
Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots has praised the work of Rural Support after he met recently with new Rural Support CEO, Veronica Morris and Rural Support Chair, John Thompson. At the meeting, Minister Poots was presented with the findings of a recent survey undertaken by Rural Support into farming pressures, which saw almost 500 farm business […]
Jul 16 2020 | Posted in
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The Public Health Agency (PHA) has launched a new programme of investment that will provide support to communities in response to the impact the COVID-19 pandemic. The PHA is encouraging groups to apply to the short-term funding programme, which can be used to improve the health and wellbeing of local communities living through COVID-19. Speaking […]
Jul 14 2020 | Posted in
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For Northern Ireland travellers, recent changes to COVID-19 travel rules are causing confusion and uncertainty. Embed from Getty Images Last week the UK Government announced the end of the 14-day quarantine rule for travel from certain countries after 10 July. However, this currently only applies to England. Travellers returning to Northern […]
Jul 14 2020 | Posted in
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Free Wi-Fi and mobile connectivity will be provided to children and young people who may not have had access to digital technology during the lockdown. Embed from Getty Images This is part of a scheme announced in May to lend digital devices to those children who would benefit most and to ensure continuity […]
Jul 10 2020 | Posted in
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Community film highlights the importance of protecting everyone on public transport. Some of Belfast’s most recognised faces including comedian and actor Tim McGarry, boxer James Tennyson and local legend May McFettridge have joined forces in a short community-led film produced by Translink to support the ongoing fight against Coronavirus. The film […]
Jul 9 2020 | Posted in
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Economy Minister Diane Dodds has emphasised the importance of skills in the rebuilding of the Northern Ireland economy. The Minister was speaking following the joint publication by the Department for the Economy and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) on Skills in Northern Ireland. In September 2019, as part of the […]
Jul 8 2020 | Posted in
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Justice Minister Naomi Long has welcomed moves to ease restrictions on visiting prisons. Embed from Getty Images Prisons will now begin preparations to ensure all visits areas follow health guidelines to keep staff, prisoners and visitors safe. Visits, under the new guidance, will begin on 27 July. Speaking to Newry Times, Naomi Long […]
Jul 6 2020 | Posted in
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Translink has welcomed the announcement that from Friday 10 July, face coverings are to be compulsory when travelling on public transport. The new rule will apply to all passengers and Translink staff in public areas, although there will be exemptions especially for those who are not able to wear a face-covering for specific medical […]
Jul 6 2020 | Posted in
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Health Minister Robin Swann has urged everyone in Northern Ireland to take part in the nationwide applause for the NHS on its 72nd birthday on Sunday, 5 July. Embed from Getty Images The Minister said the planned 5.00 pm tribute is especially significant given the sacrifices health and social care staff have made during the […]

Translink staff at Newry Bus Station have responded to the COVID-19 emergency by supporting Fermanagh Women’s Aid. The team of Translink staff presented a cheque for £571 to staff at Fermanagh’s Women’s Aid in recognition of their hard work and commitment during the pandemic. Speaking to Newry Times, Greg McLaughlin, Translink Service Delivery […]
Jul 3 2020 | Posted in
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