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The co-operative that runs the only shop on Rathlin Island has revealed how it came close to closure after falling victim to an online scam that saw its bank account cleared of almost £12,000 in minutes.

From themed weddings to impressive merchandise collections, local enthusiasts reflect on their passion for Star Wars this May 4

From themed weddings to impressive merchandise collections, local enthusiasts reflect on their passion for Star Wars this May 4

The number of pupils suspended from school in Northern Ireland has topped 5,000 for the first time, with the rise in the number of serious assaults on teachers prompting a call for action from teaching unions.

A successful campaign to save a Co Tyrone primary school from closure has been shortlisted for a UK-wide award.

The Education Minister has admitted that some sensitive topics concerning relationship and sexuality education are “not being covered sufficiently, or at all, in some schools” in Northern Ireland.

The man who succeeded Stephen Grimason as BBC NI’s political editor has led the tributes to the broadcaster following his death at 67 after a long illness.

A north Belfast mum plans to challenge the Education Authority (EA) to ensure her son can attend a nursery school a few hundred yards from his home.

The new head of the Education Authority (EA) told Stormont’s Education Committee he could give “no guarantees” that funding will be available for the body to do what it needs to in the short term.

Education Minister Paul Givan has approved a development proposal for a Co Armagh primary school to transform to integrated status.