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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.
Tyson Wilson Recruitment has urged employers to not make hasty staffing decisions as the government-backed furlough scheme comes to an end. Michelle Tyson, chief executive of the agency said it was a worrying time, not helped by the lack of […]
Don’t Rush Post-Furlough Staff Decisions Urges Recruitment Specialist Read Post »
Belfast-based electrical and mechanical engineering company, PAC Group, has received royal recognition for its innovative carbon fibre preforming technology. The Queen’s Awards for Enterprise are the most prestigious business awards in the UK, with winners personally approved by her Majesty
NI Engineering Company, PAC Group, Receive Queen’s Award for Enterprise for Innovation Read Post »
The Orchardville roles will be located at Andersonstown and Lisnasharragh leisure centres Northern Ireland registered charity and social enterprise, Orchardville, is seeking 21 full time and part time hospitality workers for its new cafés at two Belfast leisure centres. The
Radio station, Belfast 247, is searching for new presenters as the station continues to grow, and they want to make sure young people have the chance to train and learn. Presenter and programme director, Robin Elliott, said the search for
New Radio Station Belfast 247 Launches Competition To Find New Talent Read Post »
By Tina Calder & Jonathan Traynor Tributes have been paid to one of the giants of the global music industry, Northern Irish man, Steve Strange, who died after a short illness aged 53. From playing in local bands, learning the
Tributes To Northern Ireland Music Legend Steve Strange Flood Social Media Read Post »
Cathedral Quarters Writers’ Square will tonight (September 17) be transformed into a spectacular installation from the creative team for CNB21 Presents: The Ogham Grove. From 6pm tonight through until Sunday evening visitors can experience an interactive celebration of the ancient
Spectacular Ogham Grove Opens Tonight In Cathedral Quarter Read Post »
Monumental Ogham Grove interactive structure will dominate Writer’s Square Father and son team Gawain Morrison and Dylan McCaughtry will bring an ancient Celtic language to life with a massive construction across Belfast’s Writer’s Square for this weekend’s Culture Night Belfast.
Father And Son Team Behind Massive Culture Night Installation Read Post »
Urgent call for Collective Change to Tackle Climate Crisis ahead of COP26 With the climate change emergency now labelled a ‘code red for humanity’ moment, Translink has launched an exciting campaign, under the banner #LetsChangeTogether, calling for organisations and individuals to join
Translink Launches new #LetsChangeTogether Campaign Read Post »
One thing we are very passionate about here at Belfast 247 is giving young people who want to break into the broadcasting industry an opportunity to learn, craft and hone their skills. We want to make it accessible to them.
Belfast 247 Launches Our Search For New Talent Read Post »
Over the coming weekend, Cathedral Quarter’s Writers’ Square will be the location for The Ogham Grove, a spectacular installation created by this year’s ambitious creative team for CNB21 Presents: The Ogham Grove. The brains behind the concept include creative lead
Cathedral Quarter Trail To Lead Culture Night Visitors To The Ogham Grove Read Post »
The twin brother of missing Derry man Emmette Dillon has made an emotional plea for help in finding the 33-year-old. Ryan Dillon made a direct plea to his twin: “Emmette we love you and we want to help. Please come
Twin Brother’s Emotional Plea For Missing Model Derry Man Emmette Dillon Read Post »
One week to go until thought provoking installation opens at Writers’ Square With just one week to go before a very different Culture Night Belfast this year organisers are emphasising to visitors that “it’s definitely not the same as years
The Countdown Is On To CNB21 Presents The Ogham Grove Read Post »
Culture Night Belfast is back this year with a new format and new approach thanks to the support of Belfast Harbour. Last month the creative team behind this year’s Culture Night Belfast installation revealed ambitious plans to create a vast
Belfast Harbour Announced As Culture Night 2021 Sponsor Read Post »
Creative lead unveils thinking behind Ogham Grove This year’s Culture Night promises a spectacular structural, lighting and sound experience designed by Belfast artist Gawain Morrison around the ancient Druidic language Ogham. Promising to be both large in scale with the
An Ancient Language, A Living Structure – CNB21 Presents Read Post »
Construction of LIV Student Belfast, one of the city’s largest new student accommodation complexes, has completed on time, beating major challenges posed by the pandemic and Brexit. The 717-bedroom property on York Street, which features state-of-the art apartments and studio
Construction Of 717-Bed Belfast Site Beats Pandemic & Brexit To Complete On Time Read Post »
An initiative that saw additional dedicated police officers patrolling Belfast’s Cathedral Quarter has been welcomed as a proven success story by Destination CQ’s manager Damien Corr. The Ballot for the continuation of the Cathedral Quarter Business Improvement District (BID) is
Cathedral Quarter BID Celebrates Success Of Street Beat Police Presence In Area Read Post »
