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Northern Ireland pupils forced into Republic's schools

Dozens of Northern Irish pupils are being educated in the Republic of Ireland as Derry's school capacity crisis reaches breaking point, raising urgent questions about educational provision and cross-border cooperation.

Northern Ireland's ancient trees face mass destruction

Northern Ireland's cherished ancient woodlands are facing a devastating crisis as tree felling rates reach alarming levels, threatening centuries of natural heritage and biodiversity across the region.

Ireland summons UK envoy over minister's 'unacceptable' comments

The Irish government has taken the extraordinary diplomatic step of summoning the British ambassador to Dublin following inflammatory comments made by Northern Ireland Minister Steve Baker about the Republic's stance on Northern Ireland, escalating tensio

Foster demands urgent Stormont return

Former DUP leader Arlene Foster issues a stark warning to Westminster, urging immediate action to restore devolved government in Northern Ireland and end the damaging political stalemate at Stormont.

UK's Largest Lake Becomes Ecological Disaster Zone

Lough Neagh, the UK's largest freshwater lake, is facing an unprecedented ecological collapse due to algal blooms, pollution, and government inaction, threatening wildlife and local communities.

UK's Most Westerly Village Holds a Secret American Link

Uncover the hidden charms of Belleek, Northern Ireland. This remote village isn't just the UK's most westerly point—it boasts a stunning castle, a unique US connection, and a serene escape from the modern world.

Starmer's Gaza Stance Sparks Diplomatic Row in Dublin

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer's position on the Israel-Hamas conflict sparks a diplomatic row during crucial talks with Irish Taoiseach Micheál Martin in Dublin, overshadowing discussions on post-Brexit Northern Ireland relations.

NI political stalemate cripples cost of living response

Alliance Party leader Naomi Long warns that Northern Ireland's political paralysis is crippling efforts to support struggling families amidst soaring energy and food prices, with no Stormont Executive in sight.

Supreme Court overturns Belfast school's LGBT ban

The UK Supreme Court has unanimously ruled that a Belfast primary school's ban on teaching about same-sex parents was unlawful discrimination, in a landmark victory for LGBTQ+ rights in Northern Irish education.

Teachers' fury over 'Nando's-style' school food ratings

The Department for Education's new 'simplified' food rating system, likened to a Nando's heat scale, has been slammed by educators and unions as a 'slap in the face' that ignores the real crisis in school funding and meal quality.

UK Universities Face Financial Collapse - Crisis Deepens

Britain's world-class university system faces existential threat from unsustainable funding models, chronic underinvestment, and political short-termism. Urgent reform is needed to prevent irreversible damage.

UK and Ireland in Fresh Talks to Restore Stormont

Exclusive: The UK Secretary of State has launched a fresh diplomatic push with the Irish government in a bid to break the political deadlock and restore the devolved government in Northern Ireland.

NI's Youth Mental Health Crisis: Report Urges Stormont Action

A damning new report reveals a deepening mental health emergency among Northern Ireland's young people, with soaring suicide rates and a 'fractured' support system. Experts are urging the restored Stormont Executive to make youth wellbeing an immediate pr

GCSE Music faces extinction as costs soar to £400 per pupil

Exclusive: Soaring costs of music GCSEs are creating an 'apartheid' in arts education, with state school pupils priced out. The Child Poverty Action Group reveals the stark inequalities forcing schools to cut creative subjects.

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