
The Public Health Agency (PHA), Diabetes UK and the Diabetes Network are urging parents and carers not to ignore the signs of type 1 diabetes during the COVID-19 pandemic, and are reassuring them that help and support is available for those who need medical attention. Embed from Getty Images Type 1 diabetes cannot be […]
May 12 2020 | Posted in
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As part of the current restrictions around the Covid-19 pandemic, many of us will be working from home. Embed from Getty Images This may present new challenges in terms of protecting yourself against online security. Speaking to Newry Times, Supt. Jane Humphries said, “During this unprecedented situation, it is becoming more evident that criminals […]
May 12 2020 | Posted in
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Business in the Community Northern Ireland (BITCNI) in partnership with NICVA, and supported by the Department for Communities, has announced the launch of SKILLS MATCH – a new, online platform that matches business people with projects aimed at tackling social challenges. Embed from Getty Images The platform has been designed to meet the needs […]

Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots MLA has commented on some recent announcements regarding support for the dairy sector in response to market disturbances caused by COVID-19. Embed from Getty Images Minister Poots told Newry Times, “I am very pleased that my Department and Northern Ireland’s local milk processors, have contributed to a new 12-week, UK-wide […]
May 11 2020 | Posted in
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Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey is to introduce legislation that will help protect the supply of new and existing social and affordable homes. Embed from Getty Images The Minister obtained Executive agreement this week to progress the Housing (Amendment) Bill (Northern Ireland) 2020 by Accelerated Passage. The Bill will change existing housing legislation to facilitate […]
May 11 2020 | Posted in
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The security of our food supply lines during Covid-19 is a priority for the Executive and Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots MLA has put in place a series of actions to protect it. The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has recently been appointed as the lead for Northern Ireland’s Food Security and has […]
May 11 2020 | Posted in
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Economy Minister Diane Dodds this week visited Southern Regional College’s Lurgan campus to meet staff who are making PPE for health workers. Using laser cutting technology, the college team have produced 1,000 face shields in little over four weeks. The Minister said this was just a snapshot of the work going on across the further […]

The opening hours of the DAERA cattle registration telephony system will be extended to 8:00 pm each Wednesday evening, from 13 May to 15 July 2020, to assist farmers with the notification of calf births and cattle movements, Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots MLA has announced. The telephony system, which is operated by specially trained DAERA […]
May 11 2020 | Posted in
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Northern Ireland’s tourism and hospitality sectors have a vital role to play in our economic recovery following the COVID-19 crisis. Embed from Getty Images That was the key message from Economy Minister Diane Dodds when she addressed the first meeting of the Tourism Recovery Working Group. She told Newry Times, “Just last year tourism […]
May 9 2020 | Posted in
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NHS and social care staff in the UK are set to receive millions of items of personal protective equipment (PPE) over the coming months thanks to new, innovative collaborations with a number of organisations, the government has announced. Embed from Getty Images Companies including Amazon, the Royal Mint, Jaguar Land Rover and eBay […]
May 9 2020 | Posted in
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