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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.
Clearhill, leading provider of leisure vending machines and premier Gift Card partner to shopping centres across Ireland and the UK, has announced a significant investment in its Banbridge-based headquarters. The £750,000 project is set to significantly enhance the pre-existing facilities […]
Clearhill Makes £750,000 Investment In Banbridge Headquarters Read Post »
Sponsored challenge in aid of Leukaemia & Lymphoma NI includes seaside yoga and stand up paddle boarding A local charity funding medical research into blood cancer is inviting the public to take on the Warrior Workout Challenge to help raise
Catalyst has today announced the finalists of INVENT 2024, the leading competition for aspiring innovators and entrepreneurs in Northern Ireland. Organised by science and technology hub Catalyst with headline partner Bank of Ireland, the inspirational INVENT showcase is the main
Finalists Announced For Entrepreneurial Startup Awards INVENT 2024 Read Post »
Black Rock Hotels, the owner of Leighinmohr House in Ballymena, has officially announced the opening of Gray’s at Bushmills, a new 17-bed boutique hotel on the Antrim coast, with the support of Ulster Bank. As preparations get underway for The
Iconic North Coast Inn Acquired And Transformed With Ulster Bank Support Read Post »
Translink has enhanced services to Belfast International Airport this summer, with Airport Express 300 services operating every 12 minutes during peak times, Monday to Friday to cater for extra holiday demand. Translink has also announced a special family ticket for
Translink Enhances Services To Belfast International Airport For Summer 2024 Read Post »
Tennis Ireland, on Tuesday 25 June, launched Court Bosses, a programme for young women between the ages of 16 and 18 that will give them the skills and confidence they need to remain in the sport as players and coaches.
Young Female Tennis Players Serve Up Court Bosses In Time For Wimbledon Read Post »
The full lineup of performances and attractions of this year’s instalment of the ever-popular SOMA Festival has been unveiled for July 19-21. With less than two weeks to go, ticket holders will be thrilled to explore the variety of musical
Castlewellan’s SOMA FEST 2024 Line-Up Revealed Read Post »
SuperCupNI has announced a new five-year partnership with leading German football brand, uhlsport GmbH. The new deal sees uhlsport continue as the official match ball and apparel partner for one of the world’s most renowned international youth football tournaments, following a hugely
SuperCupNI “On The Ball” With New Multi-Year Partnership With Uhlsport Read Post »
AbbeyAutoline, Northern Ireland’s largest insurance broker, is celebrating a prestigious UK-wide accolade after being named Personal Lines Broker of the Year at the British Insurance Awards 2024. The British Insurance Awards 2024, celebrating its 30th anniversary, is hosted by Insurance Post.
The Reporter is the friendliest pub in Belfast, a new study has found. The experts at Belfast Bus Tours analysed TripAdvisor data on 69 pubs or bars across Belfast. Each pub was rated out of 100 based on its TripAdvisor
Belfast’s Friendliest Pubs Revealed Read Post »
Asda colleagues from the Larne, Ballyclare, Downpatrick and Shore Road stores have taken part in a charity football match to help raise money for Cancer Fund for Children. Cancer Fund for Children is a Northern Ireland charity for children and
Goal Getters: Asda Colleagues Unite To Support NI Cancer Charity Read Post »
The landmark Belfast Stories project at the Bank of Ireland site on Royal Avenue continues to gather momentum with the appointment of Ralph Appelbaum Associates (RAA), the world’s largest practice dedicated to the planning and design of cultural attractions, to
THE Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) North Coast has been named Northern Ireland’s ‘999 Hero’ at the Spirit of Northern Ireland Awards 2024. Sponsored by Irish-owned pizza chain Four Star Pizza, the prestigious ‘999 Hero’ award recognises members of the emergency services that have gone above and beyond
RNLI North Coast Receives Prestigious ‘999 Hero’ Accolade Read Post »
Newry-headquartered Around Noon, one of the leading food-to-go manufacturers in the UK and Ireland, has been recognised in two of the most prestigious company listings in the UK. The Newry-headquartered business which also has manufacturing facilities in Slough and in
Around Noon Features Amongst Uk’s Fastest Growing Businesses Read Post »
Translink is continuing to deliver it’s ‘Play It Safe’ campaign in partnership with the Irish FA and Ulster GAA to promote safe and responsible behaviour on and around public transport over the summer. The ‘Play it Safe’ campaign uses a
Passengers Urged To Play It Safe On Public Transport This Summer Read Post »
Lidl Northern Ireland is set to give a ‘Kickstart’ to four Co. Antrim artisans selected as part of a new batch of 13 local producers from across Northern Ireland who successfully earned a place on the retailer’s coveted Kickstart Supplier
AbbeyAutoline has announced the acquisition of Lisnaskea-based Martin Carey Insurance’s customer book of business. This deal is part of AbbeyAutoline’s ambitious growth strategy aimed at strengthening its position as Northern Ireland’s largest insurance broker and enhancing its commercial insurance portfolio. Since its
