top of page

NEWS


Portglenone Primary School pupils lead agri-food learning at Balmoral Show
Children from Portglenone Primary School Pupils from Portglenone Primary School were among a group of enthusiastic Key Stage 2 learners...
Jun 7


Inspiring Ballymena woman recognised for nearly 800 hours of voluntary service at home and abroad
Maria Goldring who achieved an outstanding 779 hours of volunteering across her time as a student at St Mary's University College. Marc...
Jun 6


Wrightbus in Ballymena builds momentum as London celebrates 2,000 zero-emission buses
Specially wrapped 2000th zero-emission bus, built by Wrightbus in Ballymena A major milestone in the UK’s transition to greener public...
Jun 6


From pupil to principal: Jonny Brady’s towering legacy at St Killian’s
Principal of St Killian’s College, Jonny Brady The principal of St Killian’s College, outside Carnlough, has spoken of the “privilege” of...
Jun 6


Cullybackey farmer reaps rewards from CAFRE’s Level 2 Agricultural Business Operations Course
Jack Anderson from Cullybackey who completed the CAFRE Level 2 Agricultural Business Operations course pictured on his home farm. For...
Jun 4


St Killian’s College secures approval for new sixth form centre in Carnlough
Design drawing of the proposed new suxth form centre at St Killian’s College in Carnlough, County Antrim Planning permission has been...
Jun 4


Education Minister Paul Givan announces transformative curriculum reform for Northern Ireland
In a significant step towards modernising education, Education Minister Paul Givan has today published the findings of an independent...
Jun 3


Major AI literacy research study to transform reading support in Northern Ireland schools
Education Minister Paul Givan is pictured signing the agreement with Mark Angel, Chief Executive Officer, Amira Learning and Professor...
Jun 3


Education Minister launches Online Teacher CPD Academy for Northern Ireland’s post-primary teachers
Education Minister Paul Givan has officially launched a pioneering Online Teacher Continued Professional Development (CPD) Academy, set...
Jun 2


Construction of Mary Queen of Peace Primary School in Glenravel set for Autumn 2025
Northern Ireland’s Education Minister Paul Givan has confirmed that construction work on the long-anticipated new build for Mary Queen of...
Jun 2


New legislation to ban overtaking of school buses, says Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has confirmed plans to introduce new legislation prohibiting the overtaking of school buses while...
Jun 2


High Flyers wanted: Belfast City Airport opens fire service apprenticeship programme
Christine Beale, Watch Commander; Nicole Dallat, former apprentice and now Firefighter; and Damien Wisdom, former apprentice now...
Jun 2


Parents of teens reminded to extend Child Benefit claims online before deadline
Parents and guardians of teenagers aged 16 to 19 are being reminded by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) to extend their Child Benefit claims...
May 31


Belfast Trust under fire: Health Minister vows accountability for Cardiac Unit failing
A damning report exposing a toxic workplace culture in the Cardiac Surgery Unit at the Royal Victoria Hospital in Belfast has prompted a...
May 31


DfI Roads plans safety upgrade outside Ballymena school
Frys Road, Ballymena Mid and East Antrim Borough Council’s Neighbourhoods and Communities Committee has been told of proposed road safety...
May 30


‘Invest more, export more’: Economic call to action for Mid and East Antrim
Invest NI has its regional office based at Ecos Hub, in Ballymena More businesses in Mid and East Antrim need to export, councillors have...
May 30


Acclaimed Belfast chef appointed Head Development Chef at Sysco’s new facility in County Antrim
Kyle Greer, Head Development Chef at the new Sysco Belfast facility, located in Crumlin, County Antrim Sysco, Ireland’s leading...
May 29


Olympic athletes bring Lidl’s mental health programme to County Antrim schools
Back L-R: Allan McClelland(VP, Belfast Boys Model School), Jamie O Rourke (Lidl), Christine McIntyre (Lidl), Louise Gray, (Youth Sport...
May 29


Wrightbus celebrated as one of the happiest places to work
Wrightbus, the pioneering manufacturer of zero-emission buses, has been officially recognised as one of the happiest workplaces in the...
May 29


Technology demonstration farms now open for group visit bookings across Northern Ireland
Alastair McNeilly from Muckamore, is one of CAFRE’s beef grassland management Technology Demonstration Farmers. Book now to visit a TDF...
May 27
bottom of page





