Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has announced £200,000 in funding towards the long term sustainability of Northern Ireland’s historic church buildings.

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs has announced the opening of the 2026-27 Northern Ireland Regional Food Programme (NIRFP).

DAERA Minister Andrew Muir MLA, has published the eighth Rural Needs Annual Monitoring Report.

Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald has announced a £3.75m investment which will see three buildings in North Belfast transformed to provide community-based facilities including expanded workspace for new and growing businesses.

The resurfacing scheme, commencing on Monday 13 April 2026, will involve the asphalt resurfacing of 2.2 kilometres of the A29 New Road commencing 700 metres south of Tullydonnell Road to a point approx. 750 metres north of the junction of Ballsmill Road.