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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.
Irwin’s Bakery is turning its fan-favourite ‘Jammy Joey’ packaging pink this October in support of Asda’s Tickled Pink campaign for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The limited-edition Jammy Joeys will be among over 200 iconic products featuring specially designed pink packaging […]
Irwin’s Bakery Supports Asda’s Tickled Pink Campaign For Breast Cancer Awareness Month Read Post »
As the UK weather takes another turn for the worse, Jet2.com and Jet2holidays are making sure that the sunshine isn’t just a distant memory by launching a brand-new sale across ALL flights and holidays departing for the rest of 2024. Thanks to the new sale
Jet2.com And Jet2holidays Launch Sale Across ALL Flights And Holidays For Rest Of 2024 Read Post »
Northern Ireland is home to some of the most epic Halloween experiences. Be part of Europe’s largest Halloween Festival as the Walled City welcomes the spirit of Samhain through its historic gates for a festival like no other. Search for
A new mural has been unveiled in Belfast city centre, celebrating the Oscar-winning short movie An Irish Goodbye. The colourful artwork, on Winetavern Street in the Smithfield area, has been created by street arts collective Peaball – the team behind
Legacy Of ‘an Irish Goodbye’ Celebrated With New Mural In Belfast City Centre Read Post »
The prestigious Eastside Awards in association with Belfast City Airport has launched with new categories to recognise the best of East Belfast. Having already celebrated the talents and achievements of more than 250 East Belfast people from all walks of
Making A Splash – Eastside Awards Recognises The Best Of East Belfast Read Post »
Thanks to incredible support from colleagues and customers across the UK and Northern Ireland, the M&S and YoungMinds partnership has already raised over £2million to support young people’s mental health. The partnership was launched last year and aims to raise
Producers of The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe, celebrating the 75th Anniversary of the publication of C.S. Lewis novel and opens at Leeds Playhouse on 14 December 2024, today announced its full cast as well as additional tour venues,
Full Casting Announced For The Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe Read Post »
Abbeyfield & Wesley Housing Association is pleased to support Positive Ageing Month this October, a month-long celebration of the invaluable contributions that older people make to their communities. The month will feature a variety of activities and events aimed at
A new Compass Rose wayfinding feature has been unveiled at Donegall Quay, located in front of Belfast’s Big Fish sculpture. The installation is part of Maritime Belfast Trust’s ongoing efforts to revitalise the city’s historic waterfront. Supported by Tourism NI
A New Compass Rose Guides the Way Along Belfast’s Historic Waterfront Read Post »
A director at a Specsavers store in Falmouth has completed a 330-mile cycling challenge sponsored by Specsavers stores across Northern Ireland. Paul McGrane, an Armagh native who has been living in Cornwall for the past 20 years, took on the
Autumn is in full swing across Armagh, inviting visitors to embrace the region’s autumn beauty through a showcase of unique and seasonal events. The jam-packed programme highlights Armagh as a must-visit destination for autumn, with a variety of immersive experiences
Embrace Autumn’s Beauty: Discover The Magic Of The Season Across Armagh Read Post »
The Chair of the Institute of Directors in Northern Ireland, John Hansen, says the appointment of an EU Economic Envoy for Northern Ireland would advance economic development and secure investment opportunities for local businesses. Speaking at the annual IoD dinner
IoD Chair Calls For An EU Economic Envoy For Northern Ireland At Annual Dinner Event Read Post »
Ulster Bank colleagues have kickstarted their 2024 fundraising campaign by sponsoring the NI Hospice’s Dragon Boat Race. The event took place on Friday 13th and Saturday 14th September and saw hundreds of people compete with their families, clubs and businesses, as they
Ulster Bank Races To Support NI Hospice Read Post »
Belfast Film Festival returns for its 24th edition from 31st October to 9th November, opening with a Halloween night screening of Irish language horror Fréwaka, written and directed by Aislinn Clarke. After receiving rave reviews at its world premiere in
As the summer draws to a close, Morelli’s Ice Cream, Ireland’s oldest ice cream producer, has revealed 2024’s most popular buying trends of Derry-Londonderry ice cream lovers. Morelli’s Ice Cream, which has 21 locations in County Derry-Londonderry including Morelli’s Ice
Derry-Londonderry’s Favourite Ice Cream Flavour Revealed By Morelli’s Ice Cream Read Post »
Queen’s University, Belfast is once again crowned the number one university in Northern Ireland, according to The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025. It rises five places to hit the national top 30 ranking 26th. The university where the Irish
Jet2.com and Jet2holidays have put their Summer programme on sale for 2026 earlier than ever before, with flights and holidays to 21 sun and leisure city destinations now available to book from Belfast International Airport. The leading leisure airline and UK’s largest tour operator have responded
