Free activities for kids this Summer at Dobbies’ Antrim and Lisburn stores
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- Jun 11
Causeway Giants youth football programme opens registration for 13-18 year olds
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- Jun 9
Summer sorted with the National Trust in Northern Ireland
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- Jun 5
Cancer Focus NI welcomes Health Minister Mike Nesbitt to ‘Sun Scientist’ Session at Kirkinriola PS
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- Jun 1
PHA launches powerful photographic exhibition to raise awareness of paediatric organ donation
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- May 24
Police issue advice after “inappropriate text messages” sent to schoolchildren
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- May 21
Ten classroom extension approved for primary school in Ballyclare
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- May 20
Former Cullybackey Army Cadets & expedition colleague celebrate Gold at Buckingham Palace
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- May 15
Kirkinriola Early Years Playgroup set to enjoy new outdoor space after winning with Dobbies!
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- May 13
Ulster University hits the top spot – ranked No.1 in UK universities by students
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- May 11
HeART of Palliative Care winning designs unveiled
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- May 7
New Nurture Unit to boost delivery of outstanding education at Camphill Primary School
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- May 5
CyberFirst teams up with Aflac NI to inspire girls to consider technology and cyber security careers
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- May 1
Complete draw takes place for SuperCupNI 2024 Boys Tournament
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- May 1
Pupils propose names for new housing near school in Doagh
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- Apr 30
Organisations join forces to provide schools with inclusive PE equipment and resources
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- Apr 30
Investment programme in school facilities will support children with Special Educational Needs
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- Apr 30
Win for people power as Clough’s newly refurbished play park is opened
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- Apr 19
Councillor voices concerns over children’s changing room policy at Leisure Centre in Co Antrim
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- Apr 18
Ballymena Norstar Inline Hockey Club celebrates first ever Learn to Skate program