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Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has faced a call to resign from First Minister Michelle O'Neill. Photo: Presseye

DUP leader accuses Michelle O'Neill of 'silly games' over Lyons resignation call

PSNI and Fire & Rescue crews pictured at Larne Leisure Centre following Wednesday night's fire. Mandatory Credit - Kelvin Boyes / Press Eye

Communities Minister to be referred to Standards Commissioner

Campaign organiser Steven Millar pictured at the protest outside Causeway Coast and Glens Council offices on June 3. Credit John Purvis

Call for international foundation to rescue Riverside Theatre

The Winter Fuel Payment has been confirmed for pensioners in the province. Image: National World

Winter Fuel Payment confirmed for pensioners in Northern Ireland

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves has announced a U-turn on winter fuel payment cuts. Picture: James Manning/PA Wire

Winter fuel payment changes should be replicated in Northern Ireland - minister

Communities Minister Gordon Lyons says sporting bodies will need to "consider whether or not they are in compliance with the law" on single sex sports. Photo: PressEye

Following law on women's sports 'taken into consideration' in funding bids

Principal Mr Dominic Clarke and Daniel Wiffen opening the new gym at St Patrick’s Grammar School, Armagh.

Daniel Wiffen £25k Olympic legacy donation to benefit Co Armagh sports provision

Conservation work is to be carried out at Carrickfergus Castle. Photo: National World

£1.6m investment to help castle 'realise status as a world-class attraction’

Gordon Lyons (left) with US President Donald Trump at the US Capitol during St Patrick's Day events in March. Photo: Gordon Lyons/PA Wire

Head of Civil Service ‘offered me a lift’ in Washington – DUP Minister

The Executive has approved a five per cent increase to the basic allowance. Pic: Local Democracy Reporting Service

Five per cent pay rise for councillors

A vote at the Camogie Association's special Congress to give players across Ireland the option to wear shorts or skorts during matches has been welcomed by the SDLP’s Cara Hunter.

Vote on shorts and skorts welcomed by Cara Hunter MLA

Communities Minister Gordon Lyons during an announcement of a draft anti-poverty strategy. Photo: Liam McBurney/PA Wire

Executive's anti-poverty strategy is not about 'more benefits’ - Lyons

Roberta Hoey, Chair of the Provincial Board at Moravian Church, Miranda Gordon, Vice Lord Lieutenant Co Antrim, Deputy Mayor Councillor Bréanainn Lyness, Emma Little-Pengelly, Deputy First Minister of Northern Ireland, David Johnston, Chair of Gracehill Old School Trust, Her Excellency Anna L. Nsubuga, Ambassador and Permanent Delegate to UNESCO, Mayor Alderman William McCaughey, Gordon Lyons, Minister for Communities of Northern Ireland. Photo: PAUL FAITH

Gracehill presented with official UNESCO Certificates

Lord Mayor, Councillor Sarah Duffy, welcomed Communities Minister Gordon Lyons to Banbridge on Wednesday to celebrate the completion of the £6m public realm scheme.

Launch of completed £6m scheme in Banbridge town centre

Lord Mayor Cllr Sarah Duffy, Communities Minister Gordon Lyons and guests at the official opening of the new 3G sports pitch and pavilion. Edward Byrne Photography.

'A very positive day for Banbridge High School and the local community...'

Chief Executive of Co-Ownership, Mark Graham, with the organisation's Director of Customer Services, Glynis Hobson.

Shared ownership is opening doors in Lisburn

Communities Minister Gordon Lyons, UK Sports Minister Stephanie Peacock and NIO Minister Fleur Anderson learning more about Wellington Rec. Photo: submitted

Wellington Rec and Carrick Rangers showcase facilities for UK Sports Minister

Communities Minister Gordon Lyons met with Year 10 students from Dalriada School, Ballymoney High School and Our Lady of Lourdes School at a Shared Education event at Parliament Buildings. CREDIT DFC

Ballymoney Minister welcomes Ballymoney schools to Stormont

Alliance Party MLA Kellie Armstrong. Photo: Liam McBurney/PA Wire

NIPSA defends civil servants after Alliance MLA accuses officials of 'misogyny'

Minister Lyons tries his hand at archery at the Celebration of Sport event in Carrickfergus. Photo:submitted

Stars join 700 pupils for sports taster sessions

Alliance MLA Kellie Armstrong made controversial comments about civil servants during a recent Stormont committee.

