
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 […]
Jan 19 2021 | Posted in
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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 […]
Jan 19 2021 | Posted in
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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 […]
Jan 18 2021 | Posted in
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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 […]
Jan 18 2021 | Posted in
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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 […]
Jan 18 2021 | Posted in
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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 […]
Jan 15 2021 | Posted in
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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 […]
Jan 15 2021 | Posted in
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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 […]
Jan 14 2021 | Posted in
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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 […]

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 […]
Jan 13 2021 | Posted in
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