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Nov 21, 2024
Next generation of cutting-edge diesel buses launched by Wrightbus
The new generation StreetDeck Ultroliner designed and built by Wrightbus in Ballymena Pioneering manufacturer Wrightbus has launched the...

Nov 16, 2024
Northern Regional College Apprentices to compete in UK National Skillbuild finals
Skillbuild UK national finalists, Northern Regional College Level 2 apprentices Charlie Fleck and Andrew MacKenzie. Five apprentices in...


Oct 15, 2024
Wrightbus apprentice joins panel to discuss opportunities for women in the bus and coach industry
Apprentice Hannah Currie A female apprentice from zero-emission bus manufacturer Wrightbus shared her insights into the opportunities and...


Oct 12, 2024
Mid & East Antrim’s 2024/25 Science Summer School initiative launched
Mayor of Mid and East Antrim Alderman Beth Adger MBE at the launch of Science Summer School 2024/25 with Lord Andrew Mawson OBE from The...

Sep 10, 2024
Team appointed for £24M i4C Innovation and Cleantech Centre in Ballymena
Pictured at the official announcement of the design team was (L-R) Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Alderman Beth Adger MBE with Gerard...


Jul 23, 2024
Wrightbus’ NewPower secures first order just weeks after launch
NewPower – a bold enterprise that converts diesel buses into zero-emission electric vehicles – has received its first order from one of...


Jun 27, 2024
Inspirational STEM events for the skills force of the future
Students from Dunclug College at the IPC Mouldings Workshop, 25 June. Year 9 pupils from across Mid and East Antrim had the opportunity...


Jun 25, 2024
Northern Regional College hosts WorldSkills International Pressure Test
Team UK and Team Austria pictured with Christine McQuillan, VP for Teaching and Learning at Northern Regional College, Karla Kosch,...


Jun 14, 2024
Green pioneer Wrightbus contributes £1.5bn to UK economy
The rebirth of iconic bus-maker Wrightbus has contributed more than £1.5 billion to the UK economy thanks to its support for home-grown...


Jun 12, 2024
NRC engineering students aiming for spot in national skills final
Engineering students from Northern Regional College were among the talented young robot programmers to participate in the industrial...


Jun 9, 2024
Exciting STEM programme launches in Mid and East Antrim
Students from Slemish College, Ballymena who are participating in the programme. Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has embarked on an...


Apr 2, 2024
First in Europe - SSE Arena Belfast introduces Amazon’s ‘Just Walk Out’ technology
PAY & AWAY. The SSE Arena, Belfast is proud to announce a collaboration with Amazon to implement Just Walk Out technology at the venue,...


Mar 23, 2024
St Colmcille’s champions travel to Dublin for All-Ireland Finals LEGO League Competition
Ten schoolchildren from St Colmcille's Primary School in Ballymena are travelling to Dublin today, Saturday 23rd March, where they will...


Mar 20, 2024
Minister announces new £5m programme for entrepreneurs and high growth start-ups in NI
Pictured are (L-R) Kieran Donoghue, CEO, Invest Northern Ireland, Conor Murphy, Minister for the Economy, Claire Halliday, Ormeau...


Mar 19, 2024
Local schools compete in annual Rotary Technology Challenge!
Competition winners, St Louis Grammar School team (1) Back Row - Graham Whitehurst MBE (Manufacturing Taskforce), Tom Keane (Head Judge),...

Mar 18, 2024
The age of the flying taxi draws closer with the Future of Flight action plan
Flying taxis, crime-fighting drones and critical 999 care deliveries could all be a reality by 2030 thanks to the government and...


Mar 5, 2024
Council ‘MEANZ Business’ in delivering Net Zero targets with transformative new project
L-R: Connor O’Dornan – Mid and East Antrim Borough Council Net Zero Innovation and Delivery Manager, Nicolas Wallet - Climate Global...


Feb 20, 2024
Shadow Northern Ireland Secretary hails green innovation at Wrightbus
Shadow Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Hilary Benn, Jean-Marc Gales and Ian Paisley, MP for North Antrim. The Shadow Secretary of...


Feb 12, 2024
NI first as Co Antrim firm VYTA introduces vehicles with mirror replacement system
Pictured with one of the new MAN trucks is Mark Hill, who is part of Vyta’s collection crew and DiskShred team. Industry-leading IT asset...


Jan 23, 2024
Professor Brian Cox inspires local STEAM students through Science School Project in Ballymena
Professor Brian Cox pictured today with local students at The Braid in Ballymena Leading physicist and television presenter Professor...
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