Minister opens fifth application to EFS with visit to local farm

Minister for Environment Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Edwin Poots has opened the fifth intake to the Environmental Farming Scheme with a visit to a farm in Downpatrick to see first-hand what can be achieved through the scheme.




Road resurfacing scheme for C191 Kennedies Road, Tynan

A £450,000 carriageway resurfacing scheme for Kennedies Road, Tynan will commence on 18 August 2021




Self-isolation rule change takes effect

Changes to COVID-19 self-isolation rules will change from today (Monday) for people who are fully vaccinated.




Lyons announces Assured Skills Welding Academies at Southern Regional College

Economy Minister Gordon Lyons today launched a new Assured Skills Collaborative Welding Academy at Southern Regional College (SRC), with 12 training places.




Lyons announces new Deloitte Digital Enterprise Assured Skills Academy

Economy Minister Gordon Lyons today launched an Assured Skills Digital Enterprise Academy, in partnership with Deloitte, offering 30 high quality training places for people with degrees.