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Hawk soars to success as the Northern Trust celebrates 20 years of Day Opportunities
Hawk Pijl It’s over ten years since Hawk Pijl was first introduced to the Northern Health and Social Care Trust’s Day Opportunities...
2 days ago

Industry Supporters acknowledge Agriculture students’ potential
The first Abbey Autoline Bursary was presented to Matthew Arbuckle, by Lucia Turner, Agriculture Team Leader at Abbey Autoline. Matthew...
5 days ago


Mayor congratulates Antrim Grammar School Rugby team on historic victory in their 50th Anniversary Year
The Mayor with (L-R) Director of Sports Mr Jamie Orr Captain Jack McNeilly Vice Captain Eoin Byrne and Principle Mr Martin Wilson Antrim...
7 days ago

Ballymena founder of JAQ Group reveals plans for £11M manufacturing and distribution facility in town
CGI of proposed new JAQ Group production and distribution facility in Ballymena JAQ Group founder and managing director, Connor Martin...
Mar 19


Ballymena businesswoman celebrated at 2025 Women in Business Awards
Pictured (L-R) are Lauren Burns from award sponsor Wilson Nesbitt, Mabel Higgins and The WiB Group Chair Nichola Robinson. Northern...
Mar 14


Mid and East Antrim’s sports stars celebrated at awards
Winners and sponsors at the annual Mid and East Antrim Sports Awards The best in local sport was celebrated at the annual Mid and East...
Mar 14


Potential of Equine Higher Education students recognised with Bursaries and Scholarship Awards at CAFRE
Peter O’Reilly, CEO of The Irish Thoroughbred Breeding Association presented Amy Barr with a Bursary Award. Amy from Broughshane is...
Mar 13


From 60 to over 200: EA Chief applauds Dunclug’s remarkable growth as school continues to excel
Dunclug Primary School in Ballymena welcomed a distinguished guest on Tuesday, 11 March, as Mr Richard Pengelly, Chief Executive of the...
Mar 12


Carey Faughs hurling team enjoy council reception to celebrate sporting success
Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens, Councillor Ciarán McQuillan has hosted a reception to celebrate Carey Faughs hurling team recent...
Mar 11


Slemish Players shine: Ballymena group scoops eight awards at drama festival
The Slemish Players taking on Conor McPherson’s The Night Alive The Slemish Players, an amateur dramatics group from Ballymena, were...
Mar 9


Local man Mark McKane honoured with 2024 Squash Ireland Volunteer of the Year Award
Mark McKane being presented 2024 Squash Ireland Volunteer of the Year Award by Squash Ireland President Rosie Barry at Fitzwilliam Lawn...
Mar 8


Northern Regional College celebrates success at Skillbuild NI 2025 inter-campus heats
Bench Joinery (L-R back row) Rachel Dorovatas, Director of Industry Training and Support at CITB NI, Mark Woods, Ethan Scates, Charlie...
Mar 4


Special reception for King’s New Year Honours recipients from Causeway Coast & Glens
Pictured (L-R) are Paddy McLaughlin MBE, for voluntary services to maritime safety, Rt Rev Mgr Bryan McCanny BEM, for services to the...
Mar 2


Portrush RNLI says thank you to Ballymoney fundraising team
Members of Ballymoney Branch present cheque to RNLI Portrush Portrush Lifeboat crew, and operations team recently met the fundraising...
Feb 27


Randalstown Ulster Scots Cultural Society honoured with the King's Award for Voluntary Service
Volunteers from Randalstown Ulster Scots Cultural Society (RUSCS) receive the King’s Award for Voluntary Service Randalstown Ulster Scots...
Feb 22

Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service honours 131 long-serving employees
Firefighter Elliot Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) has honoured and recognised 131 employees who have completed 20, 30 or...
Feb 21


Northern Regional College celebrates excellence at annual Staff Awards
Northern Regional College Governance pictured with the staff award winning outside the Causeway Campus in Coleraine Northern Regional...
Feb 11


Care-experienced school children graduate in special ceremony at Queen’s University Belfast
(L-R) Widening Participation Graduate intern, Rachel Newell, Senior Lecturer - School of Social Sciences, Education and Social Work Dr...
Feb 10


Ballymena's eco-volunteers celebrated at Live Here Love Here Community Awards
L-R Chris Wood from Friends of ECOS, Alex Scullion from Friends of ECOS, Lynda Surgenor, Live Here Love Here Manager, Pat Barkman from...
Feb 9


Co Antrim customers praised for bringing joy to children at Christmas
Tesco Community Champion Ronnie McFall and colleague at the Toy Donation Station at the Tesco Ballymena Superstore. Kind-hearted shoppers...
Feb 8
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