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From Ballymena to Buckingham Palace: County Antrim women honoured at Royal Garden Party
HRH the Princess of Wales speaks to guests, including Franci and Allison. Two remarkable women from County Antrim had the honour of...
May 21


Macmillan Unit at Antrim Hospital reaccredited with prestigious quality mark
The Macmillan Unit Team based at Antrim Area Hospital The Macmillan Unit at Antrim Area Hospital has once again been awarded the...
May 20


NRC Co Antrim apprentice to represent Team UK at EuroSkills Herning 2025
Jamie Matthews Jamie Matthews, a talented apprentice joiner from Antrim, has been selected to represent the United Kingdom at Europe’s...
May 19


Jet2 unveils groundbreaking fully funded pilot training programme for aspiring aviators
Jet2.com , the UK’s third-largest airline, has launched an ambitious new initiative, Jet2FlightPath, designed to transform the aviation...
May 14


Northern Ireland announces record investment in Health and Social Care Workforce training
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has announced an unprecedented investment in Northern Ireland’s Health and Social Care (HSC) workforce, with...
May 14


Health Minister praises nurses and midwives across Northern Ireland
(L-R): Alison Lowry (Lead Practice Nurse, Grosvenor Road Surgery), Theresa Morey (GPN West Belfast Federation), Health Minister Mike...
May 12


HSC introduces new agency worker framework to strengthen workforce and cut costs
Northern Ireland’s Health and Social Care system (HSC) has announced the introduction of a new Framework to regulate the use of agency...
May 10


Belfast City Airport’s IGNITE Programme returns to inspire next generation of young leaders
(L-R) Pete Snodden, Northern Irish radio presenter, Michelle Hatfield, Chief People and Marketing Officer at Belfast City Airport and...
May 10


RBCA launches 10th year of Accountancy Apprenticeship, offering school leavers an alternative to Uni
L-R Ross Boyd, Jane Gill, Reece Gilmore and Brian Stewart As rising numbers of young people in Northern Ireland find themselves outside...
May 8


Sysco announces 50 new jobs as £23m facility set to open in County Antrim
Sysco, the island of Ireland’s leading foodservice provider, has announced the creation of 50 new jobs in Northern Ireland as part of a...
May 7


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...
May 1


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...
Apr 30


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...
Apr 28


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...
Apr 28


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...
Apr 28


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
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