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Levy cuts carrier bag numbers significantly Durkan 27 Aug 2013 | 07:52 pm

Environment Minister Mark H Durkan has today welcomed early indications of a significant reduction in the number of single use carrier bags dispensed in Northern Ireland.

Start your family history research at PRONI 27 Aug 2013 | 07:00 pm

Culture Minister, Carál Ní Chuilín, has encouraged people to avail of the records held in PRONI.

Jobs Fair returns to North West 27 Aug 2013 | 06:50 pm

Derry will play host to a major Jobs Fair and Advice Forum on 11 September 2013.

Support the Massive Mexican Wave on Derry's Walls - Durkan 27 Aug 2013 | 06:40 pm

Environment Minister Mark H Durkan today made a rallying call for volunteers for a mile long Mexican wave on Derry's Walls this Sunday

Northern Ireland Water fined £1,000 for breach of consent 27 Aug 2013 | 06:22 pm

Northern Ireland Water (NIW) pleaded guilty and was fined £1,000 plus court costs of £22 for breaching the conditions of a discharge consent at Lisburn Magistrates' Court today.

Durkan and McCausland launch novel job creation project in Derry 27 Aug 2013 | 06:04 pm

Environment Minister Mark H Durkan and Social Development Minister Nelson McCausland today opened a novel half million pound reuse facility at Pennyburn, Derry~Londonderry.

Appointment of member to the Western Education and Library Board 27 Aug 2013 | 05:48 pm

The Department of Education has announced the appointment of one new member to the Board of the Western Education and Library Board.

Bell and McCann hail Mela success 27 Aug 2013 | 05:25 pm

Junior Ministers Jonathan Bell and Jennifer McCann today joined the thousands of people celebrating this year’s Mela in Botanic Gardens.

Religious discrimination reference in DVLA consultation outrageous - Durkan 27 Aug 2013 | 04:56 pm

Environment Minister, Mark H Durkan today stated he was absolutely amazed with the reference to religious discrimination in the Driver Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) consultation about vehicle licens...

Foster: RABODirect Pro12 adds to our growing sports spectacle 27 Aug 2013 | 04:52 pm

Tourism Minister Arlene Foster has hailed Northern Ireland’s growing reputation for staging world class sporting events.

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