Cathedral Quarter Business Improvement District, Destination CQ, has for five years been the collective voice for every business in the area, lobbying and consulting with local and regional government and government agencies. Destination CQ Manager, Damien Corr said the ability
CQ BID Celebrates Five Years Of Being Voice For All In Cathedral Quarter Read Post »
Calling All Budding Entrepreneurs & Those Who Want To Improve Their Employability Prospects Enterprise Causeway is offering people the chance to begin to chart the way to setting up their own business or investigate new employability prospects through its free
Exploring Enterprise Programme Open For Applications Read Post »
Destination CQ is delighted to be the sponsors of this year’s Best Creative Business category once again in the Belfast Business Awards. The awards, sponsored by the Bank of Ireland UK, were postponed last year due to Covid-19 but with
New independent research from AIB has revealed that an overwhelming majority of consumers in Northern Ireland (90%) consider having an energy efficient home to be important. Over three quarters of people surveyed (78%) also said they would consider a Green
AIB research reveals majority of NI consumers think going green at home is important Read Post »
The Cathedral Quarter Business Improvement District (BID), Destination CQ, has formally launched its Business Plan for the next five years as it enters balloting on re-establishing the improvement district for a further five years. Damien Corr, Destination CQ manager, said
Cathedral Quarter Business Plan Building On Five Years Of Success Read Post »
Newtownards swimmer Bethany Firth, has won a gold medal in the 4x100m freestyle team relay at the Paralympic Games in Tokyo. In 2016 she took part in the IPC Swimming European Open Championships in Funchal, Portugal, where she won her first
Ards Swimmer Bethany Firth Wins Gold Medal At Paralympic Games In Tokyo Read Post »
As the conversation around climate change heats up ahead of COP26 in November, the team behind Culture Night Belfast 2021 have stated their ambitions for an “almost 100% sustainable event” this year. Partnering with artist and creative lead Gawain Morrison
Culture Night Belfast 2021 Commits To Ambitious Sustainability Goals Read Post »
The 24th annual European Heritage Open Days (EHOD) is taking place from the 6 – 12 September 2021. The event will celebrate local architecture, history and culture. This year’s EHOD event has been extended from the usual weekend to a
26 Highlights Of The European Heritage Open Days 2021 – Sept 6-12 Read Post »
Wildcard Distribution with Clones Film Festival supported by Monaghan County Council will host a special premiere screening of Cathy Brady’s WILDFIRE starring Nika McGuigan and Nora-Jane Noone in Barry McGuigan Park in Clones, Monaghan this coming Sunday, 29th August. The special
With September fast approaching, the Northern Ireland public are being encouraged to leave the car at home and register for the Active Travel Challenge, for a healthier and more environmentally friendly choice of travel. Whether it’s for leisure, work or
Final call to register for Active Travel Challenge Read Post »
Lord Mayor of Belfast Councillor Kate Nicholl is jumping on her bike in the coming months to take part in road safety cycle training led by Sustrans. The UK wide charity works to promote cycling and walking for all and
Lord Mayor Signs Up For Cycle Training With Sustrans Read Post »
Belfast’s Maritime Mile is getting ready to host a two-day festival of family fun on Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 September. The Belfast Maritime Weekender will bring Belfast’s maritime and industrial history to life and includes pockets of exciting seafaring
All Aboard For Belfast Maritime Weekender Read Post »
Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey is inviting everyone to get involved with the 24th annual European Heritage Open Days (EHOD) taking place from the 6 – 12 September 2021. The event will celebrate local architecture, history and culture. This year’s EHOD
Time To Explore During The European Heritage Open Days Next Month Read Post »
Education Minister Michelle McIlveen has published revised Covid guidance setting out how schools and educational settings should plan ahead for the new academic year. The guidance has been developed in close partnership with the Department of Health to ensure that
Revised Covid Guidance For New Academic Year Published Read Post »
Economy Minister Gordon Lyons announced today that leading US workforce management company Workrise is to set up a technology engineering centre in Northern Ireland, creating 153 jobs. Founded in Austin, Texas, Workrise provides a full-service workforce solution, matching skilled labour
US Firm Workrise Announce 150 Job Investment In Northern Ireland Read Post »
The Big Jab Weekend promotion this Saturday and Sunday sees Northern Ireland’s mass vaccination centres once again offering walk-in first jabs for all adult age groups. That’s on top of ongoing vaccinations at walk-in pop-up clinics across Northern Ireland, and
7 Places Across Northern Ireland You Can Get Your 1st Vaccination This Weekend Read Post »
The right time to get your Covid-19 vaccination is right now, Health Minister Robin Swann has emphasised. “The latest figures on our Covid-19 dashboard are deeply concerning, both in terms of deaths and new cases,” the Minister said. “The Delta
“Latest Covid-19 Figures Are Deeply Concerning” Says Health Minister Swann Read Post »
