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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.

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Healing Through Laughter And Play: Arts Care Clown Doctors Celebrate 20th Birthday At Ulster Hospital

Mirth and merriment were the orders of the day on the Ulster Hospital’s Paediatric Wards as The Artscare NI Clown Doctors marked 20 years with children, families and staff. The ‘clown doctors’ are a core troupe of actors, performers, musicians and

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Business Community News

Women In Tech Organisation, Founded By Co Down Entrepreneur, TechFoundHer Launches in the US

Women in tech organisation TechFoundHer has launched in America participating in a series of high profile events in Los Angeles and the San Francisco Bay Area focused on advancing equity in tech entrepreneurship for women.  TechFoundHer was founded by County

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Business News

Big Marketing Meet Up Reveals Three Virtual Presenters For Belfast Event

Organisers for the Big Marketing Meet Up have revealed three special guest speakers are set to appear virtually in Belfast’s International Convention Centre (ICC) on November 14. The exceedingly popular networking event, which sees attendees from Northern Ireland and beyond

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Mid-Ulster Wellness Business Receives Healthy Boost From Go Succeed Service

A Mid-Ulster entrepreneur is set to take her fledgling wellness business to the next level, moving into new permanent premises after receiving financial assistance through the government-backed Go Succeed enterprise support service. Michaela Mills, who currently operates Balanced Life –

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The Irish Football Association Backs Nspcc’s Keeping Your Child Safe In Sport Campaign, Calling On All Sports Clubs In Northern Ireland To Host A Huddle

The Irish FA and the NSPCC is calling on sports and activity clubs, teams, parents and carers across the UK to take part in Keeping Your Child Safe in Sport week. Part of a year-round safeguarding campaign, this year’s week of

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Holistic Metabolic Disease Management Start-Up Dia Beta Labs Ltd Crowned Overall Winner Of Invent 2024

A holistic metabolic disease management start-up, Dia Beta Labs Ltd has been named the overall winner of the 2024 INVENT Awards, after securing top spot of the brand new BioBreakthrough category. Organised by science and technology hub Catalyst with headline partner

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Belfast Doula Releases Free Ebook to Help Women Boost Fertility Following Pregnancy Loss

A Belfast doula has launched a free ebook aimed at helping women improve their fertility following pregnancy loss. Nicola Morgan, a birth and postnatal specialist, has released Optimising Fertility After Loss: The Ultimate Guide, which offers practical nutritional advice and

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Business Community News

Nu Dehli Lounge Restaurant Is Once Again Named Best In NI At Prestigious Food Awards

For the third year in a row Nu Dehli Lounge in Belfast’s city centre has been crowned the winner at the Asian Restaurant & Takeway Awards 2024. The awards took place at London’s Royal Lancaster and speaking straight after the

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Irwin’s Bakery Supports Asda’s Tickled Pink Campaign For Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Irwin’s Bakery is turning its fan-favourite ‘Jammy Joey’ packaging pink this October in support of Asda’s Tickled Pink campaign for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The limited-edition Jammy Joeys will be among over 200 iconic products featuring specially designed pink packaging

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Jet2.com And Jet2holidays Launch Sale Across ALL Flights And Holidays For Rest Of 2024

As the UK weather takes another turn for the worse, Jet2.com and Jet2holidays are making sure that the sunshine isn’t just a distant memory by launching a brand-new sale across ALL flights and holidays departing for the rest of 2024. Thanks to the new sale

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Embrace A Giant Spooky Spirit This Halloween – Over 50 Halloween Happenings Across Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland is home to some of the most epic Halloween experiences. Be part of Europe’s largest Halloween Festival as the Walled City welcomes the spirit of Samhain through its historic gates for a festival like no other. Search for

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Legacy Of ‘an Irish Goodbye’ Celebrated With New Mural In Belfast City Centre

A new mural has been unveiled in Belfast city centre, celebrating the Oscar-winning short movie An Irish Goodbye. The colourful artwork, on Winetavern Street in the Smithfield area, has been created by street arts collective Peaball – the team behind

