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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.
Get ready for an unforgettable weekend as the Six Mile Festival brings a wave of excitement to Antrim from Friday 2 to Sunday 4 August! Sponsored by The Junction Retail and Leisure Park, this three-day event promises an array of activities for all ages, […]
Summer Fun Returns To Antrim: Six Mile Festival From 2-4 August! Read Post »
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
SOMA FEST 2024 Creates Peaceful Mind, Body & Soul Space In Castlewellan Read Post »
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 »
New Lisburn store brings investment and jobs to the City Following an investment of £500K, Pizza Crew is opening a new location in Lisburn which will create 20 new jobs in the area across a range of positions. The new
Pizza Crew Creates 20 Jobs Following £500k Investment Read Post »
Community groups in NI to be awarded grants ranging from £10,000 to £25,000 The Asda Foundation has announced that substantial funding of over £1 million has been made available through its Investing in Spaces and Places grants, to enable groups
Asda Foundation Announces Over £1 Million In Funding to Transform Community Spaces 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 »
Jet2holidays and Jet2.com have once again been recognised by the latest UK Customer Satisfaction Index (UKCSI) for delivering first class customer service. Published by The Institute of Customer Service, the July UKCSI study has named Jet2holidays as amongst the very best companies in the UK
Jet2holidays And Jet2 Once Again Recognised For Customer Service Following Major Study Read Post »
Translink has performed well against Passenger’s Charter standards and customer satisfaction remains high at 90%, according to independent research. The figures were revealed in the most recent independent customer survey and performance review of bus and train services published as
Translink Achieves 90% Customer Satisfaction Rating Read Post »
SuperCupNI, one of the world’s most renowned international youth football tournaments, has announced a three-year broadcasting partnership with 247.tv. As the official broadcasting partner, 247.tv will deliver comprehensive live coverage of over 120 matches at the illustrious weeklong youth football
SuperCupNI Announces Three-Year Broadcasting Partnership With 247.tv Read Post »
Leading social enterprise NOW Group has named Lidl Northern Ireland as its ‘Academy Partner of the Year’ in recognition of its work in supporting people with autism and learning difficulties into retail careers. Just a year after the Belfast-based social
Social Enterprise NOW Group Names Lidl Northern Ireland ‘Academy Partner Of The Year’ Read Post »
Asda colleagues from Newtownards, Bangor, and Dundonald teamed up with local charity Four G, to host litter picks in the community. The litter picks were organised as part of Asda’s official partnership with the ‘Big Help Out’ initiative, which sees
Newtownards, Bangor And Dundonald Stores Unite With Four G As Part Of Big Help Out Read Post »
A sales representative has settled his disability discrimination case against Haldane Fisher Ltd for £20,000. The case was supported by the Equality Commission for Northern Ireland. The case was settled through mediation and without any admission of liability by Haldane
Sales Rep Settles Disability Discrimination Case For £20k Read Post »
Clearhill, leading provider of leisure vending machines and premier Gift Card partner to shopping centres across Ireland and the UK, has announced a significant investment in its Banbridge-based headquarters. The £750,000 project is set to significantly enhance the pre-existing facilities
Clearhill Makes £750,000 Investment In Banbridge Headquarters Read Post »
Sponsored challenge in aid of Leukaemia & Lymphoma NI includes seaside yoga and stand up paddle boarding A local charity funding medical research into blood cancer is inviting the public to take on the Warrior Workout Challenge to help raise
Catalyst has today announced the finalists of INVENT 2024, the leading competition for aspiring innovators and entrepreneurs in Northern Ireland. Organised by science and technology hub Catalyst with headline partner Bank of Ireland, the inspirational INVENT showcase is the main
Finalists Announced For Entrepreneurial Startup Awards INVENT 2024 Read Post »
Black Rock Hotels, the owner of Leighinmohr House in Ballymena, has officially announced the opening of Gray’s at Bushmills, a new 17-bed boutique hotel on the Antrim coast, with the support of Ulster Bank. As preparations get underway for The
Iconic North Coast Inn Acquired And Transformed With Ulster Bank Support Read Post »
Translink has enhanced services to Belfast International Airport this summer, with Airport Express 300 services operating every 12 minutes during peak times, Monday to Friday to cater for extra holiday demand. Translink has also announced a special family ticket for
Translink Enhances Services To Belfast International Airport For Summer 2024 Read Post »
Tennis Ireland, on Tuesday 25 June, launched Court Bosses, a programme for young women between the ages of 16 and 18 that will give them the skills and confidence they need to remain in the sport as players and coaches.
