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Employment opportunities in agriculture showcased at CAFRE Greenmount in Antrim
Alltech – Aislinn Campbell and Adam Smyth (BSc Agricultural Technology graduates), Amie Peers, Alltech with Level 3 Advanced Technical...
Feb 15, 2025


NI Water makes final call for apprentices
Danni Mooney from Crumlin is a Scientific Apprentice with NI Water NI Water has issued a final call for applications for 23...
Feb 13, 2025


Ballymena opticians announces new retail director
Stephen is pictured with store partners (from left) Gerard O’Mullan, Fiona Lynch and Andrew Lowry. SPECSAVERS Ballymena has announced a...
Feb 13, 2025


Industry receives a shot in the arm thanks to phenomenal Wrightbus growth
Leading zero-emission bus manufacturer Wrightbus has issued a rallying cry to industry partners as it ramps up production for another...
Feb 13, 2025


Northern Regional College showcases career-boosting higher level apprenticeships at Ballymena event
Maire McToal and Kieran McToal pictured with Laura Ferris from AG Paving & Buildings Products Ltd. As part of NI Apprenticeship Week,...
Feb 12, 2025


Health Minister approves pay deals funding for HSC staff
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has approved payment of the full 12 months of the Health and Social Care (HSC)...
Feb 11, 2025


Northern Regional College celebrates excellence at annual Staff Awards
Northern Regional College Governance pictured with the staff award winning outside the Causeway Campus in Coleraine Northern Regional...
Feb 11, 2025


Local students discover new apprenticeship opportunities
NRC Construction Takeover – Pictured with Deputy Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Councillor Bréanainn Lyness is Charlie Fleck (2024 UK...
Feb 6, 2025


LEDCOM’s support sees local job creation increase by approximately 10% in last year
Pictured are, from left, guest speakers, Peter Morrow, Associate Director, Transportation, EUR – UK & Ireland, Aecom, John Healey, OBE,...
Jan 8, 2025


New Year Honours for the Police Service of Northern Ireland
Five New Year Honours have come to policing in Northern Ireland. Two MBEs (Member of the British Empire) and three King’s Police Medals...
Dec 31, 2024


“Unacceptable” – Twenty police officers injured over a 24-hour period in Northern Ireland
Twenty police officers were injured over a 24-hour period in Northern Ireland. Superintendent Rosie Thompson said: “Between Friday...
Dec 14, 2024


Economy Minister hails local WorldSkills medal winners
Pictured at Parliament Buildings, Belfast with the Economy Minister Conor Murphy are: Jason Scott, Robotic Systems Integration, AES...
Dec 9, 2024


Galgorm Collection and Duality Healthcare partner on innovative staff healthcare initiative
Pictured (left to right); Laura Millar, Associate Director of Human Resources, Galgorm Collection; Dr. Bláthnaid Carlin, Medical Doctor,...
Dec 9, 2024


Building understanding & accessibility of autism
Autism NI Chief Executive Kerry Boyd & Chief Constable Jon Boutcher launch a series of bespoke training webinars for officers and police...
Dec 4, 2024


Celebrate your team & customers, support local & spread festive cheer with the Ballymena Gift Card!
Looking for the perfect way to celebrate your team, clients, or contractors this festive season? The Ballymena Gift Card is the ultimate...
Dec 2, 2024


The Gallaher Trust celebrates success and affirms commitment to local community
“Over the last seven years, The Gallaher Trust has had a profound impact on the Ballymena community through supporting the stellar work...
Nov 28, 2024


Homebase falls into administration: Antrim store at risk
Homebase, the beleaguered DIY and home improvement retailer, has officially entered administration, casting doubt over the future of...
Nov 26, 2024


Ballymena BID’s ‘Leaders of Tomorrow Programme’ a Huge Success
Pictured are the delegates of the Leaders of Tomorrow programme alongside Emma McCrea (left) and Clare Moore (far right) and (front row)...
Nov 25, 2024


Northern Ireland sees significant growth for Green Jobs in 2024
The hydrogen powered bus - built in Ballymena by Wrightbus - the UK leader in zero-emission public transport. Northern Ireland has seen...
Nov 25, 2024


Douglas & Grahame employee reaches half century milestone in menswear
Christine McMurran pictured holding her first contract of employment with Douglas & Grahame, dated 1974. As Carrickfergus-headquartered...
Nov 16, 2024
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