
Minister Naomi Long and Minister Nichola Mallon have agreed to work together to explore how free travel can be delivered for those fleeing domestic abuse. Speaking to Newry Times, Minister Long said, “Since the onset of the current health emergency, I have been acutely aware of the potential impact the ‘stay at home’ message […]
May 15 2020 | Posted in
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Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon has today announced the first in a series of innovative green infrastructure initiatives to support recovery and changes in how we travel. It could include pedestrianization of Newry streets and pop-up cycle lanes. As a first step in her drive to deliver a sustainable infrastructure that will transform communities across Northern […]

In common with many other charities the Brain Injury Foundation, with bases in Camlough and Milford, serving brain injury survivors and their carers across the Southern Trust had to suspend operations at the end of March. BIF’s support team have all been working from home. Article continues below: ___________________________________ Dear Newry Times reader, Newry […]

Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has said that her Department will be pausing the recovery of benefit overpayments and loan repayments, including Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and Universal Credit as well as a number of other Social Security benefits for three months. She said it is in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. Article continues […]

Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon has announced a new walking and cycling Champion with a clear focus on transforming communities and developing creative solutions to support our new way of living during and post Covid-19. Embed from Getty Images Addressing the Assembly this week, Minister Mallon said, “I am delighted to announce that there will […]
May 14 2020 | Posted in
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A new air quality app providing real-time data that can help protect people’s health has been launched by the Environment Minister Edwin Poots. The free Air App is the first of its kind in Northern Ireland and provides tailored, air quality information to help people to make more informed and immediate decisions about their […]
May 13 2020 | Posted in
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Police are appealing for information following the report of the theft of a vehicle from the Pinewood View area of Newcastle on Thursday, 30 April. Speaking to Newry Times, Sergeant Ashe said, “The car – a white Renault Kadjar – is believed to have been taken on Thursday night, at some stage between 7pm and […]
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A charity based in Northern Ireland is determined to keep carers of brain injury survivors connected through new digital support services. Video calls on self-care at home, dedicated social media groups and welfare calls are just a few of the ways Headway’s Acquired Brain Injury Network is working to support carers throughout the coronavirus pandemic. […]
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PIPS Hope and Support is asking for nominations to win £1,000 Movement for Good award. Embed from Getty Images PIPS Hope and Support is encouraging people to nominate someone to be in for a chance to win £1,000 as part of specialist insurer Ecclesiastical’s Movement for Good awards. Article continues below: ___________________________________ Dear […]
May 12 2020 | Posted in
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Education Minister Peter Weir has announced a final 16 schools to advance in design under the second call to the School Enhancement Programme (SEP2). Embed from Getty Images Locally, one of the schools which will advance in design from this announcement is St Patrick’s Primary School, The Meadow, Newry. Newry and Armagh Sinn Féin […]
May 11 2020 | Posted in
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