Lyons announces £85,000 investment in Street Art to enhance town centres across Mid and East Antrim

Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has announced an £85,000 investment to support a new Street Art initiative across Ballymena, Carrickfergus and Larne, aimed at enhancing the visual appeal of town centres, celebrating local identity and engaging communities through creative expression.




Minister congratulates students receiving BTEC, AS and A level results

Education Minister Paul Givan has congratulated students receiving their BTEC, AS and A level examination results.




Final registration deadline approaching for Soil Nutrient Health Scheme

The deadline for registering for the Soil Nutrient Health Scheme (SNHS) is fast approaching. Farm businesses in Co Antrim (Zone 4) and any other farms across Zones 1 to 3 which have not already registered should do so before the closing date of midnight on 1 September 2025.




DfI reaffirms commitment to flood alleviation in Downpatrick

The Department for Infrastructure (DfI) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the Downpatrick community through strategic flood alleviation efforts, following the publication of the Downpatrick Flood Alleviation Scheme Feasibility Report earlier this year.




Recruitment competition launched for an Independent Chairperson for the Northern Ireland Search and Rescue (NISAR) Practitioners Group

The Department of Justice has launched a competition to appoint a successor independent chair to the NISAR Practitioners Group.