top of page

NEWS


Ballymena primary schools get Sports Day boost from local retailers
McKillop’s SPAR, Ballymena donated kits and equipment to Braidside Primary School. A survey by SPAR UK has found that nearly half (46%)...
Jul 13, 2024


Award-winning student graduates having secured PhD funding to help further his research
Queen’s graduate, Reece Mills Reece Mills graduated this week with a Master's in Marine Biology with Professional Studies having secured...
Jul 7, 2024


Loughguile woman overcomes challenges of Cerebral Palsy to achieve First-Class Honours at UU
Anna Kane graduates with a First-Class Honours undergraduate degree in Journalism this summer. Anna Kane, a passionate advocate for...
Jul 5, 2024


Broadcaster Kerry McLean celebrates with family as she graduates from Ulster University
BBC Radio Ulster broadcaster Kerry McLean celebrates with husband Ralph McLean as she graduates from Ulster University with a degree in...
Jul 5, 2024


Mid and East Antrim schools shine with eight green flags as Eco-Schools mark 30th anniversary
Mid and East Antrim Eco-Schools winners pictured with Mayor, Alderman Beth Adger The Eco-Schools programme, a renowned global initiative...
Jul 4, 2024


A Century of success at St Louis Grammar School
Mayor and Deputy Mayor of Mid and East Antrim with representatives and students from the school. Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Alderman...
Jun 29, 2024


The Gallaher Trust commits £150,000 to NIACRO SkillSET Project
Pictured are, from left, Patrick Anderson, NIACRO Employability Programme Manager and James Perry, a Trustee at The Gallaher Trust. THE...
Jun 28, 2024


Inspirational STEM events for the skills force of the future
Students from Dunclug College at the IPC Mouldings Workshop, 25 June. Year 9 pupils from across Mid and East Antrim had the opportunity...
Jun 27, 2024


Belfast City Airport celebrates fifth year of pioneering IGNITE programme
St Louis Grammar School student, James Doherty, pictured with Joan Burney Keatings MBE, Chief Executive of Cinemagic, Pete Snodden,...
Jun 27, 2024


Northern Regional College hosts WorldSkills International Pressure Test
Team UK and Team Austria pictured with Christine McQuillan, VP for Teaching and Learning at Northern Regional College, Karla Kosch,...
Jun 25, 2024


Parents at Larne and Inver Primary School vote YES for Integrated Education!
Pupils at Larne and Inver Primary School celebrating their successful parental ballot to transform to Integrated status. Parents have...
Jun 25, 2024


Fairhill Shopping Centre announces Castle Tower School as its chosen community partner
Pictured (L-R): Valerie McLernon, Centre Manager of Fairhill Shopping Centre, Alison Lovett, Chairperson of Castle Tower Parents, Friends...
Jun 24, 2024


Ballycastle’s Shared Education Campus project officially launched by Education Minister
Education Minister Paul Givan cutting the Sod, alongside The Mayor, Councillor Ciarán McQuillan, with pupils Hannah McKeeman from...
Jun 24, 2024


New school term changes: Tap to travel to school!
Local student displays the new pupil smartcard Ahead of the summer break, parents, schools and pupils from across Northern Ireland are...
Jun 24, 2024


Success strikes again for CAFRE Landscape Gardening Teams
(L-R) Anna, Aimee and Jacob as they near completion on their garden builds. Landscape Gardening talent continues to shine for College of...
Jun 23, 2024


Entries for 2025 BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition opens!
For the first time in the history of the BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition (BTYSTE), online entry has opened before the school...
Jun 23, 2024


Schools out! Launch of Mid and East Antrim’s annual School Uniform Scheme 2024
Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Alderman Beth Adger MBE, with Michele Campbell from MEA Community Hub and Catherine Black MEA Council. Mid...
Jun 22, 2024


Celebrating excellence: ‘Treat Your Teacher’ competition winners announced!
Ballymena BID Limited is thrilled to announce the winners of their annual ‘Treat Your Teacher’ competition! Yesterday, Thursday 19th...
Jun 20, 2024


Translink announces important changes to school travel passes starting September 2024
Ahead of the summer break, Translink and the Education Authority (EA) have announced they will be issuing new bus and rail smartcards for...
Jun 20, 2024


Civil Service launches trainee and apprenticeship schemes with over 100 places available
The Northern Ireland Civil Service (NICS) has launched a recruitment campaign for a range of trainee and apprenticeship schemes, with...
Jun 16, 2024
bottom of page





