Successful removal of first Asian Hornet nest in Northern Ireland

The Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA) has successfully completed the safe and controlled removal of an Asian Hornet nest in Dundonald today (18 October), close to the location of the first reported sighting on 10 October.




Minister urges people to be alert to Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking

Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking is happening in Northern Ireland, Justice Minister Naomi Long has warned on Anti-Slavery Day.




Ministers launch Community-led Review on Violence Against Women and Girls in Rural Areas

A new initiative aimed at tackling violence against women and girls living in rural areas has been launched.




It’s checkmate for Hydebank young offenders!

Young offenders at Hydebank Wood College are turning to the noble sporting pursuit of chess as a distraction from the isolation of prison life.




Givan launches consultation on new organisation to support controlled schools

Education Minister Paul Givan has today launched a public consultation on proposals to establish a new organisation to support controlled schools across Northern Ireland.