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Ulster GAA has been officially awarded the Diversity Mark accreditation, recognising its ongoing commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion across the organisation. The Diversity Mark is awarded to organisations following an independent assessment process, which benchmarks best practice in advancing diversity and inclusion. The accreditation is a significant milestone for Ulster GAA, and is reflective […]
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has announced the winners of its annual amateur photography competition to celebrate the district’s three Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONBs): the Mournes, the Ring of Gullion and Strangford and Lecale. Each year, the winning entries are published in the AONB Calendar, an annual publication that showcases the district’s […]
Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan has welcomed a new trial for homes without direct access to electric vehicle charging. Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins announced a six-month pilot scheme to allow electric vehicle charging across footways and pavements to be tested. “This is a positive announcement by the Infrastructure Minister, providing those without a driveway access […]
Translink marks Railway 200 with powerful passenger poetry videos Translink is marking Railway 200 — the 200th anniversary of the modern railway — with a moving new series of short videos showcasing poems written by passengers, performed on trains and in stations across Northern Ireland. The videos bring to life poems from Poetry in Motion – A Collection, […]
Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has welcomed news that the Belfast Trust have agreed to join the Early Access Programme for Givinostat for boys with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. The Newry/Armagh MLA: “My party colleague Linda Dillon MLA and I met with the Health Minister along with families of children with DMD in April this year, […]
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has announced the introduction of enhanced enforcement procedures to ensure roads infrastructure in new developments is adopted into the public road network. Minister Kimmins said: “Earlier this year I gave a commitment to the Assembly to provide updated guidance to staff in an effort to reduce the risk of new developments […]
Sinn Féin councillor Tomás Ó Néill has said a new Irish language policy agreed by Belfast City Council will be transformative for Gaeilgeoirí. He was speaking after the full council gave its approval. The policy includes bilingual corporate branding and bilingual signage in council buildings. “Strengthening the rights of Irish language speakers and boosting the […]
Education Minister Paul Givan has welcomed the beginning of a new phone-free pilot scheme in schools, which will involve more than 8,000 young people across Northern Ireland. The phone-free pilot will run in nine schools until March 2026. It will explore the potential benefits of restricting mobile phone use during the school day, with a […]
Sinn Féin Councillor Bróna Haughey has welcomed confirmation from the Department for Infrastructure that part-time 20-mph speed limit signs will be installed at Foley Primary School and St Mary’s Primary School. The move comes following Councillor Haughey’s engagement with DfI, highlighting the need for enhanced road safety measures. Councillor Haughey said: “I’m pleased to confirm […]
On Friday 19 September, the wheels were spinning for a good cause as the Deputy Lord Mayor, Councillor Jessica Johnston’s charity spinathon helped raise an incredible £1,900 for local charity Pretty ‘n Pink. Starting bright and early from 9am at South Lake Leisure Centre and spinning into the evening until 9pm, the event saw participants […]
SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has demanded urgent action to deliver CAR-T cancer treatment in Belfast, warning that patients and families are being “failed by bureaucracy and delay”. He was speaking following an SDLP Opposition Day motion calling on the Health Minister to explore cross-border services until treatment is made available on the […]
The Justice Minister and Chairman of the RUC George Cross Foundation came together this week to reflect on the sacrifice of police officers ahead of National Police Memorial Day. Naomi Long and Stephen White visited the RUC George Cross Memorial Garden where they also met members of the Northern Ireland policing family including those who […]
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