The construction of the most significant new office building in Leeds City Centre for a generation has been completed by developers MRP and its design and build partner, McAleer & Rushe. Following completion of City Square House, AIB provided long […]
Iconic Development Reaches New Heights In Leeds, With Support From AIB Read Post »
In a landmark decision, Shona Boyle from Belfast, an employee of Caterpillar NI, has been awarded over £305,000 in compensation in what is believed to be the highest individual equal pay claim in Northern Ireland’s history. The significant ruling underlines
Historic Equal Pay Victory for Belfast Woman Read Post »
One in five people (22%) are still undecided as to their summer holiday plans, perhaps taking a ‘wait and see what the weather brings’ approach, following weeks of wet weather. The top priorities for holidays this year are to explore
Northern Ireland Resources Network (NIRN), funded by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA), through the Carrier Bag Levy, successfully hosted the “Vision of Reuse & Repair: From Niche to Normal” event at Stormont. The event brought together key
Vision Of Reuse & Repair Event At Stormont: From Niche To Normal Read Post »
A Protestant man has settled his case of religious discrimination against John Bittles trading as Bittles Bar in Belfast for £6500. The case was supported by the Equality Commission for Northern Ireland. The man went to Bittles Bar on a
Religious Discrimination Case Settled Read Post »
A new organisation set up to support neurodivergent families and individuals has announced their first Creative Fun Day will take place in Belfast this weekend. Saturday, 3 August will see SPARK, in partnership with Arts Care, open the doors of
SPARK Brings Free Neurodivergent Family Fun Day To Belfast This Weekend Read Post »
TWO local eyecare Home Visits businesses operating across Northern Ireland have backed a call from Robbie Butler MLA for the region to have its own dedicated Loneliness Strategy. Mr Butler, who is Chair of the All-Party Group on Preventing Loneliness,
The Northern Ireland Hotels Federation (NIHF) is proud to announce that its Annual Golf Day, held on Tuesday 14th May 2024 at the Doubletree by Hilton Templepatrick, successfully raised £862.03 for the Northern Ireland Children’s Hospice, a charity dedicated to
NIHF Raises £862.03 For Northern Ireland Children’s Hospice Read Post »
A new study has revealed the leading causes of DIY-related injuries, with ‘falls’ topping the list. The online steel supplier, Steel Products Direct, obtained data from the National Safety Council Injury Facts to determine the leading causes of DIY accidents,
Experts Reveal The Most Common Diy Accidents And How To Avoid Them Read Post »
The Vincent’s charity shop on Springfield Road, Belfast, has won the Team of the Year Award in the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul (SVP) Northern Region and Vincent’s in Armagh has won the PEAKS Award (Achieving Excellence Through Services including promoting affordability,
Vincent’s Shops Win At National Retail Conference Read Post »
The positive impact that social care can deliver has been recognised at the launch of the ‘Social Care – Making a Difference’ campaign at Stormont today. Attendees at the launch heard of the many benefits that a career in social
Generations have walked its corridors and now the public have the chance to take home their very own piece of Ulster University as one of Northern Ireland’s leading auction houses, Mid Ulster Auctions (MUA), partners with the university to conduct an asset
Own A Piece Of Ulster University: Jordanstown Assets To Go Under The Hammer Read Post »
The Chair of Lough Neagh Partnership has today spoken of his great satisfaction at receiving news that the Northern Ireland Executive has approved The Lough Neagh Report and Action Plan presented by Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, Andrew
Lough Neagh Partnership Welcomes Approval Of Lough Neagh Plan Read Post »
The Stena Line Belfast Giants are pleased to confirm the re-signings of up-and-coming defenceman Kell Beattie and forward Mason Alderson on two-way contracts with Solway Sharks for the 2024/25 season. A product of the Junior Belfast Giants setup, the upcoming
Belfast Giants Re-Sign Beattie And Alderson On Two-Way Contracts For 2024/25 Season Read Post »
Football fever is spreading across Antrim and Newtownabbey as the Borough gears up for a week of football action with the kick-off of the 2024 SuperCupNI Girls’ Tournament. Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council will host 14 Premier and Junior Girls’
Antrim And Newtownabbey Set For Football Extravaganza With SuperCupNI Girls’ Tournament Read Post »
Last summer, citizen scientists in Northern Ireland spotted 18,513 butterflies and day-flying moths during the Big Butterfly Count. Today, wildlife conservation charity, Butterfly Conservation, is issuing a rallying cry to people in the region to help beat that this year.
