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Dunclug Primary receives books donation from Pinsent Masons promoting interest in politics & governance
Pinsent Masons’ Senior Associate Matthew McMurray (back row, centre) presents copies of Alastair Campbell’s ‘Why Politics Matters’ book...
Apr 4, 2025


Givan welcomes agreement for 5.5% on teachers’ pay
Education Minister Paul Givan has welcomed a decision by the Northern Ireland Teachers' Council (NITC) to accept a 5.5% pay offer for...
Apr 4, 2025


Paul Frew MLA welcomes return of Electrical Installation Course at NRC Campus in Ballymena
North Antrim MLA Paul Frew There’s good news for aspiring electricians in North Antrim as Northern Regional College (NRC) has confirmed...
Apr 2, 2025


Donnelly Group honours Ballymena employees at Long Service Awards
Five members of staff from Donnelly Group’s Antrim Road showroom, in Ballymena - Lee Graham (5 years), Jillian Letters (15 years), Joel...
Apr 2, 2025


Belfast International Airport hosting Job Fair with up to 100 vacancies available!
Belfast International Airport, member of the VINCI Airports network, is holding a Spring recruitment fair of 2025 ahead of the busy...
Apr 1, 2025


Local pupils face fiery ‘Dragons’ at young entrepreneur challenge
Deputy Mayor, Councillor Bréanainn Lyness, and Young Enterprise NI’s Jane Hanna pictured along with local primary school pupils that took...
Apr 1, 2025


Unearthing History: Causeway Coast and Glens Heritage Trust Teams Up with CAPNI for Schools Archaeology Day
(L-R) Miss J Logan Principal Bushmills Primary School, Mr J George Principal Straidbilly Primary School, Deputy Mayor Cllr T Stirling...
Mar 31, 2025


‘Disappointment’ as Teachers' 2024/25 pay offer rejected for a second time
The Management Side of the Teachers' Negotiating Committee has expressed disappointment that the Northern Ireland Teachers' Council...
Mar 28, 2025


Education Minister attends International Summit of the Teaching Profession in Iceland
Education Minister Paul Givan pictured with global education leaders at the International Summit on the Teaching Profession 2025, held in...
Mar 27, 2025


Hawk soars to success as the Northern Trust celebrates 20 years of Day Opportunities
Hawk Pijl It’s over ten years since Hawk Pijl was first introduced to the Northern Health and Social Care Trust’s Day Opportunities...
Mar 26, 2025


New Key Stage assessments announced for Northern Ireland schools
Education Minister Paul Givan has unveiled plans for new Key Stage assessments to be implemented across Northern Ireland, covering a...
Mar 24, 2025


Industry Supporters acknowledge Agriculture students’ potential
The first Abbey Autoline Bursary was presented to Matthew Arbuckle, by Lucia Turner, Agriculture Team Leader at Abbey Autoline. Matthew...
Mar 23, 2025


Industry Sponsors reward Food student potential
The Lakeland Dairies Bursary award was presented to Megan Ross by Catherine Gilchrist. Megan from Ballymena is studying for a BSc...
Mar 23, 2025


Swann welcomes miscarriage bereavement leave announcement
Robin Swann MP Robin Swann MP has expressed his strong support for amendments to the Employment Rights Bill, urging the UK Government to...
Mar 23, 2025


Pink up the world! Dougies Goodies creates 20 new jobs & welcomes Kirks Bakery to the family!
Ballymena-based Dougies Goodies, is rising to new heights with ambitious expansion plans for 2025 - including the creation of 20 new jobs...
Mar 20, 2025


Local Secondary Schools invited to register for the Bank of Ireland Money Smarts Challenge 2025
Pictured is Elisha McNulty, Community Engagement Manager at Bank of Ireland UK. Teachers and students in secondary schools across...
Mar 17, 2025


Find your FLOW with NI Water: Join the fast-track programme to become a Wastewater Assets Technician
NI Water is searching for self-motivated, enthusiastic individuals with practical and technical skills to join its Fast-Track Learning...
Mar 17, 2025


Potential of Equine Higher Education students recognised with Bursaries and Scholarship Awards at CAFRE
Peter O’Reilly, CEO of The Irish Thoroughbred Breeding Association presented Amy Barr with a Bursary Award. Amy from Broughshane is...
Mar 13, 2025


Former USPCA chief launches legal proceedings against animal welfare charity
Former USPCA chief executive Nora Smith A former USPCA chief executive has launched legal proceedings against the animal welfare charity...
Mar 13, 2025


Paul Frew welcomes £481,225 coming to Ballymena through the Department of Education’s RAISE Programme
North Antrim DUP MLA Paul Frew has today (Thursday 13 March) welcomed almost £0.5 million that will be invested in children’s education...
Mar 13, 2025
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