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CHANGES TO SELF-ISOLATION RULES

Health Minister Robin Swann has welcomed the Executive’s decision to change Covid self-isolation rules for people who are fully vaccinated. From next Monday, August 16, 2021, people who are fully vaccinated will no longer need to self-isolate for 10 days if someone they have been in close contact with tests positive for COVID-19. Instead, they […]

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STATEMENT ON EXECUTIVE DECISIONS – 12 AUGUST 2021

The Executive has re-emphasized the importance of people getting fully vaccinated against Coronavirus and continuing to follow the public health advice. A 1% increase in vaccine uptake will reduce the number of cases and hospital admissions by around 10%. This would have a significant impact in terms of saving lives, keeping our people well and […]

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£8million Investment in “Greener” Street Lighting

Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon has said an £8million investment this year to deliver a new LED street lighting programme will deliver future energy savings and is another step forward in delivering sustainable infrastructure across the north.  £8m will be invested this financial year in new LED street lights across Northern Ireland. These lights, which have a […]

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Newry Man Charged With Burglary

A Newry man who is barred from entering Buttercrane has been charged with burglary after allegedly stealing £250 worth of custom Zippo lighters from one of the shopping centre’s stores. The 35-year-old is also accused of stealing a bottle of vodka from another store on the same day. Christopher McGrath, of Cowan Street, appeared charged with burglary […]

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CONGRATULATIONS TO GCSE STUDENTS ACROSS NORTHERN IRELAND

Education Minister Michelle McIlveen has congratulated GCSE students across Northern Ireland who received their results. The percentage of students receiving the very highest grades continued to increase, with 39.9% of GCSE entries awarded Grades A and above, a 3.6 percentage point increase on previous outcomes. The percentage of students achieving Grades C and above was very similar […]

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Northern Ireland Businesses Praised

The Economy Minister has pledged to keep his focus on recovery and rebuilding the economy as he praised the resilience and creativity of Northern Ireland’s businesses. Minister Gordon Lyons made the comments during his speech today at Lisburn Chamber of Commerce’s annual President’s Lunch at Hinch Distillery. The Minister said: “Covid-19 has dramatically reshaped our economy […]

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Kimmins Meets Department over A1 Safety Improvements

Sinn Fein MLA Liz Kimmins had a meeting with the Department for Infrastructure this week over the A1 safety improvements project.  The Newry and Armagh MLA stated:  “This week I met with the Department for Infrastructure to seek an update on the progress made so far on the A1 safety improvements.  “The Department indicated that […]

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Carnbane League – Week 1 – 14/08/21

Results Premier Division Camlough Rovers 2 – 0 Ballybot Utd Newry Celtic 3 – 2 Villa Rovers Division 1 Archview 3 – 3 Grasshoppers Church Street 3 – 4 Ashgrove Rovers Newry Rovers 0 – 11 Greenfield Park League Tables Premier Division Team P W D L F A GD Points Camlough Rovers 1 1 […]

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Council Chairperson Launches Age Friendly Strategy for the District

The Chairperson of Newry, Mourne and Down District Council, Councillor Cathy Mason Newry, has launched the second Age Friendly Strategy and Action Plan, which will enable the Council and its Age Friendly Partners to continue making the district a place where it’s citizens can flourish as they age, and lead healthy, active and engaged lives. […]

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Police Appeal After Van Acting Suspiciously in Newry

Detectives in Newry are appealing for witnesses after a van was seen acting suspiciously in the city yesterday afternoon, Saturday 14 August. Detective Inspector Handley said:  “A report was made to police just before 3.30pm yesterday afternoon (Saturday) by a woman who saw a white Mercedes ‘Vito’ transit van in The Demesne area.  “We are […]

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McNulty Congratulates Students On Their Results

SDLP Assembly Member Justin McNulty has congratulated local students who have received their exam results. The Newry & Armagh MLA has said, ‘I want to offer my congratulations to all students who have received exam results this week. Waiting on results can be an incredibly stressful experience, particularly in recent times because of the huge […]

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Sarah C’s 80’s Ramble

I was born in 1972, in a small seaside town in the south of England. My teenage years therefore were the fabulous 80’s.  When I was asked by Kevin to put an article together, I was somewhat perplexed on how to start? I soon realised, well surely at the beginning of course, idiot! My memories […]