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Translink responds to challenges facing young people in County Down

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£8 yLink travelcard fee removed & 24+ student railcard now free.     With challenges including unemployment on the rise for students and young people, Translink has offered a helping hand by removing the £8 fee for the yLink travelcard and offering the Translink 24+ Student Railcard for free.     This latest development was […]

Narrow Water Bridge: Infrastructure Minister commits to “all island working”on project

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Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon has reiterated her commitment to advancing the Narrow Water Bridge project during a visit to the proposed site.     The Minister met with the Narrow Water Bridge Community Network and local representatives to discuss the benefits of the scheme for the local area.    Speaking to Newry Times, Minister Mallon said, […]

World Suicide Prevention Day: Health Minister reinforces support available

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Health Minister Robin Swann has stressed the importance of seeking help on this year’s World Suicide Prevention Day.     The Health Minister commented, “The COVID-19 pandemic has made us all acutely aware of how our mental health needs must be met as well as our physical needs.     “The restrictions put on our […]

Northern Ireland flu vaccination programme extended

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The Public Health Agency (PHA) is urging everyone who falls into an eligible group to get the free flu vaccine.   Embed from Getty Images   The call comes as the agency launches this year’s flu vaccination programme, offering vaccines which are specially formulated to tackle the strains of the virus which are expected to […]

Hear we go: Northern Ireland’s most impressive podcast studio opens for business

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A brand new podcast studio has opened in the heart of Newry and looks set to make [sound] waves in the Northern Ireland business community.     Based on-site in popular co-working space Granite Exchange, the podcast studio is equipped with the latest state-of-the-art recording equipment. The explosion of popularity in Podcasting over the last […]

Newry collision: 6 people injured, woman and child in critical condition

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Police are appealing for information following a report of a two-vehicle road traffic collision.     The collision happened on the Gosford Road area of Newry on Tuesday 8 September 2020.     Speaking to Newry Times, Inspector Kitt said, “Shortly after 3 pm, it was reported that a blue Volkswagen Golf and a black […]

How CRASH Services can help get you back on the road after an accident

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After being involved in an accident, you want to get back on the road quickly.   Embed from Getty Images   The last thing you need in these busy times is to be dealing with insurance companies and repairers or damage assessors yourself.     CRASH Services takes care of everything with one phone call, […]

New ways of working “but GP practices still open, protecting and caring”

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GP practices are still open to treat patients, provide advice and issue prescriptions and GPs want anyone who has a health concern to feel reassured that they will be able to get an appointment and see a GP if necessary.     GP leaders, Dr Margaret O’Brien from the Health and Social Care Board, Dr […]

Taking your driving test soon? Here’s what to expect

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Whether you’re a fresh-faced 17-year-old or a silver fox fast-approaching pension age, your Northern Ireland driving test can be one of the most daunting experiences of your life.   Embed from Getty Images   In 2019-20 there were 55,400 driving tests conducted in Northern Ireland. Thankfully, there was a 58% pass-rate. But how do you […]

40,000 face coverings “to be made available to vulnerable groups”

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Up to 40,000 face coverings are to be made available to vulnerable groups by the Department for Communities.     The Department is providing £28,000 funding support to the second phase of the ‘Big Community Sew’ initiative. The initiative has enabled a team of community-led volunteers to produce 22,000 face coverings for those most in […]







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