Saintfield12 Dec 2025Bluetongue restrictions on livestock market to be relaxedThe market will be able to accept livestock from outside the temporary control zone from 16 December.12 Dec 202514 May 2025Construction begins on Saintfield heritage park The team behind the project hope it will be open to the public by the end of 2025.14 May 202524 Dec 2024Social farming creates opportunities for people with additional needsYoung adults have been learning the ins-and-outs of rural life through social farming schemes.24 Dec 202424 Dec 2024Social farming is hard work and created a community Members of Four G Day Opportunities group have been helping out a county Down farm each week.24 Dec 202424 Oct 2024Children 'are the future of NI libraries'It's Book Week in Northern Ireland with children being encouraged to visit their local library.24 Oct 202426 Sep 2024'Gut punch' for 19 SEN pupils facing school start delayThe children were due to start Oakwood School in Saintfield - but building work has not yet been finished.26 Sep 202423 Sep 2024New childcare subsidy cash 'easing the pressure'One parent told BBC News NI that two days of childcare can cost almost half her monthly wages. 23 Sep 202417 May 2024Rising costs threaten future of farming showsThe Balmoral Show may be well-attended but other similar events facing funding difficulties.17 May 20241 Mar 2024Spring has sprung but signs and science changeBBC weather presenter Geoff Maskell looks at how the seasons connect to our food and farming.1 Mar 2024...