Paul Boggs appointed to replace Maolíosa McHugh as West Tyrone MLA
The Sperrin councillor will take over the Assembly seat vacated by the Sinn Féin representative who lost his local council position in 2019
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Orange Order to walk Garvaghy Road on return from Drumcree service
Members gathered in Portadown after a recent court decision regarding the 28-year-old dispute over parading rights.
Belfast City Council members urged to support motion on Gaza mobile maternity units
Humanitarian group Gaels Against Genocide hopes councillors will back a call for three converted buses currently in Cairo to be released into Gaza.
Derry minister O'Brien reflects on roots, transport projects and childhood lessons
Irish Minister for Transport spoke to Tom Kelly about his upbringing in the border area, his work on cross-border infrastructure and memories of navigating local roads with his father.
Parties divide over Drumcree judgment as Parades Commission faces confidence test
Unionist representatives have demanded resignations while Sinn Fein says the ruling does not authorise a parade along Garvaghy Road.
Northern Ireland health service faces £800m shortfall as officials seek savings plan
Officials hope to avoid a single-year cut of 12% by spreading required reductions over multiple years after a recent committee warned the figure was unfeasible.
Nipsa official warns of potential strikes as health pay award stays unconfirmed
Patrick Mulholland suggested industrial action could begin in October amid concerns over the Executive's failure to finalise a budget
Health Minister Robbie Butler meets Bryson Charitable Group staff on first day in office
The Northern Ireland Executive's health minister carried out his inaugural official engagement today when he visited the charity in Belfast to discuss social care delivery.