
Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon has today announced the first in a series of innovative green infrastructure initiatives to support recovery and changes in how we travel. It could include pedestrianization of Newry streets and pop-up cycle lanes. As a first step in her drive to deliver a sustainable infrastructure that will transform communities across Northern […]

In common with many other charities the Brain Injury Foundation, with bases in Camlough and Milford, serving brain injury survivors and their carers across the Southern Trust had to suspend operations at the end of March. BIF’s support team have all been working from home. Article continues below: ___________________________________ Dear Newry Times reader, Newry […]

Following the joint announcement by Education Minister Peter Weir and Health Minister Robin Swann of a £12m package of measures to support the childcare sector, the scheme is now open to eligible childcare providers. Embed from Getty Images Speaking about the opening of the scheme, Health Minister Robin Swann told Newry Times, “The Covid-19 […]
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Health Minister Robin Swann has thanked Northern Ireland’s ‘courageous’ nurses and midwives for their ongoing contribution during the Covid-19 pandemic. He was speaking during International Nurses’ Day. Article continues below: ___________________________________ Dear Newry Times reader, Newry Times has been providing the latest breaking news in Newry and Mourne for nearly ten years now and […]
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Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has said that her Department will be pausing the recovery of benefit overpayments and loan repayments, including Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and Universal Credit as well as a number of other Social Security benefits for three months. She said it is in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. Article continues […]

Connected Health has launched a drive to recruit hospitality and retail workers laid off due to the Covid-19 fallout. Connected Health, the fastest-growing advanced home care company in Ireland and the UK, has announced the creation of 150 new jobs across its operations in Northern Ireland. Article continues below: ___________________________________ Dear Newry Times reader, […]

The Government’s world-leading scheme to support the self-employed has this week opened for claims – weeks ahead of schedule. Embed from Getty Images From 8 am on Wednesday morning self-employed individuals or members of partnerships whose business has been adversely affected by coronavirus can apply for a Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) grant worth 80% of their average monthly […]

Health Minister Robin Swann has spelt out a wide range of measures being deployed in Northern Ireland to protect care home residents during the Covid-19 pandemic. The Minister also underlined the Executive’s intention to significantly expand testing across care homes. Article continues below: ___________________________________ Dear Newry Times reader, Newry Times has been providing the […]
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The Department of Health statement: As part of the preparations for the first wave, our priority was to ensure that the health and care system had sufficient capacity to deal with the rising numbers of Covid-19 patients. During March and April, critical care units across Northern Ireland implemented the regional critical care surge plan, providing […]
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A joint support package for new stroke survivors and their carers during the COVID-19 emergency has been launched. Embed from Getty Images The Stroke Association NI and Northern Ireland Chest Heart and Stroke with support from the NI Stroke Network have moved from face to face care to supporting stroke survivors and their carers […]
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