Asda colleagues from all over Northern Ireland will lend a helping hand in their local communities as part of this year’s ‘Big Help Out’ initiative, which takes place on 7th – 9th June. The ‘Big Help Out’ will see thousands […]
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Neil Johnston, Director of the Northern Ireland Retail Consortium has called for the Police Service of Northern Ireland to outline a plan of action in response to a huge increase in the recorded level of shoplifting. With shoplifting often a
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It’s annual Biodiversity Day tomorrow May 22nd and Translink’s biodiversity team are busy bees monitoring pollinators. The team is continuing to survey and map pollinators in Translink’s annual pollinator monitoring programme, conducting Flower-Insect Timed Counts (FIT Counts) along the company’s transport corridors
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As summer approaches, the spotlight is once again on the financial strain childcare costs impose on families across Northern Ireland, and Advice NI warns that the real cost of childcare is the financial implications it presents, including long-term debt. It
Advice NI Warns Rising Childcare Costs May Push Parents Into Long-Term Debt Read Post »
OPEN COLLEGE NETWORK Northern Ireland (OCN) has revealed the shortlist for its sixth Learning Endeavour Awards, which will take place at the iconic Titanic Belfast on Tue 25th June 2024. OCN is an educational charity and awarding body that advances education by developing qualifications
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Ards Arts Centre in Newtownards welcomes two new art exhibitions for the month of June: Meilé, a solo exhibition by Juste Bernotaite and Humans, a solo exhibition by Aoife Tolerton. Juste Bernotaite, is a Lithuanian painter based in Belfast. Her practice combines the exploration of
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Every year Action Cancer helps to save and support 20,000 people across Northern Ireland through the delivery of its services including the provision of 8,000 breast screening appointments at Action Cancer House and on board the Big Bus. On Friday
Put Your Breast Foot Forward for Action Cancer Read Post »
Fibrus, Northern Ireland’s full fibre broadband provider, has today announced its donation of over £14,000 to the Business in the Community (BITC) Good Food Fund. With communities at the heart of everything Fibrus does, the company’s donation to the Good
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Dobbies, the UK’s leading garden centre, has revealed the community and charity groups across the UK that will receive support to help transform, restore or start their indoor or outdoor green spaces this year, including Kirkinriola Early Years Playgroup in Antrim and
Dobbies Announces Antrim And Lisburn Community Winners Read Post »
Swimming Buddies, a pioneering initiative for neurodiverse young people, has teamed up with a local charity to start combining therapy dogs with their swim sessions. Lexi from Autism Dogs Northern Ireland (ADNI) stole the show at a recent away day
Children’s Inclusive Swim School ‘buddies’ Up With Therapy Dogs To Make A Splash Read Post »
As part of its new brand campaign, There’s a BOOST for That, Boost Drinks has joined forces with Volunteer Now to help encourage people to volunteer for community projects, sporting and music events, taking place across Northern Ireland this year.
Volunteer Now Gets A Boost From Soft Drinks Company Boost Read Post »
Co-Ownership has announced the successful conclusion of its fundraising partnership with Northern Ireland Chest Heart & Stroke (NICHS), raising over £8,000 for the charity. In 2023, Co-Ownership’s employees raised over £3,000 contributing to a two-year fundraising total of £8,383. The
Co-Ownership Raises Over £8000 For Northern Ireland Chest Heart & Stroke Read Post »
The Northern Ireland Social Enterprise Awards, in partnership with Go Succeed are back for 2024. The annual awards led by Social Enterprise Northern Ireland recognise and celebrate the remarkable achievements and positive contributions of social enterprises across the region. Applications
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Celebrate an unforgettable evening of music in support of Marie Curie Hospice Northern Ireland with the PM Big Band, featuring vocalists Ceara Grehan and David Hamilton (pictured) at Theatre at The Mill, Newtownabbey on Friday 31 May at 7.45pm This
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CATHY Davis, an optometrist from Specsavers Omagh, is saying a huge “thank you” to all who donated to her fundraiser for the British Acoustic Neuroma Association (BANA), raising £5,220. Cathy ran the Manchester Marathon in aid of the charity last
Optometrist Says Big “Thank You” For Donations Of Over £5,000 For Brain Tumour Charity Read Post »
Northern Ireland’s housing market continues to remain stable entering into the first quarter of the year with evidence beginning to show consumer confidence increasing, according to the latest research from Ulster University. Findings from the latest Northern Ireland Quarterly House
SuperValu and Centra, part of Musgrave NI, have been laying down roots in 19 communities across Northern Ireland in the next stage of their native tree planting initiative, bringing them a step closer to their pledge of planting 50,000 native
Supervalu And Centra On Track To Plant 50,000 Trees By 2032 Read Post »
A chip shop worker with autism has settled his disability discrimination case for £8000 against Mak’s Plaice, in Magheralin, County Armagh. The case was supported by the Equality Commission for Northern Ireland. Oisín McKerr was a school pupil, when he
£8k Settlement In Disability Discrimination Case Against Chip Shop Read Post »
Boat building, gardening and sewing are among the traditional skills being brought back to life through Belfast’s City Council’s Belfast 2024 programme. The celebration of culture and creativity is now well underway across the city, with projects, events and workshops
Heritage Skills Brought Back To Life Through Belfast 2024 Programme Read Post »
The Utility Regulator is urging domestic consumers across Northern Ireland to avail of extra support offered by electricity, gas and water companies, as findings from its recently published Domestic Consumer Insight Tracker 2023* reveal less than five per cent of
Derry-based company Modern Democracy is forecasting further growth ahead of the General Election after its digital check-in and voter verification technology helped deliver record-breaking local government elections in England and Wales. Greater numbers of council authorities adopted the solution on
Following the official operational opening of the new Translink York Street Station earlier this week (29 April) it was the turn of local boxing clubs and charities to bring a touch of community spirit to North Belfast’s modern transport hub.