AbbeyAutoline Completes Acquisition Of Lisnaskea-Based Martin Carey Insurance Read Post »
Over 750 young people, with a passion for innovation, took part in Catalyst’s free work experience programme, Generation Innovation, the highest number of participants since the programme was established in 2018. Running across three locations in Northern Ireland, the programme
Lidl Northern Ireland announces the launch of its biggest ever ‘Vitasia’ food range, this time bringing an authentic taste of Japan to Lidl Northern Ireland stores throughout the region available from Thursday 11th July while stocks last. As part of
Lidl Northern Ireland Launches Its Biggest Ever Japanese Food Range Read Post »
Fewer employers are actively posting fully remote jobs as they push for employees to return to the office, new data from leading talent solutions provider, WilsonHCG, shows. However, the talent solutions leader has warned that a lack of other incentives,
Remote Job Postings Decreasing As Employers Ramp Up Return To Office Efforts Read Post »
12-year-old George Shields, who is autistic, loves shopping at Asda’s Downpatrick store with his mum Georgine and eight-year-old sister Anna, but it can be a little bit overwhelming at times. So, when Asda Downpatrick checkout colleague Brigeen Henderson saw that
Asda Checkout Colleague Brigeen Makes 12-Year-Old George’s Day Read Post »
New data has crowned South West England the best UK area for a blissful night’s sleep, with only 2.70 noise complaints per 1,000 people according to the latest CIEH Noise Survey. Bedroom furnishings experts Bed Kingdom gathered data from the
The Northern Ireland Regions In Uk’s Top Five Areas For A Peaceful Night’s Sleep Read Post »
A Ballymena-based manufacturing and design company has supercharged its growth plans after receiving support from the government-backed Go Succeed enterprise service. Demanu Manufacturing and Design plans to expand its operations, invest in cutting-edge technology, and enhance its product offerings following
Ballymena Business Has Designs On Growth Following Go Succeed Support Read Post »
The team at SPAR Lenadoon in West Belfast is celebrating the 25th anniversary of the community store. The store, which has been owned and operated by Damian and Patricia Morgan since 1999, began with just six employees, and now employs 18
West Belfast Community Store Celebrates 25 Successful Years Read Post »
Jet2holidays has today announced the launch of holidays to the Costa de la Luz from Belfast International Airport for Summer 25, as customers can now access the stunning region via Faro Airport from next year. Today’s exciting expansion, opening up a stunning and authentic slice of Spain,
Lidl Northern Ireland is excited to announce the launch of its school uniform range in stores from Monday 1st July, with prices starting at just £1.50. Combining exceptional quality with amazingly low prices, families across the region will bag more than a bargain
TITANIC Belfast has announced the return of a free summer exhibition in partnership with Terry Bradley Art following the huge success of last year’s inaugural event. Dockers & Dolls – The Art of Terry Bradley runs daily from Monday 1st July until
Titanic Belfast Launches New Terry Bradley Exhibition And Immersive Experience Read Post »
Jet2Villas has been named as a Which? Recommended Provider for the second year running, after once again finishing top of Which?’s Self-Catering Accommodation Abroad survey. Jet2Villas, the villa proposition from Jet2holidays, received the highest customer score in Which?’s survey of self-catering accommodation providers and was named as the ‘Best villa
Jet2Villas Recognised As Which? Recommended Provider Again Read Post »
Visit Belfast and ICC Belfast have hit the top spot in two major categories at this year’s micebook awards 2024, recognising their commitment to delivering world-class events with excellence, innovation and impact. Visit Belfast secured the ‘Best Convention Bureau’ title
Belfast Celebrates Double Win At Prestigious Micebook Awards Read Post »
Two teenagers from Northern Ireland are among a group of 15 young people from across the UK who will make up a new forum of young people to advise the NSPCC, politicians, regulators, parents and professionals about the best way to protect
The deadline for entries to the 2024 Social Enterprise Northern Ireland Awards has been extended until midnight on Wednesday, July 31. This extension gives social enterprises the opportunity to submit their entries for one of the 16 prestigious awards. These
Deadline For Applications Extended For NI Social Enterprise Awards 2024 Read Post »
The award-winning journalist who was at the forefront of reporting on the Post Office Horizon scandal is set to headline a major new event in Belfast this year, it is announced today. Nick Wallis – who presented, produced, and consulted
Lidl, one of the largest retailers, and WWF, one of the world’s largest independent conservation organisations, announced the start of a new five-year international and strategic partnership active in 31 countries. The long-term cooperation with WWF will focus on working along
Lidl And WWF Launch Ambitious International Partnership Read Post »
