Entrepreneur and pizza maker, Ciaran Kelly, is celebrating the opening of the new Pizza Crew store in Lisburn by giving children with additional needs the opportunity to have free pizza making classes. Ciaran and his wife lost a child nine […]
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The upcoming Northern Ireland Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition, set to take place on September 12 at TEC Belfast, will bring renewed attention to the often-overlooked aspect of ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) frameworks: social value. The event, which
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Lord Mayor of Belfast, Councillor Micky Murray, has welcomed Belfast-based Olympic medallists Jack McMillan and Rebecca Shorten to City Hall. The pair met with Councillor Murray where he congratulated them on their historic achievements at the Paris Olympics. Jack, from
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A recent survey conducted by Specsavers has revealed that people in Northern Ireland are more likely to correct the mistaken sayings of others than anywhere else in the UK. Over half of the population in Northern Ireland (54%) have been
On Thursday 12 September, NI Chamber and BT are set to host a business-focused guide to creating resilient, sustainable and high-performing workplaces. A panel of experts including John Ryan, CEO of Healthy Place To Work and Dr Michael Burchell, the
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NSPCC Northern Ireland is calling on sports and activity groups across Northern Ireland to take part in this year’s Keeping Your Child Safe in Sport campaign. The annual campaign, run by the charity’s Child Protection in Sport Unit (CPSU), raises
NSPCC Northern Ireland Promotes Keeping Your Child Safe in Sport Campaign Read Post »
Keep Northern Ireland Beautiful is delighted to announce the third year of its Tackling Textiles Skills and Innovation Grant. Funded by the Department for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs’ (DAERA) through the Carrier Bag Levy, the programme will offer grants
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Following strong demand from customers looking for more discovery-based experience holidays, Jet2CityBreaks has expanded its Discover More collection to include Krakow for the first time. The UK’s leading operator of European city breaks is offering Northern Ireland holidaymakers and independent travel agents the chance to book Discover
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Entrepreneurs from across Northern Ireland are being given the chance to secure up to £5,000 in investment for their business idea with the launch of Go Succeed: The Ultimate Pitch. The new ‘Dragon’s Den’ style competition launched by the government-backed
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The Stena Line Belfast Giants made it two wins from two to start their pre-season campaign as Joe Cassetti’s double helped Adam Keefe’s men to a 4-1 win over the Great Britain national team at the Vindico Arena in Cardiff.
Giants Secure Pre-Season Victory Over Team GB Read Post »
The Amgen Irish Open will return to Northern Ireland in 2024 with Royal County Down Golf Club hosting this year’s event from 11-15th September with organisers encouraging supporters to utilise public transport. Translink has worked with partner organisations including the DP
Ards and North Down Borough Council has unveiled its Arts and Heritage Autumn Programme, packed with an exciting lineup of events, exhibitions, classes, and workshops running from September to December. Among the programme’s highlights is Aspects Festival, taking place in
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The Maritime Mile Blueway Trail, an exciting new outdoor educational and family experience aimed at encouraging locals, visitors, school and community groups to explore Belfast’s historic waterfront and find out about its wildlife, has been launched. Maritime Belfast Trust, the
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Calling all singers, dancers, comedians, magicians, and performers of all kinds! The stage is set for Belfast’s most exciting talent showcase, Belfast Has Talent, offering a £2,000 prize and a chance to make a difference by raising funds for the
Coventry University researchers are calling for better communication in healthcare as a study found hundreds of patients have experienced negative emotions when healthcare professionals talk to them about their body weight. The research looked at patients who live with idiopathic
Galway-based 3D Technology Ltd, a leading supplier of 3D printing equipment in Ireland, has announced its expansion into the Northern Ireland market. The move is set to provide Northern Ireland’s manufacturing sector with access to cutting-edge 3D printing solutions, offering
PropertyPal announced a strategic merger with Propertynews, uniting two of Northern Ireland’s leading property websites. This merger combines the best of both platforms’ technology, people, and skills, with the aim of driving innovation and enhancing the experience for home searchers
Entrepreneurs from across Northern Ireland and beyond are set to gather in Belfast this November for the inaugural Entrepreneurs Unleashed Conference. The event, designed to ignite entrepreneurial spirit and provide actionable insights, will take place on Thursday, November 28, at
US firm RiverStone has chosen Northern Ireland to embark on a £2.5million Research & Development (R&D) project to create a new and innovative re-insurance platform called Orbit. It is anticipated the new platform could secure in excess of £3m additional
Whether you have had a holiday booked for months or are arranging a trip on short notice, you may be one of many Brits still looking forward to going abroad this summer. However, one element of international travel can impact
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Construction work on the new world class Belfast Grand Central Station is at a stage which will soon allow the public to have the opportunity to see inside Ireland’s largest state of the art integrated transport hub for trains, coaches and
Operational Opening Of Belfast Grand Central Station This September Read Post »
The return of Armagh Food and Cider Weekend has been marked with a significant and symbolic event this year – which saw direct relations of those who introduced the Bramley apple to Armagh, plant a descendant of the original tree.
