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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.
FUEL Lisburn Road creates 8 jobs locally Dublin’s renowned coffee chain FUEL has opened its first Belfast branch on the Lisburn Road, in a £100,000 investment that is set to create at least eight new hospitality jobs, to begin with. […]
Dublin Coffee Chain FUEL Invests £100k In South Belfast Café Read Post »
The annual 4 Corners Festival programme has been unveiled featuring a range of art, music, discussion, sport and faith-based events from January 29 to February 5 in venues across the city and streamed online across various platforms. The Festival, which
4 Corners Festival Announces This Year’s Programme Read Post »
The 2023 NI Motorcycle Plus Show, hosted by 360 Events, is proud to announce AB&C Insurance as the new headline sponsor for the upcoming February extravaganza. This is a first for the long established, family-owned, local company, as they put
AB&C Insurance Named As 2023 NI Motorcycle Plus Show Sponsor Read Post »
No levelling up for North Belfast community plans Crusaders Football Club has expressed disappointment after losing out on funding as part of the Government’s Levelling Up Fund, branding the Northern Ireland process as ‘flawed’. The North Belfast club entered a
Crusaders FC Disappointed As North Belfast Loses Out Again On Vital Regeneration Money Read Post »
The Another World Belfast duo with a mission to SHOW SOME LOVE received a surprise ‘One Big Thank You’ from 80’s icon Sonia and BBC’s ‘The One Show’ in their city centre Swap Shop. The BBC crew set up in
BBC’s The One Show comes to Another World Belfast Read Post »
This year’s Motorcycle Plus Show is set to welcome F1 star Grand Prix driver Heikki Kovalainan’s famous Dallara Nissan World Formula car, one of Ireland’s fastest racing cars. The car which became best known for propelling Kovalainan’s racing career is
Fans Set To Flock To Motorcycle Plus Show For A Glimpse Of F1 Car Read Post »
Mallusk Enterprise Park creates new jobs and invests in space for new and existing businesses Mallusk Enterprise Park is expanding its business offering with a £500k investment in new facilities at their site in Mallusk Drive. They have recently launched
£500k Investment In New Enterprise Hub At Mallusk Read Post »
Commentator and former road racer to compere February event Former road racer and voice of so many races, Gareth Keys, has been confirmed as host and compere of the Motorcycle Plus Show at Eikon Centre, Lisburn on February 4-5. The
Gareth Keys Confirmed As Host Of Motorcycle Plus Show Read Post »
Top riders set for Lisburn bike show in February Four of the most talented racers will be joining the packed line-up for the Motorcycle Plus show at Eikon Centre, Lisburn on February 4-5, 2023. Organisers, 360 Events, today announced that
Star-studded Line-up For Motorcycle Plus Show Read Post »
Dreams…Visions for Belfast theme for annual celebration The annual 4 Corners Festival has announced its dates for 2023 and this year’s theme which will be Dreams…Visions for Belfast. The festival will feature a range of art, music, discussion, sport, debates
4 Corners Festival dream of bringing people together Read Post »
‘Arson Around’ cabaret evening in Black Box to support fire victims A massive festive fundraiser is set to help businesses destroyed in October’s fire in the Cathedral Buildings, on Belfast’s Donegall Street. The Arson Around FUNdRazer will be hosted in
Star-Studded Fundraiser For Those Hit By Cathedral Buildings Blaze Read Post »
Branding and Digital Creative Agency lends office space to ‘homeless’ firms Branding and Digital Creative Agency, Mammoth, stepped up to help businesses who lost office space when Cathedral Buildings, on Belfast’s Donegall Street was devastated in a fire in October
Mammoth Support For Cathedral Buildings Fire Hit Businesses Read Post »
Four up and coming bands will take to the stage at the Oh Yeah Music Centre as part of a local showcase this Friday, December 2. A collaboration of the online zine Stranger Dais and local talent promoters Old Crows
Stranger Crows Hootenanny: Showcasing Local Talent At Oh Yeah Music Centre Read Post »
February event will have top motorcycle firms backing the February show The Motorcycle Plus Show has unveiled some of the top motorcycle dealers that will be present at the landmark event at Eikon Centre, Lisburn, on February 4-5, 2023. 360
Motorcycle Plus Show Unveils Big Name Dealers Who Will Be There Read Post »
A sense of belonging local, national and global – the world needs the YMCA more than ever YMCA’s World General Secretary, Carlos Sanvee, welcomed the new strategic plan for YMCA Ireland that will be based on four values of welcome,
YMCA World General Secretary on hand as new strategy launched Read Post »
Mayor’s charity, Helping Hand among three to benefit from bike show The Motorcycle Plus Show has announced three charity partners that will benefit at its landmark event at Eikon Centre, Lisburn, on February 4-5, 2023. 360 Events, who are organising
Motorcycle Plus Show Announces Charity Partners Read Post »
