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.
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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.
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.
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.