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Join the fun this Halloween in Ballymena town centre with the Trick or Treat Trail!
The streets of Ballymena are set to come alive with little ghosts, witches, and all manner of spooky fancy dress creations this Halloween...
Oct 19, 2024


Education Minister welcomes Language Launchpad
Education Minister Paul Givan announcing Language Launchpad with Ruth Sedgewick, Northern Ireland Head of the Royal College of Speech and...
Oct 19, 2024


Ministers announce programme to raise achievement and tackle educational disadvantage
Education Minister's Paul Givan and Norma Foley, TD speaking to Principal Sean Campbell and staff member at Old Warren Primary...
Oct 16, 2024


Water makes the world go round - St Colmcille’s PS enjoy learning with visit from NI Water
Pupils at St Colmcille’s Primary School in Ballymena This is just one interesting fact pupils of St Colmcille’s Primary School,...
Oct 15, 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...
Oct 12, 2024


Ballymena girl to feature on Countryfile Ramble for BBC Children in Need
Kathryn Davidson, founder of Sensory Kids, with daughter Sophie Eight-year old Sophie from Ballymena will partner with presenter...
Oct 9, 2024


Over half Childline NI counselling sessions delivered to children last year were about mental health
More than half (52%) of all counselling sessions delivered to young people in Northern Ireland by the NSPCC’s Childline service last year...
Oct 9, 2024


The Gallaher Trust celebrates success of student scholarship schemes
Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Alderman Beth Adger MBE, centre, is pictured with Ian Paisley, Chairman of The Gallaher Trust, foreground,...
Oct 8, 2024


Gibraltar award reflects special link with Ballymena
Pictured during a visit to visit to Broughshane Primary School. The unique connection between Ballymena and Gibraltar will be underlined...
Oct 6, 2024


Co Antrim teen Adam Gault triumphs at IPF Commonwealth Championships in South Africa
Adam Gault at the International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) Commonwealth Championships In what can only be described as a monumental...
Oct 6, 2024


MEA Council to refurbish 'Scarlett's Park'
A play park in Larne saved from threat of closure earlier this year is to be given an upgrade. The playground at Bardic Drive in the...
Oct 4, 2024


Givan welcomes funding package for Bookstart Baby Programme
Kathryn Anderson, BookTrust’s Senior Partnerships Manager for Northern Ireland and Education Minister Paul Givan talking about Bookstart...
Oct 3, 2024


YoungTesco shopper selects Gracehill Primary School in Ballymena to receive a £5,000 donation
Gracehill Primary School in Ballymena is celebrating after being selected by a young Tesco customer to receive a £5,000 donation. On...
Oct 3, 2024


Shhh-wing sets and seesaws as Mid and East Antrim promotes quiet play!
Pictured (L-R) Councillor Bethany Ferris, Fiona Surgenor (DEA Officer) and Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Alderman Beth Adger MBE. Mid...
Oct 3, 2024


671,000 young people urged to cash in their government savings pot
More than 670,000 18-22 year olds yet to claim their Child Trust Fund are reminded to cash in their stash as HM Revenue and Customs...
Oct 1, 2024


Ministers launch Child Criminal Exploitation Action Plan
Education Minister Paul Givan, Justice Minister Naomi Long and Health Minister Mike Nesbitt today launched an action plan to address...
Sep 30, 2024


Dobbies reveals new Little Seedlings Club Ambassadors
Ella, Dobbies’ Little Seedlings Club Ambassador at the Antrim store A five-year-old girl who regularly attends Dobbies Garden Centre in...
Sep 29, 2024


Mid and East Antrim’s Biodiversity University a great success!
A foraging group enjoyed exploring the Ecos Nature Park as part of the Biodiversity University programme. Children across the Borough had...
Sep 28, 2024


Asda invites customers across Northern Ireland to donate pre-loved children’s books
Asda has launched a UK-wide partnership with literacy charity the Children’s Book Project , which will enable customers in NI to donate...
Sep 22, 2024


Education Committee launches inquiry into provision of RSE in schools
The Assembly Committee for Education has today launched an inquiry into the teaching and implementation of Relationships and Sexuality...
Sep 18, 2024
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