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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.
Irish company Verdant Bloom Ltd (parent company of Urchinomics Group) has signed a share purchase agreement with Japanese brand NYK, marking the beginning of an exciting new partnership aimed at environmental restoration and sustainability. Kelp forests, essential for marine biodiversity […]
Urchinomics Partners with NYK for a Greener Future Read Post »
The Consumer Council have released the latest Northern Ireland Household Expenditure Tracker for Quarter 1 2024 (January to March), which tracks changes to income and expenditure for households in Northern Ireland across four income groups (quartiles). The Northern Ireland Household
Comedian Andrew Ryan is set to perform his latest show, Let Me Know How You Get On, at the Portico Arts & Heritage Centre on 21 September from 7:30pm to 9:30pm. After relocating to Belfast, Ryan is bringing his unique
Andrew Ryan To Perform At Portico Arts & Heritage Centre Read Post »
The Stena Line Belfast Giants have unveiled a brand-new collection of core jerseys that will be worn throughout the upcoming 2024/25 campaign, officially kickstarting a season-long celebration of 25 years of ice hockey in Belfast. Entering the club’s silver anniversary
Belfast Giants Launch Jersey Collection To Celebrate 25th Season Read Post »
The Northern Ireland Retail Consortium (NIRC) and retail trade union Usdaw have welcomed the news that Northern Ireland’s Justice Minister will introduce a new offence of assaulting a person providing a public service, performing a public duty or providing services
NIRC And Usdaw Win Better Legal Protection For Shop Workers In Northern Ireland Read Post »
As part of its new brand campaign, There’s a BOOST for That, Boost Drinks has released a TV ad and has launched an interactive roadshow which will help members of the public identify their ‘need state’ as well as offering ways
BOOST Puts The People Of Northern Ireland At The Centre Of Its New Campaign Read Post »
House sales rose at the fastest rate since early 2021 according to the latest results of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and Ulster Bank Residential Market Survey, as house prices continued to edge upwards. A net balance of
Aspiring young footballers from Greenisland FC 2014s are gearing up for a pre-season tour of Dublin as they transition to 9-a-side football next season. Greenisland FC 2014s will compete against some of the Republic of Ireland’s top youth football teams
The acquisition of Phoenix Energy this year represents the third biggest transaction in Northern Ireland’s corporate history, according to a new report by Experian. Citing “a return to big ticket M&A” in the second quarter of 2024, the global information
Report Names Phoenix Acquisition As Northern Ireland’s Biggest Deal In Nearly A Decade Read Post »
Belfast International Arts Festival, the city’s longest-running celebration of arts and culture, has officially revealed the line-up for its 62nd edition with a bumper five-week programme of events taking place city-wide this autumn that features artists from 16 different countries
Belfast International Arts Festival Returns With City-Wide Spectacle Of Arts And Culture Read Post »
Safefood is urging home barbecue chefs across Northern Ireland to use a meat thermometer as the weather heats up this August to avoid serving raw or undercooked barbecue meat to friends and family. Recent research by Safefood has revealed that almost half
Local Chefs Urged To ‘Trust The Meat Thermometer’ Due To Surge In Undercooked Meat Read Post »
A highly talented chef from Belfast’s 2 Taps Winebar delivered an extraordinary display of culinary creativity and skill to win the 2024 Ireland’s Next Top Chef Competition. Michelle Dela Cruz wowed judges, including Irish celebrity and Michelin star head chef Dylan McGrath, in a
M&S in Northern Ireland celebrated the latest group of successful Marks & Start participants, joined by representatives from The Prince’s Trust. Marks & Start is an employability scheme run in partnership with The Prince’s Trust designed to help create a
M&S Northern Ireland Champions Marks & Start Employability Scheme Read Post »
Three new recruits have joined Belfast City Airport’s fire service as part of its prestigious ‘High Flyers’ Apprenticeship Programme. Aoibh Carroll from Camlough, Jay Sempey, from Newtownards and Nicole Dallat from Newtownabbey will gain invaluable on-the-job experience and qualifications throughout
Belfast City Airport Welcomes Three New Fire Service Apprentices Read Post »
Establishing and running a small business in the UK is no small task, especially when you’re also raising a family. But according to new research*, the UK is home to cities that not only support independent business owners, but also
Belfast Amongst Top Cities In The UK For Small Business Owners With Growing Families Read Post »
Team members from joint venture Farrans Sacyr, the main contractors delivering Belfast Grand Central Station, are setting out on a 48-hour cycle challenge along the West Highland Way in Scotland with all funds raised going to the Cystic Fibrosis Trust.
