Eight-week consultation opens on planning application thresholds
Proposed changes to Northern Ireland's development classes and thresholds are intended to reflect newer forms of development and speed up decision-making.
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Public asked to shape Northern Ireland's first historic environment policy
The draft framework covers listed buildings, monuments, parks, shipwrecks and other heritage assets, with responses open until October 23.
Ballygowan Road resurfacing restrictions run until September
Weekend and off-peak closures are in place on the A23 between Upper Braniel Road and number 122 Ballygowan Road.
Northern Ireland's 12-hour emergency waits rise to 11,605 in June
Official figures show 16.7% of emergency department attendances lasted more than 12 hours, while fewer than a third of Type 1 patients completed their visit within four hours.
Regional cataract centres bring urgent year-long wait list close to zero
Downe Hospital now carries out about 2,350 cataract procedures a year as three protected regional centres increase planned eye-surgery capacity.
£13.3m local growth allocation backs Invest NI and Go Succeed
Capital funding will support innovation, research and development, early design work at Craigavon's Mandeville site and grants for growing businesses.
Rain and showers forecast across Northern Ireland on Sunday
Temperatures are forecast to reach between 17C and 18C across five regional centres.
Executive seeks meeting with Prime Minister over Northern Ireland funding
All Executive ministers have signed a letter seeking an early in-person meeting with the Prime Minister on funding pressures, public services and Northern Ireland’s budget position.
Northern Ireland launches consultation on first AI strategy
The Executive Office has opened consultation on a draft artificial intelligence strategy intended to guide responsible, ethical and fair AI adoption across Northern Ireland’s public sector.
Big Ukulele Jam scheduled at Belfast’s Big Fish on Sunday
Belfast City Council has listed the free Big Ukulele Jam as part of the Belfast Ukulele Festival programme for Sunday, 16 August.
Premiership round-up: Linfield claim Big Two win as Cliftonville stay perfect
Linfield defeated Glentoran at Windsor Park, Cliftonville made it two wins from two and Carrick Rangers maintained their own perfect start.
Lowe's early strike earns Dungannon victory at Portadown
Kris Lowe scored the only goal as Dungannon Swifts defeated Portadown 1-0 at Shamrock Park.
Carrick's four-minute scoring burst decides Limavady contest
Paul Heatley and Aidan Steele struck before half-time as Carrick Rangers won 2-1 at Limavady United.
Linfield hold off Glentoran after Leahy and Millar strike at Windsor
Darragh Leahy and Kirk Millar put Linfield in control before Jordan Stewart's stoppage-time reply in a 2-1 Big Two win at Windsor Park.
Coleraine and Larne cancel each other out at the Showgrounds
Neither side could find a breakthrough as Coleraine and Larne played out a 0-0 NIFL Premiership draw.
Crusaders overturn early deficit to edge Ballymena at Seaview
Crusaders came from behind to defeat Ballymena United 2-1 after Igor Rutkowski had given the visitors an early lead.
Cliftonville make it two wins from two with victory at Bangor
Kyle McClelland opened the scoring and Liam McStravick completed a 3-0 Cliftonville win at Clandeboye Park.
CAFRE to hold online horticulture innovation scheme briefing
Commercial growers will be able to hear about the Innovation Driver and Support Horticulture Pilot Scheme at a CAFRE online event on Thursday, 20 August.
Rachel McLaren's sensational strike lights up Linfield win at Derry
Rachel McLaren's standout first-half goal set Linfield on their way before Grace McKimm added the decisive second in a 2-1 win at the Brandywell.
Mann earns Crusaders a point after Murdough puts Lisburn ahead
Rebecca Mann's second-half equaliser rescued a 1-1 draw for Crusaders Strikers after Stacey Murdough gave Lisburn Ladies the lead.
Women's Premiership round-up: McLaren stunner lights up Linfield win
Rachel McLaren supplied Friday night's outstanding moment as Linfield won at Derry, while Glentoran hit seven at Larne.
McLaughlin and Vance doubles drive seven-goal Glentoran win at Larne
Naomi McLaughlin and Demi Vance each scored twice as Glentoran Women defeated Larne Women 7-1 at Larne Academy of Sport.
McGuinness double carries Cliftonville past Lisburn Rangers
Caitlin McGuinness scored twice after Teegan Lynch's early opener as Cliftonville Ladies defeated Lisburn Rangers 3-0.
Careers Service support highlighted as pupils weigh next steps after results
The Department for the Economy is directing pupils and families to Careers Service advisers after A-level, AS and vocational results, with GCSE results due on 20 August.