
Ensuring children are safe and receiving the care they need during the present pandemic must be a key priority for society, Health Minister Robin Swann has said. Outlining a range of initiatives undertaken by his Department the Minister said, “I am acutely aware that Covid-19, and the public health measures we’ve had to […]
Oct 28 2020 | Posted in
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Newry police are appealing for information following the report of a series of burglaries at a number of premises overnight. Two garages on the Forkhill Road and one on the Dublin Road were targeted. In addition, an office building at Edward Street, Newry was also targeted. The incidents happened sometime between […]
Oct 27 2020 | Posted in
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The Southern Health and Social Care Trust is inviting the wider community to join them as they remember everyone who has died before, or during the COVID-19 pandemic. As we cannot come together in person, a short time of reflection will be posted on the Trust’s Facebook page, Twitter page, and Instagram […]

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is reminding Self Assessment customers that there are just 100 days left to complete their tax return ahead of the deadline on 31 January 2021. Each year, around 11 million customers complete a Self Assessment tax return. Customers can complete their 2019-20 tax return at any […]
Oct 27 2020 | Posted in
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Police are urging people across Northern Ireland to be extra vigilant following a spate of scams. Speaking to Newry Times, Chief Superintendent Simon Walls said, “The threat of fraud, both online and offline, against the public is a constant focus for us and yesterday saw several incidents reported. “So I want to plead […]
Oct 27 2020 | Posted in
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Chief Medical Officer, Dr Michael McBride has reviewed the current advice on shielding and will not be making changes at this stage. Shielding for people who are clinically extremely vulnerable was paused on 31 July 2020 and it has been decided to keep that position. Dr McBride said, “Since shielding was […]
Oct 26 2020 | Posted in
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Police officers across Northern Ireland will be focusing on uninsured drivers as part of a national campaign. The campaign has been developed by the National Roads Policing Operations, Intelligence and Investigations (NRPOII) committee in partnership with the Motor Insurers’ Bureau campaign between 26 October and 1 November. Inspector Rosie Leech said, […]
Oct 26 2020 | Posted in
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Communities Minister Carál Ní Chuilín has given the green light for financial support to be released this week to support the creative and heritage sectors. The Covid support funding will be distributed by Arts Council NI (ACNI), and partner bodies in the heritage and indigenous language sectors. Full details of the […]
Oct 26 2020 | Posted in
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Police are appealing for witnesses following an attempted hijacking. The incident happened in the Tullybrannigan Road area of Newcastle on the morning of Thursday 22 October. Detective Sergeant James Johnston said, “It was reported to Police at around 7.00 am that a taxi driver had picked up two men and two […]
Oct 23 2020 | Posted in
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Education Minister Peter Weir has welcomed the Executive’s decision to extend Free School Meal payments to cover the Halloween break. The Executive decided that support was vital for families struggling financially due to Covid19. Welcoming the Executive’s decision the Minister said, “I welcome the decision taken by the Executive to extend […]