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Half a million second doses achieved | Newry Times

Half a million second doses achieved - Newry Times - newry news facebook

Northern Ireland’s vaccination programme has chalked up another landmark.     It has been confirmed that the number of people to have received both doses of their vaccine has passed the half-million mark.     Another major landmark is also imminent, with close to one million first doses of vaccines being administered in Northern Ireland.  […]

UK life-saving support leaves Northern Ireland for India | Newry Times

UK life-saving support for India is on its way - Newry Times - newry news facebook

The world’s largest cargo plane has left Belfast flying three 18-tonne oxygen generators and 1,000 ventilators as part of the UK’s latest response to India’s COVID-19 crisis.     Staff at Belfast International Airport worked through the night to load 60 tonnes of life-saving kit, funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, aboard the […]

India Covid-19 variant detected in Northern Ireland | Newry Times

Variant Under Investigation VUI B.1.617.2 detected in Northern Ireland | Newry Times -Coronavirus Covid19 - Newry news today

The Public Health Agency (PHA) has confirmed that seven cases of the COVID-19 variant under investigation VUI B.1.617.2 (first detected in India) have been detected in Northern Ireland.     These are the first confirmed cases of this variant in Northern Ireland and work is ongoing to investigate and assess these cases.     Dr […]

Newry Court: Animal Cruelty Conviction After Dog Found in ‘Horrific State’ | Newry Times

Newry Court - Animal Cruelty Conviction After Dog Found in ‘Horrific State’ - Newry Times - NEWRY NEWS NOW

A County Down man has been convicted of animal cruelty, having pleaded guilty to causing unnecessary suffering to a Terrier dog at Newry Magistrates court.     The case arose when the USPCA responded to a complaint received from a concerned member of the public in June 2019.     On arrival to the scene […]

NIFRS appeal after man, 78, dies in Newry house fire | Newry Times

NIFRS Appeal after Third Fatal Fire in 8 Days - Newry Times - Newry facebook

Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) is appealing to anyone who has concerns about home fire safety for themselves or their loved ones, to contact NIFRS for free home fire safety advice.       The appeal comes following the tragic death of a 61-year-old woman following a fire at her home in Lisburn on […]

Newry security alert: ‘Viable, exploded pipe bomb device’, says Newry police | Newry Times

Newry security alert Ashgrove: 'Viable, exploded pipe bomb device', says Newry police | Newry Times - Newry news online

The security alert at Ashgrove Road in Newry has now ended, with police saying they found an exploded pipe bomb style device.     A suspicious object which was located at the scene has been examined and declared as a viable, exploded pipe bomb type device.     The remnants of the device have now […]

Further extension to workforce Covid-19 testing programme | Newry Times

Further extension to workforce Covid-19 testing programme - Newry Times - Newry newspaper

Health Minister Robin Swann has announced a further expansion to the current asymptomatic testing programme for workforces.     All organisations with 10 or more employees or volunteers, who cannot work from home, can now access the workforce asymptomatic testing programme.     Previously this was open to organisations with more than 50 employees. Minister […]

Early opportunity for 30-34-year-olds to book Covid-19 vaccine | Newry Times

Early opportunity for 30-34-year-olds to book Covid-19 vaccine - Newry Times - Covid-19 Coronavirus vaccine in Newry

The vaccination programme in Northern Ireland has some limited availability for those aged 30 to 34 to book a Covid-19 vaccine.     Appointments are mainly available at the vaccine centre at the SSE Arena in Belfast and those eligible will be able to book from 10.00 am today.     Subject to vaccine availability, […]

Quarter of UK adults receive both doses of Covid-19 vaccine | Newry Times

Quarter of UK adults receive both doses of Covid-19 vaccine - Newry Times - covid19 coronavirus newry vaccine

Over a quarter of adults in the UK have received both doses of a COVID-19 vaccine.     Health services across the UK have now administered a total of 47,045,391 million vaccines between 8 December and 26 April, including 33,843,580 million people with their first dose and 13,201,811 million with their second.     The […]

Newry police appeal for information after major Mournes gorse fire | Newry Times

Newry police appeal for information after Mournes gorse fire - Newry Times - Mourne Mountains fire

Detectives investigating a major gorse fire in the Mourne Mountains over the weekend are appealing for information.     Detective Inspector Handley said, “A multi-agency operation was involved in bringing the huge fire under control, which the Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) declared a major incident.     “While the cause of the […]







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