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. read more
Northern Ireland Executive
“Work together to help protect vital services”: Nesbitt
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has today launched the Department’s 2025/26 Overarching Winter Preparedness Plan, setting out key measures to protect health and social care services during another challenging winter period. read more
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. read more
Review of Invest NI investments published
Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald has responded to the publication of a review of Invest NI investments that she commissioned to ensure it is not supporting projects that arm Israel. read more
Education Minister welcomes PAC focus on urgent need for investment in the schools’ estate
Education Minister Paul Givan has welcomed the publication of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) report into the management of the schools’ estate, recognising that it brings into sharp focus the critical and long-standing issues of school infrastruct… read more