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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 achievements of five apprentices from Belfast City Airport’s High Flyers Apprenticeship Programme have been recognised at an official passing out ceremony. The apprentices showcased their newfound skills to friends and family at Belfast City Airport, including a live drill […]
High Flyers Apprentices Reach New Height At Belfast City Airport Read Post »
Disney Concerts and Fever, the world’s leading tech platform for discovering culture and live entertainment, present Candlelight®: Disney Love Songs, a special series of concerts that brings some of the most iconic film melodies to life in a classical format,
The Belfast Giants are pleased to announce the re-signing of 35-year-old Ciaran Long for the 2026/27 season. Birmingham-born Long returns to the Giants’ lineup for the seventh season, having first debuted in Belfast in the 2019/20 campaign. To date, the
Long Locked In For Season Seven In Teal Read Post »
Hospitality Exchange 2026 is set to return to the Crowne Plaza Belfast on Tuesday 13th and Wednesday 14th October 2026, bringing together hundreds of hospitality, tourism and business leaders for two days of insight, inspiration and industry networking. Organised by
Belfast City Hall will come alive with family fun, cultural celebration and entertainment as Orangefest returns next week. With the Twelfth falling on a Sunday in 2026, the annual parades and Orangefest celebrations will take place on Monday July 13,
Orangefest To Bring Family Fun And Culture To Belfast On Monday 13th July Read Post »
Michael Harrison for Lloyd Webber Harrison Musicals is today delighted to announce Jesus Christ Superstar will tour the UK following the conclusion of its West End engagements at The London Palladium (Saturday 20 June to Saturday 5 September 2026) and
Contacts to the NSPCC Helpline from adults concerned about a child being left at home alone or unsupervised have risen by 11%, the charity reports as it offers parents advice with the summer holidays approaching. The service, which provides help and
NI Chamber President Neasa Quigley has used her first major public address to make the case for greater collaboration between government and business in Northern Ireland, stressing that transformational progress will only follow when public and private sector leaders are
Collaboration, Not Resilience Alone, Key To Stronger Growth, Says NI Chamber President Read Post »
Ulster University and Hillsborough Castle and Gardens have formalised their growing educational partnership, creating opportunities for collaboration across teaching, research, heritage, sustainability, civic engagement and public access to culture and history. Building on relationships developed over the past 18 months,
The Belfast Giants are pleased to announce that long serving netminder Andrew Dickson has re-signed with the club for the 2026/27 season. From Ballymoney, the upcoming season will mark the homegrown 38-year-old’s 16th season with the Giants, having first joined
Legendary Dickson Returns For 16th Season In Belfast Read Post »
UK consumer champion Jet2 has put an exclusive Norway and Fjords programme on sale from Belfast International Airport for Summer 27, giving customers and independent travel agents in Northern Ireland great choice when it comes to booking discovery-based city breaks
Lagan College Senior Girls’ Hockey Club in Belfast has become the latest recipient of Community Finance Ireland’s Community Fit Giveaway, receiving a sponsored training gear worth £1,000. The initiative, launched by Community Finance Ireland in late 2024, aims to support
Lagan College Is The Latest Northern Ireland Recipient Of Community Fit Giveaway Read Post »
Home movers in Northern Ireland are more likely than anywhere else in the UK to see their property purchase fall through, according to new research from the Open Property Data Association (OPDA). The study of more than 5,000 recent home
The Belfast Giants are proud to announce the re-signing of 30-year-old Jake Kupsky for the 2026/27 season. From Waukesha, the Wisconsin-born netminder returns for his second spell and first full season in Belfast, having initially joined midway through the 2025/26
Kupsky Re-signs For Second Season In Belfast Read Post »
Action Cancer, Northern Ireland’s leading local cancer charity, is calling on people across Northern Ireland to host a “Breast Friends BBQ” to raise vital funds for Action Cancer’s life-saving breast screening service. The campaign encourages friends, families and neighbours to
Host A Breast Friends BBQ This Summer And Save Lives Read Post »
As energy prices continue to dominate household budgets following Power NI’s announcement of a 6.2% price increase, new analysis highlights clear differences in consumer behaviour between Northern Ireland and Great Britain. While switching has become a routine part of how
The Belfast Giants are proud to confirm the signing of 24-year-old forward Patrick Guay for the 2026/27 season. The younger brother of recently re-signed Nicolas Guay, Patrick joins the Giants from Västerås IK of the Swedish HockeyAllsvenskan, where he contributed
Belfast Giants Confirm Signing Of Patrick Guay For 2026/27 Season Read Post »
