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Gov announces UK Digital ID Scheme to transform access to services and jobs
UK Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer The UK government has unveiled plans for a new digital ID system designed to make it easier for...
Sep 26


Queen’s and PSNI collab sees drink spiking test kits rolled out across 33 Belfast nightlife venues
Pictured (L-R) Constable Donna Tolan, District Licensing Officer, Ryan Rankin, Neighbourhood Engagement Officer at Queen's, Willie Jack,...
Sep 25


Phone-free classrooms: NI schools trial mobile ban to improve focus and mental health
Pictured at St Ronan’s College (L-R) are pupils Abigail, Dylan, Dylan, Jamie and Lucy with Principal Mrs Fiona Kane and Education...
Sep 25


From homelessness to bestselling author: Queen’s widening participation success
Tessa Breslin, Vice-Chair of Queen's Foundation Board, engaged in a fireside chat with Professor O'Sullivan during the event at Queen's...
Sep 24


Co Antrim pet food manufacturer celebrates £1m expansion with new Randalstown facilities
Council’s Steven Norris joins staff from Contact Marketing (NI) Ltd at their new office in Randalstown Contact Marketing (NI) Ltd has...
Sep 23


Frew presses UK Government to defend Wrightbus amid growing fears over unfair competition from China
Wrightbus chief executive Jean-Marc Gales North Antrim DUP MLA Paul Frew has escalated calls for urgent government action to safeguard...
Sep 22


Home schooling on the rise as parents warn NI’s education system is failing neurodiverse children
Home schooling parents have warned neurodiverse children in Northern Ireland are being “failed by the education system”. Heart-breaking...
Sep 22


Antrim and Newtownabbey Council seeks voluntary redundancies to cut salary costs
Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council is seeking voluntary redundancies in a bid to reduce salary costs as part of a revised...
Sep 20


New employability programme ‘Start Out’ launched to support young people with Disabilities in MEA
Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Councillor Jackson Minford, is pictured with Noel Mulholland, Michelin Development Ltd, Paddy Crothers and...
Sep 19


CAFRE Open Week 2025: Your gateway to agri-food and land-based careers
Student Recruitment Team, (L-R) Laura Browne, Liz Simpson and Caoimhe Hegarty will be happy to answer your questions. The College of...
Sep 18


Consultation on future of GCSEs, AS and A Levels launched in Northern Ireland
Education Minister Paul Givan has launched a public consultation on proposals to reform the GCSE, AS and A level qualifications delivered...
Sep 18


Pret A Manger to open at Belfast International Airport, creating 40 jobs
Belfast International Airport CEO Dan Owens with Ray McNamara and Gerard Loughran from the Carebrook Partnership announcing new Pret...
Sep 17


Springboard secures £83,000 from The Gallaher Trust to support employment in Ballymena
Pictured are, from left, Lauren McAteer, Trustee at The Gallaher Trust and Caitriona Lennox, Northern Ireland Manager at Springboard UK....
Sep 16


School Uniforms Bill: Paul Givan welcomes progress on cutting costs for families
Education Minister Paul Givan has welcomed the passing of the School Uniforms Bill at Consideration Stage in the Northern Ireland...
Sep 15


PSNI launches Student Safety Campaign 2025 as Freshers’ Week gets underway in NI universities
(L-R) Belfast City Chief Inspector, Mark Conway, Paula Irvine, Student Wellbeing Manager and Deputy Designated Safeguarding Manager at...
Sep 15


Turn your idea into a business with Enterprise Pathways – applications open now!
Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Councillor Jackson Minford, is pictured with David McFaul, Dream Out Loud Entertainment NI, and Sean...
Sep 15


Insight Youth: New Mid and East Antrim programme to empower young people into employment
Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Councillor Jackson Minford, is pictured with Noel Mullholland, Michelin Development Ltd; Adele McIvor,...
Sep 14


Greenmount Association welcomes back Class of ’85 for 40th anniversary reunion
Patrick Fee and Robert Edwards, past Greenmount students, are planning the Greenmount Association’s 40 year anniversary reunion for the...
Sep 13


From volunteer to valued employee: Àine shines at Savers in Cookstown
Àine Owens A Cookstown retail worker is being celebrated as a shining example of what can be achieved with the right support and...
Sep 13


A week in the life of a palliative care doctor: Inside the Northern Trust
Specialty doctor in palliative care, Jenny Wilson, works in the Northern Health and Social Care Trust Dr Jenny Wilson, a specialty doctor...
Sep 11
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