Guidance issued for further education hardship fund
The Department for the Economy has published guidance for the 2026-27 Further Education Hardship Fund.
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Paul O'Neill and Kevin O'Hara strike late as Larne take first-leg advantage
Larne will take a two-goal lead into the return leg after a 2-0 win over Lincoln Red Imps at Europa Point Stadium.
Eight begin year-long heritage skills training programme
Participants in the All-Ireland Heritage Skills Programme are undertaking formal training and on-site conservation placements over 12 months.
Childcare subsidy supported 27,486 children in 2025/26
More than £18m was paid directly to families through Northern Ireland’s childcare subsidy scheme, Department of Education figures show.
Belfast Herald expands its coverage on Instagram
The Belfast Herald is extending its news, sport and public-information coverage on Instagram, giving readers a faster and more accessible way to follow the stories shaping Belfast and Northern Ireland.
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons opens new archive facility for historic records at Belfast War Room
The Historic Environment Record of Northern Ireland has moved into the former Cold War bunker, which now houses over 45,000 sites and millions of photographs.
Autumn Fair returns to Botanic Gardens for two-day celebration
The free September weekend will bring flower displays, live music, food, crafts and family activities to south Belfast.
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons launches Pre Market Engagement for Irish Street regeneration
The Northern Ireland Executive has begun a consultation process with Newry, Mourne and Down District Council to explore the redevelopment of the Irish Street site in Downpatrick.
Invest NI tests interest in energy advice framework
Preliminary market engagement has been held before a planned competitive tender for technical consultancy work with Northern Ireland businesses.
PRONI programme includes Second World War airfields talk
A lunchtime talk on Northern Ireland’s Second World War airfields is due to take place at PRONI’s Titanic Quarter site on Thursday.
Northern Ireland total farm income provisionally rises to £1.03bn
DAERA estimates that Total Income from Farming rose by 40.5% in 2025, while average Farm Business Income is forecast to increase in 2025/26.
Senior health officials face Assembly committee after Nesbitt resignation
Mike Farrar and Tracey McCaig were called before MLAs as Stormont's health service entered a period without a minister in post.
Northern Ireland house-price series listed for April-to-June release
The Department of Finance’s quarterly Northern Ireland House Price Index was listed for release on 19 August, covering standardised prices for the second quarter of 2026.
Framework sets out redesigned GCSE and A-level qualifications
Northern Ireland’s Department of Education has set out a framework for changes to CCEA GCSE, AS-level and A-level qualifications, including a new modular A-level model.
Revised CCEA GCSEs planned for first teaching in 2029
GCSEs and A-levels will be retained under a Department of Education framework that includes the removal of standalone CCEA AS levels.
DVA publishes July vehicle and driver-test statistics
The monthly Department for Infrastructure release covers vehicle, driver and theory tests conducted in Northern Ireland.
CAFRE agriculture students explore farm innovation in England
Level 3 students visited farming businesses in the Lake District to examine livestock systems, dairy production and renewable energy.
PSNI publishes July security-situation statistics
The monthly accredited official update covers the Northern Ireland security situation to 31 July 2026.
Belfast Trust team reviews waiting-list records
Patients are being encouraged to update the trust if their circumstances have changed or they have received treatment elsewhere.
NISRA publishes August Northern Ireland labour-market report
The latest monthly release brings together official measures including Labour Force Survey, claimant-count, redundancy, employment survey and PAYE data.
Conway and Kerr doubles keep Glentoran in title hunt
Gracie Conway and Aimee Kerr each scored twice as champions Glentoran Women beat Lisburn Rangers 6-0 at Crewe Park to stay five points behind leaders Cliftonville with a game in hand.
Farm investment scheme applications close on 3 September
Eligible farm businesses have until 11.59pm on Thursday 3 September to apply for the first round of DAERA’s Sustainable Farming Investment Scheme.
Northern Ireland weather: Rain and showers on Monday, highs of 20C
Temperatures are forecast to reach between 17C and 20C across five regional centres.
Kate O'Connor adds European heptathlon gold to landmark summer
The Newry-born multi-event athlete followed her Commonwealth title in Glasgow by taking the European crown at Alexander Stadium in Birmingham.