
A 32-year-old Newry gym owner is due to appear at Newry Magistrates Court this morning, Wednesday 2 December after Newry police visited a local gym on several occasions. Police in Newry received reports of a suspected potential breach of Health Protection (Coronavirus Regulations Northern Ireland) Regulations at a gym in Newry on Friday […]

SDLP MLA Colin McGrath has welcomed a decision by the Scottish Government to make a one-off payment to their health and care sector staff of £500 and has called for a similar payment scheme to be introduced across the North. The SDLP Health Spokesperson commented, “We owe a huge debt of gratitude to […]

The Public Health Agency (PHA) is urging everyone who falls into an eligible group to get the free flu vaccine ahead of the anticipated increase in the spread of the virus. Dr David Irwin, Consultant in Health Protection at the PHA, said, “After a very strong rate of uptake of the initial batch […]
Dec 2 2020 | Posted in
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Rural Affairs Minister Edwin Poots MLA has attended the official opening of the Adventure Play Trail in Gosford Forest Park at Markethill. The Adventure Play Trail, set in 240 hectares of stunning woodland and green spaces, comprises five unique superstructures which form part of a giant-sized outdoor adventure play area. The […]
Dec 2 2020 | Posted in
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The Commissioner for Older People for Northern Ireland’s popular Christmas card competition is back and is seeking older photographers from Newry, Mourne and Down to enter for this year’s theme which is, ‘2020 Re-Vision’ while encouraging them to follow the most recent public health guidance. The photography competition is seeking older people from […]

The First Minister and deputy First Minister have lent their support to the Salvation Army and St Vincent de Paul Christmas Family Appeal. The appeal has been helping struggling families celebrate Christmas for 40 years and this year’s appeal will help those families in our communities facing impossible choices. The Christmas Family Appeal […]
Dec 2 2020 | Posted in
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The Public Health Agency (PHA) is warning parents and guardians about the dangers of lithium button cell batteries. The button batteries are used to power many children’s toys but are highly dangerous if accidentally swallowed, and is also urging everyone to ensure any toys bought for Christmas are age-appropriate. The festive […]
Dec 1 2020 | Posted in
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The impact of COVID-19 has been deeply felt by everyone in Northern Ireland, but one of the groups that have been particularly disadvantaged by the pandemic are the students who were destined to be tomorrow’s business leaders. Withdrawn job offers, cancelled graduate programmes and a sharp decline in employment opportunities have hit the […]
Nov 30 2020 | Posted in
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The Department of Health has announced two additional public engagement events as part of the ongoing proposals for a new Substance Use Strategy. The two events will take place on Tuesday 1 December at 10 am and Thursday 10 December at 2 pm. Due to the ongoing pandemic, these events will […]
Nov 30 2020 | Posted in
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With the countdown to Christmas now well underway, seasonal shoppers in Newry and Mourne are being invited to give gifts that can have a lasting impact, both at home and amongst some of the poorest communities in the world. As we turn our thoughts in this most challenging year to the festive presents […]
Nov 30 2020 | Posted in
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