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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.
RunThrough, the UK’s largest and Europe’s fastest growing running events company, is pleased to preview the return of the Hillsborough Castle and Gardens Running Festival on Sunday, July 28th 2024. This highly anticipated event, set against the scenic backdrop of […]
A whole host of family fun activities is planned to take place at Belfast’s City Hall in conjunction with the annual parades to commemorate The Twelfth. Created to complement the July 12 parades, Orangefest 2024 will take place from 10am-4pm
Orangefest Celebrations Set For July 12 At Belfast City Hall Read Post »
With University graduates finishing off their degrees and eagerly awaiting the results of years of studying, come June, many graduates will be wondering where they might move to, to soak up the culture and experience of a different city. To
Belfast Is Ranked As One Of The Best Cities To Move To After University Read Post »
The recently retired Cookstown native will lead 66 teams from all four corners of the globe through the streets of Coleraine on Sunday 21st July, before officially declaring the 2024 tournament open at the Coleraine Showgrounds. Dallas shone at the
Karen Walsh stepped up to the style stakes at this year’s Younique Aesthetics Best Dressed Lady competition which took place on day two of the BoyleSports Summer Festival of Racing at Down Royal Racecourse. Racing fans and fashion fanatics headed
County Down Woman Is Crowned Younique Aesthetics Best Dressed On Ladies Day Read Post »
One of Ireland’s leading workspace providers, Glandore has officially opened its latest office space in Belfast, following a sustainable renovation, making it the occupier of the entire building at Arthur Place in the city centre. Arthur Place, which offers suites
Glandore Officially Open Belfast’s Newest Sustainable Shared Workspace Arthur Place Read Post »
Retailer recognised for local partnership helping support those with learning difficulties and autism into employment Marks & Spencer has been named ‘Employer of the Year’ at a recent graduation event held by The NOW Group – an organisation dedicated to
M&S Named Employer Of The Year By Now Group Read Post »
Dobbies, the UK’s leading garden centre, is inviting families to roll out the picnic blanket and gather around this summer as it unveils its brand-new event at the Antrim and Lisburn stores, Teddy Bears’ Picnic, where children get to make
Dobbies’ Antrim And Lisburn Stores Hosts Brand-New Children’s Summer Event Read Post »
Telefónica Tech UK&I has reached a significant milestone in its delivery of a five-year IT managed services contract to support encompass, the health and social care programme that is creating a single digital care record for every citizen who receives health
Telefónica Tech Supports Encompass In The Roll-Out Of Digital Patient Records Read Post »
CRICKET clubs across Northern Ireland could be bowled over by a £1,000 cash prize this summer, thanks to a campaign by KP Snacks (NI) to support its partnership with blockbuster cricket competition The Hundred. Starting on Tuesday July 23, The Hundred is an action-packed televised 100-ball cricket
Kp Snacks Stumps Up £1,000 For Local Cricket Clubs Read Post »
Over 150 “Rockies” who make up some of the thousands of Rock Choir members in the UK hit the road on Friday 21st June, bringing their unique sounds on a tour across Northern Ireland. Celebrating World Music Day 2024, three
Rock Choir Hit The Road To Celebrate World Music Day 2024 Read Post »
Get ready to dive into the pulsating heart of modern-day Belfast with Lucy McMullan’s long-anticipated debut novel, “Belles of Belfast,” hit the shelves this week. This empowering and steamy tale promises to captivate readers with its blend of humour, romance,
Ahead of the busy sports calendar this summer, Asda has relaunched it’s ‘Happy to Chat’ initiative, which offers its delivery drivers in NI the option to add a ‘Happy to Chat about the game’ badge to their uniform to let customers know
The Stena Line Belfast Giants are pleased to announce the signing of 26-year-old defenceman Bo Hanson for the 2024/25 season. From Boise, the Idaho native arrives in Belfast having spent the 2023/24 season with Aalborg Pirates, notching 34 total points
Hanson Joins Giants For 2024/25 Season Read Post »
Belfast International Arts Festival, the city’s longest-running international celebration of arts and culture, returns for its 62nd edition this autumn with a jam-packed programme of global artists converging across the city. The festival returns from 16th October – 20th November and ahead of its full
According to the Royal National Institute for Deaf People (RNID), 1 in 5 adults in Northern Ireland are either deaf or suffering from hearing loss and a further 1 in 8 are affected by tinnitus; meaning more than 300,000 people
Sun, Sand, and Sound – Hot Tips for Hearing on Holidays Read Post »
Run Together aims to raise £30K for Action Cancer Leading convenience retailer Centra is calling on runners and walkers to take part in its annual fundraising event, Run Together, which is back for 2024, and promises to be another fantastic
Centra Run Together Back In Ormeau Park For 2024 Read Post »
Free of charge business advice series open to all retailers Enterprise support service Go Succeed has launched a new series of masterclasses designed to help retailers supercharge their businesses in the digital age. The online events are open to business
Retailers Invited To Supercharge Their Businesses With Go Succeed Read Post »
Almost 30 local creative projects will take place across Belfast this summer and into the autumn, thanks to funding from Belfast City Council’s Belfast 2024 programme. 29 schemes will share £50,000 from ‘The Bank of Ideas’ – a innovative participatory
Summer Of Creativity Ahead As ‘bank Of Ideas’ Recipients Are Announced Read Post »
Advice NI has launched Living Wage NI, an initiative aimed at increasing the Real Living Wage amongst employers across Northern Ireland. As the official regional partner for the Living Wage movement, Advice NI will advocate for fair wages and support
1 In 5 Employees In NI Are Paid Below The Real Living Wage, The Highest Across The UK Read Post »
Blaney Group’s Quad-X and Blaney Agri, based in Ahoghill, Co Antrim, have built a reputation for delivering innovative, high-quality attachments for various types of vehicles. Quad-X specialises in attachments for ATVs and UTVs, while Blaney Agri focuses on tractor attachments.
