A new study has revealed the leading causes of DIY-related injuries, with ‘falls’ topping the list. The online steel supplier, Steel Products Direct, obtained data from the National Safety Council Injury Facts to determine the leading causes of DIY accidents, […]
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The Vincent’s charity shop on Springfield Road, Belfast, has won the Team of the Year Award in the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul (SVP) Northern Region and Vincent’s in Armagh has won the PEAKS Award (Achieving Excellence Through Services including promoting affordability,
Vincent’s Shops Win At National Retail Conference Read Post »
The positive impact that social care can deliver has been recognised at the launch of the ‘Social Care – Making a Difference’ campaign at Stormont today. Attendees at the launch heard of the many benefits that a career in social
Generations have walked its corridors and now the public have the chance to take home their very own piece of Ulster University as one of Northern Ireland’s leading auction houses, Mid Ulster Auctions (MUA), partners with the university to conduct an asset
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The Chair of Lough Neagh Partnership has today spoken of his great satisfaction at receiving news that the Northern Ireland Executive has approved The Lough Neagh Report and Action Plan presented by Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, Andrew
Lough Neagh Partnership Welcomes Approval Of Lough Neagh Plan Read Post »
The Stena Line Belfast Giants are pleased to confirm the re-signings of up-and-coming defenceman Kell Beattie and forward Mason Alderson on two-way contracts with Solway Sharks for the 2024/25 season. A product of the Junior Belfast Giants setup, the upcoming
Belfast Giants Re-Sign Beattie And Alderson On Two-Way Contracts For 2024/25 Season Read Post »
Football fever is spreading across Antrim and Newtownabbey as the Borough gears up for a week of football action with the kick-off of the 2024 SuperCupNI Girls’ Tournament. Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council will host 14 Premier and Junior Girls’
Antrim And Newtownabbey Set For Football Extravaganza With SuperCupNI Girls’ Tournament Read Post »
Last summer, citizen scientists in Northern Ireland spotted 18,513 butterflies and day-flying moths during the Big Butterfly Count. Today, wildlife conservation charity, Butterfly Conservation, is issuing a rallying cry to people in the region to help beat that this year.
The deputy First Minister teamed-up with Northern Ireland and Leeds United legend Stuart Dallas to kick-off an action-packed week of youth football with the official launch of the 2024 SuperCupNI. Thousands of spectators lined the streets of Coleraine and packed the stands and
Musgrave NI investing £16 million in store network throughout 2024 Local convenience retail brand Centra, continues its expansion across Northern Ireland with the opening of a brand new £3 million 3,400 sq ft store and petrol forecourt on Frosses Road,
New £3 Million Centra Store To Open In Co. Antrim Read Post »
Advice NI has welcomed significant forthcoming changes to the Debt Relief Orders (DRO) scheme in Northern Ireland. Introduced by the Assembly on July 2 it brings Northern Ireland’s debt relief measures in line with those in England and Wales. DROs
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Derry-based Northbound Brewery is set to open its doors to tourists before the end of this year as it announces plans to establish a new visitor experience. The move is part of a major expansion for the craft beer producer,
Derry Brewery To Add Tourism Experience In Major Expansion Read Post »
TITANIC Belfast is giving guests the opportunity to visit After Hours with the launch of two unique experiences on Thursday and Friday evenings throughout August. The world-leading visitor attraction has partnered with local drinks experience, The Spirit Circle to introduce Titanic
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For many parents and carers in Northern Ireland, July and August can be particularly difficult months as they try to balance the competing pressures of work and childcare. Some may feel unsure about whether their child is ready to be
NSPCC Helpline Reports Rise In Adult Concerns About Children Left Home Alone Read Post »
Five opera singers from across the island of Ireland will be taking part in an exciting live opera competition in front of a live audience and jury panel in Glenarm this summer during Northern Ireland Opera’s 14th Glenarm Festival of
Belfast is the latest handpicked location to host one of The Ivy Collection’s iconic full-service brasseries, becoming only the second restaurant to open on the island of Ireland. Joining 39 other locations in The Ivy Restaurant portfolio, The Ivy Belfast
The Ivy Collection Set To Open 40th Restaurant In Belfast This September Read Post »
Motorists in Northern Ireland are facing significantly higher insurance premiums compared to their counterparts in the South, with costs driven by an array of alarming factors. Gary McClarty, Director of MCL InsureTech Limited, which operates the GetSetGo and its4women brands
ESO, a leading data and software company serving emergency medical services (EMS), hospitals and fire departments has announced the development of two new products designed to revolutionise the operations of first responders. The new iOS app for ESO’s Electronic Health Record
Get ready to embark on a journey through time and imagination as the Armagh Observatory & Planetarium proudly announces its upcoming “Robot Exhibition”, running from 2nd July to 31st August 2024. This summer, science-fiction enthusiasts and curious minds alike will
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Dobbies, the UK’s leading garden centre retailer, is celebrating National Allotment Week (12-18 August) by inviting gardening enthusiasts along to its Antrim and Lisburn stores for a series of free Grow How workshops throughout the month, focusing on allotment gardening.
