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Vaccination approval news “provides much needed hope” – SDLP MLA

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SDLP Health Spokesperson, Colin McGrath MLA has welcomed the announcement of the approval of a vaccine for COVID-19, saying this news will provide people with hope for the future.     The South Down MLA commented, “2020 has been an incredibly difficult year for all of us.     “Many people lost precious time with […]

Northern Ireland passes sad Covid-19 milestone as deaths pass 1,000

Never underestimate this virus, never assume it won’t bring tragedy to your door. That was the message from Health Minister Robin Swann as Northern Ireland reached another sad milestone in the Covid-19 pandemic.     The number of Covid-related deaths recorded on the Department of Health dashboard has passed 1,000.     “We always have […]

Button battery and small toy warning ahead of Christmas

The Public Health Agency (PHA) is warning parents and guardians about the dangers of lithium button cell batteries.     The button batteries are used to power many children’s toys but are highly dangerous if accidentally swallowed, and is also urging everyone to ensure any toys bought for Christmas are age-appropriate.     The festive […]

Schools are not closing early for Christmas holidays – Education Minister

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Education Minister Peter Weir today said there are no plans to extend schools’ Christmas holidays.     His statement is in response to continued speculation on an early closing of schools in December.     Minister Weir said, “It is disappointing that despite my clear statement on 17 November that schools will not close early, […]

Minister provides update on planned Covid-19 vaccination programme

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Preparations are well underway to begin the roll-out of a Covid-19 vaccination programme from next month, Health Minister Robin Swann has stated.     Regulatory approval has not yet been issued for any vaccine, so any planning will inevitably be provisional in nature at this stage.     The vaccination programme will be on a […]

“Let’s make the most of the circuit breaker” – Health Minister

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The Health Minister Robin Swann has urged everyone to take the opportunity offered by the two-week circuit breaker to drive down the rate of Covid-19 infection and ensure a safer Christmas for families.     Mr Swann made it clear that by taking responsibility for our actions, we can achieve maximum benefit from the next […]

Mallon opens £5m financial assistance scheme for Private Coach and Bus Operators

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Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon has opened a £5m financial assistance scheme for Private Coach and Bus Operators.     Eligible private coach and bus operators will receive £8,000 for the first vehicle and £4,450 for each additional vehicle in their fleet or their actual loss for the period April to September if the loss is […]

Covid-19 related deaths: 100 more deaths as grim death total rises to 1,333

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Latest figures published today by NISRA show that 100 deaths involving Covid-19 occurred in the last week from 14 to 20 November, and the total Covid-19 related deaths figure has now reached 1,333.     Of this total, 789 (59.2%) deaths took place in a hospital, 447 (33.5%) in care homes, nine (0.7%) in hospices […]

Three teenagers and 22-year-old due in Newry Court today on fraud-related charges

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Four men have been charged with attempted fraud by false representation.     They were also charged with possession of articles in use in frauds.     It is believed the charges relate to an incident in which an attempt was made to use what police believe may be false financial details at a retail […]

South Armagh singing sensation reaches final of top UK talent competition

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12-year-old Niamh Noade from South Armagh is the only Irish artist to reach the final of Teen Star, an online International singing competition specifically for teen and pre-teen performers.     The young harpist and singing sensation has beaten off over a thousand other budding young artists for a chance to win one-to-one mentoring from […]







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