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Sensory Space in Antrim offers vital support for families, thanks to Housing Executive funding
Pictured in the new multi-sensory room at the Muckamore Parish Development Association (left to right), Stephen Gamble , Housing...
Apr 17, 2025


North Antrim MLA praises young artists in Easter Colouring Competition
Colin Crawford, Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) for North Antrim, has expressed his delight at the enthusiastic response to his...
Apr 17, 2025


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, 2025


Pupils told to keep their eyes on the prize as optician visits local school
Children at Moorfields Primary School in Ballymena have been encouraged to look after their vision and keep their eyes healthy following...
Apr 8, 2025


Minister encourages applications for the All Ireland Scholarship Scheme
Pictured with Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald are Taylor McGrath-McAllister, a second-year Natural Sciences student at Homerton...
Apr 8, 2025


Ministers explore opportunities for further cooperation during visit to Middletown Centre for Autism
Education Minister, Paul Givan and Minister for Education and Youth, Helen McEntee pictured with Stephen Douthart, CEO of Middletown...
Apr 6, 2025


Dunclug Primary receives books donation from Pinsent Masons promoting interest in politics & governance
Pinsent Masons’ Senior Associate Matthew McMurray (back row, centre) presents copies of Alastair Campbell’s ‘Why Politics Matters’ book...
Apr 4, 2025


All About Us – ASD teens honoured with The King’s Award for Voluntary Service
All About Us – ASD Teens Committee with the Lord-Lieutenant, Jackie Stewart DL, Mayor and Deputy Mayor All About Us – ASD Teens has been...
Mar 29, 2025


Ballymena parents invited to free baby massage sessions
Parents of infants from birth to one year old are warmly invited to participate in a series of free baby massage sessions this week at...
Mar 24, 2025


New Key Stage assessments announced for Northern Ireland schools
Education Minister Paul Givan has unveiled plans for new Key Stage assessments to be implemented across Northern Ireland, covering a...
Mar 24, 2025


Local Secondary Schools invited to register for the Bank of Ireland Money Smarts Challenge 2025
Pictured is Elisha McNulty, Community Engagement Manager at Bank of Ireland UK. Teachers and students in secondary schools across...
Mar 17, 2025


Ballymena pupils celebrated by the UK Film Industry
Claudia and Samuel are pictured here with Fiona Evans, CEO of Into Film. Two young people and their teachers from Castle Tower School, a...
Mar 14, 2025


Paul Frew welcomes £481,225 coming to Ballymena through the Department of Education’s RAISE Programme
North Antrim DUP MLA Paul Frew has today (Thursday 13 March) welcomed almost £0.5 million that will be invested in children’s education...
Mar 13, 2025


From 60 to over 200: EA Chief applauds Dunclug’s remarkable growth as school continues to excel
Dunclug Primary School in Ballymena welcomed a distinguished guest on Tuesday, 11 March, as Mr Richard Pengelly, Chief Executive of the...
Mar 12, 2025


Givan launches new strategy for education excellence in Northern Ireland
Education Minister Paul Givan has today launched a new education strategy, TransformED , which will reform and improve education delivery...
Mar 11, 2025


RNLI and Girlguiding Ulster launch partnership to empower young girls to stay safe in & around water
(L-R) Bangor RNLI crew member Christine Bell; Bangor RNLI Helm Gareth Whan; Gareth Morrison, RNLI Head of Water Safety: Bangor RNLI crew...
Mar 10, 2025


Primary school children get a taste for hospitality and tourism
Supporting primary school children to get a taste for hospitality and tourism through the ‘World of Work’ pilot are (l-r) Hilary Gibson,...
Mar 10, 2025


Translink celebrates World Book Day with book giveaway
Young reader Scarlett (aged 4) helps Translink mark World Book Day with 300 children's books available for young passengers. To mark...
Mar 6, 2025


Reckless? THINK AGAIN! Young drivers lead the way in road safety
British car insurance company Zego analysed data from UK road casualty statistics and found that serious accidents among 17-19-year-olds...
Mar 5, 2025


More than 8,000 pupils to participate in phone-free pilot
Education Minister Paul Givan discussing today’s phone-free pilot announcement with a group of pupils at St Ronan’s College, Lurgan....
Mar 5, 2025
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