Finance Minister John O’Dowd says Northern Ireland still faces a significant funding gap despite additional day-to-day funding announced in the Autumn Budget.
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The proposed £100.1 million A29 Cookstown bypass has received Outline Business Case approval, with £43 million secured towards the scheme.
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Northern Ireland has published a new 10-year framework for children’s mental health and wellbeing, focusing on prevention, early support and easier access to services.
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Queen’s University Belfast astronomers have helped uncover new clues about Neptune Trojans, icy objects sharing the orbit of the solar system’s eighth planet.
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The PSNI has reported cash seizures exceeding £200,000 during Operation Lockstream, including more than £170,000 discovered in a vehicle in Belfast.
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New Driver NI will provide road safety education to 32,000 young people across more than 100 schools during the 2026/27 academic year.
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New proposals could expand pedestrianisation and improve walking and cycling routes in Belfast city centre. Public consultation runs until January 2027.
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Police are treating a serious assault in Derry as attempted murder after a man in his 30s was stabbed multiple times.
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Northern Ireland’s six HSC Trusts and the Public Health Agency have published winter surge plans to manage hospital pressures and emergency department demand.
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Belfast City Council is seeking views on draft planning guidance for short-term lets, holiday apartments and other visitor accommodation until 16 November.
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