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Belfast 247 On Air is our local community radio station playing all the greatest hits from the 60s to today. From The Beatles, Cher and Abba to Queen, Dolly Parton and Lady Gaga the station is full of anthemic tunes that shaped generations.
But we don’t just support the greats, we also feature new tunes by local music talent from across Northern Ireland.
IMRO award-winning playwright and broadcaster Nuala McKeever is set to facilitate a special event for sixth form pupils from across Belfast as part of the 4 Corners Festival 2026 programme. Beyond Boundaries takes place at Ulster University, York Street, on […]
Nuala McKeever To Lead 4 Corners Festival Workshop For Belfast Students Read Post »
IMRO award-winning playwright and broadcaster Nuala McKeever is set to facilitate a special event for sixth form pupils from across Belfast as part of the 4 Corners Festival 2026 programme. Beyond Boundaries takes place at Ulster University, York Street, on
Nuala McKeever To Lead 4 Corners Festival Workshop For Belfast Students Read Post »
An artist who has spent more than four decades bringing dance into the heart of communities, hospitals and care settings across County Tyrone and beyond has been recognised in the 2026 New Year Honours List. Carmel Garvey, an Arts Care
Arts Care Artist Carmel Garvey Awarded BEM for Services to Dance in Tyrone Read Post »
The 4 Corners Festival Wonderful Wander is back for this year’s festival and this time the guided city walk will explore how transport has shaped the city of Belfast. Kicking off at Lanyon Station to the new Grand Central Station
Wonderful Wander Goes Station To Station During 4 Corners Festival 2026 Read Post »
Young people and youth-led conversations will take centre stage at the 4 Corners Festival 2026, which returns to Belfast from January 30 to February 8 with the theme Journey. The festival is a faith-based initiative delivered across venues in all
Young People Set To Take Centre Stage As 4 Corners Festival 2026 Events Announced Read Post »
The 4 Corners Festival is set to return to venues across Belfast from January 30 to February 8, 2026, with a programme built around its new theme, ‘Journey’. Now established as an annual festival in the city, 4 Corners was
4 Corners Festival Returns To Belfast For 2026 With Latest Theme: Journey Read Post »
Annual NI Children to Lapland Trust trip takes off, uniting families, children and healthcare heroes for an unforgettable journey. The Northern Ireland Children to Lapland and Days to Remember Trust (NICLT) is preparing to embark on its much-anticipated annual trip
Ten categories saw some of NI’s top firms awarded for their contribution to the company’s success for delivering some of the most important infrastructure projects in the UK and Ireland Hillsborough-headquartered GRAHAM has cemented its commitment to its partnerships and
GRAHAM Honours More Than 100 Supply Chain Partners at its First Ever Supply Chain Awards Read Post »
Translink is advising passengers to plan their journeys in advance over the festive period, with holiday timetables in effect. NI Railways services will operate as normal on Christmas Eve, with an early evening close. There will be no trains running on
Translink announces Christmas timetables Read Post »
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council, alongside its tourism and hospitality partners, welcomed thousands of visitors to the 2025 Armagh Georgian Festival, which took place from Thursday 27 to Sunday 30 November. The festival – a highlight of the
Armagh’s Georgian Festival Boosts Local Economy and Kicks Off the Festive Season Read Post »
Meta has announced a major shift in how content is ranked across Facebook and Instagram, introducing new measures designed to reduce the visibility of unoriginal or duplicated posts. According to Sussex-based marketing agency PMW, the update represents an opportunity for
What UK Businesses Need to Know About Meta’s Originality Crackdown Read Post »
A new partnership between Bangor Horticultural Club and Grange Park Primary School has flourished thanks to support from Belfast City Airport’s Community Fund. The ‘Growing Together’ project has transformed an unused school allotment into a vibrant outdoor learning space that
Women in Tech organisation TechFoundHer is calling on women across the island to apply for WeBuild, a new all-island programme upskilling entrepreneurs to accelerate their tech-driven solutions and progress tech-enabled ventures. TechFoundHer, which has built strong momentum since launching in
As festive excitement builds for this year’s spectacular pantomime, Jack and the Beanstalk, at The Waterfront, Translink is encouraging audiences to make their journey part of the magic by travelling by public transport this Christmas season. With convenient services, contactless
Lewis Silkin Belfast has appointed Olivia O’Kane as a partner to lead specialist media law practice in both Belfast and Dublin. With over two decades of experience specialising in media disputes related to a wide range of complex media areas,
New Senior Hire at Lewis Silkin’s Belfast Office Read Post »
For the second PANI Awards in succession, Genesis Advertising has dominated Northern Ireland’s top celebration of creative excellence, taking home 36 trophies, half of all agency awards presented on the night. The 16th PANI Awards, held on Thursday 20 November 2025
