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Mission Christmas aims to help more local children than ever
Urgent appeal for gifts suitable for children aged 9+ With financial hardship continuing to impact on family budgets, the team behind...
Nov 14, 2023


600 pupils take part in innovative online Business Masterclass!
(L-R) Emma Crawford (YENI), Kamila Kubulus (runner-up), Mayor, Lena Kulinska (overall winner) In the lead-up to Global Entrepreneurship...
Nov 13, 2023


Frank Mitchell launches Lidl NI’s annual Christmas Trolley Dash in aid of NSPCC
Legendary U105 broadcaster calls for County Antrim shoppers to enter retailer’s annual Trolley Dash to win their entire Christmas shop...
Nov 12, 2023


BBC Children In Need to broadcast from The Junction
Northern Ireland’s only fully accessible soft play centre will be one of the broadcast locations for the TV event of the year – BBC...
Nov 11, 2023


Revamped Armoy playpark now in full swing after £120k investment
Maddie McCooke from Armoy. Riverside Playpark in Armoy has been transformed following a £120,000 funding package. The investment has...
Nov 10, 2023


Diabetes UK NI to host family wellbeing event in Ballymena
Supporting families living with or affected by diabetes across the province, Diabetes UK Northern Ireland is set to host a family...
Nov 9, 2023


Ballymena Girlguides challenge politicians on mental health crisis
1st Cullybacky Guides (L-R); Lynn Morrow, Maureen Livingstone, Amanda McBurney, Naomi Long Girlguides from the 1st Cullybackey Guides...
Nov 8, 2023


NI summit held to address serious pupil attendance issues at school
Attendees pictured at the summit which was hosted recently The Department of Education will today hold an Attendance Summit to discuss...
Nov 5, 2023


UK-first trial to screen children for type 1 diabetes now available in Northern Ireland
ELSA Test Kits Children in Northern Ireland are now eligible for a trial screening programme that will identify those at high risk of...
Nov 2, 2023


Dunclug College students get outdoors at Ecos Nature Park!
Young people and staff from Dunclug College at a recent visit to the Ecos Nature Park Mid and East Antrim Borough Council welcomed...
Oct 30, 2023


Translink urging under 16s to download the digital travel ID card
Local students, Andrew and Emily Reston. Translink has partnered with digital ID experts Yoti to introduce a new, digital travel ID card...
Oct 29, 2023


Liam Neeson fronts major awareness campaign for Integrated Education in NI
Emma Hassard Communications Officer at the IEF at the TV advert shoot. (Inset) Ballymena born Liam Neeson. The Integrated Education Fund...
Oct 24, 2023


Sensory experience opens at Carnfunnock Country Park
Mayor Ald Geraldine Mulvenna, pictured with Cllr Maeve Donnelly (Mae Murray Foundation), with Council Officers Tara McAleese (Principal...
Oct 23, 2023


Make your Christmas magical in Mid & East Antrim
With the countdown to Christmas already having begun for many, plans are being polished and perfected by Santa's little helpers for...
Oct 22, 2023


Kids eat free at your local M&S Café this Autumn half term
M&S Café announces the Kids Eat Free offer is back this Autumn Half Term, offering one free £4 Kids’ Munch Menu when you spend £5 in the...
Oct 21, 2023


Kids eat free this half-term at Subway as study reveals parents worry of financial pressures
New research released today from Subway® reveals half of UK parents and grandparents (55%) are facing financial hardship due to the...
Oct 20, 2023


Public Health Agency launches new primary school organ donation education resources
Children from Cedar Integrated Primary School The Public Health Agency (PHA) is delighted to launch new primary school organ donation...
Oct 18, 2023


Construction students get sneak peek of NRC’s new campus in Ballymena
Cullybackey College pictured during a tour of Northern Regional College’s new campus in Ballymena as part of a construction activity day...
Oct 18, 2023


New ‘Cyber Safety’ resource pack to help protect young people online
Pupils from Cross and Passion Secondary School with PCSP member Councillor Lee Kane, Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens, Councillor Steven...
Oct 17, 2023


Education Authority advises parents of ‘potential disruption’ in schools
Northern Ireland's Education Authority (EA) has issued a statement this evening, Sunday 15 October, advising parents across the province...
Oct 15, 2023
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