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Northern Ireland launches consultation on first Climate Action Plan
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister Andrew Muir has launched a 16-week public consultation on Northern...
Jun 22


Better days Programme brings hope to thousands living with chronic pain in Northern Ireland
Amanda McAuley and Breige Conway More than 2,000 people suffering from chronic pain have found new ways to live better lives thanks to...
Jun 21


£100,000 funding announced to promote employee ownership in Northern Ireland
A celebration event to mark Employee Ownership Day was held at S&W Wholesale in Newry. Pictured are Anthony McVeigh, CEO S&W; Aidan...
Jun 21


Over £6.6 million allocated to Early Years providers in record Pathway Fund boost
A record £6.626 million has been allocated to Early Years providers across Northern Ireland through the Pathway Fund for the 2025-26...
Jun 20


68 new officers join Northern Ireland Prison Service in Hydebank Wood ceremony
Justice Minister Naomi Long attended a passing out ceremony for 68 new officers who have joined the Northern Ireland Prison Service....
Jun 20


TUV calls for Civil Service to acknowledge staff concerns over Pride participation
TUV Equality spokesperson Ann McClure has urged the Northern Ireland Civil Service (NICS) to address the concerns of employees who have...
Jun 19


Health Minister opens new Urgent Care Centre at Ulster Hospital
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has officially opened the new Urgent Care Centre (UCC) at the Ulster Hospital, marking a significant step in...
Jun 19


Naomi Long: Attacks on police “are an attack on us all”
Justice Minister Naomi Long has spoken out strongly against recent violence directed at police officers, describing attacks on the Police...
Jun 19


£750,000 funding boost for musicians as Minister Lyons launches Musical Instruments Programme
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons pictured with musicians, band members and schoolchildren who have benefitted from the Musical...
Jun 19


Health Minister introduces groundbreaking Adult Protection Bill to Assembly
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has introduced a landmark piece of legislation to the Northern Ireland Assembly...
Jun 18


Minister outlines significant reforms to boost post-school opportunities for SEN learners across NI
Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald has today unveiled a comprehensive package of proposals designed to transform support for school...
Jun 16


Stormont accused of ‘fuelling the fire’ by refusing to debate migration issues
A Northern Ireland MLA has strongly criticised the Stormont Assembly for failing to address public concerns around undocumented...
Jun 16


Councillor Alan Barr pays emotional tribute as Colin Crawford resigns as UUP MLA for North Antrim
Ulster Unionist party colleagues Braid Councillor Alan Barr (right), with Colin Crawford Ballymena councillor Alan Barr has led tributes...
Jun 14


Frew: Community fears must not be dismissed as racism
North Antrim MLA Paul Frew has issued a stark warning and urgent call to action following what he described as a “horrific week” for...
Jun 14


Colin Crawford resigns as MLA for North Antrim, citing “right decision” for himself and family
Ballymena man Colin Crawford Ulster Unionist Party MLA Colin Crawford has announced his resignation from the Northern Ireland Assembly,...
Jun 13


Health Minister and Chief Officers condemn racist violence against HSC staff
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has issued a strong condemnation of the recent wave of racist violence in Northern Ireland, expressing his...
Jun 13


Reports to Yellow Card Scheme surge in Northern Ireland, annual report reveals
Northern Ireland’s Yellow Card Centre has reported a significant rise in the number of people alerting authorities to suspected safety...
Jun 12


Minister applauds Women’s Aid ABCLN practitioners for earning highest domestic abuse qualification
Women’s Aid ABCLN Domestic Abuse Specialists have completed NOCN Qualification Level Three Certificate in Preventing & Tackling Domestic...
Jun 12


NI Executive condemns ‘racially motivated violence’ and urges calm amid Ballymena tensions
A home on Queen Street which was set alight on Tuesday night in Ballymena The Northern Ireland Executive has issued a strong and unified...
Jun 11


Timothy Gaston MLA urges Assembly to tackle Ballymena community concerns head-on
TUV MLA Timothy Gaston has spoken out forcefully in the Northern Ireland Assembly today, Tuesday 10 June, following a protest in...
Jun 10
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