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...
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2 days ago
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...
5 days ago
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 14
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
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
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 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 11
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 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
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 6
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 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
Free digital travel ID card for under 16s
As the new school term gets underway, Translink is advising students aged 13-16 to get their free digital travel ID card, which gives...
Oct 30
Ballymena teen chosen to advocate for young people as a Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Youth Ambassador
Seventeen-year-old Alex Steede A young man from Ballymena in County Antrim wants to raise awareness about hidden disabilities through his...
Oct 29
Ballymena girl to feature on Countryfile Ramble for BBC Children In Need
Sophie (9) from Ballymena with presenter Margherita Taylor Nine-year-old Sophie Thompson from Ballymena partnered with presenter...
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 23
Local schools receive hard-hitting road safety message at award-winning PSNI Road Safe Roadshow
Teenagers from schools in the Ballymena and Larne areas were the recipients of a hard-hitting road safety message at the award-winning...
Oct 23
Nesbitt announces plans to improve services for children with disabilities
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has today announced plans to improve services for children with disabilities. The plans involve increasing...
Oct 22
Young Ballymena movie star attends red carpet preview of King Frankie
Ballymena teen Claudia Betty proudly walked the red carpet in Dublin recently as she attended a special preview screening of King Frankie...
Oct 21
International expert in education policy appointed to review Northern Ireland Curriculum
International expert in education policy, Lucy Crehan Education Minister Paul Givan has announced a Review of the Northern Ireland...
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