announced 20 high-quality training places on an Assured Skills Academy with Microsoft. Focussing on Modern Applications Development, the Assured Skills Academy will see participants receive industry-relevant pre-employment training with Belfast Met from 12 April to 6 July. Participants who complete the Academy are guaranteed a job […]

George Best Belfast City Airport has teamed up with People 1st, an award-winning employment and training agency, to find the next candidate for its popular apprenticeship programme. The ‘High Flyers Apprenticeship Scheme’, launched in 2013, offers apprenticeship placements across a range of disciplines to young people aged 17-24. This year it […]