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Murphy approves access to student loans for Ulster University medical students
Economy Minister Conor Murphy is pictured with current medical students studying at Ulster University’s Derry-Londonderry campus - Gina...
Nov 27, 2024


Homebase falls into administration: Antrim store at risk
Homebase, the beleaguered DIY and home improvement retailer, has officially entered administration, casting doubt over the future of...
Nov 26, 2024


A Life-Saving Investment: Defibrillators to be provided to all schools in Northern Ireland
Education Minister Paul Givan is pictured with Fearghal McKinney, Head of the British Heart Foundation Northern Ireland, and members of...
Nov 25, 2024


Ballymena BID’s ‘Leaders of Tomorrow Programme’ a Huge Success
Pictured are the delegates of the Leaders of Tomorrow programme alongside Emma McCrea (left) and Clare Moore (far right) and (front row)...
Nov 25, 2024


TUV MLA Gaston calls for expansion solutions for Castle Tower School in Ballymena
Castle Tower School, Ballymena During an adjournment debate in the Northern Ireland Assembly, Timothy Gaston, TUV MLA for North Antrim,...
Nov 21, 2024


Douglas & Grahame employee reaches half century milestone in menswear
Christine McMurran pictured holding her first contract of employment with Douglas & Grahame, dated 1974. As Carrickfergus-headquartered...
Nov 16, 2024


Northern Regional College Apprentices to compete in UK National Skillbuild finals
Skillbuild UK national finalists, Northern Regional College Level 2 apprentices Charlie Fleck and Andrew MacKenzie. Five apprentices in...
Nov 16, 2024


Nearly two thirds of NI mums want to retrain for new career, but money, time & guilt hold them back
Almost two-thirds (62%) of NI mums surveyed would consider retraining for a new career but are held back by multiple barriers according...
Nov 15, 2024


NI Water empowers local students with real-world industry experience
Darragh Andrew William Martin from Slemish College and Ellen Thompson from Ballymena Academy, Aoife Doherty and Ava Norris from Thornhill...
Nov 14, 2024


MEA Council sees exodus of staff wanting to ‘jump ship’
Councillors have been given an update on Mid and East Antrim Borough Council’s voluntary redundancy scheme. The proposed severance was...
Nov 13, 2024


New Community of Lifesavers App to boost children and young people’s confidence to perform CPR
Education Minister Paul Givan launching the Community of Lifesavers app with Theo Spence, Cora Magee (Methodist College pupils) and Chief...
Nov 12, 2024


The Gallaher Trust and Ballymena Chamber set to host event to inspire future partnerships
James Perry, MBE a member of The Gallaher Trust’s Board of Trustees is pictured alongside delivery partner, Habitat for Humanity...
Nov 12, 2024


Dragon pitches breathe life into schools project across Ballymena
Five schools from Ballymena have been learning about democracy and budgeting through a unique initiative. The 'Housing For All' funded...
Nov 8, 2024


Successful apprenticeship E-Hub pilot expands opportunities for local talent
Smith’s Engineering Works – Darwin Smith (Owner) & apprentice Daniel Hill Mid and East Antrim Borough Council’s innovative Apprenticeship...
Nov 8, 2024


Sysco boosts NI team with two key senior appointments
Mark O’Gara and Gareth Clements Sysco, Ireland’s leading foodservice specialist, has appointed two new members to its senior management...
Nov 8, 2024


New initiative launches to train HGV and bus drivers in Mid & East Antrim
Mid & East Antrim Labour Market Partnership (MEALMP) has announced the launch of the Transport Academy, aimed at training unemployed or...
Nov 5, 2024


Parkhall Integrated College celebrates success at the 2024 Carson Awards
Student from Parkhall IC showing Geraldine Hughes their winning artwork. The Integrated Education Fund (IEF) is delighted that Northern...
Nov 5, 2024


£65m PEACEPLUS funding awarded to transform six cross-community facilities for thousands of people
€77m (£65m) of PEACEPLUS funding has been awarded to transform six community facilities and public spaces in Northern Ireland and the...
Nov 4, 2024


Major kidney research disease charity donates £600,000 gift for medical research at Queen’s
(L-R) Director of the Centre for Public Health, Professor Jayne Woodside, Chief Medical Officer for Northern Ireland,Professor Sir...
Nov 1, 2024


Landmark RTÉ documentary on corporal punishment in Irish schools
A powerful RTÉ documentary, Leathered: Violence in Irish Schools to be broadcast tonight, shines new light on the use of Corporal...
Oct 30, 2024
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