Northern Ireland farmers urged to remain alert after Shamonda virus found in Cork
Northern Ireland farmers and horse owners are being urged to remain alert after Shamonda virus was detected on two farms in County Cork.
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Northern Ireland electricity discount: £63 support to reach 860,000 households from Tuesday
Around 860,000 households will receive a £63 Northern Ireland electricity discount from Tuesday 6 October, with no application required.
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Northern Ireland students bring home WorldSkills gold and bronze from Shanghai
Northern Ireland competitors have returned from WorldSkills 2026 in Shanghai with gold, bronze and five Medallions for Excellence after competing against young talent from more than 70 nations.
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Northern Ireland veterans recognised at Road to Invictus event in Lisburn
Northern Ireland veterans and Invictus Games competitors have been recognised at a Road to Invictus event in Lisburn ahead of Birmingham 2027.
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Northern Ireland victims lose more than £814,000 to romance scams
People in Northern Ireland reported losing £814,400 to romance scams during 2025 as the PSNI warns online daters to watch for the signs of fraud.
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Ten new music experiences launched as Tourism NI builds on Fleadh legacy
Tourism NI has launched ten new visitor music experiences across Northern Ireland as it seeks to build on the legacy of Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann and Belfast’s status as a UNESCO City of Music.
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196 new social homes completed at Blacks Gate development in Dunmurry
A major housing development in Dunmurry has been completed, delivering 196 new social homes at Blacks Gate with £15.3m support from the Department for Communities.
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NI Water forensic audit to examine procurement, contracts and conflicts of interest
The terms of reference for a forensic audit of NI Water have been published, with procurement, contract management, governance and conflicts of interest among the areas being examined.
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Northern Ireland mobile network changes could help unlock £1.4bn economic boost
Proposed changes to Northern Ireland mobile network planning rules could remove infrastructure barriers, with improved connectivity estimated to offer a £1.4bn economic boost over ten years.
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Gary Anderson independent review to examine handling of compassionate release
A Gary Anderson independent review will examine the handling of his compassionate temporary release and subsequent absconding, with former prisons chief Phil Copple appointed to lead it.
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