
Education Minister, Peter Weir, has welcomed the signing of the Commencement Order in relation to the Addressing Bullying in Schools Act. The Act will start on 1 September 2021 to allow schools some time to update their policies to align with necessary requirements. It will also enable schools to consult with […]

Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has announced the allocation of £18.06 million to projects being delivered under “People and Place – a Strategy for Neighbourhood Renewal” in the 2021/22 financial year. The funded projects seek to improve key outcomes in areas such as health and wellbeing, community development, education, skills and employability. […]
May 4 2021 | Posted in
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A charity originally established in 2002 to fund research into hip and knee joint replacements, Belfast Arthroplasty Research Trust (BART), is relaunching as Trauma and Orthopaedics Research Charity (TORC). The rebrand represents a new broader spectrum of work in all aspects of Trauma and Orthopaedics, across Northern Ireland. TORC aims to […]
May 3 2021 | Posted in
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Consumers and businesses across Northern Ireland are being urged to have their say in how the electricity network is developed to deliver the transition to net-zero in the coming years. The call comes as NIE Networks launches its strategy to develop a sustainable energy system for the future, which it says will impact […]
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Aer Lingus Regional has announced a new service from George Best Belfast City Airport to the popular UK holiday destination, Newquay. Operated by Stobart Air, the three-times-weekly flights to Cornwall Airport Newquay will commence from 28 June 2021 and conveniently connect passengers with Cornwall and the south of England. Ellie McGimpsey, […]
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The vaccination programme in Northern Ireland has some limited availability for those aged 30 to 34 to book a Covid-19 vaccine. Appointments are mainly available at the vaccine centre at the SSE Arena in Belfast and those eligible will be able to book from 10.00 am today. Subject to vaccine availability, […]

SVP is beginning to reopen its charity shops from today, Friday 30 April with several star buys, as the shops have been stocked with items the likes of which have not been donated before, in no small part due to the clearouts being done in wardrobes and attics across the country. Robust safety […]
Apr 30 2021 | Posted in
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Detectives investigating a major gorse fire in the Mourne Mountains over the weekend are appealing for information. Detective Inspector Handley said, “A multi-agency operation was involved in bringing the huge fire under control, which the Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) declared a major incident. “While the cause of the […]
Apr 29 2021 | Posted in
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Newry and Armagh MLA Liz Kimmins has urged people to show our support for and shop local as the retail sector reopens this weekend. The Sinn Féin MLA said, “This weekend sees the long-awaited reopening of the retail sector and slight relaxations for the hospitality industry. “The arrival of Covid 19 […]
Apr 29 2021 | Posted in
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Following the NI Executive relaxation of Lockdown for non-essential retailers at the end of the month, Buttercrane Centre welcomes the phased reopening of Centre retailers from 30 April. Peter Murray, Buttercrane Centre Manager said, “Stores are responding as quickly as possible to the new date. “And there is lots of work […]