Kimmins thanks Newry Chamber for putting road safety first

Stark statistics show that Newry, Mourne and Down, as a local government district, had the highest rate of fatal and serious collisions caused by speeding from 2019-2023.




Minister announces development of Nursing & Midwifery Career Framework

Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has announced the development of a new career framework for nursing and midwifery to support workforce retention and personal development.




Minister Archibald announces Assured Skills Academy in welding at South West College

Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald has announced the latest Collaborative Assured Skills Academy in Welding at South West College (SWC).




This is only the Beginning: Education Minister updates the Assembly on TransformED

Education Minister Paul Givan has hailed the early success of TransformED and delivered a wide-ranging update in the Assembly, on progress since the strategy for educational reform launched in March 2025.




Appointments to the Board of the Arts Council of Northern Ireland

Communities Minister, Gordon Lyons MLA, has appointed Nora Douds as Chair to the Arts Council of Northern Ireland Board from 1 October 2025 to 30 September 2029. He has also appointed five new Members to the Board from 1 September 2025 to 31 August 2029: