NI pupils perform well in mathematics, reading and science in International Survey
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- Nov 28, 2023
Fantastic Festive Fun as Jingle Day returns this weekend to Ballymena town centre!
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- Nov 27, 2023
Bringing the magic of inclusivity to Antrim Castle Gardens
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- Nov 27, 2023
Fabulous festive fun throughout Mid & East Antrim this December!
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- Nov 24, 2023
Special Olympics launches first ever Young Athlete programme in Riverside Special School, Antrim
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- Nov 23, 2023
Calls for play park to be saved and named after Larne schoolgirl who died in tragic collision
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- Nov 23, 2023
Mid & East Antrim PCSP meeting told 30% of domestic abuse begins during pregnancy
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- Nov 22, 2023
Power NI funding brightens up Ballymena charity Baby Basics
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- Nov 20, 2023
Teacher strike action will disrupt education of children and young people - Dept of Education
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- Nov 18, 2023
Special reception for Ruairi Og u15 Camogie Team after terrific tournament win in Galway
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- Nov 17, 2023
Ballymena gets ready to sparkle as Santa sleighs into town
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- Nov 17, 2023
Santa is coming to town: Coca-Cola's Real Magic Christmas Experience returns
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- Nov 16, 2023
Barr calls for Kells play park to be retained
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Santa brings Christmas magic to children at Royal Belfast Hospital
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Mission Christmas aims to help more local children than ever
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600 pupils take part in innovative online Business Masterclass!
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- Nov 12, 2023
Frank Mitchell launches Lidl NI’s annual Christmas Trolley Dash in aid of NSPCC
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BBC Children In Need to broadcast from The Junction
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- Nov 10, 2023
Revamped Armoy playpark now in full swing after £120k investment
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- Nov 9, 2023
Diabetes UK NI to host family wellbeing event in Ballymena