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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.
Ireland’s oldest ice cream producer, Morelli’s Ice Cream, has partnered with Devil’s Churn and North Coast Smokehouse to create a brand-new ice cream flavour to tickle the tastebuds of sweet – and salted – treat fans this summer. The limited […]
Morelli’s Ice Cream And Devil’s Churn Collaborate On New Fiery Flavour Read Post »
Translink has announced Metro timetable changes from 1st July, as well as some bus stop changes in Belfast City Centre. These changes are being introduced to ensure people can continue to move into and around Belfast as significant public realm
Metro Stop And Timetable Changes From 1st July Read Post »
After announcing a renewed supply agreement with Hastings Hotels and facilitating their new partnership with local coffee roasters S.D. Bell & Co., Henderson Foodservice joined together with the local brands and coffee specialists, Matthew Algie, to showcase Hastings Hotels’ coffee
Henderson Foodservice Renews 20-Year Supply Deal With Hastings Hotels Read Post »
Hospitality Exchange 2024 is delighted to announce that acclaimed chef Mark Birchall, Chef-patron of Moor Hall, will be headlining this year’s event. As the countdown begins to the most anticipated conference in the hospitality sector, set to take place on
Renowned Chef Mark Birchall to Headline Hospitality Exchange 2024 Read Post »
Cinemagic has launched its annual call for young film enthusiasts to take on the role of ‘film consultants’ this July, to participate in workshops and film screenings to help programme a series of films for the annual Cinemagic Festival that
Cinemagic Young Film Programmers’ Summer Scheme Launches for 2024 Read Post »
Women’s clothing retailer, Bonmarché, is set to open its doors at The Junction Retail and Leisure Park, Antrim on Thursday 27th July, bringing the 20-year-old scheme to 84% occupancy. Taking a 2,396 sq ft unit, Bonmarché will join the scheme’s
Bonmarché Set To Open Its Doors At The Junction This July Read Post »
Northern Ireland’s leading, local charity Action Cancer has hosted an International Skin Cancer Conference at the Belfast Harbour Commissioners’ Office. Non-melanoma skin cancer is Northern Ireland’s most prevalent type of cancer with melanoma continuing to increase UK wide. Action Cancer’s
Action Cancer Hosts International Skin Cancer Conference Read Post »
Aspiring board members are being invited to apply for Arts & Business NI’s Leaders on Arts Boards programme, a pioneering professional development and Board placement initiative, which is open to individuals of all ages, abilities and backgrounds who are interested
Callout For Future Leaders On Arts Boards 2024 Read Post »
Lidl Northern Ireland is set to give a ‘Kickstart’ to a new batch of 13 local producers from across the region who successfully earned a place on the retailer’s coveted Kickstart Supplier Development Programme – an initiative that the retailer
The Grand Opera House Trust’s Summer Youth Production returns on Thursday 18 July with an unmissable production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s award-winning masterpiece, Sunset Boulevard. One of the most powerful and memorable musicals, Sunset Boulevard marks the thirteenth Summer Youth Production by the
Young Stars Set To Light Up The Stage In Sunset Boulevard Read Post »
The Stena Line Belfast Giants are pleased to announce two upcoming fixtures against Carleton University and the University of Alberta as part of the club’s pre-season preparations. Having already been announced to be facing off against the Cardiff Devils and
Belfast Giants To Play Canadian Universities In Pre-Season Friendlies Read Post »
SuperCupNI, one of the world’s most renowned youth football tournaments, has announced the renewal of its partnership with BuyTicketApp, a Magherafelt-based ticketing platform, for the 2024 tournament. The deal marks the third consecutive year that the prestigious youth football tournament has collaborated with
SuperCupNI Partners With Magherafelt-Based BuyTicketApp For 2024 Tournament Read Post »
Children in Northern Ireland can identify unhealthy food brands before they can say their ABCs, says Safefood, as they launch a new public health campaign to tackle overweight and obesity and protect children’s health. Safefood – the public body responsible
Speaking about this issue, Kevin Higgins, Head of Policy, Advice NI said: “We understand that there were about 30,000 households in receipt of Tax Credits and none of the other legacy benefits, and so in scope to receive a Migration
Advice NI Calls On Tax Credit Claimants To Act ‘Before It’s Too Late’ Read Post »
The Stena Line Belfast Giants are pleased to announce the signing of 25-year-old forward Grant Mismash for the 2024/25 season. From Minnesota, Mismash arrives in Belfast having spent the 2023/24 season with Swedish side Österunds IK and Stjernen Hockey in
Belfast Giants Secure Signing Of Grant Mismash For 2024/25 Season Read Post »
Two beauty businesses in Coleraine have walked away with trophies from the prestigious NI Beauty Excellence Awards 2024. The two businesses in Coleraine to scoop up prizes were Romaya Hair Makeup and Brows for Hair Salon of the Year (Small)
Coleraine Beauty Businesses Celebrate Success At Prestigious Award Ceremony Read Post »
Christine Mackin, the founder of Radiance Beauty and Day Spa in south Belfast has been recognised for her contribution to the beauty industry at the 2024 NI Beauty Excellence Awards. The salon on Upper Lisburn Road has been operating since
Philanthropic Beauty Entrepreneur Wins Top Award At Prestigious Ceremony Read Post »
Danske Bank has today announced the renewal of its Ulster Rugby Schools’ sponsorship for another three years, reaffirming its commitment to helping young people to thrive through sport. The new sponsorship deal will see Danske Bank continue its partnership and
Danske Bank Extends Ulster Rugby Schools’ Sponsorship Read Post »
The Eco-Schools programme, a renowned global initiative led by the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE) that aims to create environmental awareness and action, is celebrating its 30th anniversary in Northern Ireland. The milestone is being marked by a celebration event
Eco-Schools Programme Celebrates 30 Years In Northern Ireland Read Post »
A research report commissioned by the Labour Relations Agency (LRA) reveals that ‘good jobs’ could help reverse the cost of workplace conflict within Northern Ireland, which burdens employers and the local economy with a staggering £1billion in costs per year.
