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Independent review panel appointed to examine teacher workload in Northern Ireland
Education Minister Paul Givan has formally announced the appointment of an independent panel tasked with conducting a comprehensive...
1 day ago


Ballymena’s Linda Gillen is loving life with support from Northern Trust’s Day Opportunities team
Day Opportunities service user, Linda Gillen, from Ballymena. “It’s fantastic, Linda has come on so well. She has always been a happy wee...
2 days ago


Minister announces most significant upgrade of employment legislation in 25 years
Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald is pictured at Parliament Buildings with the Department's independent expert on Good Jobs, Dr Lisa...
4 days ago


Flying High - Belfast City Airport celebrates newest fire service graduates
(L-R) Aoibh Carroll, High Flyers Graduate, Jay Sempey, High Flyers Graduate, and Nicole Dallat, High Flyers Graduate Three apprentices...
4 days ago


Thousands of NI Spirit workers left facing uncertainty after Airbus announces only partial buy out
Unite, the leading trade union at Spirit Aerosystems, has called on the UK government to intervene to secure employment and the future of...
4 days ago


Northern Ireland launches consultation on extending education to age 18
Education Minister Paul Givan has unveiled a major consultation aimed at ensuring all young people in Northern Ireland remain in...
Apr 14


Project success sees The Gallaher Trust continue support for NIACRO in Ballymena
Pictured are, from left, Gareth Eannetta, Niacro SkillSET Programme Manager and James Perry, a Trustee at The Gallaher Trust. THE...
Apr 14


MEA’s Create Gifts launches new website offering personalised gifts with a social impact
AEL trainees Cody, Stuart and Rachael Larne-based social enterprise Access Employment Limited (AEL) has unveiled a new online platform,...
Apr 12


Givan welcomes agreement for 5.5% on teachers’ pay
Education Minister Paul Givan has welcomed a decision by the Northern Ireland Teachers' Council (NITC) to accept a 5.5% pay offer for...
Apr 4


Donnelly Group honours Ballymena employees at Long Service Awards
Five members of staff from Donnelly Group’s Antrim Road showroom, in Ballymena - Lee Graham (5 years), Jillian Letters (15 years), Joel...
Apr 2


Belfast International Airport hosting Job Fair with up to 100 vacancies available!
Belfast International Airport, member of the VINCI Airports network, is holding a Spring recruitment fair of 2025 ahead of the busy...
Apr 1


‘Disappointment’ as Teachers' 2024/25 pay offer rejected for a second time
The Management Side of the Teachers' Negotiating Committee has expressed disappointment that the Northern Ireland Teachers' Council...
Mar 28


Hawk soars to success as the Northern Trust celebrates 20 years of Day Opportunities
Hawk Pijl It’s over ten years since Hawk Pijl was first introduced to the Northern Health and Social Care Trust’s Day Opportunities...
Mar 26


Industry Supporters acknowledge Agriculture students’ potential
The first Abbey Autoline Bursary was presented to Matthew Arbuckle, by Lucia Turner, Agriculture Team Leader at Abbey Autoline. Matthew...
Mar 23


Industry Sponsors reward Food student potential
The Lakeland Dairies Bursary award was presented to Megan Ross by Catherine Gilchrist. Megan from Ballymena is studying for a BSc...
Mar 23


Swann welcomes miscarriage bereavement leave announcement
Robin Swann MP Robin Swann MP has expressed his strong support for amendments to the Employment Rights Bill, urging the UK Government to...
Mar 23


Pink up the world! Dougies Goodies creates 20 new jobs & welcomes Kirks Bakery to the family!
Ballymena-based Dougies Goodies, is rising to new heights with ambitious expansion plans for 2025 - including the creation of 20 new jobs...
Mar 20


Find your FLOW with NI Water: Join the fast-track programme to become a Wastewater Assets Technician
NI Water is searching for self-motivated, enthusiastic individuals with practical and technical skills to join its Fast-Track Learning...
Mar 17


Former USPCA chief launches legal proceedings against animal welfare charity
Former USPCA chief executive Nora Smith A former USPCA chief executive has launched legal proceedings against the animal welfare charity...
Mar 13


Shining a light on Healthcare Scientists as Northern Trust makes its first lead appointment
Charlene Kearney, the Northern Health and Social Care Trust’s Lead Healthcare Scientist, pictured with Dr Dave Watkins. What comes to...
Mar 12
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