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Heaton-Harris: Negotiated protocol solution can carry support of all communities

A negotiated solution to issues caused by the Northern Ireland Protocol can carry the support of all communities in the region, Chris Heaton-Harris has said. The Northern Ireland Secretary also reiterated that he intends to call an election if ...

04 Oct 2022 at 18:34

Northern Ireland

Covid-19 powers to be extended by further six months in Northern Ireland

Health Minister Robin Swann has said he will extend his department’s powers under the Coronavirus Act for a further six months. However, in a written statement to the Assembly Mr Swann said he has “no plans and certainly no desire” to ...

23 Sept 2022 at 16:09

Northern Ireland

Super-sized nature reserve planned for hills above Belfast

A “super-sized” nature reserve is to be created in the hills above Belfast. Conservation charity Ulster Wildlife has unveiled the plan for an area of grassland that is the size of 480 football pitches. The move comes after the ...

01 Aug 2022 at 11:43

Northern Ireland

Reconvened Stormont Assembly pays tribute to peace deal architect Lord Trimble

The crisis-hit Stormont Assembly has reconvened for a special sitting to pay tribute to David Trimble, one of the principal architects of the devolved institutions in Belfast. The Nobel Peace Prize winner and former leader of ...

02 Aug 2022 at 17:12

Local News

£940k investment for County Derry recycling centre

Environment Minister Edwin Poots has visited a Household Recycling Centre in Magherafelt as work begins on improvements to the site. The work follows a £945,898 grant from the Minister's Department’s Household Waste ...

31 Mar 2022 at 22:00

Local News

Councillor calls for financial help for farmers

Sinn Féin Councillor Kathleen McGurk is calling for the Agriculture Minister to step in and help farmers with increased costs. "Farmers and their families are, like everyone else, being impacted with the ...

31 Mar 2022 at 21:00

Local News

DUP set to pull Givan from First Minister role

Northern Ireland First Minister Paul Givan is expected to announce his resignation by the end of the week, a senior DUP source has said. It comes amid the party’s protest against the Northern Ireland ...

03 Feb 2022 at 11:49

Local News

Politics: Paul Givan quits as First Minister after just eight months in role

Northern Ireland First Minister Paul Givan has announced his resignation from Stormont’s powersharing Executive. The move by the Lagan Valley MLA is part of the DUP’s escalating protest strategy ...

03 Feb 2022 at 21:47

Local News

Survey shows 44 per cent of public want climate change to be a priority

As the results from the 2021 Environmental Engagement Index survey reveal that 44 per cent of those surveyed want the government to prioritise climate change, environmental charity, Keep ...

02 Jan 2022 at 10:00

Local News

Sinn Fein MLAs apologise for offensive historical tweets

Three Sinn Fein Stormont Assembly members have apologised for historical tweets containing offensive language. Fermanagh and South Tyrone MLA Jemma Dolan, South Down MLA Sinead Ennis ...

27 Jan 2022 at 12:03

Derry News

Foyle MLA Ferguson: Poots bound by law on implementing ports checks

Sinn Féin Foyle MLA, Ciara Ferguson, has claimed that Edwin Poots knows very well that his approach to port checks would be in contravention of Executive policy. Ms Ferguson stated ...

20 Jan 2022 at 10:53

Derry News

Foyle Search and Rescue receive DAERA cash boost of over £150,000

Foyle Search and Rescue have received a cash boost of just over £150,000 from the Rural Community Rescue Scheme. The initiative, which is under the umbrella of the Department of ...

02 Feb 2022 at 09:00

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