Captain Mark Cooper led by example as his hat-trick helped the Stena Line Belfast Giants pick up the two points in their opening Elite League game of the season as they cruised to a 7-3 win over the Manchester Storm
Cooper Hat-Trick Helps Giants Storm To Opening League Win Read Post »
In a bid to improve physical and mental health, save money and reduce carbon emissions, more than 1,400 people across Northern Ireland swapped the car in favour of active journeys earlier this year. And the winners of the 2024 Active Travel Challenge
Active Travel Awards Highlight Cash & Carbon Savings Read Post »
BarCamp Belfast has cemented its plans to bring an unconventional open-environment conference for collaborative business development and casual networking to Northern Ireland’s capital in two weeks. The event on October 4 will move away from traditional conferences to bring an
BarCamp Belfast Tech ‘Un’conference’ Announced For Oh Yeah Music Centre Next Month Read Post »
Dobbies Garden Centres is embracing the autumn season with a series of free-to-attend events at its Antrim and Lisburn stores throughout October, including Grow How, Little Seedlings Club and Little Seedlings Holiday Club. These seasonal activities aim to inspire gardening
Autumn Adventures At Dobbies’ Antrim And Lisburn Stores Read Post »
WaterSafe, the UK national register of approved plumbers, is sharing top tips for residents looking to move home this autumn. These tips are designed to prevent problems with leaks, bursts or potential contamination later down the line. Find your internal
Moving Home? Follow WaterSafe’s Top Plumbing Tips Read Post »
Henderson Foodservice has collected a number of awards in the past week, ranging from online sales success to management and business strategy. The company, a division of Henderson Group and headquartered in Mallusk, took home a top Award at the
Henderson Foodservice Collects Number Of Awards In One Week Thanks To Sales Success Read Post »
Award-winning Northern Irish craft distillery, Copeland Distillery, has marked one year since it landed in the World Duty Free store at Belfast City Airport. Since its launch, Copeland Distillery has expanded its available range with passengers, regardless of their destination,
A Toast To Success: Copeland Distillery Celebrates One Year At Belfast City Airport Read Post »
Two great partnerships have been shared for the 2024 GNIMAG Award, which will be brought to Belfast in November. Danske Bank is the headline sponsor this year, for the first time, following previous years of winning the Financial Institution Award.
GNIMAG Award Partnerships Announced With Danske Bank Taking Headline Position Read Post »
Northern Irish ballet dancer and a First Soloist with the Royal Ballet, London, Melissa Hamilton returns to her home stage of Belfast’s Grand Opera House for three performances only of a special Ballet Gala. This extraordinary, once in a lifetime
CGI one of the largest independent IT and business consulting services firms in the world, has been selected by the Department of Justice, Northern Ireland Courts and Tribunals Service (NICTS) as the delivery partner for its flagship business transformation program,
A former nursing student with a cancer diagnosis has settled a disability discrimination case against Queen’s University Belfast for £25,000. The case was supported by the Equality Commission for Northern Ireland. Natasha Bradshaw was diagnosed with cancer in 2019. The following year,
Former Nursing Student With A Cancer Diagnosis Settles Discrimination Case Against QUB Read Post »
As the weather is getting colder and wetter, households are being encouraged to tackle mould issues with homemade remedies instead of spending money on pricey store-bought solutions. Interior experts at Online-Bedrooms.co.uk have revealed simple solutions for getting rid of black mould and
Homemade Remedies For Eliminating Black Mould Read Post »
In September 2004, Jet2.com welcomed its first customers onboard at Belfast International Airport, and today over five million happy holidaymakers later, the leading leisure airline is celebrating 20 years since its first day of flying from the airport. To mark
Jet2.Com Celebrates 20 Years Of Award-Winning Flights From Belfast International Airport Read Post »
SENI announced the launch of the long-awaited Social Enterprise Directory at their Meet the Procurer, Tuesday, 24th September, alongside Economy Minister Conor Murphy. The unique event bridged the gap between Social Enterprises and private and public sectors organisations, hosting a
The 4 Star Ebrington Hotel, the latest luxury addition to Derry~Londonderry’s thriving accommodation scene, has been honoured as AA Hotel of the Year for Northern Ireland at the prestigious 2024 AA Hospitality Awards in London. This accolade arrives just over a year after
EY Northern Ireland is proud to announce a new two-year charity partnership with Northern Ireland’s leading local cancer charity, Action Cancer. The funds raised over the next two years will enable the charity to purchase new dermatoscopes, vital tools for
Action Cancer and EY Northern Ireland Announce Two-Year Charity Partnership Read Post »
