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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.
The live stage adaption will come to Waterfront Hall on May 18th & 19th for a second time Following the overwhelming success of its previous run, Peppa Pig Live! is returning to Waterfront Hall, Belfast, for a second time. On […]
Boat building, gardening and sewing are among the traditional skills being brought back to life through Belfast’s City Council’s Belfast 2024 programme. The celebration of culture and creativity is now well underway across the city, with projects, events and workshops
Heritage Skills Brought Back To Life Through Belfast 2024 Programme Read Post »
The Utility Regulator is urging domestic consumers across Northern Ireland to avail of extra support offered by electricity, gas and water companies, as findings from its recently published Domestic Consumer Insight Tracker 2023* reveal less than five per cent of
Open College Network NI (OCN) plans to award another £85K to education, voluntary and charitable training providers locally via their Centre Learning Grants Programme, now in its third year. The Centre Learning Grants Programme, with a closing date for applications
OCN To Award £85k In Grants To Support NI Learners Read Post »
The Stena Line Belfast Giants are pleased to announce the re-signing of 29-year-old forward Scott Conway for the 2024/25 season. Conway first joined the Belfast Giants ahead of the 2021/22 season, during which he scored an astonishing 101 total points
Belfast Giants Confirm Return Of Scott Conway For 2024/25 Season Read Post »
The Salthouse Hotel in Ballycastle, one of Europe’s most sustainable accommodation providers, has launched its latest venture in collaboration with Basalt Distillery, The Salthouse Spirits Range. This bespoke collection of spirits, including Gin, Rum, Vodka, Coffee Liqueur, and Mezcal, embodies
This year, for the first time, Bloomsday, the annual celebration of James Joyce and his masterpiece Ulysses, will become Molly Bloomsday as it spreads north of the border from Dublin for a spectacular all-women inaugural event in Derry~Londonderry and Donegal. More than 30
Star Studded Irish Line-up For First Ever All Female Event YES! Read Post »
New awards launched by the Northern Ireland Food to Go Association will celebrate and help grow the local businesses that make up the vibrant take away and food to go sector here. The inaugural NI Food to Go Awards launched
NI Food To Go Association Announces Inaugural Awards To Enhance Local Industry Read Post »
2nd May 2024: On 2nd May 2009, the first Jet2.com flight landed in Dubrovnik from Belfast International Airport and a decade and a half later, the leading leisure airline is celebrating 15 years of operating award-winning flights to the popular destination. Since that first flight, the company has enjoyed
Full Fibre broadband provider, Fibrus has this week announced that it has surpassed its 80,000 customer milestone, which amounts to growth of over 50,000 customers in just one year. The broadband provider launched on to the scene to transform the
Fibrus Reaches 80,000 Customer Milestone Read Post »
From Saturday 11th May, Translink are introducing a revised train timetable which will operate until the Autumn. This is to facilitate the closure of Belfast Great Victoria Street Train Station on Friday 10th May 2024 heralding the start of the
New Train Timetables From Saturday 11th May Read Post »
Belfast City Airport has marked the commencement of its highly anticipated summer flights to Alicante. Operated by easyJet, the service to the ever-popular Spanish region will fly twice a week on Thursdays and Sundays. Great value seats are still available
EasyJet Flights To Alicante Take Off From Belfast City Airport Read Post »
The Northern Ireland Social Care Council (the Social Care Council) has been recognised by Investors in People (IIP) as a Platinum employer for excellence in values-driven leadership, workplace culture and learning and organisation-wide commitment to its staff. Platinum is the
Social Care Council Secures Prestigious Platinum Recognition Read Post »
Derry-based company Modern Democracy is forecasting further growth ahead of the General Election after its digital check-in and voter verification technology helped deliver record-breaking local government elections in England and Wales. Greater numbers of council authorities adopted the solution on
O’Reilly Stewart Solicitors has appointed Paige Clements as Solicitor within the Healthcare & Litigation department and Thomas Greenaway has been appointed as Associate Solicitor in the Property Department. Paige Clements Paige Clements has been appointed as Solicitor within the Healthcare &
O’Reilly Stewart Appoints Two New Solicitors Within The Firm Read Post »
The Stena Line Belfast Giants are pleased to announce that 27-year-old forward J.J. Piccinich will rejoin the club for the 2024/25 season. Prior to initially joining the Giants in the 2021/22 season, the New Jersey native iced for several teams
J.J. Piccinich To Rejoin Belfast Giants For 2024/25 Season Read Post »
‘Curious minds’ workshop with Dr Lucy Johnstone to explore emotional distress and provide more ‘hopeful narratives’ to failed ‘medical model’ Consultant Clinical Psychologist Dr Lucy Johnstone will explore ‘hopeful narratives about emotional distress’ at a Curious Minds workshop in Conway
Following the official operational opening of the new Translink York Street Station earlier this week (29 April) it was the turn of local boxing clubs and charities to bring a touch of community spirit to North Belfast’s modern transport hub.
