The first confirmed case of the highly invasive Quagga Mussel in Northern Ireland has been reported in Lower Lough Erne.

Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins and Ireland’s Minister for Transport Darragh O’Brien and Minister of State with responsibility for the implementation of the All-Island Strategic Rail Review, Seán Canney, have all welcomed the publication today of the Rail Project Prioritisation Strategy for the island.

Trading Standards Service (TSS) has recently seized over £22,000 worth of fake toys, including Labubu dolls, K Pop Demon Hunters merchandise, Lego figures and Disney’s Lilo & Stitch products.

Education Minister Paul Givan has set out plans to allow pupils of Nazareth House Primary School to return to face-to-face learning from 7 January 2026.

Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has announced the appointment of Mr John Anderson as a Member of the Historic Monuments Council (HMC).