The Belfast Giants are pleased to confirm the re-signing of 26-year-old Nicolas Guay for the 2026/27 season. From Châteauguay, the Canadian forward returns for his second season as a Giant, following an impressive first campaign in teal. During the Elite
Nicolas Guay Returns For Second Season In Belfast Read Post »
“We welcome the Minister’s decision to exempt micro-businesses from the proposed trade union access provisions. This recognises the pressures facing our smallest employers, but it does not address the wider concerns the Employment Rights Bill continues to raise for businesses
It was the sound of summer last year and now the UK’s consumer champion, Jet2, is inviting customers to be part of the advert that everyone is talking about through a new competition. Putting the responsibility of capturing and showcasing
Jet2 Invites Customers To Become “Nothing Beats” Stars And Feature In Their Next Advert Read Post »
Translink is proud to announce Northern Ireland Hospice as its new charity partner, launching a three-year partnership that will support vital hospice care services for individuals and families across Northern Ireland. The partnership will see Translink employees, passengers and stakeholders
Translink Announces Northern Ireland Hospice As New Three-Year Charity Partner Read Post »
Plan your journey, leave extra time, swap the car for public transport and use dedicated Park and Ride services – that’s the message from Belfast City Council and its partners who have today announced traffic and travel plans for this
Cool FM’s Breakfast Show, which is officially ‘the biggest in the country’, has welcomed Shield Accident Management on board as its new sponsor. With 302,000 weekly listeners tuning in to Cool’s popular trio Pete, Paulo and Rebecca, the Breakfast Show
It’s No Accident As Cool FM’s Breakfast Show Confirms Shield Sponsorship Read Post »
The Budget Energy SuperCupNI has announced a landmark new partnership with pioneering Northern Ireland sports analytics company Taka ahead of the 2026 tournament. The collaboration will see Taka deliver professionally produced daily highlights and “Best Moments” packages throughout tournament week,
Budget Energy SuperCupNI Announces New Digital Highlights Partnership With Taka Read Post »
European city breaks from £569 per person with Jet2CityBreaks Jet2CityBreaks is Jet2holidays’ dedicated city breaks product launched in May 2015. Jet2CityBreaks provides Jet2.com flights and handpicked hotels in more than 30 of Europe’s most popular cities, all secured with a
Enjoy A Getaway With Jet2holidays, Jet2citybreaks And Jet2villas Read Post »
1 in 3 admit to judging colleagues based on their OOO tone, rising to 52% among managers The average OOO message now contains 2.7 personality markers, from humour to passive-aggressive phrasing “Thanks for your email” appears in 68% of messages,
The 5 Types Of Out-Of-Office People, And What Your Reply Says About Your Personality Read Post »
44% of patient-facing NHS staff say patients raise inaccurate or misleading nutrition or supplement information at least once a week People who rely on social media for news more likely to believe false or misleading claims about cancer and
31 students have graduated from Belfast City Airport’s IGNITE youth leadership programme, successfully completing Year Seven of the innovative scheme. Designed to support young people from all backgrounds, the programme helps participants build confidence, develop leadership skills, and gain valuable
Future Leaders Take Flight With Belfast City Airport’s Ignite Youth Leadership Programme Read Post »
Leading global insurance intermediary Brown & Brown has become the latest Patron of NI Chamber, strengthening its commitment to supporting business growth and economic development across the region. The global insurance broker provides insurance, risk management and advisory services to
Brown & Brown Announced As Newest NI Chamber Patron Read Post »
AC Hotel by Marriott Belfast welcomed celebrity chef Jean-Christophe Novelli back to the city this week for an exclusive summer showcase, highlighting the hotel’s refreshed food and beverage offering and continued investment in guest experience. Hosted on The Terrace, the
LISBURN-based Exchange Accountants is in ‘good health’ after expanding its operations with the acquisition of specialist medical accountancy practice MedFinancial. Retaining the MedFinancial name but now operating as a limited company, MedFinancial Accountants Ltd provides accountancy, taxation and business
Exchange In Good Health After Acquiring Medical Accountancy Practice Read Post »
Eight sunshine destinations now on sale from Belfast International Airport for Winter 27/28 Over 155,000 seats available from Belfast International Airport 11th June 2026: UK consumer champion Jet2 has today announced the launch of its Winter Sun programme from Belfast
The latest Ulster Bank Regional Growth Tracker signalled a renewed reduction in business activity in Northern Ireland’s private sector, following stability in April. New business also decreased amid geopolitical tensions and strong inflationary pressures, while companies expressed a pessimistic outlook.
Ulster Bank May Growth Tracker – Sharpest Fall In Output Since December 2022 Read Post »
