
The availability of Covid-19 lateral flow testing has been extended in Northern Ireland until 31 July 2022. Changes to testing were announced in April 2022 with a further review to take place by the end of June, in line with the Test, Trace, Protect transition plan. Under current arrangements, lateral flow tests are […]

Newry City is gearing up for a summer of entertainment with a ‘Summer in the City’ programme of events. Newry BID (Business Improvement District) has organised the campaign to encourage people to spend time in the city over the summer. The programme is part-funded by the Newry Mourne and Down Council Community […]

Environment Minister Edwin Poots and Education Minister Michelle McIlveen have highlighted the benefits of the NI School Milk Subsidy Scheme during a visit to one of 442 Primary Schools in Northern Ireland to participate in the scheme. 66 of the 211 pupils attending Eden PS avail of milk through the DAERA-funded scheme, which […]
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Have you been inspired by Kenneth Branagh’s Belfast and his subsequent Oscar success? Were you blown away by Lisa McGee’s Derry Girls? Have you always thought about writing a film/TV script? Don’t know what to do with a script you have already written? Northern Ireland Screen is now accepting scripts for its New […]

Environment Minister Edwin Poots MLA has announced a Northern Ireland Environment Agency ‘Yellow Fish’ campaign; a simple water pollution prevention tool that aims to both raise awareness of water pollution and positively engage local communities and businesses. The Minister made his announcement during a visit to Ballyclare, where over the past number of […]
Jun 30 2022 | Posted in
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Environment Minister Edwin Poots and Education Minister Michelle McIlveen have praised the success of the School Pollinator Garden Scheme during a visit to Queen Elizabeth II Primary School in Pomeroy. During their visit, Minister Poots and Minister McIveen saw first-hand how the school has benefited from a grant of £7,444 to create a […]
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Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister Edwin Poots MLA has announced the next stage of the ‘Forests for Our Future’ programme by opening the Forest Expansion Scheme & Small Woodland Grant Schemes to encourage and help landowners plant their own woodlands. The schemes can support all types of sustainable woodland with the Small […]
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Choice Housing has partnered with local charity Homeless Connect to provide people moving from homelessness into a new tenancy with much-needed support as they begin their tenancy journey. The ‘Getting Started Boxes,’ which includes a range of essential items will help new eligible tenants set up their new home. The Getting Started Boxes […]
Jun 28 2022 | Posted in
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Environment Minister Edwin Poots MLA has visited Tollymore Forest Park to celebrate The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee by planting a small grove of trees within the park, as part of the Queen’s Green Canopy (QGC) initiative. The QGC is a unique tree planting initiative which invites people across the UK to “Plant a tree […]
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Economy Minister Gordon Lyons has announced 20 training places on a new Assured Skills Academy with IT services provider Version 1. Successful applicants to the Department for the Economy’s fully funded Assured Skills Academy will receive eight weeks of industry-relevant pre-employment training at Belfast Metropolitan College. Completing the Academy guarantees an interview for […]