
A new online programme of stress control classes has been developed to support people during the response to coronavirus (COVID-19), recognising the need to stay at home, while also recognising the impact that the pandemic and changes to our lifestyles are having on mental health. The free online stress control classes are being supported by […]
Apr 13 2020 | Posted in
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Alliance Health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA has said that distribution of PPE equipment must be speeded up to safeguard GPs and Practice Nurses. Speaking to Newry Times, Paula Bradshaw said, “We have been assured that in Northern Ireland we have adequate supplies of PPE equipment on order and in stock. “However, GPs have […]
Apr 13 2020 | Posted in
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DAERA Minister, Edwin Poots MLA has announced that he will provide £200,000 towards the ‘Coronavirus Community Fund’. The Community Foundation NI fund, which opened on Monday 16 March 2020, is being used to support people and communities address issues emerging from coronavirus. Grants of £1,000 are available however, CFNI will consider applications for […]
Apr 11 2020 | Posted in
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Guidance has been published relating to vulnerable children and young people and their attendance at school during the Covid-19 crisis. The guidance, which has been developed by the Department of Education and its education partners, is intended to support schools and parents and act as the primary source of information in relation to vulnerable children […]

Another 15 people who tested positive for Covid-19 in Northern Ireland have died in the last 24 hours. The total of deaths in the country has now risen to 107. In the last 24 hours, the Public Health Agency said 860 tests have been carried out. Out of those 860 people tested, […]

Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots MLA has praised the role of farm supply businesses in providing essential services to farmers and helping to put food on our tables. Minister Poots told Newry Times, “Our farmers are of course a vital part of the food supply chain for us all, especially in this very challenging environment. […]
Apr 10 2020 | Posted in
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Sinn Féin MLA and Infrastructure spokesperson Cathal Boylan has stressed the need to ensure the logistics sectors’ ability to successfully operate over the course of Covid-19, in order to keep supply lines of vital goods secure. Speaking to Newry Times, the Newry and Armagh MLA stated, “The logistics sector has been playing a vital role […]
Apr 10 2020 | Posted in
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Another 10 people who tested positive for Covid-19 in Northern Ireland have died in the last 24 hours. The total of deaths in the country has now risen to 92. In the last 24 hours, the Public Health Agency said 951 tests have been carried out. Out of those 951 people tested, […]

Police in Newry, Mourne and Down are working with Translink to urge everyone to continue to follow the health advice; stay at home to prevent the spread of infection this Bank Holiday weekend. PSNI District Commander Supt. Jane Humphries said, “With warmer weather forecast and the longer, lighter days following the clocks changing, many people […]
Apr 9 2020 | Posted in
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NI Water is encouraging customers to sign up for its free text alert service which keeps them updated about anything that may impact their water supply or any of their other services in the area. NI Water’s Director of Customer Service Delivery Des Nevin explained, “Water has never been more important with handwashing being a […]
Apr 9 2020 | Posted in
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