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The Prime Minister has unveiled plans to scrap A-levels in a huge shake-up to the UK’s education system. Credit: Carl Court/Getty Images

A-levels and T Levels to be scrapped, Rishi Sunak announces Imogen Howse

Rachel Reid, a former pupil of Royal School Dungannon and South West College, Dungannon is completing her final year of study at Loughry Campus. Studying for a BSc (Honours) Degree in Food Business Management, Rachel completed a work placement year with Hughes Mushrooms. Rachel said: “Working alongside the Product Development team I learnt so much. From taste trials in the NPD kitchen to sensory evaluation and organoleptic assessment of product from factory trials, I got totally involved and felt really valued. It's great to put learning from Loughry into real production scenarios.” Book to attend the Open Day at Loughry Campus on Tuesday 10 October to discover more about innovative food degree programmes at CAFRE.

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Large stretches of the M53 are closed this morning (Friday) due to an accident involving an overturned vehicle. Photo: Google Maps

School bus carrying pupils overturns motorway with casualties confirmed Emma Dukes

The best UK universities have been revealed in The Times Good University Guide 2024. Photo by Adobe Photos.

The top 20 UK universities according to Good University Guide 2024 Rochelle Barrand

The first groups of farmers graduated this week from two Teagasc dairy calf to beef courses which were run as part of the Teagasc Dairy Beef 500 programme and commenced in October last year. Picture: Teagasc

Students graduate from Teagasc dairy calf to beef courses Darryl Armitage

The Land Based Engineering team at South Eastern Regional College (SERC) were delighted to facilitate representatives from the John Deere Ltd dealer network for manufacturer training at the college’s Lisburn Campus recently. Picture: SERC

Manufacturer training for John Deere Ltd at SERC Lisburn Campus Darryl Armitage

Study for a qualification in Food at Loughry Campus, with courses available to after GCSEs or A-Levels, develop your skills and qualifications with CAFRE. Pic: CAFRE

There are a range of courses at Loughry

Bob Dylan’s Highland country retreat is on the market for £3m - in pictures

Take a look inside Bob Dylan’s Highland country retreat up for sale Will Millar

Tewkesbury stabbing victim releases statement & is ‘recovering well’ Daniel Mcneil

Everything you need to know about the A-level and GCSE ahead of the result days in August. (Photo by Matthew Horwood/Getty Images)

A-level & GCSEs result days 2023 - what are the dates? Rahmah Ghazali

Sir Keir Starmer heckled on stage by green protesters who demand ‘no more U-turns’ from Labour leader

Watch: Sir Keir Starmer heckled on stage by green protesters Will Millar

The Vaughan Trust Prize was presented to the top student on the BSc (Hons) Degree in Equine Management programme, Thalia O’Hare (Belfast) by Alan Warnock. Congratulating Thalia on her outstanding achievement was Jane Elliott (Head of Equine, Enniskillen Campus, CAFRE). Pic: CAFRE

21 pictures from the CAFRE graduation Ruth Rodgers

Toby has worn a skirt to school in protest of the school’s dress code which stops male students wearing shorts. (SWNS)

Boy wears skirt to school in protest of dress code Rahmah Ghazali

Rebecca Martin, Affinity Veterinary Clinic.

North of Ireland Veterinary Association discuss veterinary workforce shortage i... By The Newsroom

University of Nottingham students Barnaby Philip John Webber and Grace O’Malley-Kumar, both aged 19, were found in Ilkeston Road just after 4am on Tuesday (June 13) having been stabbed.

Police identify Nottingham attack victims as families pay tribute Sophie Wills

Police on Magdala Road, Nottingham where a man was found dead.

Nottingham attacks: Police release sequence of events

Police on Magdala Road, Nottingham where a man was found dead.

Nottingham attacks: third victim named by police Daniel Mcneil

Nottingham deaths: Tributes to students named among victims Daniel Mcneil

Police on Magdala Road, Nottingham where a man was found dead.

Nottingham: Two people killed in city centre attack were students Sophie Wills

A schoolboy has been arrested after three people have sustained serious injuries at a private school in the UK

Three people hospitalised after boy, 16 arrested at private school Chelsie Sewell

School kids want more digitally-based subjects on their curriculums Steve Richmond

Boy, 14, dies at school following ‘isolated incident’ Daniel Mcneil

King Charles is looking for students to live and work at Sandringham

King Charles looking for students to live and work at Sandringham Sam Johnson

Waterloo Road confirms new series - BBC release date, cast including Kym Marsh & what to expect

Waterloo Road confirms new series - BBC release date & cast Will Millar

The 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso

Dalai Lama apology for kissing boy & asking him to 'suck his tongue' Patrick Hollis

The cricketers passing the time at Dover with an impromptu match (Photo: SWNS)

Cricketers see off Dover ferry port queues with impromptu match Patrick Hollis

Wagamama to give free ramen to students & apprentices - how to get it Daniel Mcneil

The Dangerous Rise of Andrew Tate - how to watch BBC documentary about infamous celebrity

The Dangerous Rise of Andrew Tate - how to watch BBC documentary

Students in the Netherlands have built a 3D printed car that is fully electric and removes carbon dioxide from the air.

Students build fully electric car that removes carbon dioxide from air Dennis Morton

The open world RPG sets players in the centre of the action at Hogwarts. Photo: IGDB.

Hogwarts Legacy: Warner Bros unveils gameplay trailer and release date Beth Franklin

Schoolchildren awaiting the arrival of a Northern service.

Get a valid train ticket or risk being fined, students told Rahmah Ghazali

“Less time to study, more time working and, in the end, that might have the effect that they’re not able to succeed in their course and again lead to the risk of them dropping out” Universities UK chief executive warns

University dropout numbers could rise amid cost of living crisis Benjamin Jackson

Meat4Schools winner, Abi Bassett from Integrated College, Glengormley is pictured with Hugh McGahan (ABP), teacher Christina Mullan and Sarah Toland (LMC).

LMC announces winners of Meat4Schools competition By The Newsroom

University strikes begin as union members walk out over pensions & pay Ethan Evans

Seamus McCaffrey

Farmers advised to buy half their fertiliser requirements for 2023 now! By The Newsroom

The cost of living crisis is an added pressure for students (photo: Adobe)

Coping strategy for students struggling with cost of living crisis Fiona Evans

Students urged to get vaccinated against life-threatening diseases before Freshers Week

Students urged to get vaccinated against virus before Freshers Week Will Millar

Visiting Cream of the Coast

Rossmar learners get to grips with farming through Lantra Awards Joanne Knox

Almost a quarter of UK University students can't afford to buy textbooks Richard Jenkins

Spring Virtual Open events at CAFRE By The Newsroom

How much it would actually cost to go to Hogwarts Christine Emelone

Scott Sharkey (Dungannon) was awarded with the 2020 DAERA Prize for being top student on the Level 3 Advanced Technical Extended Diploma in Land-based Engineering by Mr Bernard McCloskey, Course Manager at the Greenmount Campus graduation celebration.

In Pictures: Agri students are celebrated at CAFRE’s Greenmount campus Joanne Knox

Land-based Engineering students completing maintenance on the harvester at Greenmount Campus

Study at CAFRE to cultivate a career in Land-Based Engineering By The Newsroom