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Multi Agency partners continue to deal with aftermath of Storm Éowyn
Multi Agency partners are continuing to deal with the aftermath of Storm Éowyn which caused widespread damage and disruption to critical...
Jan 26


Holocaust Memorial Day 2025: For a better future
First Minister Michelle O’Neill and deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly light a candle to mark Holocaust Memorial Day. They are...
Jan 26


Trading Standards issues rogue trader warning after Storm Éowyn
The Department for the Economy’s Trading Standards Service (TSS) is issuing a warning to residents to watch out for unscrupulous traders...
Jan 26


Some schools may need to return to remote learning following Storm Éowyn
One of the many schools damaged by Storm Éowyn (Image: Desmond Loughery) Education Minister Paul Givan has met with the Education...
Jan 25


Department of Education: All schools to close across Northern Ireland
All schools in Northern Ireland have been advised to close on Friday 24 January 2025. The Met Office has issued a red alert, which covers...
Jan 23


New £1 million DAERA survey vessel renamed in honour of unwavering champion for nature
M inister Muir is pictured with members of the Breen family at the renaming ceremony. Pictured (L-R) are Joe Breen (Jr), Louisa Breen,...
Jan 22


Agencies ready to respond to Storm Éowyn across Northern Ireland
Multi-agency preparations are underway to respond to any impacts as a result of Storm Éowyn, following a Met Office amber warning for...
Jan 22


Funding boost to help tackle domestic and sexual abuse
The Departments of Justice and Health have awarded funding to 11 organisations to enable them to deliver programmes aimed at reducing...
Jan 21


O’Dowd announces £0.5m investment in road improvements in Counties Antrim & Tyrone
Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd has announced two road improvement schemes totalling over half a million pounds. The resurfacing...
Jan 20


Infrastructure Minister supports road safety GCSE
Pictured at St Mark’s School in Warrenpoint are (from left) Conor Rodgers, vice-principal, Donna Finlay, CCEA, pupil Amy McCloy, Minister...
Jan 19


Council seeks reassurance for comprehensive approach to dealing with rough sleeping and begging issues
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has sought reassurance for a “comprehensive approach” to dealing with issues involved in rough...
Jan 18


Communities Minister marks Holocaust Memorial Day at PRONI
(L-R) David Huddleston PRONI, Esther Bloch with Communities Minister Gordon Lyons, author Csilla Toldy and Keith Beattle from the...
Jan 18


Avian Influenza Prevention Zone introduced in Northern Ireland
An Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) has been introduced in Northern Ireland from 12.00 noon on Saturday 18 January 2025,...
Jan 17


Tax Credits recipients urged to take action on ‘Move to UC’
The final ‘Move to UC’ Migration Notices have been issued by the Department for Communities to people still receiving Tax Credits. Tax...
Jan 17


‘There's still time to get your flu vaccine to protect yourself and help our health service’ - DoH
Chief Medical Officer Professor Sir Michael McBride and Mark O’Kane, pharmacist at Woodbourne Pharmacy The Department of Health is...
Jan 15


Public warned of real risk to health as NI woman convicted for unlawful possession of weight loss medicines
A 33-year-old Co Tyrone woman charged with breaches of the Human Medicines Regulations today received fines totaling £3,300 (plus...
Jan 13


Givan: Reform begins for children with special educational needs
Education Minister Paul Givan has today announced his programme for reforming the provision of support for children with special...
Jan 13


Public events set to take place as Department of Health considers NI hospital reconfiguration plans
The Department of Health is inviting people to attend a series of public events as part of the consultation on the hospital...
Jan 12


Minister Muir urges vigilance following Foot and Mouth Disease outbreak
The Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, Andrew Muir, is calling on livestock owners in Northern Ireland to remain...
Jan 11


NI Executive issues statement on winter pressures facing health service
The Northern Ireland Executive issued a statement today, Thursday 9th January, addressing the winter pressures currently facing the...
Jan 9
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