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Voluntary, Community and Social Economy Sector Covid Recovery Fund reopens

Ministers urge vigilance as variant strain of Covid-19 takes hold in England - Covid Coronavirus Newry News

Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has announced the opening of a second phase, worth £1m, of the Voluntary, Community and Social Economy Sector (VCSE) Covid Recovery Fund.     The aim of the Recovery Fund is to help to safely deliver essential services during the Covid-19 crisis and to assist with the safe reopening of the […]

Fraudsters posing as PSNI officers targetting people by phone

Fraudsters posing as PSNI officers targetting people by phone - Newry news

The PSNI has advised people to be on their guard following recent reports of telephone calls where fraudsters have been posing as police officers requesting money from potential victims.     Chief Superintendent Simon Walls said, “The number from which they are calling may look authentic and the fraudsters will ask for the person’s bank […]

Red Audi A3 taken in Newry “creeper-style burglary”

Red Audi A3 taken in Newry creeper-style burglary - Newry theft

Police are appealing for information following a report of a creeper style burglary and criminal damage in Newry.     The incident occurred in Newry on Saturday 16 January 2021.     Sergeant Jordan said, “At around 4:45 am, it was reported that entry was gained to a property at the Clanrye Park area of […]

Knife-wielding man sought after Newry attempted robbery

Knife-wielding man sought after Newry attempted robbery - Newry news

Detectives are appealing for information following a report of an attempted robbery in Newry.     The incident occurred at commercial premises on the Dublin Road area of Newry yesterday morning, Sunday 17 January 2021.     Detective Sergeant Ritchie said, “Shortly after 8 am, it was reported that a man entered a shop in […]

Travellers from South America “must self-isolate and get tested”

Airport Travellers - NI business news

Travellers who have arrived from or transited through these South American countries in the last 14 days must self-isolate for 10 days when they arrive in Northern Ireland.     Their household must also isolate for 10 days.     Travellers who have returned from South America should also arrange to have a test. And […]

Newry residents urged to use postcode Broadband Checker

Check where and when broadband improvement scheme will be rolled out - Newry Newspaper

Economy Minister Diane Dodds has encouraged people to check if their postcode can benefit from Project Stratum, the £165 million broadband improvement scheme.     The Minister has encouraged individuals and businesses to visit www.availability.hyperfastni.com where an address level postcode checker is available for people to check eligibility and when deployment is expected in their […]

Buggy Club NI raises funds for children’s charity

Buggy Club NI raises funds for children’s charity - Newry headlines

Buggy Club NI raised a total of £1,849.97 in aid of NSPCC Northern Ireland after hosting their Christmas Challenge event.     The event, hosted by Athletics Northern Ireland, involved participants challenging themselves to run a virtual 5k, 10k or half marathon and took place on Sunday 20 December.     Based in Belfast, Buggy […]

Extension to community pharmacy seasonal flu vaccination services announced

Health Minister welcomes extension to community pharmacy seasonal flu vaccination services - Newry newspapers

From this week, (Monday, 11 January), people who are eligible, will be able to access the free seasonal flu vaccine at participating community pharmacies across Northern Ireland or at their GP practice.     The seasonal flu vaccination programme is being extended to include all individuals who will be aged 50-64 years by 31 March […]

Dodds urges vocational learners to “stay focused on the future”

Dodds urges vocational learners to stay focused on the future - Newry newspapers

Economy Minister Diane Dodds has urged vocational learners to remain focused on their futures and told them they will receive the support they need to continue their courses.     The Minister was speaking after all six of Northern Ireland’s further education colleges and a number of schools and training organisations chose to cancel forthcoming […]

Fresh appeal for witnesses after death of 40-year-old man

Fresh appeal for witnesses after death of 40-year-old man - Newry news

Police continue to appeal for witnesses and information following a fatal road traffic collision in the Blaney Road area of Crossmaglen.     The collision took place in the early hours of Sunday 23 August 2020.     It resulted in the untimely death of 40-year-old Michael Kirk. Police are keen to speak to anyone […]







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