Belfast based company, GM Marketing, is celebrating a landmark 20 years of exclusively distributing Tilda products on the island of Ireland. Distribution partnerships that span two decades are a testament to hard work and collaborative thinking, explained Ruth Jenkinson, Principal
GM Marketing And Tilda Celebrate 20 Year Partnership Read Post »
United Wines launches newest member of Birra Moretti ‘famiglia’ in Northern Ireland A refreshing new Italian beer with ‘a hint of sea salt’ has reached Northern Ireland’s shores, courtesy of leading lager brand Birra Moretti and Craigavon-based drinks distributor United Wines. Sale di Mare,
Sale Di Mare Offers NI Drinkers A Taste Of Italian Coast Read Post »
12.05.24 – World ME Day – Belfast, Northern Ireland By Joan McParland, founder, Hope 4 ME & Fibro NI Today, the Hope 4 ME & Fibro NI community stood at the historic gates of Stormont united by our shared
Asda Kilkeel colleagues Jenna Pugh, Isla Curran, Shauna McCartan, Nicole Hennity and Natalie Wallace are taking on the challenge of the Belfast City Marathon on Sunday 5th May to help raise money for Cancer Fund for Children. The colleagues, who work
Asda Kilkeel Colleagues Go The Extra Mile! Read Post »
BBC newsreader and presenter Clive Myrie will give key address at the Institute of Directors Northern Ireland (IoD NI) annual dinner. BBC presenter, Clive Myrie, has been announced as the key speaker at the Institute of Director’s Annual Dinner which
BBC Newsreader To Anchor IoD NI’s Annual Dinner Read Post »
Belfast Lord Mayor Councillor Ryan Murphy has launched the powerful Discover ME campaign which begins on World ME Day. The Discover ME campaign has been organised by the Charity Hope 4 ME & Fibro NI, as part of an ongoing
Lord Mayor Launches Groundbreaking Discover ME Campaign With Virtual Reality Experience Read Post »
Education Minister, Paul Givan MLA, recently attended a financial literacy lesson at a local primary school. The Lagan Valley MLA met pupils and staff at Pond Park Primary School in Lisburn before observing a MoneySense workshop delivered to the primary
Ulster Bank Helps School Children Make Sense Of Money Read Post »
The Stena Line Belfast Giants are proud to announce the return of Stena Line as the club’s title sponsor for the 2024/25 season. Stena Line is the largest ferry operator on the Irish Sea, with the biggest fleet providing up
Belfast Giants And Stena Line Commit To 13th Season in Partnership Read Post »
Action Cancer’s Skin Cancer Detection Service was launched a year ago and is delivered by a highly qualified and experienced nursing specialist team. The charity’s Skin Cancer Detection Service supplements the service available in most GP practices in Northern Ireland,
Action Cancer Celebrates First Anniversary of Skin Cancer Detection Service Read Post »
Leading Design & Build Contractor McAleer & Rushe are partnering with Ulster University to launch their new 2024 Degree Apprenticeship Programme, in time for the new 2024/25 intake year. The new degree apprenticeship programme offers an alternative to the traditional
McAleer & Rushe Launches Degree Apprenticeship Programme With Ulster University Read Post »
NSPCC Northern Ireland has announced the first annual NI Talk PANTS Fortnight, which will run from 6 – 17 May 2024. The Talk PANTS campaign aims to empower parents, carers and professionals to have simple age-appropriate conversations with children aged 3-11 years
NSPCC Northern Ireland Launches First Annual NI ‘Talk PANTS’ Fortnight Read Post »
Bolstering its high-end offering, luxury accessories brand, Radley opened its doors at Northern Ireland’s only premier designer outlet, The Boulevard recently. Creating 7 new jobs, the 1,800sq ft store is the latest brand to join the Lotus Property owned scheme
Radley Opens Northern Ireland Designer Outlet Store at The Boulevard Read Post »
Belfast’s night-time economy is set to receive a significant boost as the city’s three Business Improvement Districts (BID) begin the search for Belfast’s Night Czar. The appointed Czar – funded by Linen Quarter BID, Belfast One and Destination CQ –
Belfast’s Night-Time Economy Boosted With Search For Night Czar Read Post »
Leading convenience retail group Musgrave Northern Ireland has today announced a £14 million investment in local produce with the launch of a new own-label range, which has been developed especially for SuperValu, Centra and Mace. Good Food Locally Sourced comprises
Musgrave NI Announces £14 Million Investment in Local Food Read Post »
Vincent’s Ballymena has proudly commemorated 15 years at its current location with unwavering dedication to serving and uplifting the local community. Since its move to Cushendall Road in 2009, Vincent’s Ballymena has evolved into a cornerstone of support, providing essential
Vincent’s Celebrates 15 Years At Current Ballymena Location Read Post »
