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Translink and NOW Group launch partnership to support people with invisible disabilities
Translink has announced a new three-year strategic partnership with social enterprise NOW Group, reaffirming the public transport...
Jul 26, 2025


Lives changed: Gallaher Trust and Habitat NI project hits major milestone in Ballymena
Pictured are, participants David and Emily, who have gone on to secure employment opportunities, alongside Matt Robinson, Volunteer...
Jul 21, 2025


CAFRE celebrates 25 years of Horticulture Higher Education as Class of 2025 graduates
Class of 2025 Foundation Degree in Horticulture graduates: Jaime Hudson from Newcastle; Fay Hunter from Ballyclare; Helen Black from...
Jul 20, 2025


Tributes paid to former Dunclug College teacher Billy Smyth
Mr William (Billy) Smyth Warm tributes have been paid following the passing of Mr William (Billy) Smyth, a beloved former teacher at...
Jul 20, 2025


CAFRE celebrates Class of 2025 Master’s Graduates in Agri-Food and Rural Enterprise
Celebrating their Master’s Degree awards: David Moore (Ballymoney) , James Waugh (Portadown), Daniel Sproule (Killylea), Mairead McCrory...
Jul 19, 2025


Queen’s University Belfast awarded £4.35 million to attract world-leading researchers
Queen’s University Belfast has been awarded £4.35 million under the UK Government’s new Global Talent Fund, a significant step in...
Jul 19, 2025


Schools dig into gardening with hands-on growing club initiative
Camphill Primary School pupils building pea structures to help growing stems Three local primary schools in the Mid and East Antrim...
Jul 18, 2025


CAFRE reintroduces forgework training at Enniskillen campus from September 2025
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) has announced the launch of a brand-new Level 2 Certificate in Forgework,...
Jul 15, 2025


Hearts across continents: Ballymena students build hope and community in rural Ghana
The St Louis students pictured before leaving Accra Fourteen Year 13 students and five staff from St Louis Grammar School, Ballymena,...
Jul 11, 2025


Find out if you’re entitled to free school meals and help with uniform costs in Northern Ireland
More than 93,000 children and young people across Northern Ireland are currently receiving free school meals — is your child one of them?...
Jul 10, 2025


Wrightbus strengthens global customer support with senior appointment
Graham Hamlyn, Wrightbus Director of Global Technical Customer Support Leading zero-emission bus manufacturer Wrightbus has announced the...
Jul 10, 2025


Budding entrepreneurs find confidence and careers through Go Succeed Tourism Academy in MEA
(From left) Kelli McRoberts Carrickfergus Enterprise; Simon White; Helen Kane; Elizabeth Skillen; Maggie Binnie; Fiona Lauder; Helen...
Jul 9, 2025


Queen’s lecturer earns PhD after pioneering domestic abuse training for NI Nursing students
Dr Stephanie Craig A Queen’s University Belfast lecturer has been awarded a PhD from the School of Nursing and Midwifery after leading a...
Jul 9, 2025


Co Antrim girls shine in celebrations at CAFRE equine graduation
The Erne Veterinary Group Cup was presented to Amy Murphy from Portglenone, Co Antrim (right) for best performance on the Work Placement...
Jul 8, 2025


Habitat ReStore and Dougies Goodies partner to create employment opportunities in Ballymena
Adam and Emily have now secured permanent employment in Dougies Ballymena premises (l-r) Isobel Kerr, ReStore Ballymena manager, Adam...
Jul 8, 2025


Antrim neonatal nurse wins prestigious award for staff leadership and innovation
A dedicated nurse from Antrim Area Hospital’s Neonatal Unit has been formally recognised for her outstanding commitment to professional...
Jul 8, 2025


More NI families to qualify for free school meals and uniform grants as income threshold increased
Low-income families across Northern Ireland will receive enhanced support from the 2025/26 academic year, as Education Minister Paul...
Jul 8, 2025


McKeever Hotels strengthens leadership team with two key appointments
(Left) Stella Grant, Group Procurement Manager, and (right) Tracy Young, General Manager of The Lodge Hotel in Coleraine McKeever Hotels...
Jul 7, 2025


Education Authority announces progress but warns SEN placement system ‘not sustainable’
The Education Authority (EA) has announced a major update on its ongoing efforts to address pressures in Special Educational Needs (SEN)...
Jul 7, 2025


Loughry Campus celebrates the future leaders of Northern Ireland’s food industry
Jessica Gregg from Glarryford graduated with a First Class Honours Degree in Food Business Management at the CAFRE Graduation Ceremony....
Jul 4, 2025
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