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Olympic gold medalist Dame Kelly Holmes has launched a new plant-based creatine capsule designed to enhance physical performance and tackle menopausal symptoms. The unique product by Ancient + Brave called TrueCreatine+ also offers a wide range of holistic benefits that […]
Businesses in Northern Ireland’s manufacturing sector will have the opportunity to gain expert insights into securing growth funding at the upcoming Northern Ireland Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition. The event, scheduled for September 12 at the TEC Belfast,
As Belfast’s newest hospitality hotspot, Amelia Hall, prepares to open next week, owners Ringland Group and Ulster Bank have announced a new multi-million pound banking partnership to support future growth and boost the city’s night-time economy. The £4.75 million pound
Action Cancer is delighted to announce its annual Golf Day, set to swing into action on Friday 20th September, at the prestigious Holywood Golf Club, home of Rory McIlroy. This year, the event is proudly supported by Cranmore Dental (part
Action Cancer’s Annual Golf Day Tees Off with Cranmore Dental Read Post »
Belfast’s renowned Nu Delhi Lounge, an iconic 150-seater Indian restaurant, has undergone an impressive £500k refurbishment, cementing its position as the leading dining destination in the city. Known for its exceptional food, cocktails, and vibrant atmosphere, this multi-award-winning restaurant is
Belfast’s Top Indian Restaurant Unveils a New Era of Dining Excellence Read Post »
The Stena Line Belfast Giants are proud to confirm their complete roster for the 2024/25 season. Mark Cooper will return as club captain, with Ben Lake, Jeff Baum, and Ciaran Long named as alternate captains. 32-year-old Cooper leads the Giants
Giants Confirm Full Roster And Leadership Team For 2024/25 Season Read Post »
Jet2.com and Jet2CityBreaks have launched their Christmas Markets programme from Belfast International Airport for Winter 25/26, offering customers and independent travel agents the choice of two festive favourites including brand-new Vienna. In response to strong demand for Christmas Market getaways, the leading leisure airline and UK’s
More than 1,000 businesspeople will attend NI Chamber’s Festival of Business when it returns to St George’s Market on Wednesday 18 September. The annual event will feature an eclectic mix of networking, learning and interactive exhibitions, with 120 local companies
Chamber Festival Is Set To Be Magic Read Post »
Titanic Belfast has partnered with Terry Bradley and AWARE NI to launch a ‘Motorcycle Meet Up’ to help raise awareness of mental health. Bikers from across Northern Ireland are being invited to park their motorcycles on the iconic Titanic Slipways
Titanic Belfast & Terry Bradley Event Set To Drive Aware-ness Of Mental Health Read Post »
Asda has launched a new initiative to support primary schools nationwide, fronted by PE and fitness guru, Joe Wicks. The Cashpot for Schools campaign will make millions of pounds available to primary schools* through the Asda Rewards loyalty programme, after
The upcoming Aspects Festival will spotlight poetry with a diverse lineup of poets and events. On 25 September, award-winning Galician poet Isaac Xubín will read at Bangor’s Imperial Bar. Xubín is participating in the Aodh Ruadh Ó Domhnaill Poetry Exchange
Poetry To Take Centre Stage At This Year’s Aspect Read Post »
Health Minister and Ulster Unionist Party Leader Mike Nesbitt and councillors Pete Wray and Joe Boyle joined local community leaders in Portaferry on Saturday to launch a new festival celebrating Portaferry’s abundance of heritage – built, cultural and natural. The
Launch Of Portaferry Heritage Fest Read Post »
Belfast City Airport and Aspire Airport Lounges have marked one year since it opened its £1.2 million refurbished lounge. Since then, Aspire has welcomed over 125,000 people through its doors, with the investment increasing capacity from 70 people to accommodate
Belfast City Airport Celebrates One Year Of £1.2m Aspire Lounge Read Post »
Thompson Dock, known as the birthplace of Titanic, is getting ready to become awash with light and sound as the immersive outdoor show “Shadowdock” puts the city’s maritime heritage in the spotlight. Hundreds of tickets have set sail as showgoers
Hundreds To Attend First For Belfast’s Iconic Dock Read Post »
Evolv, a prominent IT services provider based in Bangor, has surpassed expectations since its launch last year, securing over £500,000 worth in new contracts across Ireland. This success will allow the company to accelerate its team growth plans, creating numerous
Bangor-Based IT Provider Evolv Surges Ahead Read Post »
Northern Ireland science and technology hub, Catalyst has today opened applications for its Co-Founders programme where ambitious and innovative people will collaborate to create start-up businesses that could change the world. Co-Founders, which will begin on 22 November 2024, is a
Catalyst’s Co-Founder Programme Open For Aspiring Entrepreneurs Read Post »
