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Permission granted for new junior parkrun at Antrim Castle Gardens
Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council’s Operations Committee has given permission for a new junior Parkrun at Antrim Castle Gardens to...
Sep 6, 2023


Consultation launched on Relationships and Sexuality Education in Northern Ireland schools
The Department of Education has launched a consultation seeking views on changes to elements of Relationships and Sexuality Education....
Sep 1, 2023


Former Lioness Jill Scott joins with Starling Bank to boost young girls in football across UK
Nearly a third of girls who play football (30%) stop playing by the time they reach their late teens, new findings from Starling Bank...
Aug 29, 2023


Armoy playpark set for major upgrade
Work will begin shortly to upgrade the Riverside Playpark, Church Road in Armoy as part of the Covid Recovery Small Settlements...
Aug 21, 2023


Collaboration set to enhance and nurture creative careers in Northern Ireland
(Front Row L-R) Richard Williams, CEO of NI Screen and Marcia Deakin, Co-founder of NextGen (Back Row L-R) Janis Leaden, Curriculum Area...
Aug 20, 2023


Free advice and guidance for parents and young people receiving exam results!
Head of Careers Service, Justin Kerr and Deputy Head of Careers Service Christina Kelly encourage those seeking advice following exam...
Aug 17, 2023


“Follow your hearts” - words of advice from NRC Motor Vehicle Apprentice
Hannah Gibson, Northern Regional College Motor Vehicle apprentice pictured at Hilltop Garage in Coleraine Over the incoming weeks young...
Aug 17, 2023


Isaac (3) gets his first ever powered wheelchair enabling him to explore like other children
Young Issac Millar enjoying his Wizzybug Isaac Millar is finally getting to experience what other children his age can do thanks to his...
Aug 14, 2023


Rural communities ready to play as parks officially opened in Ahoghill and Martinstown
Mayor Ald Mulvenna and Deputy Mayor Ald McDonald with Ald Thomas Gordon and Cllr Tyler Hoey. Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Alderman...
Aug 14, 2023


NI council discovers half of children aged 13-17 being illegally sold vapes in local shops
Half of children aged 13 to 17 who enter shops in Belfast to buy vapes are successfully making the illegal transaction, a council study...
Aug 12, 2023


Nellie’s Daycare is coming to town!
The excitement is building, with work continuing at pace, as Nellie's Daycare prepares to open it's brand new facility in Ballymena this...
Aug 9, 2023


Mid and East Antrim Council approves new £182k skate park for Larne!
Young and old(er) enjoying the Skate Jam at the official opening of Ballymena's new Skate Park September 2022. A new £182k skate park was...
Aug 4, 2023


Applications now open for All Ireland Scholarship Scheme for students
The 2023 McManus All Ireland Scholarships Scheme is now open for students in Northern Ireland. Now in their 13th year in Northern Ireland...
Aug 3, 2023


Children learn all about their local environment at this year’s Biodiversity University
Chris Wood, Woodland Engagement Officer, Parks and Open Spaces Development Team, MEABC, and Johnny Topley, Regional Sustainability...
Aug 2, 2023


Refurbished play park named after Co Antrim teen Hannah Morgan
A refurbished play park in Carrick’s Woodburn estate is to be named in memory of a teenager who sadly passed away last year. Hannah...
Jul 27, 2023


Mid & East Antrim Council back £250k funding bid for new 3G pitch
Mid and East Antrim councillors have agreed to support a £250k funding bid for a new 3G pitch at Wellington Rec Football Club in Larne....
Jul 25, 2023


Carrickfergus fire fighters set to run 10k road race in full kit for local boy Ollie
(L-R) Fire fighters from Carrickfergus Fire Station Gary Scott, Jeanna Robb, Cheryl Brownlee, Andy Doey are set to run the popular...
Jul 25, 2023


Portstewart ready for the week long Red Sails Festival!
This year’s Red Sails Festival has a packed programme of music, dancing, craft and kids events. Now in its 23rd year, the festival is...
Jul 18, 2023


Welcome boost for Ballymena United youth teams ahead of Foyle Cup
Pictured receiving the donation from Tesco Ballymena Community Champion Ronny McFall are coaches Paul Thompson, David Semple and Johnny...
Jul 17, 2023


Young Farmers get ready to travel to Austria for European Rally 2023
Back row (L-R) Rebecca Brunt (Trillick and District YFC), Cathy Reid (Castlecaulfield YFC), Seamus McCormick (Senior Agribusiness Manager...
Jul 15, 2023
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