A renewable future is the only future for NI says local business Northern Ireland renewables experts Everun are set to support investment in excess of £50m in wind and solar across the country over the next three years. The announcement
NI Company Everun To Build £50m In Renewable Assets Creating 25 New Specialised Jobs Read Post »
February feast for motorsports fans at Lisburn’s Eikon Centre Northern Ireland’s Motorcycle show returns for the first time in four years on February 4-5, 2023, at the Eikon Centre in Lisburn, hosted by 360 Events in what promises to be
Huge Motorcycle Event Gearing Up For 2023 Return Read Post »
Global Entrepreneurship Week UK to be celebrated with ground-breaking event Northern Ireland’s first Enterprise Education conference will take place at the South Eastern Regional College (SERC) in Bangor on November 17 as part of the world-wide Global Entrepreneurship Week celebrations,
Northern Ireland’s first Enterprise Education conference set for Bangor Read Post »
This autumn Royal Avenue has been brightened up thanks to a joint project from Cathedral Quarter Trust and University of Atypical that features a combination of specially commissioned street art and a bespoke LED lighting scheme. Funded by Belfast City
Despite losing their offices in the Cathedral Buildings fire earlier this month Belfast based multidisciplinary marketing and media agency Excalibur Press have expanded their operations to include a new in-house website and software development department. In the last number of
In just three months Northern Ireland’s takeaway industry has seen more than 100 businesses close and hundreds lose jobs, according to the Takeaway Association. Chief Executive of the trade body, Michael Henderson said the losses from July of this year
More Than 100 Takeaways Close In Industry Crisis Says Industry Body Read Post »
A local artist has donated a large piece of artwork to be auctioned off for the tenants of the Cathedral Buildings fire last week. Esther O’Kelly, whose husband Paul Kelly had his entire studio incinerated in the fire, said she
Across Northern Ireland 20 brides’ lives have been plunged into chaos as their dresses were caught in the Cathedral Buildings fire in Belfast city centre last Monday. They are among dozens of pieces of precious clothing belonging to the customers
Limepark Cottages in Armoy, County Antrim, have been awarded four stars by Tourism NI. Situated near Ballymoney the cottages are ideal for exploring the picturesque views of the north coast and beautiful Glens of Antrim. Each of the self-catering cottages
County Antrim Cottages Awarded Four-Stars by Tourism NI Read Post »
After hosting a hugely successful family fun day recently, Carrick-based engineering firm Ryobi are celebrating raising over £10,000 to support the Northern Ireland Children’s Hospice. A variety of activities were available on the day for both children and adults, including
Carrick Manufacturer Ryobi Raise Vital Funds For NI Hospice Read Post »
The Enniskillen Watersedge Apartments in County Fermanagh have been awarded four stars by Tourism NI. The Watersedge Apartments are an ideal place for a staycation to explore the Fermanagh Lakelands and the breath-taking local scenery. Located within walking distance of
County Fermanagh Apartments Awarded Four-Stars by Tourism NI Read Post »
A tribute festival which attracts thousands of music fans is returning to Seaview Football Stadium in North Belfast this weekend. Tribute Fest, taking place in the grounds of Crusaders Football Club on the Shore Road, will see local and visiting
Tourism NI recently hosted a Coach and Group Workshop in Derry~Londonderry. Twenty five coach and group operators from Great Britain and the Republic of Ireland held face to face sales appointments across two days and toured the local area on
Tourism NI Hosts Coach and Group Workshop Read Post »
In addition to the One World Festival returning this autumn, so too is the poetry competition, which sees young writers from across Northern Ireland submit their poetry in relation to the festival’s beliefs and motto. The competition, open to all
One World Festival Poetry Competition Returns For 2022 Read Post »
Following the success of the Children’s Hospice Big Elmer Trail throughout Belfast, Carrick based engineering firm Ryobi, one of the companies who sponsored an elephant, are hosting a family fun day on Saturday September 17 (tomorrow). The event is being
Family Fun Day In Carrick Tomorrow To Support Children’s Hospice Read Post »
One World Festival returns this October with its diverse line-up increasing awareness about the Global South, promoting understanding of issues that affect the lives of the poorest people and inspiring action in our communities towards a just, peaceful and sustainable
One World Festival Returns For 2022 Read Post »
To help school leavers explore future opportunities and career pathways, the School Summit NI will welcome students from years 11 – 14 across Northern Ireland on October 3-4. The two-day careers and education event will take place at the Eikon
School Summit Northern Ireland Will Help Pupils Focus on Career Options Read Post »