Genesis Advertising wins half of all agency awards at 2025 PANI Awards Read Post »
NI Chamber has announced the launch of a new CEO Circle, an exclusive forum bringing senior business leaders together to inform its thinking on the opportunities and challenges shaping the region’s competitiveness. Assembling Chief Executives from across key sectors,
NI Chamber Launches New CEO Circle Read Post »
The Mums At Work Elevate Your Business event will return to Belfast this Thursday. Following on from the success of their annual conference at the Tullyglass Hotel in Ballymena in March the Belfast event will once again highlight and celebrate
Mums at Work Elevate Your Business Event Returns to Belfast’s Merchant Hotel Read Post »
Belfast based communications company Excalibur Press have cemented their commitment to inclusion, accessibility and neuroinclusion by completing a company wide JAM (Just A Minute) Card certification. The training, as part of the Belfast Business Promise programme, reinforces the ongoing work
A major new season of Ulster-Scots programming, including six hours of brand-new content will air from Monday 24th to Sunday 30th November as part of Ulster-Scots Leid Week, celebrating the language, music, and culture of the Ulster-Scots community. The programming
Ulster-Scots Leid Week To Feature Six Hours Of New Programming Across Ireland Read Post »
Translink is set to light up Belfast’s festive season with the return of its popular late-night bus and train services. Starting Friday 28th November 2025, this year’s initiative marks the start of a significant new year-round bus pilot scheme backed
Extend Belfast Nights Out with Translink’s New Year-Round Late-Night Transport Pilot Read Post »
Belfast based communications company Excalibur Press have appointed Alexandra Feher to the role of managing director to support the company with their growth. In eight years the business, set up by comms strategist and business mentor Tina Calder in 2017,
Cecil Hetherington becomes largest individual shareholder in Pitchbooking, the leading two-sided marketplace for sports facilities One of Northern Ireland’s most successful digital entrepreneurs, Cecil Hetherington, has significantly increased his investment in Belfast-based sports technology company Pitchbooking, becoming the company’s largest individual
NI Marketplace Pioneer Backs Leading Sports Tech Platform Read Post »
ILIMEX, the Northern Ireland-based provider of biosecurity and air sterilisation solutions, is pleased to announce the conclusion of a funding round which has raised additional equity finance of £600,000 (c. €700,000). This funding will be used to validate the performance
With just days to go before The Winter Charity Careers & Volunteer Job Fair takes place at the Assembly Buildings Conference Centre in Belfast on Wednesday 5th November, organisations working across disability, autism and inclusion are encouraging people to explore
Charities Champion Inclusion And Opportunity Ahead Of Belfast Careers And Volunteer Fair Read Post »
The Utility Regulator has announced the launch of Northern Ireland’s Consumer Energy Charters for Winter 2025/2026. This marks the fourth year of the Domestic Consumer Energy Charter, and the second year of the Small Business Energy Charter. This Winter, the Charters
With only days to go before The Winter Charity Careers & Volunteer Job Fair takes place at the Assembly Buildings Conference Centre in Belfast on Wednesday 5th November, organisations across Northern Ireland are celebrating the power of community and volunteering
With less than a week until The Winter Charity Careers & Volunteer Job Fair takes place at the Assembly Buildings Conference Centre in Belfast on Wednesday 5th November, charities working across Northern Ireland’s health and care sectors are encouraging people
Local Charities Highlight Health And Wellbeing Careers Ahead Of Belfast Fair Read Post »
Hope 4 ME & Fibro Northern Ireland will host an important awareness and education event in Newry on Saturday, November 8, 2025, bringing together international experts, healthcare professionals and patients for an evening focused on replacing decades of misunderstanding with
With just one week to go until Northern Ireland’s only charity careers and volunteer job fair returns to Belfast, organisers Charity Jobs NI have announced the latest line-up of exhibitors taking part in the Winter Charity Careers & Volunteer Job
For the second PANI Awards in a row, Genesis Advertising has claimed the lion’s share of nominations at what is Northern Ireland’s most anticipated celebration of creativity and effectiveness in advertising. The 16th PANI Awards will be held on Thursday 20
Genesis Once Again Dominates PANI Awards Shortlist With 49 Nominations Read Post »
EasyJet, Northern Ireland’s largest airline, has launched its first flight on a new domestic route from Belfast City Airport to Edinburgh. The new route strengthens domestic connectivity and serves the increasing demand for travel between Northern Ireland and key cities
The Northern Ireland Hotels Federation (NIHF), in partnership with Ulster Bank, has announced the winners of this year’s Rising Stars Awards, celebrating emerging talent within Northern Ireland’s hotel and hospitality industry. The annual awards, held as part of Hospitality Exchange
Rising Stars Shine Bright At Hospitality Exchange 2025 Read Post »
