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NI to receive £3.4m social housing boost from UK-wide CMA settlement
Northern Ireland is set to benefit from a £3.4 million funding injection to support the delivery of new social and affordable homes,...
Jul 17
Monitoring soil health on farms key to sustainable agriculture, says CAFRE
Monitoring and improving soil health is vital for sustainable food production, according to the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural...
Jul 16
DAERA launches interactive dashboard to track bathing water quality across Northern Ireland
Ballycastle, on the Antrim Coast, with ‘Excellent’ standard bathing water quality. (Image: Adhamh Connolly) The Department of...
Jul 12
High levels of blue-green algae detected at Rea’s Wood, Antrim Loughshore
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has today confirmed elevated levels of blue-green algae at Rea’s...
Jul 10
Health Minister launches “Reset Plan” to reshape Northern Ireland’s health and social care system
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt Health and social care services in Northern Ireland are entering a ‘watershed’ year, with the Department of...
Jul 9
Barr welcomes new part-time 20mph scheme at local primary schools
Ulster Unionist Councillor Alan Barr (Braid) Ulster Unionist Councillor Alan Barr has welcomed the inclusion of two Braid area schools in...
Jul 9
More NI families to qualify for free school meals and uniform grants as income threshold increased
Low-income families across Northern Ireland will receive enhanced support from the 2025/26 academic year, as Education Minister Paul...
Jul 8
Expert advisory group to review dog breeding regulations in Northern Ireland
Minister Muir is pictured with members of the Expert Advisory Group who will review Dog Breeding Regulations in Northern Ireland; (L-R)...
Jul 7
Minister Kimmins announces expansion of 20mph school safety zones across Northern Ireland
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has announced the latest phase in a vital road safety initiative, confirming that 40 more schools...
Jul 7
Support grows for new Baby Loss Certificate acknowledging loss before 24 weeks
More than 300 people have already responded to a new public consultation aiming to introduce a Baby Loss Certificate Scheme in Northern...
Jul 6
Health Minister welcomes new leadership for Belfast Health and Social Care Trust
Jennifer Welsh, new Chief Executive of Belfast Health and Social Care Trust Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has welcomed the appointment of...
Jul 4
DfI launches awareness campaign on fitness to drive across Northern Ireland
The Department for Infrastructure (DfI) has launched a new social media campaign aimed at raising public awareness around fitness to...
Jul 4
Ballymena, Carrickfergus and Larne high streets boosted by £350k investment
Minister Lyons is pictured with Nicola Keating, owner of Activefeet Podiatry Clinic in Carrickfergus and Mayor of Mid and East Antrim...
Jul 3
Naomi Long praises police efforts as survey reveals public confidence in PSNI stays high at 80%
The Justice Minister Naomi Long has welcomed new survey findings indicating consistently high levels of public confidence in the Police...
Jul 2
Muir secures Assembly backing to strengthen ban on mutilated pets imports into Northern Ireland
In a move hailed as a “significant step forward” for animal welfare in Northern Ireland, Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs...
Jul 1
DAERA Minister welcomes 62.5% surge in Northern Ireland farm incomes for 2024
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has released provisional figures for 2024 indicating a substantial...
Jun 26
Hundreds of thousands of counterfeit and illicit drugs seized in major Northern Ireland Operation
Pictured with drugs seized during the five months of action are: Justice Minister Naomi Long, ACC Davy Beck from the PSNI and Health...
Jun 26
Portrait of Former First Minister Peter Robinson Unveiled at Stormont
Former Northern Ireland First Minister Peter Robinson (left) and Northern Ireland Assembly Speaker Edwin Poots (right) walk down a grand...
Jun 24
Public invited to help shape future of transport in Northern Ireland
Infrastructure Minister Kimmins Launching the 12-Week Consultation on Draft Transport Strategy 2035 Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins...
Jun 24
Gaston criticises translation bill in NI schools as ‘shocking’ – costs triple over last 5 years
Inset: TUV North Antrim MLA Timothy Gaston Arabic remains the most expensive language throughout. Romanian, Bulgarian, and Farsi have...
Jun 24
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