Minister calls for Alliance apology over 'outrageous' claim about civil servants

Minister Gordon Lyons with Co-Ownership director of finance, Andrew Shott and chief executive, Mark Graham. From April 1, the property value limit for Co-Ownership homes will rise from £195,000 to £210,000. In addition, the minister has announced £153m to fund the scheme for the next four years. Photo: submitted

Minister announces £153m Co-Ownership initiative and raises property value limit

UUP representative in Dungannon Ian Irwin | Supplied

Call to prioritise anti-poverty strategy amid rising free school meals

Causeway Coast and Glens and the organisers confirmed that the tournament will go ahead. CREDIT PFCY

Portrush youth football tournament to go ahead

Keith Buchanan MLA | Supplied

Payment is 'significant step to mitigate' impact of rising costs on pensioners

Communities Minister Gordon Lyons. Photo: PressEye

Payment date for £100 fuel support payment announced

Deputy First Minister Emma Little Pengelly and Communities Minister Gordon Lyons at the Smithsonian museum in Washington. Also pictured are Professor Margaret Topping, Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Global Engagement, Queen’s University Belfast, Kathryn Thompson, Chief Executive National Museums NI, Dr Lonnie Bunch III, Secretary, Smithsonian Institution and Dr Anthea Hartig, Director of the National Museum of American History. Photo:Kelvin Boyes / Press Eye.

Focus on NI-USA links as DUP ministers head to Washington for St Patrick's Day

Sinn Féin MLA Colm Gildernew | Supplied

Gildernew presses Communities Minister on Irish Language Strategy

Communities Minister Gordon Lyons. Photo: Liam McBurney/PA Wire

SF's US boycott ironic given they attended when 'bombs were falling on Gaza'

The next stage of the ‘Move to Universal Credit ’ has begun for people in receipt of Income Support. Picture: National World

Move to Universal Credit rolls out for people on Income Support

Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has visited the new Innovation Centre in Cushendall to hear how the facility is benefitting the local area. CREDIT DFC

Minister sees benefits of new Cushendall Innovation Centre

During a deputation from Communities Minister, Gordon Lyons, Alliance Councillor Peter McCully noted that an improved wastewater infrastructure was essential to facilitate DfC’s Housing Supply Strategy. CREDIT CAUSEWAY COAST AND GLENS COUNCIL

Minister needs Council planning help for water infrastructure

At this month’s full council meeting, PUP Cllr Russell Watton described the housing situation on the Causeway Coast and Glens Borough as ‘”dire”. CREDIT CCGBC

Causeway Coast housing is 'dire here with holiday homes and second homes'

During a deputation to Causeway Coast and Glens Council, the Department for Communities (DfC) Minister says the Northern Ireland Housing Executive (NIHE) must be able to borrow against its assets to fund plans to build 100,000 homes. CREDIT PIXABAY

Council hears of plans for 100,000 new homes

Opposition leader Matthew O’Toole says the Executive parties are "inviting the contempt of citizens by saying one thing and doing one another on gambling harm".

O'Toole: Executive parties 'saying one thing and doing another' on gambling

Communities Minister Gordon Lyons visits a Community Assistance Centre in Carryduff to pledge support for those most affected by Storm Éowyn. Photo: submited

Minister pledges £1m support following Storm Éowyn

Back Row (L-R): John Donnelly (Education Authority), Shauna Lennon (Lismore College) Gordon Lyons MLA (Communities Minister), Neil Hinds (Wallace High School) Front Row L-R: Peter Canavan (Holy Trinity College) and Richard Archibald (Sport NI Interim Chief Executive)

£500,000 boost for local sport in three communities

The final ‘Move to UC’ migration notices have been issued Photo: National World

Tax Credits recipients urged to take action on ‘Move to Universal Credit'

Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council has hosted a special site tour to mark the completion of the environmental improvement scheme in the High Street area of Ballymoney. CREDIT CCGBC

Ballymoney High Street project is completed

Bradley Gracey passed away on December 22. (Pic: Wellington Rec FC).

Tributes paid to Bradley Gracey

The three-day event provided a platform for community groups and artisans to showcase their work.

Larne's vibrant Christmas Community and Craft Village in photos

Colm Gildernew MLA has requested an urgent meeting with the Communities Minister Gordon Lyons to call for funding to be reinstated. Credit: Supplied

‘Funding for NI Rural Women’s Network must be restored’ - Gildernew