
Are you up for a new challenge that will kick start a healthier lifestyle, give you more energy, flush out toxins and improve your concentration? Then join NI Water for #hydrationweek. NI Water’s Outreach and Learning Officer, Anna Killen told Newry Times, “Hydration week is a 7-day hydration challenge starting Monday 4 May where […]
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Communities Minister, Deirdre Hargey MLA, has outlined provisions put in place to enable each district council to hold meetings remotely in order for council business to safely proceed during the Coronavirus emergency. Embed from Getty Images Section 78 of the Coronavirus Act 2020 provides the Department for Communities with a power to make Regulations […]
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Justice Minister Naomi Long and Minister for Justice and Equality, Charlie Flanagan TD have praised the close cooperation between police forces on both sides of the border in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. Following the discussion, Naomi Long said, “This is an unprecedented health crisis and we all must play our part in […]
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Business in the Community Northern Ireland (BITCNI), in partnership with Go ON NI and NI Direct, has set up a text code for people to request support with technology. Embed from Getty Images Through the Digital Assist Text Help service, anyone can text DIGITALHELP to 67300*, with a brief description of what support or […]
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Minister Mallon has launched a customer email to support customers with DVA queries given the ongoing disruption and challenges due to Covid-19. Speaking to Newry Times, Minister Mallon said, “Customers have been so patient over the past few weeks, indeed months, while DVA has had to adapt and respond to an ever increasingly challenging environment. […]
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Latest figures published today by NISRA show that 109 deaths involving Covid-19 occurred in the last week (18-24 April). Embed from Getty Images Of these, 40 occurred in hospital, 63 in care homes, and 6 at home. Up until the period ending 24 April, a total of 393 deaths involving Covid 19 […]
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Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon has announced that the Executive has secured £5.7million support for Belfast City Airport (BCA), City of Derry Airport (CODA) and to those associated airlines still operating passenger services. Embed from Getty Images The financial support package, to be joint funded by the Executive and the Department for Transport, will assist […]
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The Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Department continues to work alongside, and support stakeholders in the red meat and dairy sectors, as they face downturns in market prices and financial challenges due to COVID-19. Embed from Getty Images Speaking to Newry Times, DAERA Minister Edwin Poots said, “My Department is working hand in glove […]
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Finance Minister Conor Murphy has appealed for commercial landlords to show leniency to tenants who are experiencing difficulty paying rent on commercial leases due to the current circumstances. Embed from Getty Images He was speaking following a call with Roger Pollen from the Federation of Small Businesses. Conor Murphy said, “My Department […]
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In recent weeks Translink has transformed buses, trains, billboards and bus shelters with rainbows – a powerful symbol of solidarity and hope during the COVID-19 emergency. As part of the positive #ChaseTheRainbow campaign, which has captured the hearts of the nation, local children were encouraged to get involved. The public transport provider received […]
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