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With flexible working increasingly viewed as a recruitment and retention gamechanger, the Labour Relations Agency and social enterprise, Timely Careers are urging Northern Ireland businesses to consider joining their GB counterparts for the second four-day working week pilot. Due to
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The Stena Line Belfast Giants can confirm that Petr Čech has re-joined the club on a short-term agreement, while Jackson Whistle is on international duty with Team GB. Set to dress for the Giants in pre-season action against the Cardiff
Petr Čech Returns To Belfast Giants On Short-Term Agreement Read Post »
A new study reveals the most popular ice cream flavours across each UK city this summer. The experts at QR Code Generator have analysed Google search data for 106 different ice cream flavours across each UK city. Flavours include raspberry ripple, cookie
Belfast’s Favourite Ice Cream Flavour Summer 2024 Read Post »
Irish company Verdant Bloom Ltd (parent company of Urchinomics Group) has signed a share purchase agreement with Japanese brand NYK, marking the beginning of an exciting new partnership aimed at environmental restoration and sustainability. Kelp forests, essential for marine biodiversity
Urchinomics Partners with NYK for a Greener Future Read Post »
The Consumer Council have released the latest Northern Ireland Household Expenditure Tracker for Quarter 1 2024 (January to March), which tracks changes to income and expenditure for households in Northern Ireland across four income groups (quartiles). The Northern Ireland Household
Comedian Andrew Ryan is set to perform his latest show, Let Me Know How You Get On, at the Portico Arts & Heritage Centre on 21 September from 7:30pm to 9:30pm. After relocating to Belfast, Ryan is bringing his unique
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The Stena Line Belfast Giants have unveiled a brand-new collection of core jerseys that will be worn throughout the upcoming 2024/25 campaign, officially kickstarting a season-long celebration of 25 years of ice hockey in Belfast. Entering the club’s silver anniversary
Belfast Giants Launch Jersey Collection To Celebrate 25th Season Read Post »
The Northern Ireland Retail Consortium (NIRC) and retail trade union Usdaw have welcomed the news that Northern Ireland’s Justice Minister will introduce a new offence of assaulting a person providing a public service, performing a public duty or providing services
NIRC And Usdaw Win Better Legal Protection For Shop Workers In Northern Ireland Read Post »
House sales rose at the fastest rate since early 2021 according to the latest results of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and Ulster Bank Residential Market Survey, as house prices continued to edge upwards. A net balance of
Aspiring young footballers from Greenisland FC 2014s are gearing up for a pre-season tour of Dublin as they transition to 9-a-side football next season. Greenisland FC 2014s will compete against some of the Republic of Ireland’s top youth football teams
The acquisition of Phoenix Energy this year represents the third biggest transaction in Northern Ireland’s corporate history, according to a new report by Experian. Citing “a return to big ticket M&A” in the second quarter of 2024, the global information
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