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MEA agree contract worth almost half a million pounds for play park refurbishment
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has agreed a contract worth almost £0.5m for the refurbishment of the main children’s play park in...
Feb 19, 2024


Generation Innovation launches to inspire innovators of the future in NI
Generation Innovation team members Declan Loy, Ally Armstrong and Carolyn Halferty, pictured with young participants Motaz Amer, James...
Feb 18, 2024


Integrated Education in Northern Ireland: The story so far
Children from Central Integrated Primary School, Carrickfergus. The Integrated Education Fund (IEF) welcomes the publication of the...
Feb 18, 2024


Department of Health urges parents to avail of MMR vaccine after alarming surge in measles cases
Professor Lourda Geoghegan, Deputy Chief Medical Officer. The Department of Health has advised that it’s likely there will be new cases...
Feb 14, 2024


PODCAST | From Girlhood to Girl Power - how can we raise empowered girls?
Co-hosts Tammy Darcy (The Shona Project Founder) and Alison Curtis (TodayFM) The Shona Project, Alison Curtis and GoLoud, have recently...
Feb 11, 2024


Minister pledges to deliver on key priorities for Education
Education Minister Paul Givan pictured with Rathmore Grammar School Principal Dr Arthur Donnelly and students during a visit to the...
Feb 10, 2024


Translink has just the ticket for a family day out this half-term
Kyomi and Pixie in Belfast to promote the Friends and Family ticket with Translink. Translink is encouraging families to enjoy the half...
Feb 7, 2024


Mum of online grooming victims shares important warning to parents
On Safer Internet Day, today, 6th February 2024, the Police Service of Northern Ireland and the Safeguarding Board for Northern Ireland...
Feb 6, 2024


Ballymena athletes achieve oat-standing results at Round 3 of Flahavan’s Primary School League
L-R: Lila Steen in 2nd place, Rosie O’Boyle in 1st place and Faith Lindsay in 3rd place in the girls’ race at the third round of the...
Feb 2, 2024


All educational settings in Northern Ireland urged to help identify and support young carers
Pictured (L-R) Young carers Joel, Kesiah and Aaron with their poster The Department of Education has partnered with Action for Children...
Feb 1, 2024


NI’s First Children’s Ambulance celebrates its’ first birthday with Children’s Heartbeat Trust
Pictured (from left) Vicky Hart NISTAR, Joanne McCallister, Chief Executive of Children’s Heartbeat Trust, Emma McConnell, from...
Feb 1, 2024


Energia donation for young Ballymena book worms
Pictured (L-R) is school pupil Emmet, Energia Group representative Louise Kennedy, Kenbann Community Pre School leader Karen Scollay and...
Jan 29, 2024


A floral facelift for trees planted by Housing Executive
Pictured before planting daffodil bulbs with children from Silverstream Primary School are, Louis Richmond, Housing Executive Patch...
Jan 28, 2024


Ballymena pupils help Oscar winner raise awareness of school’s play plight
James Martin (centre) is joined by Harberton Special School pupils (L-R) Mary Musa, Ormeau Road, Belfast, twins Tyler and Cody Pratchett...
Jan 28, 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...
Jan 23, 2024


Charity set to hold cardiac screening event for 200 young people Co Antrim
A two-day screening event is to be held by the Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) charity at Mossley Mill, Newtownabbey, in March. During...
Jan 20, 2024


Ballymena club scores with Power NI donation
Pictured (L-R) is Northend United Youth FC Under-10s players William and Archie, Power NI representative Colleen Rainey, Under-10’s coach...
Jan 18, 2024


Junior Parkrun is up and running at Antrim Castle Gardens!
Junior Parkrun takes off at Antrim Castle Gardens Antrim Castle Gardens proudly announces the successful launch of its first Junior...
Jan 17, 2024


Grand Opera House search for Sunset Boulevard stars!
Do you know a young person who loves to sing, dance and perform? The Grand Opera House is searching for talented young performers, aged...
Jan 16, 2024


Ballymena student awarded Baker McKenzie Student of the Year
Maddie Balmer pictured at Clarendon Docks, Belfast, with teacher Mrs McKillop and Baker McKenzie Belfast's Executive Director James...
Jan 15, 2024
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