Travellers from South America must self-isolate and get tested

Travellers who have arrived from or transited through these South American countries* in the last 14 days must self-isolate for 10 days when they arrive in Northern Ireland, their household must also isolate for 10 days. Travellers who have returned from South America should also arrange to have a test whether or not they have symptoms, they should contact their GP or Out-of-Hours service to arrange testing.




Pre-departure testing for all International arrivals to Northern Ireland

From 21 January 2021 international travellers will be required to present a negative Covid-19 test result before arriving in Northern Ireland.




LED street lighting upgrade for Newcastle Main Street

A £90,000 LED street lighting upgrade scheme on the Main Street, Newcastle is due to commence on 25 January 2021.




First Minister and deputy First Minister condemn ‘despicable’ attack on Belfast Multi-Cultural Association

First Minister Arlene Foster and deputy First Minister Michelle O’Neill have condemned last night’s attack on Belfast Multi-Cultural Association, which is being investigated as a hate crime.




Travel Corridor Suspended

The UK Government has announced that it is to suspend the travel corridor system until at least 15 February.