New policy framework published for future electricity interconnection
The Department for the Economy has issued a policy statement setting out how future external East-West electricity interconnection proposals will be assessed.
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Belfast pedestrianisation consultation promised after Fleadh street closures
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins says proposals to expand pedestrianisation in Belfast city centre will be published for consultation in the coming weeks as a new transport plan is prepared.
Top A-level grades rise as Northern Ireland pupils receive results
Provisional figures show 30.7% of Northern Ireland A-level entries received A* or A grades, up from 30.3% last year.
Afghanistan seal ODI series against Ireland at Stormont
Afghanistan beat Ireland by 42 runs in Wednesday’s fourth ODI at Stormont to move 3-0 ahead in the five-match series.
New EU packaging rules begin applying in part in Northern Ireland
DAERA says the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation started applying on 12 August, with parts of it directly applicable in Northern Ireland under the Windsor Framework.
European Heritage Open Days programme set for 12 and 13 September
The annual free-access heritage programme returns next month with a theme focused on sites and traditions at risk.
£200,000 pledged for next Team NI Commonwealth Games cycle
A Team NI homecoming reception at Parliament Buildings included an announcement of £200,000 for emerging athletes and a further £2m for a club grant scheme.
All Ireland Scholarship annual award rises to £5,850
The annual All Ireland Scholarship award has increased by £350 as high-achieving students from lower-income backgrounds receive results.
Eight principles frame Northern Ireland AI consultation
The Executive is seeking views on a draft strategy for responsible use of artificial intelligence across public services until October 7.
New framework sets test for future electricity links
Northern Ireland's policy for East-West interconnection will assess proposals against system resilience, cross-border cooperation and consumer value.
Four-hour emergency-care performance falls to 42.8%
Official figures show 11,605 Northern Ireland patients spent more than 12 hours in emergency departments during June.
Hospital admissions rise as available bed numbers fall
New Northern Ireland statistics record more inpatient and day-case admissions alongside a higher average occupancy rate in 2025/26.
Nine in ten further education leavers report positive outcome
A new survey found that most Northern Ireland college leavers were working, studying or combining both six months after completing their course.
Consultation opens on protections for heat network customers
Proposals would introduce a Northern Ireland regulatory framework covering billing, information and complaints for about 3,000 consumers.
More than 1,700 farms apply for nature scheme support
Applications worth a combined £12.37 million include hundreds of kilometres of new and restored hedgerows and riparian buffers.
Hundreds of sites prepare for free heritage weekend
European Heritage Open Days will return on September 12 and 13 with buildings, tours and events across Northern Ireland.
Northern Ireland midfielder Shea Charles completes Fulham move
The 22-year-old has signed a five-year contract at Craven Cottage after leaving Southampton for an undisclosed fee.
Belvoir Road resurfacing brings lane and weekend closures
The £650,000 Belfast scheme runs between Newtownbreda Road and Saintfield Road, with four full closure periods planned.
First M3 Lagan Bridge weekend restrictions begin on Friday night
The first of three August weekends of M3 access restrictions begins at 9pm on Friday as bridge-bearing replacement work resumes.
Belfast pedestrianisation proposals due within weeks
A forthcoming transport-plan consultation will include options for expanding traffic-free space in the city centre after the Fleadh street closures.
Sign Language Act receives Royal Assent ahead of planned September start
The Sign Language Act has received Royal Assent, marking a further legislative step before its planned commencement in September.
Refurbished Belfast traffic control centre operates around the clock
The Department for Infrastructure says its refurbished Traffic Information and Control Centre will continue to support traffic management and emergency coordination across Northern Ireland.
Departments set out plans for Northern Ireland growth fund
Almost £39m is being divided between day-to-day programmes and capital projects, with the largest infrastructure allocation going to the economy department.
Cliftonville extend lead with comeback win at Linfield
Teegan Lynch scored twice as the Women's Premiership leaders recovered from an early goal to win 3-1 at Midgley Park.