Lough Neagh commercial fisher convicted at Dungannon Magistrates’ Court

John Quinn (52) of Derryloughan Road, Coalisland was convicted today at Dungannon Magistrates’ Court of fishing illegally within 1610m of the defined mouth of a salmon river and of fishing with incorrectly marked fishing nets.

Minister appoints interim members to the Northern Regional College governing body

Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald has appointed three interim members to the governing body of Northern Regional College.

Lyons announces agreement for home heating oil support

Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has secured Executive agreement for a £36.4million support package for home heating oil users in Northern Ireland.

Kimmins announces £1m major resurfacing scheme on A1 Banbridge By-pass

Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has announced that a £1m major resurfacing scheme on the A1 Banbridge By-pass Dual Carriageway will commence on Friday 17 April 2026.

DAERA moves to general licence for BTV 3 vaccination

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) today announced that vaccination against Bluetongue Virus Serotype 3 (BTV 3) will now be permitted under a general licence, simplifying access to BTV-3 vaccines for livestock keepers across Northern Ireland.