Quad-X And Blaney Agri: Revolutionising The Industry With Customer-Centric Innovation Read Post »
Team members from Ulster Bank are participating in a UK-wide baton relay to raise funds for charity in the run up to Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Local charities including the NI Hospice, NI Children’s Hospice, Northern Ireland Pancreatic Cancer (NIPANC),
Northern Ireland’s weak skills system must change to ensure the local economy can be competitive and attractive into the future, a new report urges today. The Institute of Directors (IoD) NI Skills & Workplace Forum Action Report sets out a
TITANIC Belfast has announced the creation of a new initiative that has already seen £147,000 set aside to help make a lasting impact for people and communities across Belfast and beyond. In February 2023, the world-leading visitor attraction committed to
Leading Visitor Attraction Making A Titanic Impact On Local Communities Read Post »
The hospitality firm behind some of Belfast’s most successful operations including two hotels the Flint and The 1852 and bar restaurants Town Square and Southside Social, has embarked on a fresh investment plan to extend its reach across Belfast. Founded
Ringland Group Breathes New Life Into Belfast’s Hospitality Offer Read Post »
Ireland’s oldest ice cream producer, Morelli’s Ice Cream, has partnered with Devil’s Churn and North Coast Smokehouse to create a brand-new ice cream flavour to tickle the tastebuds of sweet – and salted – treat fans this summer. The limited
Morelli’s Ice Cream And Devil’s Churn Collaborate On New Fiery Flavour Read Post »
Translink has announced Metro timetable changes from 1st July, as well as some bus stop changes in Belfast City Centre. These changes are being introduced to ensure people can continue to move into and around Belfast as significant public realm
Metro Stop And Timetable Changes From 1st July Read Post »
After announcing a renewed supply agreement with Hastings Hotels and facilitating their new partnership with local coffee roasters S.D. Bell & Co., Henderson Foodservice joined together with the local brands and coffee specialists, Matthew Algie, to showcase Hastings Hotels’ coffee
Henderson Foodservice Renews 20-Year Supply Deal With Hastings Hotels Read Post »
Hospitality Exchange 2024 is delighted to announce that acclaimed chef Mark Birchall, Chef-patron of Moor Hall, will be headlining this year’s event. As the countdown begins to the most anticipated conference in the hospitality sector, set to take place on
Renowned Chef Mark Birchall to Headline Hospitality Exchange 2024 Read Post »
Cinemagic has launched its annual call for young film enthusiasts to take on the role of ‘film consultants’ this July, to participate in workshops and film screenings to help programme a series of films for the annual Cinemagic Festival that
Cinemagic Young Film Programmers’ Summer Scheme Launches for 2024 Read Post »
Women’s clothing retailer, Bonmarché, is set to open its doors at The Junction Retail and Leisure Park, Antrim on Thursday 27th July, bringing the 20-year-old scheme to 84% occupancy. Taking a 2,396 sq ft unit, Bonmarché will join the scheme’s
Bonmarché Set To Open Its Doors At The Junction This July Read Post »
Northern Ireland’s leading, local charity Action Cancer has hosted an International Skin Cancer Conference at the Belfast Harbour Commissioners’ Office. Non-melanoma skin cancer is Northern Ireland’s most prevalent type of cancer with melanoma continuing to increase UK wide. Action Cancer’s
Action Cancer Hosts International Skin Cancer Conference Read Post »
Aspiring board members are being invited to apply for Arts & Business NI’s Leaders on Arts Boards programme, a pioneering professional development and Board placement initiative, which is open to individuals of all ages, abilities and backgrounds who are interested
Callout For Future Leaders On Arts Boards 2024 Read Post »
