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Number of trees to be removed at The Dark Hedges in Co Antrim
Essential public safety works, including removal and remedial works, to a number of trees at The Dark Hedges on Bregagh Road, Armoy will...
Nov 13, 2023


Ballymena Girlguides challenge politicians on mental health crisis
1st Cullybacky Guides (L-R); Lynn Morrow, Maureen Livingstone, Amanda McBurney, Naomi Long Girlguides from the 1st Cullybackey Guides...
Nov 8, 2023


NI summit held to address serious pupil attendance issues at school
Attendees pictured at the summit which was hosted recently The Department of Education will today hold an Attendance Summit to discuss...
Nov 5, 2023


Northern Ireland Minister hails green innovation at Wrightbus
Northern Ireland Office Minister Steve Baker (left) with Jean-Marc Gales, CEO of Wrightbus. Northern Ireland Office Minister Steve Baker...
Nov 3, 2023


You could receive £1,200 with the government’s Help to Save scheme
Help to Save customers have received £146 million in bonus payments since the scheme launched in September 2018 and HM Revenue and...
Oct 31, 2023


Travel warning in place in Northern Ireland as heavy rain continues
The Police are warning the public not to travel between 9pm tonight and 9am tomorrow morning as a series of weather warnings are in place...
Oct 30, 2023


Shared Lives launches providing support for older people in Northern Ireland
Members of the Shared Lives NI for Older People reference group. A service providing support for people aged 65 and over who may be...
Oct 29, 2023


Concerns over “chronic under funding” in Northern Ireland’s education system
Permanent Secretary of the Department of Education (DE), Dr Mark Browne and Chair of the Board of the Education Authority (EA), Barry...
Oct 26, 2023


Registrar General’s latest report reveals life trends in Northern Ireland
The average age of brides, grooms and first-time mums continue to rise, Saturday 28 May was the most popular day to get married and the...
Oct 26, 2023


£300 Cost of Living Payment coming soon
Millions of UK households will receive the second Cost of Living payment of £300 soon - set to land in bank accounts over the coming...
Oct 25, 2023


MEA Council launches planning blueprint for sustainable future growth and development
Acting Director of Development Paul Duffy, Planning Committee Chair Ald Robert Logan, Principal Planning Officer Sandra Adams Mid and...
Oct 23, 2023


New campaign to highlight crime of non-fatal strangulation launches in NI
An impactful Department of Justice campaign to raise awareness of the crime of non-fatal strangulation will appear on television screens...
Oct 22, 2023


Ballymena man prosecuted by SIA for supplying unlicensed security
A Ballymena man had been prosecuted by the UK Security Industry Authority (SIA) in a case which was heard recently at Laganside...
Oct 19, 2023


Save Our Seas: £200,000 grants scheme returns to tackle marine litter
(L-R) Ruth Clarke and Chris Gourley announce launch of Marine Litter Grants 2023 The civic-pride campaign, Live Here Love Here, has...
Oct 15, 2023


Department of Education announces additional £5m funding for Special Schools maintenance
Education Permanent Secretary Dr Mark Browne pictured with (L-R) Mitchell House School Principal Miriam Donnan, Ethan Reas, Scott Robb,...
Oct 11, 2023


Lough Neagh ecological crisis clearly shows we must do things differently and better – Blair
Alliance Agriculture and Environment spokesperson John Blair MLA was speaking after he and his Alliance colleagues joined the Lough Neagh...
Oct 5, 2023


Plan published ahead of anticipated winter pressures on NI’s health service
A detailed winter plan has today been published for Northern Ireland’s health and social care system. With severe pressures expected on...
Oct 4, 2023


Drinking Water Quality remains high across Northern Ireland– DWI report
The Drinking Water Inspectorate (DWI) report for 2022 has once again found drinking water quality in Northern Ireland is of a high...
Oct 3, 2023


Plans lodged with MEA Council for ‘Inspection Buildings’ at port of Larne
A preliminary notice has been lodged with Mid and East Antrim Borough Council for the construction of three inspection buildings at the...
Oct 2, 2023


Cancer detection clinics set to double at Whiteabbey Hospital
The number of patients attending the Rapid Diagnosis Centre (RDC) at Whiteabbey Hospital is set to double with two clinics to be held...
Oct 2, 2023
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