In the North Eastern Educational and Library Board (NEELB) area, three controlled primary schools have been approved for closure: Drumard in Magherafelt, Dalriada prep school in Ballymoney and Cullycapple PS in Coleraine.

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Supporters of Baroness Thatcher are planning to create a museum, library and educational centre as a permanent memorial to the former prime minister.

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More important are cuddles, library books and educational outings, which are cheap.

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Tablets are sure to become more widespread in educational settings, and a library of the kind Apple has amassed makes the iPad the logical choice.

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