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Working Tax Credit customers ‘must report changes to working hours’ | Newry Times

Working Tax Credit customers 'must report changes to working hours' - Newry Times - newry city news

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is urging Working Tax Credit (WTC) customers to check if they need to update their working hours if these have been reduced as a result of coronavirus.     During the pandemic, WTC customers have not needed to tell HMRC about temporary short-term reductions in their working hours as a […]

39% of Accidental NI Fires ‘in Homes Where People Lived Alone’ | Newry Times

40% of Accidental NI House Fires 'in Homes Where People Lived Alone' - Newry Times - newry facebook

Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS) has revealed that 39% of accidental house fires in the last year occurred in homes where people lived alone.     Tragically, eight people died in 2020/21 as a result of a fire in the home, compared to 3 the previous year.     To date this year, […]

11-year-old Newry schoolgirl to make West End debut | Newry Times

Newry to the West End – a star is born - Newry Times - newry facebook

An 11-year-old schoolgirl from Newry is set to ‘storm’ the West End Stage, starring alongside well-known musical stars from Chicago, Cats, Hamilton, Les Mis and Wicked.      Sophie Lennon, a student of Flynn Performing Arts and Stage Box, has just been cast in the 30th Anniversary performance of ‘The Children of Eden’ in London’s […]

SRC students bursary up for grabs in hunt for local talent | Newry Times

SRC students bursary up for grabs in hunt for local talent | Newry Times - todays news in newry

Local fintech company Seopa Ltd, the parent company of financial comparison platform CompareNI.com, has announced the return of its highly sought-after scholarship programme for higher education students, an initiative that has been specifically designed to help foster greater diversity in the fintech sector here in Northern Ireland.     The aim of the scholarship is […]

USPCA Pedal for Paws Makes its Return to Newry | Newry Times

Northern Ireland animal charity, the Ulster Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (USPCA) has announced the return of its charity cycle event, ‘Pedal for Paws’.     Taking place on Saturday 2 October 2021, the event will challenge fundraisers to take part in a gruelling yet scenic 20-mile journey from Newry to Scarva […]

Landowners encouraged to plant trees for climate and nature | Newry Times

Landowners encouraged to plant trees for climate and nature - Newry Times - newry news co down

Landowners are being asked to consider planting trees to help tackle the climate and nature emergencies.     The Woodland Trust Northern Ireland is hosting a series of woodland clinics at the Balmoral Show from 22 – 25 September where landowners can find out more about different grants available to help farmers create woodland on […]

Landlords rates discount deadline approaching | Newry Times

Landlords rates discount deadline approaching - Newry Times - newry news latest

Land & Property Services (LPS) is reminding landlords that their rate bill must be paid in full by Thursday 30 September 2021 in order to secure a 10% discount on this year’s rates.     If you are responsible for paying the rates on one or more properties that you rent out, you may be […]

Sinn Féin secure new plan for Newcastle harbour | Newry Times

Sinn Féin secure new plan for Newcastle harbour - Newry Times - newry news

Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard has said he is delighted that the council have agreed to launch a task force to deliver a new master plan for Newcastle harbour.     The South Down MP and party colleagues, Councillor Cathy Mason and Councillor Willie Clarke, had a site meeting with senior council officials at the […]

NI Water Urges Public to Use Pesticides Responsibly | Newry Times

NI Water Urges Public to Use Pesticides Responsibly - Newry Times - newry news headlines

NI Water is calling on the public to take care when using pesticides in the amenity sector – in the garden, on the golf course or other public spaces.     Amenity pesticides are defined as those used in the urban environment (defined as any non-agricultural, horticultural, forestry or home or garden use), to maintain […]

Health Minister announces grants for groups supporting carers | Newry Times

Health Minister announces grants for groups supporting carers - Newry Times - news newry northern ireland

Health Minister Robin Swann has announced the allocation of the first tranche of grants to organisations providing vital support for carers.     Almost £600,000 of the £4.4m Support for Carers Fund has been awarded to groups across Northern Ireland.     It’s part of a £24m package of funding made available in response to […]







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