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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


From spa attendant to UK Champion: Galgorm’s Zak Moore to represent UK at World Aufguss Championships
Ballymena local Zak Moore has claimed the prestigious title of UK Aufguss Champion 2025 Ballymena native Zak Moore has secured the...
Jul 4, 2025


Groggan Primary School raises over £7,700 for Cancer Focus NI in memory of local dad Gavin Nicholas
Groggan Primary School has raised an impressive £7,700.17 for Cancer Focus Northern Ireland, following a vibrant community fun day held...
Jul 3, 2025


Glenann Primary School honoured as ‘Best Small School’ in Co Antrim by Families First NI Awards
Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens, Councillor Oliver McMullan, pictured alongside Councillor Margaret Anne McKillop, Padraig Shivers,...
Jul 2, 2025


Immersive Classroom launched at Belfast’s W5 to support NI school children
Paul Givan, Education Minister alongside Victoria Denoon (W5), Brian Morrissey (BT) and Frances Meehan (EA) with Torbank School and...
Jun 30, 2025


Local pupils gain insight into policing through PSNI work experience programme
Pupils taking part in personal safety exercise. Thirty sixth-year students from schools across Mid and East Antrim have taken part in a...
Jun 30, 2025


Co Antrim woman graduates from Queen’s and makes historic hockey breakthrough for the university
A Queen’s University graduate has completed her Dentistry degree while achieving a landmark sporting feat in Irish university hockey....
Jun 30, 2025


End of an era as Portglenone Primary bids emotional farewell to Vice Principal Patricia Goldring
Mrs Patricia Goldring with husband Maurice (right), daughter Maria, and Mr Eugene Mullen, Principal of Portglenone Primary School St...
Jun 29, 2025


Portglenone’s Rachel Moore shines at CAFRE Loughry Campus Awards Day
Rachel Moore from Portglenone was presented with the Dairy UK prize for attaining highest marks in dairy related subjects. Rachel...
Jun 28, 2025


Students celebrate sustainable food success in ‘Food for Thought’ competition
St Louis Grammar joint winners of Food for Thought sustainable food competition study visit to Greenmount College Secondary schools...
Jun 28, 2025


Trailblazing Autistic Graduate from Thailand Makes History at Queen’s earning a PhD in Medicine
Piangfan Naksukpaiboon graduated from Queen’s University with a PhD in Medicine, specialising in colorectal cancer. In a momentous...
Jun 27, 2025


Castle Tower and Carnlough lead Mid and East Antrim’s Green Flag success story
Eco-School of the Year – Castle Tower School, Ballee Campus Fifteen schools across the Mid and East Antrim Borough Council area have been...
Jun 26, 2025


“Even one is too many”: Northern Trust takes stand against abuse with body-cam trial
A 12-week pilot introducing body-worn cameras for healthcare staff in the Emergency Department at Antrim Area Hospital has been approved...
Jun 26, 2025


Mid and East Antrim celebrates newly qualified tour guides as local tourism prepares for growth
Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Mayor Councillor Jackson Minford with Northern Regional College and Council representatives plus newly...
Jun 25, 2025


Education Authority warns 164 SEN pupils may be without school place by September 2025
The Education Authority (EA) has issued an urgent call to schools across Northern Ireland to help address a critical shortfall in places...
Jun 25, 2025


Donnelly Group posts £4.83m profit as £7m expansion plans drive forward in Ballymena and Dungannon
Donnelly Group Northern Ireland’s largest independently owned vehicle retailer, Donnelly Group, has reported strong financial results for...
Jun 24, 2025


Gaston criticises translation bill in NI schools as ‘shocking’ – costs triple over last 5 years
Inset: TUV North Antrim MLA Timothy Gaston Arabic remains the most expensive language throughout. Romanian, Bulgarian, and Farsi have...
Jun 24, 2025


Student excellence celebrated at Northern Regional College Recognition Awards
Northern Regional College has celebrated the outstanding achievements of its student community at the annual Student Recognition Awards,...
Jun 23, 2025


£100,000 funding announced to promote employee ownership in Northern Ireland
A celebration event to mark Employee Ownership Day was held at S&W Wholesale in Newry. Pictured are Anthony McVeigh, CEO S&W; Aidan...
Jun 21, 2025


Chief Constable backs ‘Let Them Protect’ campaign highlighting assaults on officers
PSNI Chief Constable Jon Boutcher The Chief Constable of the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI), Jon Boutcher , has publicly...
Jun 20, 2025
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