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3,692 NI Covid-19 related deaths in last 20 months | Newry Times

3,692 NI Covid-19 related deaths from March 2020 to October 2021 | Newry Times - newry news

The Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency (NISRA) has published a report on Covid-19 related deaths in Northern Ireland.     The report shows that there were 3,692 deaths involving Covid-19 in Northern Ireland between 1 March 2020 and 31 October 2021, accounting for 13.0% of all deaths in this period.     Age-standardised mortality […]

Covid Christmas a Huge Dilemma for Lonely Older People | Newry Times

Covid Christmas a Huge Dilemma for Lonely Older People | Newry Times - newry latest news

After last year’s Lockdown Christmas, a survey by Age NI reveals that spending Christmas with friends and family is more important than ever before for older people.      75% of those surveyed by the charity agreed this year’s festivities will take on special significance, however, the fear of Covid continues to cast a shadow. […]

Trusts open series of vaccination booster clinics | Newry Times

Trusts open series of vaccination booster clinics | Newry Times - newry news facebook

Health Minister Robin Swann has confirmed a major expansion of NI’s COVID-19 vaccination programme to help meet current and forthcoming demand for booster doses.     The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) this week recommended the phased extension of the booster programme to all adult age groups. It advised that boosters should now […]

Man in 50s in critical condition after Newry collision | Newry Times

Newry police appeal for witnesses after collision | Newry Times - county down newspapers

Police are appealing for information following a road traffic collision in Newry yesterday, Tuesday 30 November, 2021.     Inspector Frances McCullough says, “The collision took place just after 6 pm in the Armagh Road area.     “It involved a black Land Rover and a male pedestrian. “The pedestrian, aged in his 50s, was […]

Swann to implement 3% pay award for HSC staff | Newry Times

Swann to implement 3% pay award for HSC staff | Newry Times - newry breaking news

All Agenda for Change staff working in Health and Social Care will receive the 3% award which was recommended by the NHS Pay Review Body.     The award will see HSC pay points increase by 3% and will be backdated to 1 April 2021. This award represents an estimated increase of approximately £88.24million on […]

Man, 41, sentenced to 11 years on two counts of rape | Newry Times

Man, 41, sentenced to 11 years on two counts of rape | Newry Times - newry newspaper

41-year-old Audrius Silinskas has this week been sentenced to eleven years for two counts of rape of a woman at Newry Crown Court.        Detective Constable Mallon explains, “The woman, in this case, displayed immense courage in seeing this investigation through to a successful conclusion.    “I hope that her tenacity and resolution to […]

Newry business leader named as IoD NI Director of the Years Awards finalist | Newry Times

Newry business leader named as IoD NI Director of the Years Awards finalist - Newry Times - newry business news

Newry business leader Paul McKernan has been named by the Institute of Directors (IoD) as a finalist for the Northern Ireland Director of the Year Awards.     The Managing Director of StatSports has been shortlisted in the International category.     Winners of the prestigious awards, sponsored by AIB, will be announced during a […]

First Battery-Electric Double-Decker Bus in Ireland for Public Transport | Newry Times

First Battery Electric Double Decker Bus in Ireland for Public Transport - Newry Times - local news newry

Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon has unveiled the first of 80 battery-electric double-decker buses due to be in passenger service in spring 2022.     It is part of her £74million investment for 100 zero-emission buses, which also includes 20 Hydrogen fuelled buses and a programme of associated infrastructure works. apotekese This is the next key […]

Co-Ownership scheme reaches 10,000th household milestone | Newry Times

Co-Ownership scheme reaches 10,000th household milestone - Newry Times - newry news facebook

Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has congratulated Co-Ownership on supporting 10,000 households to continue on their homeownership journey.     Co-Ownership is a not-for-profit organisation that helps people get onto the property ladder who cannot do it by themselves.     Minister Hargey explains, “This significant milestone in the provision of affordable housing here demonstrates the […]

£11,500 cheque donation by Hughes family in Newry | Newry Times

Cheque donation by Newry's Hughes family - Newry Times - todays news in newry

An amazing £11,500 has been presented to the Mandeville Unit by a Newry family.     Carol Hughes and family raised the money through a fundraising event.     The event involved a head shave and wax night, sponsor sheets, raffle and auction. Pictured (above) presenting the cheque to the Acute Services Fund to Dr […]







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