
Detectives are investigating after a pipe bomb detonated outside an address in Newry last night, Thursday, 18 March. Just before 10.45 pm it was reported that a loud bang had been heard in the Ashgrove Road area. Detective Inspector Handley said, “Police and ATO attended and examined the device.” He said […]
Mar 19 2021 | Posted in
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Translink has announced details of timetable changes to be implemented from Monday 22 March 2021, in line with the phased return of schools. Full details of the new timetables are available on Translink’s website and journey planner. Ian Campbell, Director of Service Operations explains, “We continue to work closely with the […]
Mar 19 2021 | Posted in
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Health Minister Robin Swann and Education Minister Peter Weir have announced a programme of regular testing for Covid-19 is to be introduced in schools in Northern Ireland. Departmental officials will be liaising with the education sector in the coming days to discuss operational preparation and delivery with a view to rolling out the […]
Mar 19 2021 | Posted in
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Health Minister Robin Swann has announced additional financial support for community and voluntary sector organisations. Making the announcement this week, the Health Minister said the Department of Health is providing an additional £875,000 of financial support to the 65 community and voluntary sector organisations which are funded directly by the Department in 2021/22. […]
Mar 18 2021 | Posted in
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The Executive has agreed on several measured relaxations to the current Coronavirus Health Regulations. While the majority of the current restrictions will remain in place until after Easter, the Executive agreed to gradual changes which will come into effect before the next formal review date on or before April 15. In relation to […]

Primary school pupils in P4 to P7 will return to face to face teaching on 22 March. Following agreement by the Executive yesterday, pupils in P4 to P7 will join the younger students who started back to full-time face to face teaching last week. All remaining pupils (Years 8 to 11) […]
Mar 17 2021 | Posted in
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The Northern Ireland Vaccination Programme is continuing at pace with the announcement that anyone aged 50 or over can get a Covid-19 vaccination at a Trust vaccination centre. Interest remains extremely high and you are asked to be patient. Patricia Donnelly Head of the Vaccine Programme says, “Everyone who is eligible […]
Mar 17 2021 | Posted in
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Tourism Ireland’s Global Greening initiative is taking off across the world, with a record-breaking 690 iconic landmarks and sites in 66 different countries lighting up green. Tourism Ireland’s annual Global Greening initiative has gone from strength to strength – from its beginning back in 2010, when just the Sydney Opera House and the […]
Mar 17 2021 | Posted in
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Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon has opened a further financial assistance scheme for bus and coach operators. This second scheme will cover the period from 1 October 2020 until 31 March 2021. This scheme will provide financial assistance to bus and coach operators for ongoing overhead costs and expenses which they have […]
Mar 16 2021 | Posted in
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The Executive has announced a Covid support scheme for travel agents experiencing difficulties as a result of the pandemic. Welcoming the Travel Agents Scheme, First Minister Arlene Foster and deputy First Minister Michelle O’Neill said the support scheme was necessary to ensure the continued viability of the travel agency sector. First […]
Mar 16 2021 | Posted in
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