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McGrath: Newcastle's Bendy Tree Makes History with UK First
SDLP MLA Colin McGrath welcomes Newcastle's Bendy Tree being named UK Tree of the Year 2026 by the Woodland Trust, the first Northern Ireland tree to take the award. He has written to Newry, Mourne and Down Council asking for a permanent commemorative plaque beside it.
Environment and climate Original release: McGrath: Newcastle's Bendy Tree Makes History with UK First (opens in a new tab)
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Blacks Gate site a fantastic example of what can be achieved – Flynn
West Belfast MLA Órlaithí Flynn welcomes the redevelopment of the former Visteon site on Blacks Road into Black's Gate, which she says delivers 195 social and 48 affordable homes through a £30 million investment. She calls for continued investment in social and affordable housing.
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O'Hanlon pays tribute to Eithne Vallely
SDLP Armagh Councillor Thomas O'Hanlon expresses deep sadness at the death of Eithne Vallely, recalling her founding of the Armagh Pipers Club and her decades of teaching young musicians and promoting traditional Irish music.
Other Education Original release: O'Hanlon pays tribute to Eithne Vallely (opens in a new tab)
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Givan praises Northern Ireland students for impressive GCSE results
The DUP's Education Minister Paul Givan congratulates students on their GCSE results, noting 83.6% achieved grade C/4 and above and 31.7% grade A/7 and above, up slightly on 2025, and thanks teachers and school leaders.
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Education Minister marks major milestone at Strule Shared Education…
Education Minister Paul Givan marks the completion of main structural works at the Strule Shared Education Campus in Omagh, which will bring six schools together and is on track to open in September 2028.
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Bilingual signage at Ulster University students’ union ‘another positive step for equality’ – Delargy
Sinn Féin MLA Pádraig Delargy welcomes Ulster University's decision to install bilingual Irish and English signage across its students' union, citing a 2018 student vote, and commends Irish language campaigners for their work.
Disability and equality Education Original release: Bilingual signage at Ulster University students’ union ‘another positive step for equality’ – Delargy (opens in a new tab)
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University scholarships a testament to Gaza students’ courage and determination – Finucane
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane praises Gaza students evacuated to take up university scholarships, including students now studying at Ulster University, and wishes them success following a Westminster reception honouring them.
Education International affairs Original release: University scholarships a testament to Gaza students’ courage and determination – Finucane (opens in a new tab)
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Education Minister opens new £16.5million Elmgrove Primary School
DUP Education Minister Paul Givan marks the official opening of the £16.5million Elmgrove Primary School, a new build with 21 classrooms, SEN rooms, a Nurture room and a double Nursery unit. He praises the investment and the efforts of those who delivered it.
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Minister Lyons opens £29m shared housing development in Ballymena
Housing Local government Original release: Minister Lyons opens £29m shared housing development in Ballymena (opens in a new tab)
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Minister congratulates students receiving BTEC, AS and A level Results
The DUP's Education Minister Paul Givan congratulates students receiving BTEC, AS and A level results, noting around a third of A level grades were A* to A and 98.7% of entries achieved A* to E. He urges students who are disappointed to seek school guidance.
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Stewart welcomes recognition of Portstewart Strand as UK Beach of the Year
Alliance Alderman Richard Stewart, Deputy Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Council, welcomes Portstewart Strand being ranked the top beach in the UK and Northern Ireland in a Times and Sunday Times guide, praising its scenery, water quality and community spirit.
Environment and climate Local government Original release: Stewart welcomes recognition of Portstewart Strand as UK Beach of the Year (opens in a new tab)
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Championing integrated education more important than ever, says McAteer, welcoming guests to City Hall event
Alliance High Sheriff of Belfast Fiona McAteer congratulates the Integrated Education Fund on its lasting impact and says she is proud to sponsor the charity during her tenure. She spoke at a City Hall event held in the charity's honour and pledges continued support for expanding integrated…
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Allister welcomes Wrightbus to Westminster
TUV MP Jim Allister welcomes Wrightbus's hydrogen bus display at Parliament as North Antrim MP, calls for government to prioritise UK manufacturing in zero emission bus rollout and support diesel bus conversions, and hopes Wrightbus expands into hydrogen coaches at Galgorm.
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Original release: Allister welcomes Wrightbus to Westminster (opens in a new tab)
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Education Minister opens new building for Islandmagee Primary School
Education Minister Paul Givan says he is delighted to have officially opened a new five-class-base building for Islandmagee Primary School, a £5.4 million capital investment he says will improve the school experience for generations.
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Spreagann Gildernew daoine chun páirt a ghlacadh in imeachtaí Sheachtain na Gaeilge
Sinn Féin MLA Colm Gildernew encourages people to take part in local Seachtain na Gaeilge events, which run until 17 March, and calls for fair funding to sustain the Irish language revival.
Disability and equality Education Original release: Spreagann Gildernew daoine chun páirt a ghlacadh in imeachtaí Sheachtain na Gaeilge (opens in a new tab)
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‘Two decades of collaboration highlights benefits of all-Ireland cooperation in higher education’ – Delargy
Sinn Féin MLA Padraig Delargy welcomes the 20th anniversary of the joint Masters in Leadership and Innovation in the Public Sector run by Atlantic Technological University and Ulster University. He calls for continued investment in cross-border educational partnerships like it.
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McAteer names Eastside Greenways one of High Sheriff charities
Alliance Councillor Fiona McAteer, now High Sheriff of Belfast, says she will support Eastside Greenways during her term, praising its work on the Connswater Community Greenway in east Belfast.
Environment and climate Local government Original release: McAteer names Eastside Greenways one of High Sheriff charities (opens in a new tab)
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Homelessness organisations doing essential work - Minister
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons, speaking at Belfast's Stella Maris centre run by Depaul, says homelessness has no simple fix and that accommodation must come with support services. He outlines recent steps including the Housing Supply Strategy and an extra £6.7m for the Housing Executive.
Housing Original release: Homelessness organisations doing essential work - Minister (opens in a new tab)
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Minister commends organisations working to tackle homelessness
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons praised frontline homelessness charities during a visit to a north Belfast support centre, highlighted the Executive’s Housing Supply Strategy, announced an extra £6.7 m for the Housing Executive and a new 2025‑26 allocation for homelessness prevention, and thanked
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McAteer sworn in as High Sheriff of Belfast.
Alliance Councillor Fiona McAteer says she is proud to be appointed High Sheriff of Belfast for 2025, sworn in at City Hall, and plans to promote the Integrated Education Fund and Walkway Community Association.
Local government Education Original release: McAteer sworn in as High Sheriff of Belfast. (opens in a new tab)