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Survey reveals child counselling cut as Derry schools battle funding 'crisis'

A SHOCKING survey carried out by a local politician has revealed how schools in Co Derry are cutting counselling sessions for children as they struggle with funds. East Derry SDLP Assembly member John Dallat said he has spoken with more than 20 ...

24 Oct 2019 at 07:43

Local News

Amnesty a 'shameful affront to democracy' says Bloody Sunday victim's family

The family of a man killed on Bloody Sunday have said British government proposals on an amnesty for British army veterans is a 'shameful affront to democracy'. In a statement released through their solicitor, Madden & Finucane, Willie's ...

10 May 2022 at 21:02

Local News

Stormont ministers finally agree proposed programme for government

Stormont ministers have finally agreed a proposed programme for government. Ministers signed off on the delayed blueprint when they met at Stormont Castle on Thursday morning. It will not be officially published until Monday as protocol ...

05 Sept 2024 at 15:01

Northern Ireland

Heaton-Harris asks for advice on water charges and tuition fees increase

Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris has instructed senior civil servants at Stormont to provide information on revenue raising measures such as domestic water charges, drug prescription charges, and tuition fees. Mr ...

14 Jun 2023 at 12:15

Stormont fails to elect new speaker just hours before deadline for new election

Northern Ireland

DUP confirms it will not nominate ministers to resurrect Stormont

The Stormont Assembly has failed to elect a new speaker just hours ahead of a deadline for fresh elections. MLAs were recalled for a special sitting with the first order of business being electing a new speaker, SDLP MLA ...

27 Oct 2022 at 16:51

Northern Ireland

Harland & Wolff deal a ‘Christmas present’ for Scots workers, says Murray

The takeover of Harland & Wolff by Spanish shipbuilder Navantia could lead to hundreds more jobs at its Scottish sites, Ian Murray has said. The Scottish Secretary described the deal as a “Christmas present” for workers ...

19 Dec 2024 at 14:45

Northern Ireland

Ministers and MLAs urge restoration of funding for city and growth deals

Stormont ministers and MLAs from across the parties have united to demand the restoration of funding for two city and growth deals in Northern Ireland. Funding has been paused for the Causeway Coast and Glens and Mid ...

23 Sept 2024 at 15:18

Northern Ireland

Councillor suspended for conviction following Orange parade protest

An independent councillor who was convicted of disorderly behaviour and resisting police following an Orange Order parade in Co Antrim has been suspended from office for two months. An adjudication hearing was held ...

03 Mar 2023 at 16:27

Local News

Derry's Foyle Arena to close next week for Local Government Election Count

To facilitate the forthcoming Local Government Election Count, the Foyle Arena at St Columb’s Park, will close for several days next week. Users of the Foyle Arena are being advised that the facility will be ...

13 May 2023 at 16:47

Northern Ireland

O’Neill welcomes Congressional letter on ‘dangerous’ legacy law plans

A US Congressional letter to the Prime Minister expressing concern about the UK Government’s “dangerous” Troubles legacy plans is a “significant intervention”, Michelle O’Neill has said. The bipartisan ...

21 Jan 2023 at 13:13

Northern Ireland

Councillors urged to act immediately on audit report recommendations

The Stormont Communities Minister has urged Causeway Coast and Glens councillors to take immediate action on recommendations made in an Audit Office report, or she will look to intervene. Deirdre ...

07 Jul 2022 at 15:32

Northern Ireland

Stormont ministers’ overspend unacceptable, says NI Secretary

It is “unacceptable” that Stormont ministers continue to spend beyond their allocated budget, the Northern Ireland Secretary has said. Chris Heaton-Harris said the Government fully expects the ...

11 Oct 2022 at 20:40

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