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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.
Artificial intelligence is reshaping how tech startups are created, dramatically reducing build time and lowering traditional technical hurdles. As building a scalable digital product becomes faster, cheaper and less dependent on deep coding expertise and major funding, more women are […]
AI Reshaping Startup Landscape as WeBuild Reopens for Women Founders Across Island Read Post »
CCEA has today welcomed the announcement by Education Minister Paul Givan MLA of a new qualifications policy framework for Northern Ireland’s GCSE and A level qualifications, as part of the TransformED Strategy. CCEA is committed to working collaboratively with schools
CCEA Welcomes Minister’s Decision on Qualifications Reform Read Post »
As National Careers Week shines a spotlight on education, skills and career pathways across the UK, Charity Jobs NI is encouraging people in Northern Ireland to look beyond traditional industries and consider the wide range of professional opportunities available within
Charity Jobs NI Urges Inclusion Of Third Sector Careers During National Careers Week Read Post »
With significant funding changes due to come into effect from April, Charity Jobs NI has said its upcoming Charity Careers & Volunteer Job Fair will focus on strengthening workforce resilience across Northern Ireland’s voluntary and community sector. Sector leaders have
Charity Careers Fair Aims To Strengthen Workforce As Sector Faces Financial Pressure Read Post »
Northern Ireland’s only dedicated Charity Careers & Volunteer Job Fair is back this spring, with third sector organisations invited to take part. At a time when many charities and community organisations are navigating funding uncertainty and increased pressure around recruitment
Northern Ireland’s only dedicated Charity Careers and Volunteer Job Fair is set to return to Belfast this spring, marking its third year since launching in 2024. The Charity Careers and Volunteer Job Fair will take place on Tuesday, 24 March
Charity Careers and Volunteer Job Fair to Return to Belfast This Spring Read Post »
Passengers aboard a Translink Glider travelling across Belfast became part of a moving cultural experience as the 4 Corners Festival staged Come Glide With Me, a live journey across the city that combined music, spoken word and conversation. Beginning with
Come Glide With Me Brings Music and Meaning On Board Belfast’s Glider Read Post »
From Friday 30 January to Sunday 8 February 2026, the 4 Corners Festival returns to venues across Belfast with a rich and varied programme built around its latest theme, Journey. Now in its 14th year, the festival continues to invite
Journey Through Belfast As 4 Corners Festival 2026 Begins This Weekend Read Post »
Members of a Belfast based interfaith festival met Pope Leo XIV in Rome last week during the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. The 4 Corners Festival committee, board and wider community travelled to Italy ahead of the opening of
Belfast Festival Representatives Meet Pope During Rome Visit Read Post »
Young people from across Northern Ireland were invited to the prestigious Stormont Long Gallery this week to showcase their art and creativity to mark 15 years of the Arts Care Twilight Zone Project. The event saw eight young people between
IMRO award-winning playwright and broadcaster Nuala McKeever is set to facilitate a special event for sixth form pupils from across Belfast as part of the 4 Corners Festival 2026 programme. Beyond Boundaries takes place at Ulster University, York Street, on
Nuala McKeever To Lead 4 Corners Festival Workshop For Belfast Students Read Post »
IMRO award-winning playwright and broadcaster Nuala McKeever is set to facilitate a special event for sixth form pupils from across Belfast as part of the 4 Corners Festival 2026 programme. Beyond Boundaries takes place at Ulster University, York Street, on
Nuala McKeever To Lead 4 Corners Festival Workshop For Belfast Students Read Post »
An artist who has spent more than four decades bringing dance into the heart of communities, hospitals and care settings across County Tyrone and beyond has been recognised in the 2026 New Year Honours List. Carmel Garvey, an Arts Care
Arts Care Artist Carmel Garvey Awarded BEM for Services to Dance in Tyrone Read Post »
The 4 Corners Festival Wonderful Wander is back for this year’s festival and this time the guided city walk will explore how transport has shaped the city of Belfast. Kicking off at Lanyon Station to the new Grand Central Station
Wonderful Wander Goes Station To Station During 4 Corners Festival 2026 Read Post »
Young people and youth-led conversations will take centre stage at the 4 Corners Festival 2026, which returns to Belfast from January 30 to February 8 with the theme Journey. The festival is a faith-based initiative delivered across venues in all
Young People Set To Take Centre Stage As 4 Corners Festival 2026 Events Announced Read Post »
The 4 Corners Festival is set to return to venues across Belfast from January 30 to February 8, 2026, with a programme built around its new theme, ‘Journey’. Now established as an annual festival in the city, 4 Corners was
4 Corners Festival Returns To Belfast For 2026 With Latest Theme: Journey Read Post »
Annual NI Children to Lapland Trust trip takes off, uniting families, children and healthcare heroes for an unforgettable journey. The Northern Ireland Children to Lapland and Days to Remember Trust (NICLT) is preparing to embark on its much-anticipated annual trip
Ten categories saw some of NI’s top firms awarded for their contribution to the company’s success for delivering some of the most important infrastructure projects in the UK and Ireland Hillsborough-headquartered GRAHAM has cemented its commitment to its partnerships and
GRAHAM Honours More Than 100 Supply Chain Partners at its First Ever Supply Chain Awards Read Post »
Translink is advising passengers to plan their journeys in advance over the festive period, with holiday timetables in effect. NI Railways services will operate as normal on Christmas Eve, with an early evening close. There will be no trains running on
Translink announces Christmas timetables Read Post »
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council, alongside its tourism and hospitality partners, welcomed thousands of visitors to the 2025 Armagh Georgian Festival, which took place from Thursday 27 to Sunday 30 November. The festival – a highlight of the
Armagh’s Georgian Festival Boosts Local Economy and Kicks Off the Festive Season Read Post »
Meta has announced a major shift in how content is ranked across Facebook and Instagram, introducing new measures designed to reduce the visibility of unoriginal or duplicated posts. According to Sussex-based marketing agency PMW, the update represents an opportunity for
What UK Businesses Need to Know About Meta’s Originality Crackdown Read Post »
A new partnership between Bangor Horticultural Club and Grange Park Primary School has flourished thanks to support from Belfast City Airport’s Community Fund. The ‘Growing Together’ project has transformed an unused school allotment into a vibrant outdoor learning space that
Women in Tech organisation TechFoundHer is calling on women across the island to apply for WeBuild, a new all-island programme upskilling entrepreneurs to accelerate their tech-driven solutions and progress tech-enabled ventures. TechFoundHer, which has built strong momentum since launching in
As festive excitement builds for this year’s spectacular pantomime, Jack and the Beanstalk, at The Waterfront, Translink is encouraging audiences to make their journey part of the magic by travelling by public transport this Christmas season. With convenient services, contactless
Lewis Silkin Belfast has appointed Olivia O’Kane as a partner to lead specialist media law practice in both Belfast and Dublin. With over two decades of experience specialising in media disputes related to a wide range of complex media areas,
New Senior Hire at Lewis Silkin’s Belfast Office Read Post »
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 »
