Police are appealing for information following a report of criminal damage in the Keady Road area of Newtownhamilton. A report was made to police shortly before 4.45 pm on Wednesday, 27 October 2021 that a bilingual street sign had been defaced. This is being treated as a hate crime. It is […]
As schools, pupils and parents get ready for the return to class after the mid-term break, the Public Health Agency (PHA) and Education Authority (EA) are highlighting the importance of regular asymptomatic testing in schools in reducing the spread of COVID-19. All pupils in years 8-14, and all staff in pre-schools, primary schools […]
We must all keep doing our best to protect the progress we have made on the journey out of restrictions, the First Minister and deputy First Minister have said. Paul Givan and Michelle O’Neill were speaking ahead of the further easing of Coronavirus regulations from today, 31 October 2021. The changes […]
A 25-year-old man arrested by police in Newry following a pursuit on Friday evening has been charged by police. He was charged with a number of offences including burglary. Two police officers were injured when a car that failed to stop struck a number of police vehicles in the Newry […]
As Coronavirus restrictions further ease, First Minister Paul Givan and deputy First Minister Michelle O’Neill are urging everyone to keep following public health guidance and making safer choices to protect themselves and others. A series of relaxations began rolling out from yesterday, 14 October, with further easements taking effect from 31 October. […]
From today, 15 October 2021, the contactless card payment limit is increasing from £45 to £100. While the contactless payment increase makes paying for goods and services quicker and easier, the Consumer Council encourages everyone to remember steps they can take to help protect themselves and their money. Contactless cards come […]
Minister for Infrastructure Nichola Mallon MLA and Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage Darragh O’Brien TD today visited Narrow Water and met with local stakeholders to provide an update on their shared vision and determination to deliver the iconic Narrow Water Bridge. Following the investment from the Taoiseach’s Shared Island Unit, a […]
The roll-out of Covid-19 vaccine boosters to NI’s care homes is underway, Health Minister Robin Swann has confirmed. Health Trust vaccinator teams are bringing the boosters to care home residents and staff in a planned programme. First doses will also be available for anyone who has not yet been vaccinated. The […]
The Health and Agriculture Ministers have jointly urged the farming and rural community to protect themselves from Covid-19 through vaccination. The appeal came as new initiatives to boost vaccine take-up were announced. These include walk-in vaccination clinics at the Balmoral Show later this month. In addition, vaccination will be offered to […]
Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon has announced that she plans to take steps to introduce new support measures to assist the taxi industry as they rebuild following the Covid restrictions. Minister Mallon’s Taxi Action Plan includes proposals to wipe DVA fees for new taxi drivers in 2021/22. The proposals also include a […]