As residents up and down the country are making the most of the sunshine, they are being urged to make sure outside taps have a double check valve installed to prevent water and bacteria from contaminating their tap water supply.
The Stena Line Belfast Giants are pleased to confirm the re-signings of Belfast-born forwards Mack Stewart and Carter Hamill on two-way contracts with National Ice Hockey League side Milton Keynes Lightning for the 2024/25 season. Son of legendary Giants defenceman
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The Lodge Hotel, the family-owned hotel in Coleraine, has been acquired by the Antrim-based McKeever Hotels for an undisclosed sum. The change of ownership coincides with the retirement of Ivor Boyd and Norma Wilkinson, who have successfully ran The Lodge
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FishPal, the innovative service that enables anglers to book fly fishing permits online and access the latest information about where is fishing well, has expanded into Ireland and Northern Ireland. Since its launch in 2003, the revolutionary FishPal service, which enables
SOMA Festival kicks off today in Castlewellan, County Down, for three days of excellent musical performances, holistic activities, and intriguing workshops as part of this year’s stellar lineup. Running from July 19-21, SOMA Festival’s 2024 instalment promises to bring a
Translink will be operating enhanced and special bus services to the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series at the Causeway Coast later this month. There are a range of public transport options for passengers travelling to the event at Ballycastle
This year’s SOMA Festival is set to return to Castlewellan, County Down for three days of excellent entertainment, spanning everything from music performances to spiritual gatherings. From July 19-21, attendees can experience a plethora of different activities outside of the
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Belfast Grand Central Station, NI’s flagship infrastructure project, continues to progress at pace and is set to open to the public this autumn. Delivering a project of this scale includes delivering utility connections as well as significant investment in public realm
City Centre Road And Lane Closures For Essential Belfast Grand Central Station Works Read Post »
Manufacturing industry leaders from across the UK and Ireland are set to arrive in Belfast for the biggest event of its kind in Northern Ireland. The Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition, in its 5th year, will be taking
This summer, immerse yourself in the vibrant sounds of local bands and musicians as Summer Sunday Music returns to Antrim Castle Gardens, Sixmilewater Park in Ballyclare, and Jordanstown Loughshore Park. From 21 July to 25 August, every Sunday from 2pm-4pm, these parks will host
Enjoy Free Summer Sunday Music In The Borough’s Beautiful Parks Read Post »
SOMA Festival will return to Castlewellan, County Down this month for three days of excellent musical performances from artists right across the whole of Ireland. This year’s festival celebrates the rich heritage of Irish folk music and the vibrant local
SOMA FEST 2024 Brings A Celebration of Irish Folk Music To County Down Read Post »
Northern Ireland charity, Electrical Training Trust (ETT) is calling on all electrical workers and electrical apprentices to participate in a vital survey aimed at understanding the frequency, consequences, and reporting practices relating to electric shocks in the workplace. Electric shocks
Electrical Workers Urged to Share Experiences in Vital Electric Shock Survey Read Post »
White’s Oats, Ireland’s largest oat miller and oat cereal producer has made a number of key appointments as the company grows its commercial sales and product development team in line with its long-term growth strategy and against the continued rise
White’s Oats Boosts Team With Key Appointments Read Post »
