
Northern Ireland Executive ministers and their officials have over the past 24 hours been involved in several initiatives and critical decisions relating to the Coronavirus emergency. Embed from Getty Images £25 million boost for beef and dairy sectors A £25 million boost for the beef and dairy sectors was yesterday welcomed by the Agriculture, […]
May 21 2020 | Posted in
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Newry and Armagh Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has said that there is a growing demand for Accident and Emergency services at Daisy Hill Hospital to be restored. The local MLA confirmed that she had written to the Chief Executive of the Southern Trust asking him to restore the service. Article continues below: ___________________________________ […]
May 21 2020 | Posted in
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Stevenson & Reid, a family-owned plumbing merchant who has a branch in Newry, has secured £1.5million from Ulster Bank through the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS). The company, which has branches across Northern Ireland, says that the funding will provide it with essential cashflow and help secure jobs while many of its construction sector […]

Northern Ireland’s food producers need our support as they adapt to the new norm and continue to trade, DAERA Minister Edwin Poots MLA has said. Embed from Getty Images Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Edwin Poots MLA told Newry Times, “There is no doubt that the temporary closure of the restaurant, hotel, […]
May 18 2020 | Posted in
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Translink has introduced an extended range of new ‘mLink’ app ticket options as part of its drive towards contactless ticketing. The move reflects the vast growth in demand for contactless payments. Single journey tickets are now available to purchase via Translink’s ‘mLink’ mobile ticketing app (free to download) on NI Railways, Metro, Glider, Goldline, and P&R services for Adult, Child, yLink and 24+ customers. Article continues below: […]
May 15 2020 | Posted in
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Local Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan has welcomed the move this week to make e-bikes more accessible to the public by removing regulatory burdens. However, he stressed that the expansion of active travel infrastructure must be pursued. Article continues below: ___________________________________ Dear Newry Times reader, Newry Times has been providing the latest breaking news […]
May 15 2020 | Posted in
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Local dressmaker Angeline Murphy has joined BBC’s Great British Sewing Bee Judge, Patrick Grant, to call on the sewing community in Newry to help people adapt to new Government guidance by producing millions of home-made face coverings. There are around six million sewing machines in homes across the UK. Article continues below: ___________________________________ Dear […]
May 15 2020 | Posted in
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Newry woman Laura McGrath is challenging Move More participants to virtually climb their way their way around global landmarks and stay active during the Covid-19 crisis Walking to the top of the Eiffel Tower, Statue of Liberty or Big Ben might seem like a mammoth task, but Macmillan Move More Coordinator, Laura McGrath from Newry, […]

The impact of social distancing measures on the spread of Covid-19 has been highlighted in data made public by the Department of Health. Embed from Getty Images This data is being regularly collated and assessed by the Department’s specialist modelling group. Article continues below: ___________________________________ Dear Newry Times reader, Newry Times has been […]
May 15 2020 | Posted in
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Newry Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has welcomed confirmation from the Finance Minister that NICS officials are working with HMRC to resolve an identification issue with the self-employed income support scheme. Embed from Getty Images Speaking to Newry Times, the Newry and Armagh MLA said, “I welcome confirmation from the Finance Minister Conor […]