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From grief to growth: Colin’s journey back to work through Prosper NI
Ballymena man Colin Falls In Northern Ireland, over one in four working-age adults are economically inactive — a sobering statistic that...
Jul 29
Former Tesla and Lotus Executive joins Wrightbus as new group COO
Christian Reynolds appointed as new Group Chief Operating Officer (COO), Wrightbus Wrightbus, the UK and Europe’s fastest-growing bus...
Jul 27
TUV MLA Timothy Gaston accuses Civil Service of ‘institutional activism’ over Belfast Pride promotion
Northern Civil Service intranet homescreen North Antrim TUV MLA Timothy Gaston has written to the Head of the Northern Ireland Civil...
Jul 26
Translink and NOW Group launch partnership to support people with invisible disabilities
Translink has announced a new three-year strategic partnership with social enterprise NOW Group, reaffirming the public transport...
Jul 26
Lives changed: Gallaher Trust and Habitat NI project hits major milestone in Ballymena
Pictured are, participants David and Emily, who have gone on to secure employment opportunities, alongside Matt Robinson, Volunteer...
Jul 21
CAFRE reintroduces forgework training at Enniskillen campus from September 2025
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) has announced the launch of a brand-new Level 2 Certificate in Forgework,...
Jul 15
Wrightbus strengthens global customer support with senior appointment
Graham Hamlyn, Wrightbus Director of Global Technical Customer Support Leading zero-emission bus manufacturer Wrightbus has announced the...
Jul 10
Budding entrepreneurs find confidence and careers through Go Succeed Tourism Academy in MEA
(From left) Kelli McRoberts Carrickfergus Enterprise; Simon White; Helen Kane; Elizabeth Skillen; Maggie Binnie; Fiona Lauder; Helen...
Jul 9
Queen’s lecturer earns PhD after pioneering domestic abuse training for NI Nursing students
Dr Stephanie Craig A Queen’s University Belfast lecturer has been awarded a PhD from the School of Nursing and Midwifery after leading a...
Jul 9
Habitat ReStore and Dougies Goodies partner to create employment opportunities in Ballymena
Adam and Emily have now secured permanent employment in Dougies Ballymena premises (l-r) Isobel Kerr, ReStore Ballymena manager, Adam...
Jul 8
Antrim neonatal nurse wins prestigious award for staff leadership and innovation
A dedicated nurse from Antrim Area Hospital’s Neonatal Unit has been formally recognised for her outstanding commitment to professional...
Jul 8
McKeever Hotels strengthens leadership team with two key appointments
(Left) Stella Grant, Group Procurement Manager, and (right) Tracy Young, General Manager of The Lodge Hotel in Coleraine McKeever Hotels...
Jul 7
Health Minister welcomes new leadership for Belfast Health and Social Care Trust
Jennifer Welsh, new Chief Executive of Belfast Health and Social Care Trust Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has welcomed the appointment of...
Jul 4
From spa attendant to UK Champion: Galgorm’s Zak Moore to represent UK at World Aufguss Championships
Ballymena local Zak Moore has claimed the prestigious title of UK Aufguss Champion 2025 Ballymena native Zak Moore has secured the...
Jul 4
Local pupils gain insight into policing through PSNI work experience programme
Pupils taking part in personal safety exercise. Thirty sixth-year students from schools across Mid and East Antrim have taken part in a...
Jun 30
“Even one is too many”: Northern Trust takes stand against abuse with body-cam trial
A 12-week pilot introducing body-worn cameras for healthcare staff in the Emergency Department at Antrim Area Hospital has been approved...
Jun 26
Mid and East Antrim celebrates newly qualified tour guides as local tourism prepares for growth
Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Mayor Councillor Jackson Minford with Northern Regional College and Council representatives plus newly...
Jun 25
Donnelly Group posts £4.83m profit as £7m expansion plans drive forward in Ballymena and Dungannon
Donnelly Group Northern Ireland’s largest independently owned vehicle retailer, Donnelly Group, has reported strong financial results for...
Jun 24
£100,000 funding announced to promote employee ownership in Northern Ireland
A celebration event to mark Employee Ownership Day was held at S&W Wholesale in Newry. Pictured are Anthony McVeigh, CEO S&W; Aidan...
Jun 21
Chief Constable backs ‘Let Them Protect’ campaign highlighting assaults on officers
PSNI Chief Constable Jon Boutcher The Chief Constable of the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI), Jon Boutcher , has publicly...
Jun 20
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