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Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has announced £200,000 in funding towards the long‑term sustainability of Northern Ireland’s historic church buildings. The funding will be administered by the National Churches Trust (NCT) to help address a range of urgent structural and fabric repairs at four church buildings. Minister Lyons said: “Since 2018 my Department has supported the National […]
SPAR NI’s annual Community Cashback Grant is now open for applications, with the local retailer pledging £20,000 towards community based charities and outreach organisations. The retailer has distributed £120,000 in grants to 55 organisations since 2020, reaching across every county. This year, £20,000 will be split between seven organisations, with one £10,000 grant, one £5,000 […]
Sinn Féin MP Dáire Hughes has said the British government must do more to help those affected by the rising fuel crisis. The Newry and Armagh MP was commenting as Sinn Féin MPs supported a letter to the British Prime Minister which outlines a call for temporary immediate reduction in costs of fuel here in […]
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has visited Craigavon Area Hospital to see first-hand the work of frontline teams delivering vital services across the Trust. During the visit, Mr Nesbitt met with staff across a number of key areas, including Trauma and Orthopaedics, the Maternity Unit and the Healthcare Science team. The Minister was welcomed by Trust […]
Hospitality and Professional Cookery students from Southern Regional College (SRC) have secured their place in the 2026 Generation Chef grand final following an impressive performance at the College’s Newry campus. Two student teams competed in a high-pressure challenge heat at the end of March with culinary skills in the kitchen and front of house service […]
The Housing Executive welcomed over 200 attendees to its largest ever annual Contractor Health & Safety Awareness event at the Dunsilly Hotel, Antrim on 26 March 2026. Construction and maintenance partners from across Northern Ireland gathered to hear from leading industry experts and take part in discussions aimed at enhancing safety standards across all areas […]
Glenanne Community Association in County Armagh has secured £1,000 prize as part of this year’s Housing Executive’s Rural Community Awards. Situated in the hinterland of Armagh, this project is dedicated to combining environmental education, practical action and inclusive participation to create a greener, more sustainable Glenanne — a village that cares for its environment and future generations. […]
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SDLP Leader of the Opposition Matthew O’Toole MLA has lambasted the leadership of the Executive for its inexcusable silence during an international crisis which has sent household energy and fuel costs rocketing. He said that the Executive has for weeks failed to offer any meaningful leadership to a public struggling with increased costs, relying only […]
Aontú Leader Peadar Tóibín TD has expressed his delight in officially welcoming former Newry, Mourne and Down Council Chairperson Roisin Mulgrew to the party. An Teachta Tóibín confirmed today that Ms. Mulgrew has joined the Aontú movement and will contest the upcoming election in the North of Ireland, offering a principled, common-sense alternative for the […]
Laughter, connection and true community spirit were in abundance at our heart-warming 11th annual Housing Executive Rural Community Awards ceremony. Held in The Seamus Heaney Homeplace in Bellaghy, Co Derry/Londonderry and supported by the Rural Community Network and the Northern Ireland Housing Council, the event celebrated the dedication of rural groups and individuals in improving […]
Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald has called on the British Government to immediately reduce fuel duty, warning that rapidly rising petrol and diesel prices are placing severe pressure on households and businesses across Northern Ireland. In discussions with the Cabinet Office this morning and also in a letter to Peter Kyle MP, Secretary of State […]
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