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Coronavirus Northern Ireland: Latest update on ‘R’ number

The Department of Health has published the current Covid-19 reproduction number (R). The current estimate of R is 0.6 – 0.9, enabling the Executive decision this week to ease some further restrictions.     As of 16 June, the seven-day rolling average of new cases is 8. Article continues below: It is important to model […]

Coronavirus Northern Ireland: Health Minister pauses shielding advice

Health Minister Robin Swann has announced plans to pause the shielding advice that was issued to people ahead of the Covid-19 peak in Northern Ireland. Embed from Getty Images   From 31 July, subject to the rate of community transmission continuing to be low, people will no longer need to shield and should instead follow […]

Coronavirus Northern Ireland: Proposals to support vulnerable children this summer

Education Minister Peter Weir has outlined plans to help support vulnerable children and young people in July and August. Embed from Getty Images   The proposals include special schools summer provision; youth services with priority given to key worker children; and plans for a summer food scheme. Speaking to Newry Times, Minister Weir said, “The […]

Coronavirus Northern Ireland: Publication of childcare recovery plan announced

Education Minister Peter Weir has announced the publication of a Childcare Sector Recovery plan. The plan, published by the Executive, aims to restore the childcare sector to pre-Covid-19 capacity levels as quickly as possible. Embed from Getty Images   The plan will ensure that parents can access childcare, as and when they need it, over […]

Young male sitting in car “punched in the face” at Newry service station

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Police are appealing for information following a report of an assault at the Warrenpoint Road area of Newry. It happened yesterday afternoon, Thursday 18 June 2020.     Speaking to Newry Times, Inspector Kelly Gibson said, “At around 12:20pm, it was reported that a male youth got out of a black Volvo car at a […]

Coronavirus Northern Ireland: Return to outdoor training for elite athletes announced

Following this week’s Executive meeting it has been announced that professional sports teams and elite athletes can return to training. Embed from Getty Images   The agreed amendments to the Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2020 will apply to elite athletes, including for example Olympians and Paralympians, professional Rugby players and those involved […]

Coronavirus Northern Ireland: Hargey confirms reopening of the housing market

Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has confirmed that current restrictions on house moves will be relaxed from Monday 15 June, to allow the re-opening of the housing market in a safe way. Embed from Getty Images   Activity which will be permitted includes house viewings, sales, lettings (social and private), home moves and remortgages. Previously the […]

Coronavirus Northern Ireland: UK Government supports wages of 30,500 jobs in Newry and Mourne

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Since the launch of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) and Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS), the UK Government has supported the wages of 30,500 jobs in Newry, Mourne and Down. The CJRS and SEISS were announced by the Chancellor, and are run by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC), as part of a package of […]

Coronavirus Northern Ireland: COVID-19 bursary fund for rugby clubs launched

SONI (System Operator for Northern Ireland) and Ulster Rugby have launched a bursary fund to support rugby clubs as they plan a return to activity post COVID-19. The fund will recognise the efforts of clubs throughout Ulster who have supported their community during the ongoing pandemic.     The bursary is an extension of the […]

Coronavirus Northern Ireland: Covid funding allocation “must be targeted, equitable and evidence-based”

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The £25m support package for the agriculture and horticulture sectors must be targeted towards those most in need, evidence-based and distributed on an equitable basis, Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots MLA has said. The Minister made the comments following a Private Members’ Motion in the Assembly this week on the issue.     Speaking after the […]







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