By Lisa Smyth The Association for Quality Education - a pro academic selection lobby group which has been the driving force behind the initiative - has finally named 25 breakaway grammar schools which it says will utilise the entrance exam after the 11-plus is axed next year.

By Gary Fennelly New detailed maps have revealed the possible presence of gold around North Down and parts of Derry. Platinum has also been found in the region for the first time, in east Antrim. Their work is expected to see at least pound(s)20m being ploughed into the local economy.

By Linda McKee The Ulster Wildlife Trust is calling for people to help collect fallen seeds at Kilbroney Park in Rostrevor from 2-4pm on Sunday, October 14, as part of a guided autumn walk to celebrate national Seed Gathering Season.

By Lesley-Anne Henry The skills of police, ambulance crews, fire fighters, hospital staff and airport workers are due to be put to the test when Ireland's biggest simulated emergency is staged this Sunday.

ULSTER Rugby have launched a new supporters link with Vodafone.