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The Health Minister Robin Swann recently announced that NHS staff will receive a £500 bonus for recognition of their service during the Covid-19 Pandemic. However Clanrye News and Sport can reveal that the payment will be taxed. A spokesperson for the Department of Health has stated: “The payment is “non-consolidated”. Non-consolidated means it is not […]
Most of us can remember being asked the question when we were small, ‘What do you want to be when you grow up?’. I distinctly recall my grandmother putting me on the spot with it as a small 6- year old boy in the presence of the visiting clergyman. ‘A pastor’, I confidently replied, and […]
A number of Disabled Parking Places at Newry Leisure Centre are to become secure ticketed parking zones after Newry Mourne and Down Council secured Department for Communities funding. Newry City. Newry City Sinn Féin Councillor Roisin Mulgrew welcoming the initiative said, “It is regrettable that many of our less abled members who regularly attend the […]
Ag Ceiliúradh Sheachtain na Gaeilge 2021 Ar Líne le Meascán Ceoil, Scéalaíochta agus Litríochta Cuideoidh Comhairle Ceantair an Iúir, Mhúrn agus an Dúin le ceiliúradh Sheachtain na Gaeilge ar líne i mbliana trí chlár speisialta ábhar agus imeachtaí ó 1 Márta go Lá Fhéile Pádraig, 17 Márta. Is í an fhéile is mó ar domhan […]
Almost 40,000 students studying in Northern Ireland will receive a £500 Covid Disruption Payment, Economy Minister Diane Dodds announced today. Every student from the UK or EU currently enrolled on a full-time higher education course in Northern Ireland will receive the one-off discretionary payment, which is in recognition of the disruption they have suffered as […]
Newry City Councillor Charlie Casey condemning those involved in serious anti social behaviour in the Clanryre Avenue area of Newry has appealed to those involved to think about the impact of their actions. The Sinn Féin Councillor said that he was aware that the large gathering of young people had been prearranged to facilitate a […]
Police in Newry are investigating a gun attack on a house in the Stream Street area of the city. It is believed that no-one has been injured in the attack. There is no more information at this time and a police investigation is ongoing. Sinn Féin Councillor Valerie Harte condemned the attack and said she […]
The Regional Health Trade Unions acknowledge the Health Minister’s wish to recognise the fantastic role staff played and continue to play across the health family. They have been relentless in trying to ensure the population of Northern Ireland have received the best possible care under the worst of circumstances. Whilst we acknowledge this announcement and […]
Your diet is made up of all the foods and drinks (yes this includes alcohol) you consume in a day. With so many types of diets, and “experts” often touting their particular diet as the best, confusion reigns supreme. There is a lot of choice out there and some of it is based in some […]
Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon has created a messaging platform for front-line workers. The platform which has been created in conjunction with Translink and Health and Social Care, provides a space in bus and train stations across Northern Ireland for messages of support, inspiration and gratitude for front-line staff who have been delivering vital services throughout […]
Health Minister Robin Swann has said that children’s services remain open and ready to help protect children and to support families despite the Covid-19 pandemic. The Minister’s comment follows evidence of a significant decrease in child protection referrals in Northern Ireland in recent weeks. Mr Swann stated: “Child protection figures can vary substantially week on week. […]
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has published its second Corporate Plan, which covers the two-year period from 2021-2023. These are unprecedented and difficult times and the COVID-19 pandemic is greatly impacting upon everyone. The Council has therefore taken the decision to develop an interim two-year plan to ensure it can adapt and respond in […]
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