Belfast International Arts Festival, the city’s longest-running celebration of arts and culture, has officially revealed the line-up for its 62nd edition with a bumper five-week programme of events taking place city-wide this autumn that features artists from 16 different countries […]
Belfast International Arts Festival Returns With City-Wide Spectacle Of Arts And Culture Read Post »
Safefood is urging home barbecue chefs across Northern Ireland to use a meat thermometer as the weather heats up this August to avoid serving raw or undercooked barbecue meat to friends and family. Recent research by Safefood has revealed that almost half
Local Chefs Urged To ‘Trust The Meat Thermometer’ Due To Surge In Undercooked Meat Read Post »
A highly talented chef from Belfast’s 2 Taps Winebar delivered an extraordinary display of culinary creativity and skill to win the 2024 Ireland’s Next Top Chef Competition. Michelle Dela Cruz wowed judges, including Irish celebrity and Michelin star head chef Dylan McGrath, in a
M&S in Northern Ireland celebrated the latest group of successful Marks & Start participants, joined by representatives from The Prince’s Trust. Marks & Start is an employability scheme run in partnership with The Prince’s Trust designed to help create a
M&S Northern Ireland Champions Marks & Start Employability Scheme Read Post »
Three new recruits have joined Belfast City Airport’s fire service as part of its prestigious ‘High Flyers’ Apprenticeship Programme. Aoibh Carroll from Camlough, Jay Sempey, from Newtownards and Nicole Dallat from Newtownabbey will gain invaluable on-the-job experience and qualifications throughout
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Establishing and running a small business in the UK is no small task, especially when you’re also raising a family. But according to new research*, the UK is home to cities that not only support independent business owners, but also
Belfast Amongst Top Cities In The UK For Small Business Owners With Growing Families Read Post »
Team members from joint venture Farrans Sacyr, the main contractors delivering Belfast Grand Central Station, are setting out on a 48-hour cycle challenge along the West Highland Way in Scotland with all funds raised going to the Cystic Fibrosis Trust.
Over the last two years ERG Holding UK Ltd (ERG), a leading European renewable energy producer, has generated £200k in community benefit funds to support local projects close to the Evishagaran and Craiggore wind farms, located to the east of
ERG Generates £200,000 In Community Benefit Fund For Local Projects Read Post »
With reports of rogue traders hitting the headlines, WaterSafe, the national register of approved plumbers, is sharing advice to help homeowners protect themselves from poor plumbing. Research by WaterSafe shows three per cent of households in the North West have
Tips To Protect Yourself From Rogue Traders Read Post »
The 5th instalment of the annual Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition will take place on September 12, boasting the biggest gathering of its kind in Northern Ireland. The Titanic Exhibition Centre will host the event, bringing Belfast into
Belfast Manufacturing Exhibition & Conference Returns Next Month For 5th Year Read Post »
Cancer Focus NI’s 5k Pink Run returns to Titanic Slipways on 13 October, sponsored by Dale Farm Sukie. This flagship event encourages everyone, including families and pets, to participate and raise funds for breast cancer support services such as counselling,
Think Pink: Titanic Slipways to Turn Pink for 5k Run this October Read Post »
Northern Ireland’s premier outlet destination, The Boulevard, is marking this summer’s jam-packed sports calendar with its summer campaign, Be Your Personal Best, featuring local athletes and celebrating Northern Ireland’s sporting prowess. Ulster Rugby’s Ben Carson is joined by other local athletes Jeni Nelmes
The Boulevard Celebrates Summer Of Sport With Local Athletes Read Post »
BPerfect Cosmetics is thrilled to announce its new role as the Official Diversity and Inclusivity Partner of the Gaelic Players Association (GPA). This landmark partnership, announced at the home of Gaelic Games in Croke Park, is a testament to BPerfect’s unwavering
Participants in the 7 Peaks Challenge will conquer seven of the highest peaks in the Mourne Mountains on Saturday 14th September 2024, while helping those affected by cancer throughout Northern Ireland. Action Cancer Treks and Activities Executive, Kate McCormack, said:
Action Cancer Calls On Adventurers To Join The 7 Peaks Challenge Read Post »
Creative membership network Arts & Business NI (A&B NI) is putting cultural governance in the spotlight this Autumn, in partnership with award-winning accountancy and business advisory firm Harbinson Mulholland. The annual A&B NI Cultural Governance Conference has been celebrating trustee
Could you be a Viking for a day and raise vital funds to help protect children and young people from abuse? NSPCC Northern Ireland has issued a ‘call to oars’ to businesses, families and individuals to form teams of 10
Join The Viking ‘Invasion’ And Sign Up For River Lagan Boat Race In Aid Of NSPCC NI Read Post »
Translink is running a Biodiversity Photo Competition to celebrate the recent launch of its Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan 2030. The plan sets out an ambitious vision to bring about a landscape-scale, nature positive future for Northern Ireland’s transport network.