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Making A Splash – Eastside Awards Recognises The Best Of East Belfast

The prestigious Eastside Awards in association with Belfast City Airport has launched with new categories to recognise the best of East Belfast. Having already celebrated the talents and achievements of more than 250 East Belfast people from all walks of

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M&S Customers And Colleagues Across Northern Ireland Help Smash £2m Fundraising Milestone In First Year Of Youngminds Partnership

Thanks to incredible support from colleagues and customers across the UK and Northern Ireland, the M&S and YoungMinds partnership has already raised over £2million to support young people’s mental health. The partnership was launched last year and aims to raise

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Abbeyfield & Wesley Housing Association Kicks Off ‘Positive Ageing Month’ With A Series Of Events Celebrating Older People

Abbeyfield & Wesley Housing Association is pleased to support Positive Ageing Month this October, a month-long celebration of the invaluable contributions that older people make to their communities. The month will feature a variety of activities and events aimed at

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A New Compass Rose Guides the Way Along Belfast’s Historic Waterfront

A new Compass Rose wayfinding feature has been unveiled at Donegall Quay, located in front of Belfast’s Big Fish sculpture. The installation is part of Maritime Belfast Trust’s ongoing efforts to revitalise the city’s historic waterfront. Supported by Tourism NI

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Specsavers Director Takes On Team Cycling Challenge To Raise Funds For NI Children’s Hospice

A director at a Specsavers store in Falmouth has completed a 330-mile cycling challenge  sponsored by Specsavers stores across Northern Ireland. Paul McGrane, an Armagh native who has been living in Cornwall for the past 20 years, took on the

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Embrace Autumn’s Beauty: Discover The Magic Of The Season Across Armagh

Autumn is in full swing across Armagh, inviting visitors to embrace the region’s autumn beauty through a showcase of unique and seasonal events. The jam-packed programme highlights Armagh as a must-visit destination for autumn, with a variety of immersive experiences

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Business Community News

IoD Chair Calls For An EU Economic Envoy For Northern Ireland At Annual Dinner Event

The Chair of the Institute of Directors in Northern Ireland, John Hansen, says the appointment of an EU Economic Envoy for Northern Ireland would advance economic development and secure investment opportunities for local businesses. Speaking at the annual IoD dinner

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Belfast Film Festival To Open With Halloween Night Screening Of Irish Language Horror Flick Fréwaka

Belfast Film Festival returns for its 24th edition from 31st October to 9th November, opening with a Halloween night screening of Irish language horror Fréwaka, written and directed by Aislinn Clarke.  After receiving rave reviews at its world premiere in

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Derry-Londonderry’s Favourite Ice Cream Flavour Revealed By Morelli’s Ice Cream

As the summer draws to a close, Morelli’s Ice Cream, Ireland’s oldest ice cream producer, has revealed 2024’s most popular buying trends of Derry-Londonderry ice cream lovers. Morelli’s Ice Cream, which has 21 locations in County Derry-Londonderry including Morelli’s Ice

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The Sunday Times Good University Guide – Queen’s University Tops The Charts For Northern Ireland

Queen’s University, Belfast is once again crowned the number one university in Northern Ireland, according to The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025. It rises five places to hit the national top 30 ranking 26th. The university where the Irish

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Business News

Jet2.com And Jet2holidays Launch Summer Programme For 2026 Earlier Than Ever From Belfast International Airport

Jet2.com and Jet2holidays have put their Summer programme on sale for 2026 earlier than ever before, with flights and holidays to 21 sun and leisure city destinations now available to book from Belfast International Airport. The leading leisure airline and UK’s largest tour operator have responded

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BarCamp Belfast Tech ‘Un’conference’ Announced For Oh Yeah Music Centre Next Month

BarCamp Belfast has cemented its plans to bring an unconventional open-environment conference for collaborative business development and casual networking to Northern Ireland’s capital in two weeks. The event on October 4 will move away from traditional conferences to bring an

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