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Work of the Human Rights Commission explored at Abbey CBS

Work of the Human Rights Commission explored at Abbey CBS - Newry schools

The Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission (NIHRC) has presented to students at the Abbey CBS in Newry as part of its educational engagement.     NIHRC spoke to Learning for Life and Work (LLW) pupils about its role in promoting and protecting the human rights of everyone in Northern Ireland.     The topic formed […]

Newry public urged to consider becoming a Short Breaks carer

Could you play an invaluable role and become a Short Breaks carer - Newry carers

The Southern Health and Social Care Trust is urging the public in Newry and Mourne to consider becoming a Short Breaks carer for children with a disability.     Short Breaks Carers give parents of children with disabilities the opportunity to take appreciated breaks on a regular basis, whilst also providing children with fresh experiences […]

Covid-19 related deaths: 79 more deaths as grim death total rises to 1,227

Latest figures published today by NISRA show that 79 deaths involving Covid-19 occurred in the last week, from 7 to 13 November and the total Covid-19 related deaths figure has now reached 1,227.     Of this total, 715 (58.3%) deaths took place in a hospital, 423 (34.5%) in care homes, nine (0.7%) in hospices […]

Southern Area Hospice benefits from firmus energy face cover initiative

Southern Area Hospice Benefits from firmus energy Face Cover Initiative - Newry news

Firmus energy has provided 200 reusable face covers to 100 Southern Area Hospice staff to help them stay safe and comply with the latest Covid-19 regulations.     As part of its commitment to supporting local communities, firmus energy partnered with Annalong volunteer stitchers, Geraldine Lowry and Joan McIntosh to make the face covers.   […]

PSNI issue warning over recent telephone frauds

Police issue scam warning after spate of recent scams - Newry police - Co Down news online

Police are advising increased caution following reports of recent telephone frauds.     Speaking to Newry Times, Chief Superintendent Simon Walls said, “On two occasions scammers have been successful in defrauding members of the public of over £35,000 in total.     “On both occasions, calls were received from a number which matched their bank’s […]

Anger after latest incidents of illegal dumping

Illegal dumping - Haughey continues to press authorities on illegal dumping - Newtownhamilton news

Local Councillor Bróna Haughey has expressed her anger and disappointment after two more incidents of dumping in the Carrickatuke area recently.     The Sinn Féin Councillor said, “I am again angered and disappointed to learn about two more cases of dumping in the area.     “What causes even more concern is that one […]

Secondary schools in County Down set to score £27k of sports equipment

Sporting Legends Join Forces to Launch Lidl Northern Ireland Sport for Good 2020 Campaign - Newry newspapers

A host of sporting legends have joined forces to launch this year’s Sport for Good campaign, in partnership with Lidl Northern Ireland.     Launched in 2019, the Sport for Good programme is designed to encourage and support young people to make the most of the physical and mental benefits of sport participation.     […]

JMK Solicitors welcome 2021 changes for NI Personal Injury discount rate

JMK Solicitors Newry and Belfast - Maurece Hutchinson JMK - Newry news headlines

The personal injury discount rate in Northern Ireland will be changing in 2021, the Department of Justice (DoJ) has confirmed.     The news comes after a public consultation which ran from 17 June – 14 August 2020.     The personal injury discount rate affects accident victims who have suffered catastrophic and life-changing injuries, […]

Kimmins welcomes ‘enhanced support’ for people in self-isolation

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Local Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has welcomed increased money to support people who are self-isolating.     The announcement was made this week by Communities Minister Carál Ní Chuilín.     The Newry/Armagh MLA said, “Today’s boost in the self-isolation grant is welcome news, particularly for those on low incomes who are facing a […]

PHA provides reassurance on flu vaccination

Northern Ireland flu vaccine - newry newspapers

The Public Health Agency has provided reassurance that plans to offer the flu vaccine to those who are eligible, and in particular, people aged over 65, are proceeding as expected, and there is no shortage.   Embed from Getty Images   Dr Gerry Waldron, Head of Health Protection at the PHA, said, “We are concerned […]







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