Reversing The £1billion Cost Of Workplace Conflict Read Post »
Ulster Bank has announced over £7 million in support for one of Northern Ireland’s leading hospitality and property development companies as it makes its largest investment in its hotel portfolio outside of Belfast. The new 83-bedroom Marcus Hotel Portrush is
Ulster Bank Backs Andras House With North Coast Expansion Read Post »
The Stena Line Belfast Giants can confirm the retirement of longstanding defenceman, Mark Garside. From East Kilbride, 35-year-old Garside first arrived in Belfast for the 2010/11 season and has since recorded over 670 appearances for the Giants across 13 seasons,
Mark Garside Announces Retirement From Professional Ice Hockey Read Post »
An independent business owner from County Down has been named as the NI Young Leader of the Year 2024 at the annual Leaders NI conference in Belfast. Laura King, co-founder at independent marketing agency COVE Collective in Mourne, won the
Co Down Small Business Owner Wins National Young Leader Award Read Post »
Over 100 local eBay sellers came together at ICC Belfast in June for the global e-commerce platform’s ‘Business Roadshow’. Now in its third year, the roadshow aims to connect the local eBay community and support sellers to boost their businesses
Add To Cart: Local E-Commerce Entrepreneurs Gather At ICC Belfast Read Post »
As part of its There’s a BOOST for That campaign, BOOST Sport has joined forces with the Antrim Coast Half Marathon to become the official hydration partner for the 2024 race. The race, which takes place on August 25th, will
Boost Sport Named Antrim Coast Half Marathon’s Official Hydration Partner Read Post »
Following the major success of their last pop-up outlet store, purpose-driven fashion retailer, OutsideIn (Oi) is returning to Northern Ireland’s only premier designer outlet, The Boulevard, on 15th July 2024. Operating for 4-weeks OutsideIn’s outlet store will sell its hugely
Purpose First Retailer OutsideIn Returns To The Boulevard For The Summer Read Post »
The inaugural Remarkable Marketing Awards recognised 20 experts across the industry recently at a glittering awards ceremony at the Europa Hotel. Sponsored by Card Group Research, the awards were created by the team behind the hugely popular annual Big Marketing
Remarkable Marketing Award Winners Revealed At Industry Event Read Post »
An internationally acclaimed, award-winning interactive VR adventure that transports you into the heart of the Acid House movement is heading for Belfast early next year. In Pursuit Of Repetitive Beats, produced by East City Films and created by Darren Emerson,
UK’s Biggest Immersive VR Experience Set For Belfast XR Festival 2025 Read Post »
Ahead of Love Island returning to screens on 3rd June on ITV1, ITV2, ITVX, STV and STV Player, VIBE by Jet2holidays announced that it will once again be coupling up with the show as brand partner. Following the incredible success
Get Ready For A Summer Of Vibe As Vibe By Jet2holidays Couples Up With Love Island Again Read Post »
Over 1,000 primary school pupils along with their teachers from across Northern Ireland celebrated the 6th year of ESB Science Blast at the ICC in Belfast. ESB Science Blast, delivered by the RDS, is a free, all-Island non-competitive educational programme
STEM Celebration Success For NI Primary Schools Read Post »
Spectacular villa stays from £489 per person with Jet2Villas: Jet2Villas is Jet2holidays’ dedicated villa holiday offering launched in May 2017. Jet2Villas offers the freedom of a villa holiday with the full package – a £60pp booking deposit, as well as 22kg baggage, 10kg hand luggage and great flight
Enjoy A Getaway With Jet2holidays, Jet2CityBreaks And Jet2Villas Read Post »
Bloc Blinds, the industry-leading blinds manufacturer, which is headquartered in Magherafelt, is expanding its international operations, through investment in a new production facility in Texas, USA. The company has also formed a strategic partnership with Rollease Acmeda, the largest independent
Bloc Blinds Opens Window Of Opportunity In USA Read Post »
The team from Amazon’s fulfilment centre in Dublin has made a £1,200 donation to Northern Ireland Hospice. Northern Ireland Hospice offers specialist palliative care for adults and children who are facing life-limiting conditions. Its team of healthcare professionals work to
Northern Ireland Hospice Supported By Amazon In Dublin Read Post »
