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
Politics
“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
Remembering Ming
Ed Davey’s tribute to Ming Campbell in the House of Commons on 14th October 2025 I want to let the House into a secret about Ming Campbell: he was obsessed with sport. As you might expect from someone who was … read more
Ards and North Down Borough Council receives an update on road infrastructure projects for 2025/26
Members of the Ards and North Down Borough Council received an update from the Department for Infrastructure regarding road maintenance and improvement works in the council area for the years 2024/25 and 2025/26. read more