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£30k+ starting salary: 500 Civil Service roles open in Northern Ireland
The Northern Ireland Civil Service (NICS) has announced the launch of a major recruitment campaign to fill around 500 permanent Executive...
13 hours ago


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


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


“Exceptional individual” – Jon Burrows selected as new North Antrim MLA
Jon Burrows selected as new North Antrim MLA The Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) has confirmed that Jon Burrows has been appointed as the new...
Jul 29


TUV MLA Timothy Gaston accuses Civil Service of ‘institutional activism’ over Belfast Pride promotion
Northern Civil Service intranet homescreen North Antrim TUV MLA Timothy Gaston has written to the Head of the Northern Ireland Civil...
Jul 26


Mid & East Antrim Council seeks Executive backing for recovery and reset plan after June disturbances
Inset: Interim Chief Executive of Mid and East Antrim Borough Council, Valerie Watts Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has agreed to...
Jul 25


Swann welcomes progress on Antrim-Lisburn rail line feasibility study
South Antrim MP Robin Swann has confirmed that the long-anticipated feasibility study for the Knockmore rail line—connecting Antrim,...
Jul 21


Ministers congratulate Scottie Scheffler and hail 153rd Open at Royal Portrush a huge success
First Minister Michelle O’Neill and deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly pictured with the famous Claret Jug at Royal Portrush Golf...
Jul 20


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


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


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


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 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
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