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Jul 18, 2024
Antrim Forum makes a splash with £1.5M investment in swimming facilities
Local children take a dip in the recently refurbished swimming facilities at the Antrim Forum, officially opened by the Mayor of Antrim...


Jul 16, 2024
New state-of-the-art care facility for adults with learning disabilities unveiled in Ballymena
Pictured (L-R): Ciara Todd (Regional Manager, HealthCare Ireland), Marius Coman (Holmes Court Home Manager), Ben Rayot (Holmes Court...


Jul 5, 2024
Loughguile woman overcomes challenges of Cerebral Palsy to achieve First-Class Honours at UU
Anna Kane graduates with a First-Class Honours undergraduate degree in Journalism this summer. Anna Kane, a passionate advocate for...


Jul 3, 2024
Belfast Zoo achieves Autism Impact Award
Belfast Zoo is delighted to announce it recently has achieved the Autism NI Impact Award. This is the latest development in a programme...


Jun 24, 2024
Fairhill Shopping Centre announces Castle Tower School as its chosen community partner
Pictured (L-R): Valerie McLernon, Centre Manager of Fairhill Shopping Centre, Alison Lovett, Chairperson of Castle Tower Parents, Friends...


Jun 19, 2024
Quiet hours to be introduced to parks in Mid and East Antrim
The sensory garden at People’s Park in Ballymena. Mid and East Antrim Borough Council is to introduce “quiet hours” in its parks in a bid...


Jun 10, 2024
Top golfers come to Antrim for the British Blind and Disabled Golf Open
Many of the leading blind and disabled golfers from around the world will take part in the British Blind and Disabled Golf Open...


Jun 1, 2024
Acknowledgment for the ‘inspirational’ work of Causeway Giants Wheelchair Basketball Team
Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council, Councillor Steven Callaghan, with team members. Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens,...


May 28, 2024
New sensory garden opens in Ballyclare
Mayor, Councillor Mark Cooper BEM is joined by children from Fairview Primary School. Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey, Councillor Mark...


May 10, 2024
Castle Tower students celebrated following successful horticultural placements with MEA Council
Mayor with Castle Tower students, teaching staff and staff from Council’s Parks and Open Spaces Team who have facilitated the placements....


May 7, 2024
New Nurture Unit to boost delivery of outstanding education at Camphill Primary School
Principal of Camphill Primary School, Mrs Karen McMaster Plans for a brand new Nuture Room building will help staff to continue...


May 6, 2024
Washington ‘expecting’ local theatre company to build connections between deaf & hearing audiences
Eoghan Lamb, Paula Clarke, and Stephen Kelly Northern Ireland based c21 Theatre Company is getting ready to take its critically acclaimed...


Apr 30, 2024
Organisations join forces to provide schools with inclusive PE equipment and resources
BBC Children's and Education, the Premier League and ParalympicsGB have come together to launch Super Movers for Every Body, using the...


Apr 30, 2024
Investment programme in school facilities will support children with Special Educational Needs
Education Minister Paul Givan has announced a wide-ranging programme of significant and sustained capital investment for the development...

Apr 5, 2024
Northern Trust continues to work towards becoming the first JAM Card-friendly Trust
Jayne Colville, Public Health Autism Coordinator with the Northern Trust. The Northern Health and Social Care Trust has re-iterated its...

Apr 4, 2024
Northern Trust Radiology staff receive Autism NI’s Impact Award
Programme Delivery Officer and Project Coordinator Gillian Steele pictured with staff from the Northern Health and Social Care Trust’s...


Mar 28, 2024
Translink Staff Charity Fund supports local youth team
Pictured presenting the cheque to the team are (L-R, back row) Coaches - Norman Kelly, Nicole, Poppy, Hanna, (back row children L-R) –...


Mar 26, 2024
Asda Larne’s 'egg-cellent' Easter fundraising support for National Autistic Society NI
Gail Caldwell, Community Champion at Asda Larne and Ashleigh Stewart, Volunteer at National Autistic Society NI. Colleagues at Asda Larne...


Mar 21, 2024
Down Right Incredible: Belfast musician releases single in aid of Down Syndrome charities
Stefan with son Killian. Belfast musician Stefan Murray, 51, has released a single in aid of Down Syndrome charity Down Right Incredible...


Mar 14, 2024
Rasharkin and Garvagh reap benefits of Small Settlements Regeneration Programme
Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens, Councillor Steven Callaghan with members of Rasharkin Mother and Toddler Group at the new accessible...
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