Can anyone explain why the maximum student loan for a tertiary student from NI is £6k but seemingly it's £9k if you're Scottish or English? A friend of mine is asking.

The obvious and proper decision in the circumstances. But alarming that the DFI Chief Planner saw no problem proceeding with the inquiry #Systemfailni

In 2022, John O' Dowd sanctioned the felling of healthy mature oak trees at Greenbank Industrial Estate in Newry.

He then evaded Justin McNulty’s questions about this decision in the NI Assembly.

Now O’Dowd is back in office, it’s time for him to give some much needed answers.

A couple of days late here, but some wonderful #ulsterfolklore which I've not seen mentioned in copious (& some dubious!) posts about #Bealtaine . Greater (& lesser!) celandine is blooming all over the place ATM so this makes complete sense! #folklorethursday #Beltane2024 #beltane

Things that shouldn't need saying in 2024 #3789. Comments about a person's appearance (positive or negative) are INAPPROPRIATE in a work context. This includes making comments TO OTHER PEOPLE. A person's appearance has NOTHING WHATSOEVER to do with their ability to do their job.

Not only did civil servants wipe the phones of some Stormont ministers after being repeatedly warned by the Covid Inquiry not to do so - but they then altered the minutes of a meeting which said that, changing it 13 times.
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The problems she references are widespread. An independent hotline for reporting sexual assault & harassment in orchestras could really help. instagram.com/reel/C6ZtznegV…

Kinsella's translation of the Táin begins with an explanation of how King Conor MacNessa of Emain Macha was conceived. His father was Cathbad, a druid from the Maginnis who became his chief advisor. This is a progenitor story, but WHAT IF that means culturally as well? 👀

Ten years ago today the US State of Michigan switched the city of Flint from their clean water source to the Flint river. It led to residents being exposed to high levels of lead. My film 'Thirst For Justice' follows residents struggle for clean water. vimeo.com/ondemand/thirs…

This weekend. Give me a shout if you're coming! Car essential.

This one genuinely threw us! Not the usual #ghost investigation but something a little different. One for Diane 💫 Bodmin Jail The Official Jamaica Inn Paranormal Team Gem Tredwin 〓〓 perhaps?! A wild & lonely place with fascinating documented contemporary accounts. I doubt I'll visit again tho!

Can we all take a moment to appreciate these very fine Co. Down gateposts at Tory Bush Cottages? Thanks.

Alliance MLA Patrick Brown resigns South Down seat
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Six workshops later & I can confirm I WAS RIGHT.

When my kids are overwhelmed & they don't know why they're TOTES EMOSH, I just open my app & show them this. Then we laugh about how silly we all are, & someone inevitably ends up in the 'big bed'. Workshops could be a tad lively tomorrow... #waxinggibbous

Good. theguardian.com/environment/20…