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Newry burglary: Appeal for witnesses after 4 masked burglars target house

Detectives at Ardmore are investigating a burglary incident in the Greenan Road area of Newry.     The incident took place on Tuesday 24 November.     Police said it happened sometime between 11 am and 1 pm. It was reported that up to four masked men were involved and that they were travelling in […]

£213m Covid-19 support package for Northern Ireland businesses

Dodds welcomes £213m support package for businesses - Covid-19 Coronavirus Newry news

Economy Minister Diane Dodds has welcomed the announcement of a £213 million Covid-19 support package for businesses across Northern Ireland.     The Minister says, “The expectation is that individuals, businesses and the wider economy will feel the negative impacts of Covid for many months to come.     “So I am pleased the Executive […]

New ‘Phone First’ service to trial at Newry’s Daisy Hill Hospital Emergency Department

Christmas opening hours of local health care services in Newry and Mourne - Daisy Hill Opening Hours - Newry news

A new ‘Phone First’ service is being trialled at Daisy Hill and Craigavon Area Hospital Emergency Departments and South Tyrone Minor Injuries Unit from Monday, 30 November.     Patients, including children, who are considering attending with an urgent but not life-threatening injury or illness are being asked to ‘Phone First’. The service will operate […]

£200 Covid-19 Heating Payments announced

Minister Ní Chuilín announces £145m to help people own their own home - Newry news

Communities Minister Carál Ní Chuilín has welcomed £44.3million of Executive funding for a Covid-19 Heating Payment for older people and those in receipt of certain disability benefits at the higher rates.   Embed from Getty Images   The one-off payment of £200 is the latest support being provided by the Department for Communities in its […]

Northern Ireland two week lockdown: What you need to know

New NI restrictions: Arlene Foster and Michelle O'Neill - COVID-19 Coronavirus - Newry online -NI news

The Northern Ireland Executive last night agreed to introduce a two-week circuit breaker to slow the spread of Coronavirus in the community and protect the health service.     When do the new Northern Ireland restrictions start? The new restrictions will cover two weeks from November 27 until December 11. Those businesses planning to open […]

Covid-19 related deaths: 79 more deaths as grim death total rises to 1,227

Latest figures published today by NISRA show that 79 deaths involving Covid-19 occurred in the last week, from 7 to 13 November and the total Covid-19 related deaths figure has now reached 1,227.     Of this total, 715 (58.3%) deaths took place in a hospital, 423 (34.5%) in care homes, nine (0.7%) in hospices […]

Murphy extends support scheme for businesses

Finance Minister Conor Murphy welcomes changes to Job Support Scheme - newry headlines - newry city business

Finance Minister Conor Murphy has confirmed that the Localised Restrictions Support Scheme will be extended for businesses still required to close or severely limit their operations.     Minister Murphy said, “Every effort is being made to process applications as quickly as possible.     “So far, £12.9 million of payments have issued to 3,418 […]

14-year-old boy due in Newry Court today on attempted burglary charges

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

A 14-year-old male has been charged with attempted burglary.     He was also charged with handling stolen goods.     The charges follow an incident in Warrenpoint yesterday. He is expected to appear at Newry Magistrates Court this morning.     As is usual procedure the charges will be reviewed by the PPS.   […]

£14m financial support scheme opens for taxi drivers

Coronavirus COVID-19 Northern Ireland - Support package to be brought forward for taxi, private bus and coach sectors - Newry taxis and buses, Newry newspaper

Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon has today opened a £14million financial support scheme for taxi drivers.     The bespoke scheme will provide a one-off payment of £1,500 to eligible taxi drivers, under the Taxi Driver (Coronavirus, Financial Assistance) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2020 through the powers conferred by sections 1 and 3 of The Financial Assistance […]

Covid-19 related deaths: 78 more deaths as grim death total rises to 1,141

Latest figures published today by NISRA show that 78 deaths involving Covid-19 occurred in the last week, from 31 October to 6 November, bringing the total number of Covid-19 related deaths to 1,141.     Of this total, 665 (58.3%) deaths took place in a hospital, 394 (34.5%) in care homes, nine (0.8%) in hospices […]







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