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Ministers launch Creative Connections Programme supporting creativity and the arts in learning
Education Minister Paul Givan and Ireland Education and Youth Minister Helen McEntee have invited primary, post primary and special...
Feb 7


Long launches free legal support service for child victims of serious sexual offences
L-R: Victim Support NI deputy CEO Nichola Greene, Justice Minister Naomi Long, CSOLA Emma-Rose Duffy Children can now avail of an...
Feb 5


YouthAction NI marks 80th year with launch of first winter appeal to support vulnerable young people
Members of YouthAction NI’s Rainbow School of Performing Arts with Youth Worker Ryan Shaw and Sarah Montgomery, Corporate Affairs &...
Jan 12


Grants available now for families in NI on a low income raising disabled and seriously ill children
Families caring for disabled or seriously ill children struggling with winter cost pressures are being urged to apply to national charity...
Jan 2


“I now have the confidence to make healthier choices for my family” – the HENRY programme launches in NI
Attendees at the official launch of the HENRY programme at Stormont Hotel in Belfast The Public Health Agency (PHA) has officially...
Dec 14, 2024


Education Minister announces first step in major expansion of pre-school education provision
Education Minister Paul Givan pictured with Principal of Brooklands Primary School Nursery Unit, Jeremy Armstrong and some of the...
Dec 8, 2024


Education Minister launches new investment programme to support delivery of NI Curriculum in schools
Education Minister, Paul Givan, has today announced a new Curriculum-Led Capital Investment Programme for schools throughout Northern...
Dec 3, 2024


Ballymena Army Cadets embark on educational journey to Gdańsk
In a poignant tribute to the historical ties between Northern Ireland and Poland, paying homage to the Polish pilots based in the region...
Nov 25, 2024


A Life-Saving Investment: Defibrillators to be provided to all schools in Northern Ireland
Education Minister Paul Givan is pictured with Fearghal McKinney, Head of the British Heart Foundation Northern Ireland, and members of...
Nov 25, 2024


Christmas fun for all the family at Winter’s Den
A packed programme of free festive events and activities is planned for the Winter’s Den at 2 Royal Avenue in Belfast city centre. The...
Nov 21, 2024


Muir launches surveys on the School Milk Subsidy Scheme amid decline in participation
Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister Andrew Muir has called upon schools and parents to participate in a new survey on the...
Nov 20, 2024


Sensory garden approval for playgroup in Antrim
Antrim and Newtownabbey councillors have approved a request for a sensory garden to be created at the rear of Muckamore Community Centre,...
Nov 17, 2024


Co Antrim charity dedicated to supporting teens with Autism receives prestigious King’s Award
County Antrim based ‘All About Us - ASD Teens’ have been recognised for their fantastic work, being awarded The King’s Award for...
Nov 14, 2024


Royal Mail launches the hugely popular Santa Mail to help deliver nation’s letters to Santa
With just under six weeks to go until Christmas, Royal Mail is once again lending a helping hand to one of its most special customers,...
Nov 14, 2024


NI Water empowers local students with real-world industry experience
Darragh Andrew William Martin from Slemish College and Ellen Thompson from Ballymena Academy, Aoife Doherty and Ava Norris from Thornhill...
Nov 14, 2024


New Community of Lifesavers App to boost children and young people’s confidence to perform CPR
Education Minister Paul Givan launching the Community of Lifesavers app with Theo Spence, Cora Magee (Methodist College pupils) and Chief...
Nov 12, 2024


Christmas light switch on events kick start the festive season across Mid and East Antrim!
As the festive season approaches, Mid and East Antrim Borough Council is thrilled to announce its annual Christmas light switch on events...
Nov 11, 2024


Dragon pitches breathe life into schools project across Ballymena
Five schools from Ballymena have been learning about democracy and budgeting through a unique initiative. The 'Housing For All' funded...
Nov 8, 2024


Handling of Child Poverty Strategy was “catalogue of failures” says Assembly Committee
Pictured (L-R) are members of the Assembly’s Public Accounts Committee: David Honeyford MLA; Tom Buchanan MLA; Diane Forsythe MLA; Daniel...
Nov 8, 2024


This Morning reveals list of Top Toys for Christmas 2024
Now that the Halloween decorations are down and there’s less than 50 days until Christmas Day, This Morning has today announced its Top...
Nov 6, 2024
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