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Paid Parking for HSC Staff to Resume

Health Minister Robin Swann is extending free car parking for HSC staff until 31 August after which time normal charging will resume. The Minister said: “Free car parking for HSC staff was introduced in March 2020 at a time when Northern Ireland was feeling the first impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic.  As we move into recovery […]

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Childcare: Securing the Present, Investing in the Future – Workers Party

From birth to the age of five or six are accepted as the most important years in a child’s early development. You might expect that this would be reflected in the structures, support and services available to children and parents in those formative years.  You’d be wrong. Early years support, play groups, child care and […]

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Man Charged After Cannabis Factory Found in Bessbrook

Detectives have charged a 48-year-old man following the seizure of suspected Class B drugs on the Derrywilligan Road, Bessbrook Sunday, August 1st. The man has been charged with a number of offences including, cultivating cannabis, possession of a Class B controlled drug and possession of a Class B controlled drug with intent to supply. He […]

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Newry, Mourne and Down Junior Golf Trophy Goes from Strength to Strength

Newry, Mourne and Down Junior Golf Trophy was back in action this summer, with young golfers competing over three days between July 21 and 23 at Kilkeel, Warrenpoint and Royal County Down (Annesley). With temperatures soaring at both Kilkeel and Warrenpoint, participants took part in two different competitions —  a Flag Competition for players with […]

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Difficulties in GP Out of Hours Services Adding to Hospital Pressures – Boylan

Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan  has expressed serious concern at the ongoing difficulties within the Southern Trust and other trust areas to staff Out of Hours GP services. The Newry & Armagh MLA said: “The closure of Armagh, South Tyrone and Kilkeel out of hours centres for virtually the full month of August is deeply […]

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No More Grieving Alone for Bereaved Adult Siblings

The idyllic surroundings of Basil Sheils Bar, Tassagh, Co. Armagh were the backdrop for the official launch of “Sibling Grief Club” website, an exciting new endeavour by Tyrone sisters Edel, Maeveen and Cathy McNabb on Thursday night.  The sisters were joined by a number of family and friends to celebrate this bittersweet occasion. Having suddenly […]

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COVID-19 SUPPORT SCHEME FOR POTATO GROWERS

A further Covid-19 support scheme worth up to £2million for farmers growing potatoes for the processing supply chain has been announced by Agriculture and Environment Minister Edwin Poots. Applications forms for the Scheme are now available on the DAERA website and must be submitted by 18 August 2021. Announcing the support scheme for potato growers, […]

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20mph Zones Need Further Rolled Out in Newry and Armagh – Kimmins

Liz Kimmins is calling for more schools in the Newry and Armagh area to be able to have 20mph zones in their surrounding area.  The Newry and Armagh MLA stated:  “Across the whole of Newry/Armagh, only a small number of schools were included in the first roll out of the 20mph zone scheme last year. […]

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COVID-19 SUPPORT SCHEME FOR PIG PRODUCERS

A new Covid-19 support scheme worth £1.6million, for pig farmers who were affected by the impact of the pandemic on international pigment markets from the spring of last year, has been announced by Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots MLA. Applications to the Scheme can now be made through the DAERA website and must be submitted by […]

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COVID-19 SUPPORT SCHEME FOR SHEEP FARMERS

A Covid-19 support scheme, worth £1.2million, is now available to sheep farmers who were affected by a fall in the global price of wool during the pandemic, Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots MLA has announced. Applications to the Scheme can now be made on the DAERA website and must be submitted by 12 August 2021. Announcing […]

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ECONOMY MINISTER AWARDS CONTRACT FOR DELIVERY OF HIGH STREET SCHEME

Economy Minister Gordon Lyons has announced the contract for the delivery of the High Street Scheme (HSS) has been awarded to Prepaid Financial Services (PFS). The £145million scheme will give everyone aged 18 and over in Northern Ireland a pre-paid card worth £100 to spend on their local high street. It is planned that the […]

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HSC STAFF PAID CAR PARKING TO RESUME

Health Minister Robin Swann is extending free car parking for HSC staff until 31 August after which time normal charging will resume. The Minister said: “Free car parking for HSC staff was introduced in March 2020 at a time when Northern Ireland was feeling the first impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic.  As we move into recovery […]