Wrightbus apprentice joins panel to discuss opportunities for women in the bus and coach industry
Apprentice Hannah Currie A female apprentice from zero-emission bus manufacturer Wrightbus shared her insights into the opportunities and...
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Oct 12
Mid & East Antrim’s 2024/25 Science Summer School initiative launched
Mayor of Mid and East Antrim Alderman Beth Adger MBE at the launch of Science Summer School 2024/25 with Lord Andrew Mawson OBE from The...
Sep 10
Team appointed for £24M i4C Innovation and Cleantech Centre in Ballymena
Pictured at the official announcement of the design team was (L-R) Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Alderman Beth Adger MBE with Gerard...
Jul 23
Wrightbus’ NewPower secures first order just weeks after launch
NewPower – a bold enterprise that converts diesel buses into zero-emission electric vehicles – has received its first order from one of...
Jun 27
Inspirational STEM events for the skills force of the future
Students from Dunclug College at the IPC Mouldings Workshop, 25 June. Year 9 pupils from across Mid and East Antrim had the opportunity...
Jun 25
Northern Regional College hosts WorldSkills International Pressure Test
Team UK and Team Austria pictured with Christine McQuillan, VP for Teaching and Learning at Northern Regional College, Karla Kosch,...
Jun 14
Green pioneer Wrightbus contributes £1.5bn to UK economy
The rebirth of iconic bus-maker Wrightbus has contributed more than £1.5 billion to the UK economy thanks to its support for home-grown...
Jun 12
NRC engineering students aiming for spot in national skills final
Engineering students from Northern Regional College were among the talented young robot programmers to participate in the industrial...
Jun 9
Exciting STEM programme launches in Mid and East Antrim
Students from Slemish College, Ballymena who are participating in the programme. Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has embarked on an...
Apr 2
First in Europe - SSE Arena Belfast introduces Amazon’s ‘Just Walk Out’ technology
PAY & AWAY. The SSE Arena, Belfast is proud to announce a collaboration with Amazon to implement Just Walk Out technology at the venue,...
Mar 23
St Colmcille’s champions travel to Dublin for All-Ireland Finals LEGO League Competition
Ten schoolchildren from St Colmcille's Primary School in Ballymena are travelling to Dublin today, Saturday 23rd March, where they will...
Mar 20
Minister announces new £5m programme for entrepreneurs and high growth start-ups in NI
Pictured are (L-R) Kieran Donoghue, CEO, Invest Northern Ireland, Conor Murphy, Minister for the Economy, Claire Halliday, Ormeau...
Mar 19
Local schools compete in annual Rotary Technology Challenge!
Competition winners, St Louis Grammar School team (1) Back Row - Graham Whitehurst MBE (Manufacturing Taskforce), Tom Keane (Head Judge),...
Mar 18
The age of the flying taxi draws closer with the Future of Flight action plan
Flying taxis, crime-fighting drones and critical 999 care deliveries could all be a reality by 2030 thanks to the government and...
Mar 5
Council ‘MEANZ Business’ in delivering Net Zero targets with transformative new project
L-R: Connor O’Dornan – Mid and East Antrim Borough Council Net Zero Innovation and Delivery Manager, Nicolas Wallet - Climate Global...
Feb 20
Shadow Northern Ireland Secretary hails green innovation at Wrightbus
Shadow Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Hilary Benn, Jean-Marc Gales and Ian Paisley, MP for North Antrim. The Shadow Secretary of...
Feb 12
NI first as Co Antrim firm VYTA introduces vehicles with mirror replacement system
Pictured with one of the new MAN trucks is Mark Hill, who is part of Vyta’s collection crew and DiskShred team. Industry-leading IT asset...
Jan 23
Professor Brian Cox inspires local STEAM students through Science School Project in Ballymena
Professor Brian Cox pictured today with local students at The Braid in Ballymena Leading physicist and television presenter Professor...
Jan 12
Co Antrim battery facility will store power to boost National Grid
CGI of proposed battery storage facility approved for County Antrim. Permission was approved at a meeting of Mid and East Antrim Borough...
Dec 21, 2023
Green light for new £24M Innovation and CleanTech Centre in Ballymena
Plans for a new i4C Innovation and CleanTech Centre to support local business and industry to innovate and the transition to net zero...
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