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For the second PANI Awards in succession, Genesis Advertising has dominated Northern Ireland’s top celebration of creative excellence, taking home 36 trophies, half of all agency awards presented on the night. The 16th PANI Awards, held on Thursday 20 November 2025 […]
Genesis Advertising wins half of all agency awards at 2025 PANI Awards Read Post »
NI Chamber has announced the launch of a new CEO Circle, an exclusive forum bringing senior business leaders together to inform its thinking on the opportunities and challenges shaping the region’s competitiveness. Assembling Chief Executives from across key sectors,
NI Chamber Launches New CEO Circle Read Post »
The Mums At Work Elevate Your Business event will return to Belfast this Thursday. Following on from the success of their annual conference at the Tullyglass Hotel in Ballymena in March the Belfast event will once again highlight and celebrate
Mums at Work Elevate Your Business Event Returns to Belfast’s Merchant Hotel Read Post »
Belfast based communications company Excalibur Press have cemented their commitment to inclusion, accessibility and neuroinclusion by completing a company wide JAM (Just A Minute) Card certification. The training, as part of the Belfast Business Promise programme, reinforces the ongoing work
A major new season of Ulster-Scots programming, including six hours of brand-new content will air from Monday 24th to Sunday 30th November as part of Ulster-Scots Leid Week, celebrating the language, music, and culture of the Ulster-Scots community. The programming
Ulster-Scots Leid Week To Feature Six Hours Of New Programming Across Ireland Read Post »
Translink is set to light up Belfast’s festive season with the return of its popular late-night bus and train services. Starting Friday 28th November 2025, this year’s initiative marks the start of a significant new year-round bus pilot scheme backed
Extend Belfast Nights Out with Translink’s New Year-Round Late-Night Transport Pilot Read Post »
Belfast based communications company Excalibur Press have appointed Alexandra Feher to the role of managing director to support the company with their growth. In eight years the business, set up by comms strategist and business mentor Tina Calder in 2017,
Cecil Hetherington becomes largest individual shareholder in Pitchbooking, the leading two-sided marketplace for sports facilities One of Northern Ireland’s most successful digital entrepreneurs, Cecil Hetherington, has significantly increased his investment in Belfast-based sports technology company Pitchbooking, becoming the company’s largest individual
NI Marketplace Pioneer Backs Leading Sports Tech Platform Read Post »
ILIMEX, the Northern Ireland-based provider of biosecurity and air sterilisation solutions, is pleased to announce the conclusion of a funding round which has raised additional equity finance of £600,000 (c. €700,000). This funding will be used to validate the performance
With just days to go before The Winter Charity Careers & Volunteer Job Fair takes place at the Assembly Buildings Conference Centre in Belfast on Wednesday 5th November, organisations working across disability, autism and inclusion are encouraging people to explore
Charities Champion Inclusion And Opportunity Ahead Of Belfast Careers And Volunteer Fair Read Post »
The Utility Regulator has announced the launch of Northern Ireland’s Consumer Energy Charters for Winter 2025/2026. This marks the fourth year of the Domestic Consumer Energy Charter, and the second year of the Small Business Energy Charter. This Winter, the Charters
With only days to go before The Winter Charity Careers & Volunteer Job Fair takes place at the Assembly Buildings Conference Centre in Belfast on Wednesday 5th November, organisations across Northern Ireland are celebrating the power of community and volunteering
With less than a week until The Winter Charity Careers & Volunteer Job Fair takes place at the Assembly Buildings Conference Centre in Belfast on Wednesday 5th November, charities working across Northern Ireland’s health and care sectors are encouraging people
Local Charities Highlight Health And Wellbeing Careers Ahead Of Belfast Fair Read Post »
Hope 4 ME & Fibro Northern Ireland will host an important awareness and education event in Newry on Saturday, November 8, 2025, bringing together international experts, healthcare professionals and patients for an evening focused on replacing decades of misunderstanding with
With just one week to go until Northern Ireland’s only charity careers and volunteer job fair returns to Belfast, organisers Charity Jobs NI have announced the latest line-up of exhibitors taking part in the Winter Charity Careers & Volunteer Job
For the second PANI Awards in a row, Genesis Advertising has claimed the lion’s share of nominations at what is Northern Ireland’s most anticipated celebration of creativity and effectiveness in advertising. The 16th PANI Awards will be held on Thursday 20
Genesis Once Again Dominates PANI Awards Shortlist With 49 Nominations Read Post »
EasyJet, Northern Ireland’s largest airline, has launched its first flight on a new domestic route from Belfast City Airport to Edinburgh. The new route strengthens domestic connectivity and serves the increasing demand for travel between Northern Ireland and key cities
