
People who have downloaded the ‘StopCOVID NI’ app will now be able to continue using it if they travel to Scotland and Jersey. The Northern Irish app has become ‘interoperable’ with the Scottish and Jersey apps, which means you can use the ‘StopCOVID NI’ app if travelling there, and it will interact with […]
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The way in which major trauma care is provided across Northern Ireland is changing. From Monday 26 October seriously injured patients may be taken directly to the Major Trauma Centre (MTC) at the Royal Victoria Hospital in Belfast. New protocols to enhance collaboration between all acute hospitals, and a new dedicated […]
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Two charities providing vital food to people hit by the Covid-19 pandemic are appealing for people in Newry to help support the UK’s biggest food collection this Christmas. From Thursday, 19 November until Saturday, 21 November charities FareShare and the Trussell Trust will be collecting food in Tesco stores across the UK and […]
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Tourism statistics released last week show that Northern Ireland has a strong offering for visitors and the tourism industry can recover, Economy Minister Diane Dodds has said. Figures from the Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency showed that in 2019 tourism generated £1billion in revenue for the first time, an increase of 8% […]
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PIPS Hope and Support have teamed up with The Brain Injury Foundation (BIF) for a virtual Halloween fundraising challenge. The local charities aim to bring about some fun whilst many social events and daily routines have been impacted by the recent restrictions. The challenge consists of supporters videoing themselves dancing to […]

The Southern Trust has launched a new drive-through blood testing service, reducing the need for patients to attend hospital. Phlebotomy – the procedure to take blood – usually from a vein in the arm, is used to diagnose many medical conditions. Patients are often asked to go for a blood test […]
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Detectives in Newry are appealing for witnesses following a burglary at a filling station in Newry. The burglary took place on the Rathfriland Road area of Hilltown on Wednesday, 28 October. Police said they believed it took place at approximately 12.30 am. Entry was forced into the premises and the cash […]
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Councillor Roisin Mulgrew has said that reports of fireworks being placed in the letterboxes of Newry homes was a great cause of concern and she has appealed for the activities to cease. The Sinn Féin Councillor said she was contacted by “a number of distressed residents”. She said the Chanellors Road, […]
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The third tranche of Tier 1 of the Farm Business Improvement Scheme – Capital (FBIS-C), will open for applications on 2 November 2020, Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots MLA has announced. £7.5million has been allocated for this tranche of Tier 1, which supports smaller-scale investments to improve the sustainability of farm businesses. […]
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Sinn Féin MLA Sinead Ennis has welcomed the announcement by Communities Minister Carál Ní Chuilín that a further £15.75 million will be released to support the culture and arts sector. The Sinn Féin Culture, Arts and Sports spokesperson said, “Today’s announcement that a further £15.75m will be released to support the culture, languages, […]
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