Education Minister Peter Weir today congratulated students receiving A and AS level results. Overall performance remains strong and stable with a small increase on last year in grades awarded A* to A. Entries in Mathematics rose this year by 1.4% and is the second year in a row the subject has been the most popular […]
Economy Minister Simon Hamilton MLA has pledged his support to calls for changes to advertising rules governing broadband suppliers. Current rules allow broadband providers to promote “up to” download speeds in their advertising if they can demonstrate that just 10% of their customers can achieve those higher speeds. Economy Minister Simon Hamilton MLA said, “The […]
Sinn Féin MLA Megan Fearon has welcomed news that men in the north will be eligible to receive the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccine. “I welcome the news that my colleague Michelle O’Neill has announced an investment of over £100k into the HPV vaccination programme,” she said. “It is great news that gay and bisexual […]
Sinn Féin MP Mickey Brady has stated dialogue is essential in dealing with issues in the Middle East and that Sinn Féin will continue to raise the concerns of the Palestinian people in all forums and at all levels. “Sinn Féin’s record of supporting the Palestinian people is clear and consistent,” he stated. “We have […]
On Tuesday 9th August, ten children donned their wetsuits and snorkels to discover Cranfield Beach’s amazing underwater life from anemones and starfish, to crabs and jellyfish, on a snorkel safari with Ulster Wildlife, in partnership with Love Your Lough. The event was led by six of Ulster Wildlife’s Nature Skills trainees who recently qualified as […]
Finance Minister Máirtín Ó Muilleoir has urged uptake of the Back in Business rate support scheme. The Back in Business initiative offers a 50% rate reduction for up to a year for business owners that occupy a retail property that was previously empty. Speaking as he launched the rebranded scheme at General Merchants cafe on […]
Economy Minister Simon Hamilton is encouraging those who are about to receive exam results to avail of assistance offered by his Department’s Careers Service. A-level results will be published on 18th August with GSCE results following on 25th August. Minister Hamilton said, “Making informed decisions following exam results is imperative to effective career planning. Obtaining […]
With exam results looming, police in Newry, Mourne and Down District are urging students to stay safe when planning any post-results party nights out. Supt Paul Reid, District Commander for Newry, Mourne and Down, said, “We understand young people will want to go out and celebrate their results after all their hard work however we […]
Strokes claim the lives of around 1,000 people in Northern Ireland every year. It is the third most common cause of death and the greatest cause of adult disability, so the Public Health Agency (PHA) is reminding people of the a range of signs and symptoms of stroke. Dr Brid Farrell, Assistant Director of Service […]
If you go into the woods on the 26th and 27th August be prepared to meet some strange and unusual characters including Trolls, woodland fawns, the Birdman of Slieve Donard, Finn McCool, the Fairy Queen and the legendary witch Cailleach Bheara, as they descend on Slieve Gullion Forest Park for their Annual Magical Meeting. As […]