Bee Snap Happy As Translink Launches Biodiversity Photo Competition Read Post »
Expert digital marketing professionals from some of the world’s biggest online brands are jetting into Belfast in September to speak at an event aimed at helping local businesses to grow. The DM Conference, in partnership with Ulster University, is taking
Global Digital Leaders Heading To Belfast For Marketing Conference Read Post »
A Belfast-based sustainable design studio has launched a new project converting used textiles destined for landfill into high-end corporate merchandise for leading companies. The expansion for Titanic Denim comes after the business participated in the government-backed Go Succeed enterprise programme.
Belfast Design Studio’s Titanic Impact On Corporate Sustainability Read Post »
One of Northern Ireland’s leading housing associations, Woven, has officially handed over 28 new homes to tenants as part of a £23.6m integrated housing development in Strabane. The high-quality apartments, family homes and accessible housing represent the first phase of
Woven Hands Over First Phase Of £23.6m Housing Scheme In Strabane Read Post »
Organisations across Portaferry have come together under the banner of Portaferry Community Collective to launch a brand new festival celebrating the abundance of built, cultural and natural heritage in and around Portaferry. The inaugural ‘Portaferry Heritage Fest’ will take place
Portaferry’s Brand New Heritage Fest Read Post »
Galgorm, Northern Ireland’s globally renowned luxury hotel and wellness destination, has been chosen to host one of the world’s most prestigious hospitality award ceremonies, the World Luxury Awards 2024. The glittering grand gala is set to attract over 200 guests
World Luxury Awards Selects Galgorm As Host Read Post »
Holiday makers are being warned to wash off sunscreen before getting into bed to avoid breakouts and skin irritation. Sleep experts at WinstonsBeds.com have shared that sleeping with the product on can clog pores and lead to poor sleep hygiene. Many jet
Here’s Why You Should Wash Off SPF Before Bed Read Post »
Northern Ireland’s largest community and civic pride campaign, Live Here Love Here, has announced that its Small Grants Scheme has returned for a tenth year. The scheme is run in partnership with nine local councils, the Northern Ireland Housing Executive
The annual Aspects Festival is set to take place from Wednesday, 25 September to Sunday 6 October, drawing writers, poets, and literature lovers to Bangor for a celebration of some of the best writing this island has to offer. Organised
Aspects Festival 2024 – Programme Unveiled Read Post »
Translink has been awarded Investors in People (IIP) ‘We Invest in People’ accreditation. Given its complexity and the diverse range of activities that Translink undertakes across the length and breadth of Northern Ireland, this is a significant achievement for the
Translink Achieves Investors In People Award Read Post »
The Stena Line Belfast Giants are pleased to announce the signing of 27-year-old forward Bobo Carpenter for the 2024/25 season. From North Reading in Massachusetts, Carpenter arrives in Belfast off the back of three seasons in the ECHL with the
Giants Bring Bobo Carpenter To Belfast Read Post »
New data has revealed which country in Europe has the most sleep talkers. Using Google Trends data, Winstons Beds analysed the number of searches for ‘sleep talking’ in each country to see which nations might be afflicted by nighttime nattering. The UK tops
Sleep Talking Capital Of Europe Revealed Read Post »
No place for racism and violence…Diversity in health and social care is our strength The Northern Ireland Social Care Council (the Social Care Council) has published a statement voicing its support for the social work and social care workforce in
Statement From The Social Work And Social Care Workforce Regulator Read Post »
The Northern Ireland Social Care Council (the Social Care Council) has published a statement voicing its support for the social work and social care workforce in light of the recent racist, anti-immigrant, unlawful and violent scenes on our streets.The Social
No Place For Racism And Violence…Diversity In Health And Social Care Is Our Strength Read Post »
Hillsborough, Northern Ireland: RunThrough, the UK’s largest and Europe’s fastest-growing running events company, is thrilled to announce the resounding success of the Hillsborough Castle and Gardens Running Festival, which took place on Sunday, July 28th, 2024. The event was sold
The latest research from NI Chamber and BDO NI indicates that business performance in Northern Ireland was steady in Q2 24, with some signs of growth and positivity around the current trading environment. Most businesses are currently trading well (33%)
NI Business Report ‘Steady’ Performance In Q2 With Some Signs Of Growth Read Post »
A new study has revealed the best UK areas for late-night workers, with Westminster topping the list. Experts at QR Code Generator calculated the percentage of libraries and cafes open past 5pm in each UK area. The locations with the
Belfast Is The Seventh-Best UK Area For Late-Night Workers, According To New Study Read Post »
