NI Chamber has launched a new partnership with enterprise education charity, Young Enterprise, as part of a fresh commitment to developing the next generation of the region’s talent. The leading business membership organisation, which represents more than 1,000 companies across […]
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A Northern Ireland disability rights campaigner has launched a new initiative that will allow wheelchair users to enjoy ‘all inclusive’ accessibility at local hospitality venues and hotels. Shelley Cowan, from Enniskillen, was confined to bed, tube fed and unable to
Tourists With Disabilities In NI Are Being Failed Says Campaigner Shelley Cowan Read Post »
Translink and key stakeholders who contributed to the design of accessibility features within Belfast Grand Central Station have launched a new Accessibility Guide available both to download and in audio. The guide to help passengers journey plan and navigate Belfast
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The SSE Arena, Belfast is pleased to announce the expansion of its concourse food and beverage offerings, with the introduction of a new fresh pizza unit, loaded fries’ stand, upgraded sweet treat station, and additions to its existing hot food
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More than 500 people have taken on Air Ambulance NI’s Runway Run 5K at Belfast City Airport, raising in excess of £35,000 for the charity. The event, which is the first of its kind for Air Ambulance NI, saw businesses
Air Ambulance Runway Run at Belfast City Airport Raises £35,000 Read Post »
Co-Ownership, Northern Ireland’s only shared ownership housing provider, has announced the recipients of its 2024 Community Fund. £20,000 has been allocated to three local organisations —Housing Rights, Street Soccer NI and Tempo Community Association. The Community Fund reflects Co-Ownership’s ongoing commitment
Co-Ownership Awards Over £20,000 to Community Projects Read Post »
Science and technology hub Catalyst said today it will be seeking to appoint a new chairman of its Board after current chair Ellvena Graham announced her intention to step down from the role at the end of this year. Catalyst
Catalyst Launches Process to Appoint New Board Chair Read Post »
The Odyssey Trust has started the countdown to the 2024 Friendship Four U.S. college ice hockey tournament, with representatives from competing universities joining the Lord Mayor of Belfast, Councillor Micky Murray, at Belfast City Hall. With both individual game tickets
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September is a key month in any parents’ calendars, with the start of the academic year meaning a whole new experience for three and four year olds: nursery. Starting nursery school or creche is a huge milestone for any child
17-year-old fencer and Lisburn local Sean Chen is the latest athlete to be awarded £500 as part of the annual Mary Peters Trust and Hughes Insurance bursary programme, designed to support young athletes in reaching their full potential. Sean’s journey
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Manufacturing firms in Northern Ireland must embrace resilience and innovation to thrive in today’s challenging economic landscape, according to Alan Lowry, Chair of the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) NI Policy Board. Speaking ahead of the upcoming Manufacturing and Supply
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
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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
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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
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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
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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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Entrepreneur and pizza maker, Ciaran Kelly, is celebrating the opening of the new Pizza Crew store in Lisburn by giving children with additional needs the opportunity to have free pizza making classes. Ciaran and his wife lost a child nine
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The upcoming Northern Ireland Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition, set to take place on September 12 at TEC Belfast, will bring renewed attention to the often-overlooked aspect of ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) frameworks: social value. The event, which
Social Value in ESG Under the Spotlight at Upcoming Manufacturing Industry Conference Read Post »
Lord Mayor of Belfast, Councillor Micky Murray, has welcomed Belfast-based Olympic medallists Jack McMillan and Rebecca Shorten to City Hall. The pair met with Councillor Murray where he congratulated them on their historic achievements at the Paris Olympics. Jack, from
Lord Mayor Congratulates Belfast-Based Olympic Medallists at City Hall Read Post »
NSPCC Northern Ireland is calling on sports and activity groups across Northern Ireland to take part in this year’s Keeping Your Child Safe in Sport campaign. The annual campaign, run by the charity’s Child Protection in Sport Unit (CPSU), raises
NSPCC Northern Ireland Promotes Keeping Your Child Safe in Sport Campaign Read Post »
Entrepreneurs from across Northern Ireland are being given the chance to secure up to £5,000 in investment for their business idea with the launch of Go Succeed: The Ultimate Pitch. The new ‘Dragon’s Den’ style competition launched by the government-backed
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The Amgen Irish Open will return to Northern Ireland in 2024 with Royal County Down Golf Club hosting this year’s event from 11-15th September with organisers encouraging supporters to utilise public transport. Translink has worked with partner organisations including the DP
The Maritime Mile Blueway Trail, an exciting new outdoor educational and family experience aimed at encouraging locals, visitors, school and community groups to explore Belfast’s historic waterfront and find out about its wildlife, has been launched. Maritime Belfast Trust, the
A New Maritime Adventure on Belfast’s Iconic Waterfront Read Post »
Calling all singers, dancers, comedians, magicians, and performers of all kinds! The stage is set for Belfast’s most exciting talent showcase, Belfast Has Talent, offering a £2,000 prize and a chance to make a difference by raising funds for the
Entrepreneurs from across Northern Ireland and beyond are set to gather in Belfast this November for the inaugural Entrepreneurs Unleashed Conference. The event, designed to ignite entrepreneurial spirit and provide actionable insights, will take place on Thursday, November 28, at
Construction work on the new world class Belfast Grand Central Station is at a stage which will soon allow the public to have the opportunity to see inside Ireland’s largest state of the art integrated transport hub for trains, coaches and
Operational Opening Of Belfast Grand Central Station This September Read Post »
The return of Armagh Food and Cider Weekend has been marked with a significant and symbolic event this year – which saw direct relations of those who introduced the Bramley apple to Armagh, plant a descendant of the original tree.
Historic Bramley Apple Planting Marks Return Of Armagh Food And Cider Festival Read Post »
