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41 New firefighters graduate from NIFRS’ new £50m training college
Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service celebrated its first graduation ceremony at its new Learning & Development College (LDC),...
Jun 20


68 new officers join Northern Ireland Prison Service in Hydebank Wood ceremony
Justice Minister Naomi Long attended a passing out ceremony for 68 new officers who have joined the Northern Ireland Prison Service....
Jun 20


TUV calls for Civil Service to acknowledge staff concerns over Pride participation
TUV Equality spokesperson Ann McClure has urged the Northern Ireland Civil Service (NICS) to address the concerns of employees who have...
Jun 19


Former Aston Martin engineering chief joins Wrightbus as CTO to accelerate net zero transport
Former Aston Martin engineering chief Paul Thomas has been appointed Group Chief Technology Officer at Wrightbus, Ballymena. Wrightbus,...
Jun 19


Northern Regional College shortlisted for five OCN NI Learning Endeavour Awards 2025
Ian Forsythe has been named as a finalist in the Inspiring Tutor of the Year category at the OCN NI Learning Endeavour Awards 2025...
Jun 18


Like father, like son: M&S Ballymena celebrates father-son duo this Father’s Day
Ballymena father and son duo, John and Matthew Donnelly In a touching tribute to family ties and workplace camaraderie, Marks & Spencer...
Jun 15


Ballymena nurse Aaron Smyth wins prestigious award for innovation in learning disability care
Nurse Aaron Smyth presented with his award by Chief Nursing Officer, Department of Health, Maria McIlgorm (left), and Executive Director...
Jun 13


Health Minister and Chief Officers condemn racist violence against HSC staff
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has issued a strong condemnation of the recent wave of racist violence in Northern Ireland, expressing his...
Jun 13


Wrightbus marks Father’s Day with 19 pairs of fathers and sons working side by side!
John and Nathan McLeister Leading zero-emission bus manufacturer Wrightbus is giving a whole new meaning to the number 19 this Father’s...
Jun 10


From pupil to principal: Jonny Brady’s towering legacy at St Killian’s
Principal of St Killian’s College, Jonny Brady The principal of St Killian’s College, outside Carnlough, has spoken of the “privilege” of...
Jun 6


LEDCOM celebrates 40 years of economic transformation in Larne and Ballyclare
(L-R) Catherine Anderson, Business and Marketing Executive, Ken Nelson MBE, Chief Executive, and Dr Norman Apsley, OBE, Chairman. In a...
Jun 3


Education Minister launches Online Teacher CPD Academy for Northern Ireland’s post-primary teachers
Education Minister Paul Givan has officially launched a pioneering Online Teacher Continued Professional Development (CPD) Academy, set...
Jun 2


High Flyers wanted: Belfast City Airport opens fire service apprenticeship programme
Christine Beale, Watch Commander; Nicole Dallat, former apprentice and now Firefighter; and Damien Wisdom, former apprentice now...
Jun 2


Belfast Trust under fire: Health Minister vows accountability for Cardiac Unit failing
A damning report exposing a toxic workplace culture in the Cardiac Surgery Unit at the Royal Victoria Hospital in Belfast has prompted a...
May 31


‘Invest more, export more’: Economic call to action for Mid and East Antrim
Invest NI has its regional office based at Ecos Hub, in Ballymena More businesses in Mid and East Antrim need to export, councillors have...
May 30


Acclaimed Belfast chef appointed Head Development Chef at Sysco’s new facility in County Antrim
Kyle Greer, Head Development Chef at the new Sysco Belfast facility, located in Crumlin, County Antrim Sysco, Ireland’s leading...
May 29


Wrightbus celebrated as one of the happiest places to work
Wrightbus, the pioneering manufacturer of zero-emission buses, has been officially recognised as one of the happiest workplaces in the...
May 29


Tax-Free Childcare Scheme Offers Up to £2,000 in Savings for Working Families
As hundreds of thousands of UK families prepare for their children to start primary school in September, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is...
May 26


Mid and East Antrim celebrates first Medical Administration Training Academy graduates
Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Alderman William McCaughey pictured with graduates of the Medical Administration Training Academy, and...
May 23


Sinn Féin MLA calls for real living wage to transform Northern Ireland’s health & social care sector
North Antrim Sinn Féin MLA and Health Committee Chair Philip McGuigan, with represtatives at the Living Wage NI event In a passionate...
May 22
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