The Northern Ireland Hotels Federation (NIHF), in partnership with Ulster Bank, has announced the winners of this year’s Rising Stars Awards, celebrating emerging talent within Northern Ireland’s hotel and hospitality industry. The annual awards, held as part of Hospitality Exchange
Rising Stars Shine Bright At Hospitality Exchange 2025 Read Post »
Jobseekers and volunteers across Northern Ireland are being encouraged to explore meaningful careers and opportunities within the third sector at the upcoming Charity Careers & Volunteer Job Fair, taking place on Wednesday, November 5, at the Assembly Buildings Conference Centre,
Jobseekers Encouraged To Consider Third Sector Employment At Charity Job Fair Read Post »
KaizenPrint is celebrating one year since the launch of KaizenPrint.com, marking a defining milestone in the company’s continued evolution into one of the UK and Ireland’s most forward-thinking print providers. Built with speed, simplicity and scalability in mind, the redesigned
KaizenPrint Marks One Year of Digital Growth with New Online Platform Read Post »
North Belfast childcare specialists Wee Chicks are celebrating 10 years serving the local community by inviting the community together for a fun-packed afternoon at their Autumn Craft & Wellbeing Fair. The creche and afterschool care social enterprise and charity moved
North Belfast Childcare Charity Celebrates 10 Years With Family Fun Day Read Post »
The full cast have been announced for the UK and Ireland tour of Priscilla Queen of the Desert, including Kevin Clifton (Strictly Come Dancing, BBC One; Chicago, UK Tour) as Tick/Mitzi, Nick Hayes (Groundhog Day, The Old Vic) as Felicia/Adam,
Priscilla Queen of the Desert At The Grand Opera House Belfast Read Post »
Amnesty welcomes repeal of unlawful amnesty and restoration of civil actions but warns Government still clinging to secrecy powers Amnesty International UK has welcomed the publication of the UK Government’s Remedial Order and new Legacy legislation, describing them as “a
Following the success of last year’s RE[act] Festival for a Sustainable Belfast, the event is set to return from Monday 10 to Friday 14 November 2025, bringing together business leaders, policymakers, academics, and community voices for a week of events
Women Shaping Belfast’s Sustainable Future As RE[act] Festival Returns This November Read Post »
The Odyssey Trust, founder of the Friendship Four ice hockey tournament, is proud to announce that Axial3D, a Belfast-based leader in AI-powered medical 3D modelling, has become a partner of the 2025 tournament. To mark the 10th anniversary of the
Abbeyfield & Wesley, the not-for-profit housing association providing sheltered and family-style living for older people across Northern Ireland, is celebrating Positive Ageing Month by hosting intergenerational activities and events throughout October. Across its network of houses in Northern Ireland, the organisation
Abbeyfield And Wesley Marks Positive Ageing Month 2025 With Celebration Of Older People Read Post »
Jet2.com and Jet2holidays are unlocking the sunshine for Summer 2027 from 15th October after putting their Summer Sun programme on sale from Belfast International Airport, meaning customers and independent travel agents can book early. With flights and holidays to 21
NI Chamber has called for ‘radical action’ on skills development in Northern Ireland, citing the need to accelerate the creation of a responsive system which meets the needs of a rapidly changing business environment. Addressing more than 250 business leaders
Summit Hears Call For ‘Radical Action’ On Skills Read Post »
Stena Line’s newest vessel, Stena Connecta, was officially named at the CMI Shipyard in Weihai, China on October 16, and will soon begin her maiden voyage to her new home port on the Irish Sea. Alongside Stena Futura, which entered
New Stena Line Vessel Ready To Set Sail For Belfast Read Post »
The Odyssey Trust is pleased to announce that Air Ambulance Northern Ireland and Little Heroes have been selected as its two 2026 charity partners, marking the next phase of the organisation’s ongoing commitment to supporting local charities that make a positive and lasting difference
The Odyssey Trust Confirms 2026 Charity Partners Read Post »
Preparations are well underway to welcome up to 10,000 participants and spectators to Belfast later this month for Oireachtas na Samhna – Ireland’s oldest Irish language and arts gathering. The city is hosting the festival from 29 October to 2
Belfast Prepares To Say ‘Céad Mile Fáilte’ To Oireachtas Na Samhna Read Post »
“It’s no secret the odds are stacked against women starting tech companies. We’re tired waiting so we’re taking matters into our own hands”, that’s the message from Irish entrepreneur Máirín Murray who has developed a global platform to tackle the
New Global Platform For Women Entrepreneurs To Tackle Gender Gap In Tech Read Post »
A Lisburn-based video production company has plans to expand after receiving funding from the government backed business support service Go Succeed. Speed Motion Films is accelerating its growth ambitions with investment in its in-house studio and drone equipment using money
Speed Motion Films To Accelerate Growth Plans With Go Succeed Funding Read Post »