Calling all budding local playwrights! Are you aged 16+ and from the North West of Ireland? Have you ever dreamed of seeing your own play performed on the Millennium Forum stage? Well, this is your chance to realise your dreams
Millennium Forum Launches 25th Anniversary Playwrighting Scheme Read Post »
Shoppers are hearing jingle bells early this year as SPAR, EUROSPAR, ViVO and ViVOXTRA NI’s highly anticipated 12 Deals of Christmas returns this week. Launching with a double deal, Henderson Group has invested £6 million into the campaign this year,
Christmas Comes Early As 12 Deals Of Christmas Kicks Off With More Savings Than Ever Read Post »
Hospitality Exchange 2024 marks a significant milestone as the event enters its twenty-fifth year, offering an engaging and insightful experience with a focus on the themes shaping the future of the industry. This year’s programme will reflect on the journey
Programme Launched for Hospitality Exchange 2024 Read Post »
A Co Armagh based confectionary brand is aiming to expand its presence in Great Britain, the Republic of Ireland and beyond after receiving one to one mentorship from Go Succeed, the free enterprise support service, delivered by Northern Ireland’s 11
Armagh Confectionary Brand Ready To Taste ‘S’more Success’ Read Post »
Belfast’s Grand Opera House has announced the cast and creative team for its high-flying 2024 pantomime, The Pantomime Adventures of Peter Pan. Guaranteed to be a Christmas treat for all ages, Northern Ireland’s biggest pantomime has already sold a record number
Industry leaders from across the UK and Ireland are set to arrive in Belfast for Northern Ireland’s most significant event of its kind. The 5th annual Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition will take place at TEC Belfast on
AS thousands of students across Northern Ireland contemplate their futures on the back of their exam results, a leading local accountancy firm has issued a reassuring message that the traditional university route is NOT the only pathway to a successful
Apprenticeships Emerging As Viable Alternative For Aspiring Accountants Read Post »
OPEN College Network Northern Ireland (OCN NI) has just confirmed that it has awarded 40,000 Vocational Qualifications to NI learners during the 2023/24 academic year. OCN CEO Martin Flynn is clear that once again this demonstrates that Vocational Qualifications, such as those
OCN Awards 40,000 Vocational Qualifications to Learners Read Post »
With the return of school term time, Translink is reminding passengers that a number of bus timetable changes will come into effect from Monday, 2nd September. Passengers who use Ulsterbus, Metro/Glider and Goldliner should check their timetables in advance of
Bus Timetable Changes As Schools Return Read Post »
The Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre (AMIC) has been announced as the main sponsor for the upcoming Northern Ireland Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition, the largest event of its kind in Northern Ireland. The 5th annual conference and exhibition
Construction workloads in Northern Ireland were broadly flat through the second quarter of the year according to the latest Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Construction Monitor, but public housing workloads rose at the fastest rate in two years and
Construction Workloads In NI Fall Broadly Flat As Public Housing Activity Sees Pickup Read Post »
Earlier this year, Northern Ireland’s third best-selling sausages, Hafner’s, launched a cookery competition to find amateur cooks with the tastiest and most original recipes that feature the humble sausage. And following a battle at Belfast Cookery School between Banbridge woman,
Co. Down Woman Puts Sizzle Into Sausage Cook-Off Read Post »
New research released today by leading health provider Bupa finds that having good mental and physical is the most important thing for over 70% of people. A survey of over 2,000 people living in UK cities found that having a good work life
Galgorm Collection is set to celebrate World Wellness Weekend this month with a series of complimentary events across its luxury Northern Ireland venues. The annual celebration, marked in 150 countries across the world, works to promote the importance of personal
Dobbies Garden Centres is readying itself for Santa’s arrival and counting down the days to spread festive joy this Christmas, as it unveils a magical array of fun, great value events at its Antrim and Lisburn stores, on sale exclusively
Jingle All The Way To Dobbies’ Festive Events At Its Antrim And Lisburn Stores Read Post »
Ireland’s oldest ice-cream producer, Morelli’s Ice Cream, has shipped a selection of ice cream to Casalattico in Italy as part of an annual festival celebrating Irish culture. Irish Fest, which takes place annually in August, is a festival that gives
Family-Run Ice Cream Producer Takes Part In Annual Italian Irish Fest Read Post »
Balloo Hire has been confirmed as the official Title Sponsor for the 2024 Oscar Knox Cup charity golf event. Wee Oscar Knox won the hearts of the nation during his two and a half year fight with high-risk neuroblastoma, but
Balloo Hire Teeing Up Again for Oscar Knox Cup Read Post »
