TUV MLA Gaston calls for expansion solutions for Castle Tower School in Ballymena
Castle Tower School, Ballymena During an adjournment debate in the Northern Ireland Assembly, Timothy Gaston, TUV MLA for North Antrim,...
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6 days ago
Douglas & Grahame employee reaches half century milestone in menswear
Christine McMurran pictured holding her first contract of employment with Douglas & Grahame, dated 1974. As Carrickfergus-headquartered...
6 days ago
Northern Regional College Apprentices to compete in UK National Skillbuild finals
Skillbuild UK national finalists, Northern Regional College Level 2 apprentices Charlie Fleck and Andrew MacKenzie. Five apprentices in...
7 days ago
Nearly two thirds of NI mums want to retrain for new career, but money, time & guilt hold them back
Almost two-thirds (62%) of NI mums surveyed would consider retraining for a new career but are held back by multiple barriers according...
Nov 14
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 13
MEA Council sees exodus of staff wanting to ‘jump ship’
Councillors have been given an update on Mid and East Antrim Borough Council’s voluntary redundancy scheme. The proposed severance was...
Nov 12
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
The Gallaher Trust and Ballymena Chamber set to host event to inspire future partnerships
James Perry, MBE a member of The Gallaher Trust’s Board of Trustees is pictured alongside delivery partner, Habitat for Humanity...
Nov 8
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
Successful apprenticeship E-Hub pilot expands opportunities for local talent
Smith’s Engineering Works – Darwin Smith (Owner) & apprentice Daniel Hill Mid and East Antrim Borough Council’s innovative Apprenticeship...
Nov 8
Sysco boosts NI team with two key senior appointments
Mark O’Gara and Gareth Clements Sysco, Ireland’s leading foodservice specialist, has appointed two new members to its senior management...
Nov 5
New initiative launches to train HGV and bus drivers in Mid & East Antrim
Mid & East Antrim Labour Market Partnership (MEALMP) has announced the launch of the Transport Academy, aimed at training unemployed or...
Nov 5
Parkhall Integrated College celebrates success at the 2024 Carson Awards
Student from Parkhall IC showing Geraldine Hughes their winning artwork. The Integrated Education Fund (IEF) is delighted that Northern...
Nov 4
£65m PEACEPLUS funding awarded to transform six cross-community facilities for thousands of people
€77m (£65m) of PEACEPLUS funding has been awarded to transform six community facilities and public spaces in Northern Ireland and the...
Nov 1
Major kidney research disease charity donates £600,000 gift for medical research at Queen’s
(L-R) Director of the Centre for Public Health, Professor Jayne Woodside, Chief Medical Officer for Northern Ireland,Professor Sir...
Oct 30
Landmark RTÉ documentary on corporal punishment in Irish schools
A powerful RTÉ documentary, Leathered: Violence in Irish Schools to be broadcast tonight, shines new light on the use of Corporal...
Oct 29
Pay boost for millions of workers next year
Over 3 million workers will receive a pay boost after the Chancellor confirmed the National Living Wage will increase from £11.44 to...
Oct 28
Ballymena school teams compete to win Angus calves at 2024 ABP Youth Challenge Exhibition
Team 2 from Cambridge House Grammar School pupils Alan Gillespie, Lucy Cubitt, William McCaughey and Kirsten Waddell. The future of...
Oct 28
NI Hospitality School joins forces with private businesses securing 36 jobs
Bar academy graduates from the NI Hospitality School are pictured with representatives from the academy funders, Ashely Douglas,...
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