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Don’t lose out – extend Child Benefit for your 16–19 year-old now
More than a million parents will receive reminders to extend Child Benefit for their teenagers if they are continuing their education or...
Jun 16, 2024


Cullybackey lad awarded Community Ambassador Award by NRC
Ryan McClintock and his mum Wendy pictured with Principal & Chief Executive of Northern Regional College, Mel Higgins at the recent...
Jun 14, 2024


NRC engineering students aiming for spot in national skills final
Engineering students from Northern Regional College were among the talented young robot programmers to participate in the industrial...
Jun 12, 2024


Show time for students as applications open for equine courses at CAFRE
Level 3 Equine Management first year student Nicole McClements from Ballymena, pictured with CAFRE Equine Lecturer Chris Bogues at Lusk...
Jun 9, 2024


Red flag referral and screening routes shown to have better cancer survival rates in NI – new report
Pictured is Ms Helen Mitchell, Statistician at the Northern Ireland Cancer Registry at Queen's University Belfast with Director of the...
Jun 9, 2024


Exciting STEM programme launches in Mid and East Antrim
Students from Slemish College, Ballymena who are participating in the programme. Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has embarked on an...
Jun 9, 2024


Income threshold raised for accessing free school meals and uniform grants in NI
Education Minister Paul Givan has announced an interim change to the eligibility criteria for families applying for free school meals and...
Jun 7, 2024


Cancer Focus NI welcomes Health Minister Mike Nesbitt to ‘Sun Scientist’ Session at Kirkinriola PS
Mike Nesbitt, Doreen Regan addressing primary school students during ‘Sun Scientist’ session Earlier today, Health Minister Mike Nesbitt...
Jun 5, 2024


Embark on a journey back in time this week at the Glenravel International Furnace Festival
A newly launched festival taking place this week in the Glens of Antrim, is inviting you to embark on a journey back in time to an era...
Jun 5, 2024


Givan announces fifteen school building projects to progress to construction
Education Minister Paul Given pictured with pupils from Bangor Central Integrated Primary School. Education Minister, Paul Givan, has...
May 28, 2024


Planning application approved for extension at Antrim Primary School
Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council is pleased to announce the approval of a planning application for an extension to Antrim Primary...
May 21, 2024


Apply now for CAFRE’s Level II Agricultural Business Operations Course
Marcus Rea from Ballymena, who completed his Level 2 Agriculture Business Operations course in beef production at Greenmount Campus in...
May 21, 2024


Ten classroom extension approved for primary school in Ballyclare
Newly approved extension at Fairview Primary School A planning application for a ten classroom extension at Fairview Primary School in...
May 21, 2024


New multi-million research project to improve quality of life for dementia patients
A new €7.5 million research project involving a team of academics from Queen’s University Belfast seeks to improve the care and quality...
May 21, 2024


NI Water welcomes visitors to Killylane and Dorisland Water Treatment Works
Pictured at Killylane Water Treatment Works is Jane Dunlop, Mark Dallas, Samuel Dunlop, Ezra Underwood, Seth McClenahan. NI Water’s...
May 20, 2024


Queen’s academics recruiting NI parents for new pregnancy loss research to improve care and support
A new research project called the PRESENT Study (PREgnancy loss, Self-compassion aNd Trauma), led by Queen’s University Belfast, will...
May 16, 2024


Kirkinriola Early Years Playgroup set to enjoy new outdoor space after winning with Dobbies!
L-R: Kirkinriola Early Years Playgroup members with Bernadette Barnes, Horti Manager at Dobbies' Antrim store, and Janeen Adams of...
May 15, 2024


Vibrant career opportunities in NI’s hospitality, tourism, and events sectors following NW200
With a shared commitment to nurturing the next generation of talent, Ulster University, Northern Regional College (NRC) and Northwest...
May 14, 2024


Ulster University hits the top spot – ranked No.1 in UK universities by students
Ulster University has hit the top spot in StudentCrowd’s Best UK Universities, as voted for by its own students. In an incredible week...
May 13, 2024


Castle Tower students celebrated following successful horticultural placements with MEA Council
Mayor with Castle Tower students, teaching staff and staff from Council’s Parks and Open Spaces Team who have facilitated the placements....
May 10, 2024
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