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Northern Ireland students celebrate outstanding BTEC, AS and A Level Results
Education Minister Paul Givan pictured at Rathmore Grammar School in Dunmurry with Principal Arthur Donnelly and pupils. Education...
Aug 14


Careers advice key to successful career planning, says Economy Minister
Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald and Head of the Careers Service Justin Kerr encourage those seeking advice and guidance following...
Aug 14


From AI innovation to agri-food support: NI leaders raise key issues with Chancellor Rachel Reeves
Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly and Finance Minister John O’Dowd with Chancellor Rachel Reeves at Stormont Castle. In a...
Aug 12


‘Complete surprise’ – Driver discovers need for glasses after half a century
Anne Flanagan reminds us of the importance of road safety as she signs up to the Share the Road to Zero campaign. Included is DfI Minster...
Aug 10


Glenshesk Road reconstruction delayed amid complex engineering challenges and illegal waste removal
The landslide on Glenshesk Road Image: Kevin McCaughan The Department for Infrastructure (DfI) has announced a significant delay in the...
Aug 8


Northern Ireland health officials warn public over dangerous fake weight-loss drugs
Department of Health highlights rising public health risk as hospitalisations linked to counterfeit weight-loss medication increase The...
Aug 8


‘Political failure’ blamed for tragic death of NI mum denied access to cancer treatment close to home
:A vivid depiction of CAR T-cell therapy in action, showcasing a genetically engineered CAR T-cell (left) targeting and binding to cancer...
Aug 7


Organised Crime Task Force delivers “Another year of excellent results”, says Justice Minister Naomi Long
Justice Minister Naomi Long with the Annual Report and Threat Assessment for the Organised Crime Task Force 2023/24 Justice Minister...
Aug 7


Call for consistent sentencing to tackle violence against women and girls – Beattie
Ulster Unionist Party Justice spokesperson Doug Beattie MC MLA Ulster Unionist Party Justice spokesperson Doug Beattie MC MLA has called...
Aug 6


McGuigan pushes Gaza treatment plan; Kyle accuses First Minister of ignoring local needs
(L-R) Sinn Féin’s MLA for North Antrim Philip McGuigan, and TUV’s party chairman Allister Kyle Sinn Féin’s Philip McGuigan has urged...
Aug 5


Gaston: Nesbitt’s gender identity service comments raise more questions than answers
(L-R): North Antrim TUV MLA Timothy Gaston, and UUP MLA, Health Minister Mike Nesbitt TUV MLA Timothy Gaston has sharply criticised...
Aug 5


Former police officer Jon Burrows begins new chapter at Stormont
New UUP MLA for North Antrim, Jon Burrows, signed the Roll of Members today in the presence of Deputy Speaker Blair and the Clerk / Chief...
Aug 4


Cranswick Ballymena secures approval in landmark £19M UK pork export deal with Mexico
Cranswick’s factory site in Cullybackey, Ballymena Cranswick Country Foods in Ballymena is set to benefit from a major new UK trade...
Aug 4


DAERA warns bird keepers to remain alert as avian influenza cases confirmed
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has issued a renewed warning to all poultry and bird keepers in...
Aug 2


NI Health complaints surge to record high – but patients also deliver 42,000 compliments
Antrim Area Hospital Emergency Department Acute care and A&E top public concerns – but frontline staff continue to win praise across...
Aug 1


DUP and TUV slam Health Minister’s £800k gender identity spend as TUV launches petition
(L-R) DUP MLA Jonathan Buckley, Health Minister Mike Nesbitt MLA (UUP), and TUV MLA Timothy Gaston DUP MLA Jonathan Buckley and TUV MLA...
Aug 1


Nurses say ‘enough is enough’ as pay offer falls short and workforce feels undervalued
Nursing staff across Northern Ireland have issued a stark warning to political leaders, overwhelmingly rejecting a proposed 3.6% pay...
Jul 31


£61m boost to primary care will double patient appointments, says Health Minister
Hundreds of thousands of extra patient appointments will be created across Northern Ireland as part of a major investment in primary care...
Jul 30


Paul Frew condemns Sinn Féin plan to cut early payment discount for NI ratepayers
Inset: DUP MLA for North Antrim Paul Frew DUP MLA Paul Frew has accused the Sinn Féin Finance Minister of “punishing” households who pay...
Jul 30


Belfast tidal flood defences put through their paces in major emergency training exercise
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins attends a training exercise on the banks of the River Lagan, as Department staff test temporary flood...
Jul 30
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