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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.
Construction workloads in Northern Ireland were broadly flat through the second quarter of the year according to the latest Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Construction Monitor, but public housing workloads rose at the fastest rate in two years and […]
Construction Workloads In NI Fall Broadly Flat As Public Housing Activity Sees Pickup 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 »
New research released today by leading health provider Bupa finds that having good mental and physical is the most important thing for over 70% of people. A survey of over 2,000 people living in UK cities found that having a good work life
Galgorm Collection is set to celebrate World Wellness Weekend this month with a series of complimentary events across its luxury Northern Ireland venues. The annual celebration, marked in 150 countries across the world, works to promote the importance of personal
Dobbies Garden Centres is readying itself for Santa’s arrival and counting down the days to spread festive joy this Christmas, as it unveils a magical array of fun, great value events at its Antrim and Lisburn stores, on sale exclusively
Jingle All The Way To Dobbies’ Festive Events At Its Antrim And Lisburn Stores Read Post »
Ireland’s oldest ice-cream producer, Morelli’s Ice Cream, has shipped a selection of ice cream to Casalattico in Italy as part of an annual festival celebrating Irish culture. Irish Fest, which takes place annually in August, is a festival that gives
Family-Run Ice Cream Producer Takes Part In Annual Italian Irish Fest 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 »
Excitement is building across Northern Ireland as The Ivy Collection announces that its highly anticipated Belfast Brasserie will open its doors at Belfast’s Cleaver House on Tuesday 17th September, with reservation lines open from today. Set across two floors at
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
Pizza Owner Helps Schools Following Loss Of His Son Read Post »
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 »
A recent survey conducted by Specsavers has revealed that people in Northern Ireland are more likely to correct the mistaken sayings of others than anywhere else in the UK. Over half of the population in Northern Ireland (54%) have been
On Thursday 12 September, NI Chamber and BT are set to host a business-focused guide to creating resilient, sustainable and high-performing workplaces. A panel of experts including John Ryan, CEO of Healthy Place To Work and Dr Michael Burchell, the
A New Perspective On Workplace Health 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 »
Keep Northern Ireland Beautiful is delighted to announce the third year of its Tackling Textiles Skills and Innovation Grant. Funded by the Department for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs’ (DAERA) through the Carrier Bag Levy, the programme will offer grants
Tackling Textiles Grant Scheme Returns For Third Year Read Post »
Following strong demand from customers looking for more discovery-based experience holidays, Jet2CityBreaks has expanded its Discover More collection to include Krakow for the first time. The UK’s leading operator of European city breaks is offering Northern Ireland holidaymakers and independent travel agents the chance to book Discover
Jet2CityBreaks Expands Discover More Range From Belfast 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
Entrepreneurs Invited To Make ‘Ultimate Pitch’ For Business Investment Read Post »
The Stena Line Belfast Giants made it two wins from two to start their pre-season campaign as Joe Cassetti’s double helped Adam Keefe’s men to a 4-1 win over the Great Britain national team at the Vindico Arena in Cardiff.
Giants Secure Pre-Season Victory Over Team GB Read Post »
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
Ards and North Down Borough Council has unveiled its Arts and Heritage Autumn Programme, packed with an exciting lineup of events, exhibitions, classes, and workshops running from September to December. Among the programme’s highlights is Aspects Festival, taking place in
Ards and North Down’s Arts and Heritage Autumn Programme is Unveiled Read Post »
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
Coventry University researchers are calling for better communication in healthcare as a study found hundreds of patients have experienced negative emotions when healthcare professionals talk to them about their body weight. The research looked at patients who live with idiopathic
Galway-based 3D Technology Ltd, a leading supplier of 3D printing equipment in Ireland, has announced its expansion into the Northern Ireland market. The move is set to provide Northern Ireland’s manufacturing sector with access to cutting-edge 3D printing solutions, offering
PropertyPal announced a strategic merger with Propertynews, uniting two of Northern Ireland’s leading property websites. This merger combines the best of both platforms’ technology, people, and skills, with the aim of driving innovation and enhancing the experience for home searchers
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
US firm RiverStone has chosen Northern Ireland to embark on a £2.5million Research & Development (R&D) project to create a new and innovative re-insurance platform called Orbit. It is anticipated the new platform could secure in excess of £3m additional
Whether you have had a holiday booked for months or are arranging a trip on short notice, you may be one of many Brits still looking forward to going abroad this summer. However, one element of international travel can impact
Sleep Expert Shares Eight Tips For Overcoming The Effects Of Jet Lag Read Post »
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 »
With flexible working increasingly viewed as a recruitment and retention gamechanger, the Labour Relations Agency and social enterprise, Timely Careers are urging Northern Ireland businesses to consider joining their GB counterparts for the second four-day working week pilot. Due to
Flexible Working Puts Smiles On Faces Across The Factory Floor Read Post »
The Stena Line Belfast Giants can confirm that Petr Čech has re-joined the club on a short-term agreement, while Jackson Whistle is on international duty with Team GB. Set to dress for the Giants in pre-season action against the Cardiff
Petr Čech Returns To Belfast Giants On Short-Term Agreement Read Post »
A new study reveals the most popular ice cream flavours across each UK city this summer. The experts at QR Code Generator have analysed Google search data for 106 different ice cream flavours across each UK city. Flavours include raspberry ripple, cookie
Belfast’s Favourite Ice Cream Flavour Summer 2024 Read Post »