12.05.24 – World ME Day – Belfast, Northern Ireland By Joan McParland, founder, Hope 4 ME & Fibro NI Today, the Hope 4 ME & Fibro NI community stood at the historic gates of Stormont united by our shared
Belfast Lord Mayor Councillor Ryan Murphy has launched the powerful Discover ME campaign which begins on World ME Day. The Discover ME campaign has been organised by the Charity Hope 4 ME & Fibro NI, as part of an ongoing
Lord Mayor Launches Groundbreaking Discover ME Campaign With Virtual Reality Experience Read Post »
Education Minister, Paul Givan MLA, recently attended a financial literacy lesson at a local primary school. The Lagan Valley MLA met pupils and staff at Pond Park Primary School in Lisburn before observing a MoneySense workshop delivered to the primary
Ulster Bank Helps School Children Make Sense Of Money Read Post »
Action Cancer’s Skin Cancer Detection Service was launched a year ago and is delivered by a highly qualified and experienced nursing specialist team. The charity’s Skin Cancer Detection Service supplements the service available in most GP practices in Northern Ireland,
Action Cancer Celebrates First Anniversary of Skin Cancer Detection Service Read Post »
NSPCC Northern Ireland has announced the first annual NI Talk PANTS Fortnight, which will run from 6 – 17 May 2024. The Talk PANTS campaign aims to empower parents, carers and professionals to have simple age-appropriate conversations with children aged 3-11 years
NSPCC Northern Ireland Launches First Annual NI ‘Talk PANTS’ Fortnight Read Post »
Vincent’s Ballymena has proudly commemorated 15 years at its current location with unwavering dedication to serving and uplifting the local community. Since its move to Cushendall Road in 2009, Vincent’s Ballymena has evolved into a cornerstone of support, providing essential
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The Linen Hall is hosting a new project titled Changemakers: Student and Youth Activism in Northern Ireland, shedding light on the pivotal role of student activism in the region’s history and its resonance in contemporary times. Supported by the Department
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New research published by the Consumer Council shows 90% of consumers in Northern Ireland are concerned about the rising cost of basics. Basics refer to the everyday living essentials such as housing, energy, food, transport and telephone/mobile and broadband costs.
90% Of Consumers Concerned About Rising Cost Of Basics Read Post »
Two murals, covering three storeys of the City East building at the gateway to East Belfast, on Newtownards Road, have been officially launched by Lord Mayor of Belfast Cllr Ryan Murphy. Created by cross-community groups with direction from local artist
Murals Depicting Life In East Belfast Unveiled Read Post »
House of Jojo sees TV Dance Sensation Johannes Radebe and a host of eclectic characters bring his brand-new theatrical celebration jam-packed with roof-raising music, dazzling costumes and of course, world-class dance. The show welcomes you with a vibrant modern routine but
Review: Johannes Radebe’s House Of Jojo at the Grand Opera House, Belfast Read Post »
SuperValu and Centra stores across Northern Ireland have pulled out all the stops and raised a staggering £223,444 in 2023 for their long-term charity partner Action Cancer. This is the largest amount ever raised by the retail brands, which are
Supervalu & Centra Raise A Record-Breaking £223,000 For Action Cancer Read Post »
