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Importance of improved digital connectivity ‘cannot be overstated’ | Newry Times

Importance of improved digital connectivity 'cannot be overstated' – Lyons - Newry Times - newry news online

Economy Minister Gordon Lyons has visited Killyleagh as hundreds of homes and businesses in the area go live with access to next-generation access broadband speeds under Project Stratum.     Project Stratum represents a £150million investment by the UK government, allocated to the Department for the Economy as part of the Confidence and Supply Agreement, […]

Public consultation on non-fatal strangulation legislation | Newry Times

Public consultation on non-fatal strangulation legislation - Newry Times - breaking news newry

Justice Minister Naomi Long has launched a public consultation seeking views on the need for changes to the law on non-fatal strangulation.     Naomi Long said, “Non-fatal strangulation is both dangerous in its own right and often a precursor to escalating violence.  “In some cases, it can be an important indicator of a risk […]

Newry MLA urges everyone in Newry to register to vote | Newry Times

Newry MLA urges everyone in Newry to register to vote - Newry Times - county down newspaper

Sinn Féin MLA for Newry and Armagh Liz Kimmins has urged people to go online to register to vote after the fresh electoral register opened.     Liz Kimmins said, “From 1 July, everyone in the north will be removed from the electoral register by the Electoral Office.     “The new register is now […]

Ministers sign North-South Memorandum of Understanding | Newry Times

Ministers sign North-South Memorandum of Understanding - Newry Times - newry news

Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey MLA and Minister of State for Heritage and Electoral Reform, Malcolm Noonan, TD have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Cultural Heritage and Climate Action to support greater North-South cooperation in dealing with the impacts of climate change on built and archaeological heritage across the island.     Minister Hargey […]

Relaxation on parental contact during prison visits | Newry Times

Relaxation on parental contact during prison visits - Newry Times - newry news today

Justice Minister Naomi Long has welcomed the announcement by the Northern Ireland Prison Service that contact will be allowed between parents and children under 11 during prison visits from 19 July.     Naomi Long said, “I want to pay tribute to the Prison Service and our partners for the work they have done during […]

Climate Change Bill keeps moving | Newry Times

Climate Change Bill keeps moving - Newry Times - newry news today

Environment Minister Edwin Poots has introduced his Climate Change Bill to the Assembly after it received approval from the Executive in June.     Speaking about the latest development, Minister Poots said, “While introducing the Bill is a formal process in the Assembly, it signals the momentum behind my Climate Change Bill.     “And […]

Boylan welcomes funding for NI Water | Newry Times

Boylan welcomes funding for NI Water - Newry Times - news newry co down

Sinn Féin Infrastructure spokesperson Cathal Boylan MLA has welcomed the news that NI Water will receive the full amount recommended by the Utility Regulator for 2021/22.     The Newry and Armagh MLA stated, “I welcome this investment in NI Water as a result of unprecedented allocations from the Finance Minister, Conor Murphy, to the […]

Minister publishes consultation on protections for service animals | Newry Times

Minister publishes consultation on protections for service animals - Newry Times - newry news co down

Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister, Edwin Poots MLA, has published a consultation on proposals to protect service animals whilst on active duty in Northern Ireland.       Announcing the consultation, Minister Poots said, “Like many others, I was concerned to learn of Finn, the police dog in England that was attacked on duty […]

£200k EU PEACE IV fund to help 19 community organisations | Newry Times

£200k EU PEACE IV fund to help 19 community organisations - Newry Times - todays news in newry

The Victims and Survivors Service (VSS) has awarded £200,000 in funding to 19 community organisations supporting victims and survivors to build social connections and reduce social isolation.     The funding, provided through the EU’s PEACE IV Programme, which is managed by the SEUPB, will enable 6,000 social interactions, positively impacting the lives of victims […]

Successful pilot Protein Crops Scheme welcomed | Newry Times

Successful pilot Protein Crops Scheme welcomed - Newry Times - newry news now

Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots MLA has welcomed the positive uptake amongst farmers of the pilot Protein Crops Scheme (PCS).     With applications to the Scheme closing on 17 May, Minister Poots has announced that 95 farmers have planted protein crops this year, an increase of 300% on 2020.     Minister Poots said, “The […]







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