The deputy First Minister teamed-up with Northern Ireland and Leeds United legend Stuart Dallas to kick-off an action-packed week of youth football with the official launch of the 2024 SuperCupNI. Thousands of spectators lined the streets of Coleraine and packed the stands and
Musgrave NI investing £16 million in store network throughout 2024 Local convenience retail brand Centra, continues its expansion across Northern Ireland with the opening of a brand new £3 million 3,400 sq ft store and petrol forecourt on Frosses Road,
New £3 Million Centra Store To Open In Co. Antrim Read Post »
Advice NI has welcomed significant forthcoming changes to the Debt Relief Orders (DRO) scheme in Northern Ireland. Introduced by the Assembly on July 2 it brings Northern Ireland’s debt relief measures in line with those in England and Wales. DROs
Debt Relief Orders Changes To Be Implemented In Northern Ireland Read Post »
Derry-based Northbound Brewery is set to open its doors to tourists before the end of this year as it announces plans to establish a new visitor experience. The move is part of a major expansion for the craft beer producer,
Derry Brewery To Add Tourism Experience In Major Expansion Read Post »
TITANIC Belfast is giving guests the opportunity to visit After Hours with the launch of two unique experiences on Thursday and Friday evenings throughout August. The world-leading visitor attraction has partnered with local drinks experience, The Spirit Circle to introduce Titanic
Visitors To Get A New Taste Of Titanic Belfast With August After Hours Experiences Read Post »
For many parents and carers in Northern Ireland, July and August can be particularly difficult months as they try to balance the competing pressures of work and childcare. Some may feel unsure about whether their child is ready to be
NSPCC Helpline Reports Rise In Adult Concerns About Children Left Home Alone Read Post »
Five opera singers from across the island of Ireland will be taking part in an exciting live opera competition in front of a live audience and jury panel in Glenarm this summer during Northern Ireland Opera’s 14th Glenarm Festival of
Belfast is the latest handpicked location to host one of The Ivy Collection’s iconic full-service brasseries, becoming only the second restaurant to open on the island of Ireland. Joining 39 other locations in The Ivy Restaurant portfolio, The Ivy Belfast
The Ivy Collection Set To Open 40th Restaurant In Belfast This September Read Post »
Motorists in Northern Ireland are facing significantly higher insurance premiums compared to their counterparts in the South, with costs driven by an array of alarming factors. Gary McClarty, Director of MCL InsureTech Limited, which operates the GetSetGo and its4women brands
ESO, a leading data and software company serving emergency medical services (EMS), hospitals and fire departments has announced the development of two new products designed to revolutionise the operations of first responders. The new iOS app for ESO’s Electronic Health Record
Get ready to embark on a journey through time and imagination as the Armagh Observatory & Planetarium proudly announces its upcoming “Robot Exhibition”, running from 2nd July to 31st August 2024. This summer, science-fiction enthusiasts and curious minds alike will
Robot Exhibition Arrives at Armagh Observatory & Planetarium Read Post »
Dobbies, the UK’s leading garden centre retailer, is celebrating National Allotment Week (12-18 August) by inviting gardening enthusiasts along to its Antrim and Lisburn stores for a series of free Grow How workshops throughout the month, focusing on allotment gardening.
As residents up and down the country are making the most of the sunshine, they are being urged to make sure outside taps have a double check valve installed to prevent water and bacteria from contaminating their tap water supply.
The Stena Line Belfast Giants are pleased to confirm the re-signings of Belfast-born forwards Mack Stewart and Carter Hamill on two-way contracts with National Ice Hockey League side Milton Keynes Lightning for the 2024/25 season. Son of legendary Giants defenceman
Giants Announce Two-Way Re-Signings of Mack Stewart and Carter Hamill Read Post »
The Lodge Hotel, the family-owned hotel in Coleraine, has been acquired by the Antrim-based McKeever Hotels for an undisclosed sum. The change of ownership coincides with the retirement of Ivor Boyd and Norma Wilkinson, who have successfully ran The Lodge
The Lodge Hotel Confirms New Ownership Read Post »
FishPal, the innovative service that enables anglers to book fly fishing permits online and access the latest information about where is fishing well, has expanded into Ireland and Northern Ireland. Since its launch in 2003, the revolutionary FishPal service, which enables
SOMA Festival kicks off today in Castlewellan, County Down, for three days of excellent musical performances, holistic activities, and intriguing workshops as part of this year’s stellar lineup. Running from July 19-21, SOMA Festival’s 2024 instalment promises to bring a
