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Belfast Council to look at pilot extending Sunday trading hours
Belfast City Council is to look at a proposal for a pilot extending Sunday trading in the city. During a meeting of Belfast City...
Sep 20, 2024


No excuse: Minister writes to Lady Chief Justice after judge noted reason for driving at 100mph
Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd has written to the Lady Chief Justice, Dame Siobhan Keegan, following a recent case where a motorist...
Sep 19, 2024


Education Committee launches inquiry into provision of RSE in schools
The Assembly Committee for Education has today launched an inquiry into the teaching and implementation of Relationships and Sexuality...
Sep 18, 2024


Minister announces homecoming event for Olympic and Paralympic athletes
Minister Gordon Lyons is pictured at the Paris Olympics with gold medal winning gymnast Rhys McClenaghan. Sports Minister Gordon Lyons...
Sep 18, 2024


Strategic Framework to End Violence Against Women and Girls launched
First Minister Michelle O'Neill and Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly at the launch of the Ending Violence Against Women and...
Sep 16, 2024


Gaston welcomes end to “fairy tale of Euro games at Casement”
North Antrim MLA Timothy Gaston has welcomed the UK Government announcement that funding would not go ahead for the rebuilding of...
Sep 16, 2024


Hope as City Deal Funding “unaffected” for projects in Mid and East Antrim
There is hope today (Sunday 15 September) that UK Government City Deal Funding will continue for a number of major projects across Mid...
Sep 15, 2024


Health Minister receives warm welcome at Antrim and Causeway hospitals
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt spent time discussing the Northern Trust’s Strategic Vision for Causeway Hospital during his visit. He is...
Sep 14, 2024


Mid and East Antrim councillors accept £50K funding for refugees and asylum seekers
Mid and East Antrim councillors have accepted an offer of £50,000 funding from The Executive Office (TEO) for refugees and asylum seekers...
Sep 12, 2024


Muir supports campaign to help combat illegal breeding and smuggling of puppies
Minister Muir is pictured with representatives from the Paws for Thought group on a recent visit to Larne Harbour to hear about the...
Sep 11, 2024


New era for public transport as Belfast Grand Central Station opens
Pictured with the Infrastructure Minister, John O’Dowd are, Belfast Lord Mayor, Councillor Micky Murray and Chris Conway, Translink Group...
Sep 9, 2024


Liverpool and NI star Bradley backs road safety campaign
Northern Ireland international and Liverpool football star Conor Bradley pictured with DfI Minister John O’Dowd and Conrad Kirkwood,...
Sep 8, 2024


Northern Ireland Education Minister's £250k mobile phone pouch scheme faces criticism
North Antrim MLA Timothy Gaston (TUV) In a move that has sparked both support and criticism across Northern Ireland, Education Minister...
Sep 8, 2024


Belfast Grand Central Station can revolutionise how we travel – Muir
DAERA Minister Andrew Muir is greeted by Chris Conway, Translink Group Chief Executive at Grand Central Station in Belfast. The new Grand...
Sep 8, 2024


Education Minister issues guidance recommending schools should not allow use of mobile phones
Education Minister, Paul Givan chatting to pupils at St Columbanus College, Bangor. Education Minister Paul Givan has today issued new...
Sep 3, 2024


Institutions make payments to cost of Historical Institutional Abuse Redress Scheme
Two institutions have made contributions towards the cost of the Historical Institutional Abuse Redress Scheme. First Minister Michelle...
Sep 1, 2024


International staff “very welcome and deeply valued”: Nesbitt
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt with internationally recruited doctors (from left): Urology Consultant Dr Sartaj Wali Khan; Radiology...
Aug 31, 2024


Archibald encourages entrepreneurs to help vacant premises get ‘Back in Business’
Minister with (L to R) Jennifer McCullagh, Claire McDowell, and Emma Thorpe from Hare and Hawthorn Ltd Finance Minister, Dr Caoimhe...
Aug 29, 2024


Minister Murphy says positive tourism figures set foundation for future growth
Economy Minister Conor Murphy pictured at the Giant's Causeway Economy Minister Conor Murphy has welcomed the latest tourism statistics...
Aug 29, 2024


Northern Ireland’s first independent Autism Reviewer appointed
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt pictured with newly appointed Independent Autism Reviewer Ema Cubitt. Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has...
Aug 21, 2024
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