Education Authority announce ‘regrettable’ savings measures to claw back £30m shortfall

The Education Authority have confirmed they need to make a series of “regrettable” savings measures to claw back a projected £30m...

Domestic abuse awareness expert welcomes Minister’s support for male victims

A domestic violence awareness expert has welcomed Minister for Justice Naomi Long’s support for male victims. Nuala Lappin, a retired specialist...

EA respond to Unite the Union’s ‘factually inaccurate’ concerns for child safety

The Education Authority (EA) have hit out at claims made by Unite the Union regarding temporary education workers and safeguarding checks,...

Poppy Appeal for 2025 launched in Armagh as Lord Caledon ceremonially collects ‘first poppy’

The Royal British Legion’s (RBL) Poppy Appeal for 2025 officially launched today (Friday), in Northern Ireland, and this year highlights how...

Education Minister outlines two-strand approach for £27.5m SEN ‘Transformation’ programme

Nine Special Educational Needs (SEN) ‘Transformation’ projects – receiving funding from a £27.5 million pot – will be divided into two...

Waiting times for mental health services ‘unacceptable’

The Minister for Health has said that current waiting times for children and adult mental health services are “unacceptable” across Northern Ireland....

MLA kicks up stink in Assembly at former MP’s ‘Northern Ireland is a s***hole’ remark

A local DUP MLA has lambasted former Fermanagh and South Tyrone MP Michelle Gildernew over her description of Northern Ireland as...

Senior leaders ‘learn from last winter’ when planning for upcoming cold season’s pressures

Senior leaders from across the Health and Social Care system have been brought together to “learn from last winter” as the...

Over £5m bill to compensate drivers for vehicle damage due to condition of NI roads in past year

Over £5 million was spent compensating drivers for damage to their vehicles last year due to the condition of Northern Ireland’s...

Assaults on prison staff at four year high due to ‘overcrowding’ and ‘high prison population’

The number of assaults on prison staff in Northern Ireland are at their highest in the last four years  – while...

Murder investigation launched after man found dead in County Down

Detectives have launched a murder investigation following the death of a man in Newcastle. Detective Chief Inspector Kerrie Foreman, from the...

Tragic end as body of missing person recovered after rescue search in Mournes

The body of a missing person has been recovered from the Mourne Mountains. Local search teams were called in the PSNI...