Survey records fall in attitudes to refugees and asylum seekers
The Executive Office report found agreement with five of six measured statements fell to the lowest recorded level in 2025.
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£750,000 resurfacing scheme announced for Ederney roads
Work on B4 Market Street, Leatham Crescent and Edenamohill Road is due to start on Monday and run until late August.
Consultation opens on heat network regulation in Northern Ireland
Economy Minister Caoimhe Archibald says proposals would strengthen consumer protections and help shape future legislation for low-carbon heating networks.
M3 Lagan Bridge maintenance to begin next week
The Department for Infrastructure says slip road restrictions will be in place across three August weekends as six bridge bearings are replaced.
Survey reports lower agreement on refugee-protection statements
Agreement reached its lowest recorded level for five of six statements examined in a 2025 analysis of Northern Ireland Life and Times survey responses.
Three weekend closures planned for M3 Lagan Bridge bearing works
The final phase of a specialist maintenance programme will replace six bearings on one of Belfast's busiest road links.
Survey records mixed public attitudes towards refugees and asylum policy
The 2025 Northern Ireland Life and Times survey found support for protection duties alongside concern about whether communities are welcoming.
New consumer rules proposed for Northern Ireland heat networks
A consultation proposes clearer billing, information and redress standards for about 3,000 customers on communal heating systems.