Young Female Tennis Players Serve Up Court Bosses In Time For Wimbledon Read Post »
The full lineup of performances and attractions of this year’s instalment of the ever-popular SOMA Festival has been unveiled for July 19-21. With less than two weeks to go, ticket holders will be thrilled to explore the variety of musical
Castlewellan’s SOMA FEST 2024 Line-Up Revealed Read Post »
SuperCupNI has announced a new five-year partnership with leading German football brand, uhlsport GmbH. The new deal sees uhlsport continue as the official match ball and apparel partner for one of the world’s most renowned international youth football tournaments, following a hugely
SuperCupNI “On The Ball” With New Multi-Year Partnership With Uhlsport Read Post »
AbbeyAutoline, Northern Ireland’s largest insurance broker, is celebrating a prestigious UK-wide accolade after being named Personal Lines Broker of the Year at the British Insurance Awards 2024. The British Insurance Awards 2024, celebrating its 30th anniversary, is hosted by Insurance Post.
The Reporter is the friendliest pub in Belfast, a new study has found. The experts at Belfast Bus Tours analysed TripAdvisor data on 69 pubs or bars across Belfast. Each pub was rated out of 100 based on its TripAdvisor
Belfast’s Friendliest Pubs Revealed Read Post »
Asda colleagues from the Larne, Ballyclare, Downpatrick and Shore Road stores have taken part in a charity football match to help raise money for Cancer Fund for Children. Cancer Fund for Children is a Northern Ireland charity for children and
Goal Getters: Asda Colleagues Unite To Support NI Cancer Charity Read Post »
The landmark Belfast Stories project at the Bank of Ireland site on Royal Avenue continues to gather momentum with the appointment of Ralph Appelbaum Associates (RAA), the world’s largest practice dedicated to the planning and design of cultural attractions, to
THE Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) North Coast has been named Northern Ireland’s ‘999 Hero’ at the Spirit of Northern Ireland Awards 2024. Sponsored by Irish-owned pizza chain Four Star Pizza, the prestigious ‘999 Hero’ award recognises members of the emergency services that have gone above and beyond
RNLI North Coast Receives Prestigious ‘999 Hero’ Accolade Read Post »
Newry-headquartered Around Noon, one of the leading food-to-go manufacturers in the UK and Ireland, has been recognised in two of the most prestigious company listings in the UK. The Newry-headquartered business which also has manufacturing facilities in Slough and in
Around Noon Features Amongst Uk’s Fastest Growing Businesses Read Post »
Translink is continuing to deliver it’s ‘Play It Safe’ campaign in partnership with the Irish FA and Ulster GAA to promote safe and responsible behaviour on and around public transport over the summer. The ‘Play it Safe’ campaign uses a
Passengers Urged To Play It Safe On Public Transport This Summer Read Post »
Lidl Northern Ireland is set to give a ‘Kickstart’ to four Co. Antrim artisans selected as part of a new batch of 13 local producers from across Northern Ireland who successfully earned a place on the retailer’s coveted Kickstart Supplier
AbbeyAutoline has announced the acquisition of Lisnaskea-based Martin Carey Insurance’s customer book of business. This deal is part of AbbeyAutoline’s ambitious growth strategy aimed at strengthening its position as Northern Ireland’s largest insurance broker and enhancing its commercial insurance portfolio. Since its
AbbeyAutoline Completes Acquisition Of Lisnaskea-Based Martin Carey Insurance Read Post »
