Health Minister Robin Swann has announced more than 1,300 nursing and midwifery pre-registration training places at Northern Ireland universities this year.

With just under 28 days left to submit Single Applications, Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots MLA is encouraging farmers to submit their applications now so as not to incur a financial penalty.

Dunluce Castle has been closed to visitors since Covid restrictions were tightened in December 2020. On April 15 the Executive announced that regulations would be changed to permit outdoor visitor attractions to reopen from Friday 23 April, subject to social distancing requirements.

Over 1,100 businesses across a wide range of sectors will be able to apply online from today for a one-off £50,000 grant to help them with the impact of Covid-19.

Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon has welcomed the introduction of Irish language signage on the West Belfast Glider route.