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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.
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 »
Renowned Co Down Artist Kathryn Callaghan has unveiled a unique exhibition gracing the stunning Northern Ireland coastline this summer. The Northern Ireland Art Trail, curated by Kathryn, showcases ten original artworks displayed in venues from Bangor to Newcastle and Cushendun
County Down Artist Creates Unique Northern Ireland Art Trail Read Post »
The British Red Cross in Northern Ireland has received a significant contribution from Dr Terry Cross OBE, President of the Red Cross NI and Chairman of Biopax Limited. Dr Cross has generously donated £30,000 towards the acquisition of a new
Translink teamed up with Anaeko for this year’s ‘Generation Innovation’ work experience programme to challenge young people to come up with a data-driven solution to enhance active travel across Northern Ireland. Generation Innovation, a programme run by Catalyst, is a
This new Centra store located on Frosses Road has created 25 new jobs. Centra is bringing enhanced convenience to people travelling from the North Coast with the arrival of its highly anticipated brand-new store and petrol forecourt located outside Cloughmills
Refuel And Recharge At The New £3m Centra Frosses Road Read Post »
Retail trade union Usdaw and the employers’ organisation Northern Ireland Retail Consortium (NIRC) have jointly written to Naomi Long MLA, Minister of Justice, urging action to protect retail workers from violence and abuse, amid a huge increase in the number
Ulster Bank is announcing today that its banking app will be available on Apple’s Vision Pro, which seamlessly blends digital content with the physical world and unlocks spatial experiences. The product has now launched in the UK. Ulster Bank will
Ulster Bank’s App Launches On Apple’s Vision Pro Device Read Post »
One of Northern Ireland’s most iconic singles of the ‘90s, ‘Time Flies’ by Belfast band The Minnows, will soon be available to stream or download for the first time as the band give their debut album ‘Holyland’ a long overdue digital release on July 29. ‘Time
‘TIME FLIES’ As Minnows Debut Album ‘Holyland’ Gets Long-Awaited Digital Release Read Post »
Belfast City Airport has announced that airline partner, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, is set to significantly expand its services from Belfast City Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. Beginning in winter 2024, direct flights from Belfast City Airport to Amsterdam will
KLM To Expand Daily Services From Belfast City Airport Read Post »
Belfast Grand Central Station – a state-of-the-art integrated transport hub for trains, coaches and buses – will open its doors this autumn. The impressive building is there for all to see. Less visible is the work being done behind the
It’s All Systems Go Behind The Scenes At Belfast Grand Central Station Read Post »
A new planter on Queen’s Quay in Belfast has transformed a vacant area of land into an attractive green space with some of the best views of the city’s waterfront and the Maritime Mile. Featuring integrated seating, native plants and
A Green Makeover For Queen’s Quay On Belfast’s Waterfront Read Post »
Translink has announced key enhancements for services to the Giant’s Causeway, as well as additional zero emissions vehicles operating in the borough to provide even more sustainable, convenient and affordable travel options for days out along the north coast this
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 »
The renowned performer, Peter Corry MBE, is set to bring his highly anticipated live show, Peter Corry in Concert, to the picturesque Antrim Castle Gardens on Saturday 3 August, as part of the Six Mile Festival weekend. Peter Corry in Concert promises an
This summer, the people of Ireland can ‘take MOTH with you’ as the UK’s #1 premium canned cocktail brand*, distributed by Belfast based GM Marketing, is now available in Tesco stores across the Republic of Ireland. From impromptu parties in
Belfast-based cyber security firm ANGOKA has been accepted to the Airbus Space Accelerator programme. The accelerator is described by Airbus as “an exciting opportunity not only for existing space companies, but for any business with the desire and potential to work in space”.
Belfast Cyber Security Firm Bound For Space 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 »
Three talented chefs are set to put their culinary skills to the test as they go head-to-head in a sizzling live cookery showdown to claim the coveted title of ‘Ireland’s Next Top Chef’. Nathan Cox from The Artisan Cookhouse in
Ulster Folk Museum has announced the return of its annual Making Festival for a second year. Taking place on Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 August, to coincide with August Craft Month, the festival is dedicated to celebrating traditional crafts and revitalising
Making Festival Returns To Honour Northern Ireland’s Heritage Skills 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
A packed schedule of over 60 free events is planned throughout August. 65 per cent of adults in the UK report improved mental health after spending time near water. Live Here Love Here’s Healthy Oceans Healthy Minds (HOHM) initiative, supported
Healthy Oceans Healthy Minds Set To Make Waves In 2024 Read Post »
Just Two Weeks Until: RunThrough’s Hillsborough Running Festival in Support of Northern Ireland Hospice Hillsborough, Northern Ireland: RunThrough, the UK’s largest and Europe’s fastest growing running events company, is pleased to preview the return of the Hillsborough Castle and Gardens
Bellamianta, the ultimate in premium Irish beauty and tanning, pulled out all the stops and unfurled the pink carpet for Ireland’s beauty elite at the Glasshouse in Dublin on Thursday, July 11th. The venue was transformed into a beachside paradise
Bellamianta Light Up Dublin With Their Glitzy Glasshouse Summer Soirée Read Post »
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 »
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