Over the last two years ERG Holding UK Ltd (ERG), a leading European renewable energy producer, has generated £200k in community benefit funds to support local projects close to the Evishagaran and Craiggore wind farms, located to the east of
ERG Generates £200,000 In Community Benefit Fund For Local Projects Read Post »
With reports of rogue traders hitting the headlines, WaterSafe, the national register of approved plumbers, is sharing advice to help homeowners protect themselves from poor plumbing. Research by WaterSafe shows three per cent of households in the North West have
Tips To Protect Yourself From Rogue Traders Read Post »
The 5th instalment of the annual Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition will take place on September 12, boasting the biggest gathering of its kind in Northern Ireland. The Titanic Exhibition Centre will host the event, bringing Belfast into
Belfast Manufacturing Exhibition & Conference Returns Next Month For 5th Year Read Post »
Cancer Focus NI’s 5k Pink Run returns to Titanic Slipways on 13 October, sponsored by Dale Farm Sukie. This flagship event encourages everyone, including families and pets, to participate and raise funds for breast cancer support services such as counselling,
Think Pink: Titanic Slipways to Turn Pink for 5k Run this October Read Post »
Northern Ireland’s premier outlet destination, The Boulevard, is marking this summer’s jam-packed sports calendar with its summer campaign, Be Your Personal Best, featuring local athletes and celebrating Northern Ireland’s sporting prowess. Ulster Rugby’s Ben Carson is joined by other local athletes Jeni Nelmes
The Boulevard Celebrates Summer Of Sport With Local Athletes Read Post »
BPerfect Cosmetics is thrilled to announce its new role as the Official Diversity and Inclusivity Partner of the Gaelic Players Association (GPA). This landmark partnership, announced at the home of Gaelic Games in Croke Park, is a testament to BPerfect’s unwavering
Participants in the 7 Peaks Challenge will conquer seven of the highest peaks in the Mourne Mountains on Saturday 14th September 2024, while helping those affected by cancer throughout Northern Ireland. Action Cancer Treks and Activities Executive, Kate McCormack, said:
Action Cancer Calls On Adventurers To Join The 7 Peaks Challenge Read Post »
A Tyrone music tuition school is composing plans for expansion after receiving assistance from the government-backed Go Succeed business enterprise programme. Omagh Music Academy already caters for more than 180 students but has plans to grow that number yet further.
Go Succeed Ensures Sweet Sound Of Success For Omagh Music Academy Read Post »
Creative membership network Arts & Business NI (A&B NI) is putting cultural governance in the spotlight this Autumn, in partnership with award-winning accountancy and business advisory firm Harbinson Mulholland. The annual A&B NI Cultural Governance Conference has been celebrating trustee
Could you be a Viking for a day and raise vital funds to help protect children and young people from abuse? NSPCC Northern Ireland has issued a ‘call to oars’ to businesses, families and individuals to form teams of 10
Join The Viking ‘Invasion’ And Sign Up For River Lagan Boat Race In Aid Of NSPCC NI Read Post »
Translink is running a Biodiversity Photo Competition to celebrate the recent launch of its Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan 2030. The plan sets out an ambitious vision to bring about a landscape-scale, nature positive future for Northern Ireland’s transport network.
Bee Snap Happy As Translink Launches Biodiversity Photo Competition Read Post »
Expert digital marketing professionals from some of the world’s biggest online brands are jetting into Belfast in September to speak at an event aimed at helping local businesses to grow. The DM Conference, in partnership with Ulster University, is taking
Global Digital Leaders Heading To Belfast For Marketing Conference Read Post »
A Belfast-based sustainable design studio has launched a new project converting used textiles destined for landfill into high-end corporate merchandise for leading companies. The expansion for Titanic Denim comes after the business participated in the government-backed Go Succeed enterprise programme.
Belfast Design Studio’s Titanic Impact On Corporate Sustainability Read Post »
One of Northern Ireland’s leading housing associations, Woven, has officially handed over 28 new homes to tenants as part of a £23.6m integrated housing development in Strabane. The high-quality apartments, family homes and accessible housing represent the first phase of
Woven Hands Over First Phase Of £23.6m Housing Scheme In Strabane Read Post »
Organisations across Portaferry have come together under the banner of Portaferry Community Collective to launch a brand new festival celebrating the abundance of built, cultural and natural heritage in and around Portaferry. The inaugural ‘Portaferry Heritage Fest’ will take place
Portaferry’s Brand New Heritage Fest Read Post »
Galgorm, Northern Ireland’s globally renowned luxury hotel and wellness destination, has been chosen to host one of the world’s most prestigious hospitality award ceremonies, the World Luxury Awards 2024. The glittering grand gala is set to attract over 200 guests
World Luxury Awards Selects Galgorm As Host Read Post »
Holiday makers are being warned to wash off sunscreen before getting into bed to avoid breakouts and skin irritation. Sleep experts at WinstonsBeds.com have shared that sleeping with the product on can clog pores and lead to poor sleep hygiene. Many jet
Here’s Why You Should Wash Off SPF Before Bed Read Post »
