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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.
Northern Ireland’s largest community and civic pride campaign, Live Here Love Here, has announced that its Small Grants Scheme has returned for a tenth year. The scheme is run in partnership with nine local councils, the Northern Ireland Housing Executive […]
The annual Aspects Festival is set to take place from Wednesday, 25 September to Sunday 6 October, drawing writers, poets, and literature lovers to Bangor for a celebration of some of the best writing this island has to offer. Organised
Aspects Festival 2024 – Programme Unveiled Read Post »
Translink has been awarded Investors in People (IIP) ‘We Invest in People’ accreditation. Given its complexity and the diverse range of activities that Translink undertakes across the length and breadth of Northern Ireland, this is a significant achievement for the
Translink Achieves Investors In People Award Read Post »
The Stena Line Belfast Giants are pleased to announce the signing of 27-year-old forward Bobo Carpenter for the 2024/25 season. From North Reading in Massachusetts, Carpenter arrives in Belfast off the back of three seasons in the ECHL with the
Giants Bring Bobo Carpenter To Belfast Read Post »
New data has revealed which country in Europe has the most sleep talkers. Using Google Trends data, Winstons Beds analysed the number of searches for ‘sleep talking’ in each country to see which nations might be afflicted by nighttime nattering. The UK tops
Sleep Talking Capital Of Europe Revealed Read Post »
No place for racism and violence…Diversity in health and social care is our strength The Northern Ireland Social Care Council (the Social Care Council) has published a statement voicing its support for the social work and social care workforce in
Statement From The Social Work And Social Care Workforce Regulator Read Post »
The Northern Ireland Social Care Council (the Social Care Council) has published a statement voicing its support for the social work and social care workforce in light of the recent racist, anti-immigrant, unlawful and violent scenes on our streets.The Social
No Place For Racism And Violence…Diversity In Health And Social Care Is Our Strength Read Post »
Hillsborough, Northern Ireland: RunThrough, the UK’s largest and Europe’s fastest-growing running events company, is thrilled to announce the resounding success of the Hillsborough Castle and Gardens Running Festival, which took place on Sunday, July 28th, 2024. The event was sold
The latest research from NI Chamber and BDO NI indicates that business performance in Northern Ireland was steady in Q2 24, with some signs of growth and positivity around the current trading environment. Most businesses are currently trading well (33%)
NI Business Report ‘Steady’ Performance In Q2 With Some Signs Of Growth Read Post »
A new study has revealed the best UK areas for late-night workers, with Westminster topping the list. Experts at QR Code Generator calculated the percentage of libraries and cafes open past 5pm in each UK area. The locations with the
Belfast Is The Seventh-Best UK Area For Late-Night Workers, According To New Study Read Post »
Rehearsals for Belfast School of Performing Arts summer youth project are in full swing, and after the huge success of the junior project, Little Mermaid Jnr, which gained standing ovations from audiences in July, hopes are high for the senior
Performing Arts Students Creating Sweetest Summer Youth Project Of The Year Read Post »
With a series of summer music events planned for Belfast during August, Translink is calling on attendees to plan ahead and pre-book their travel. Key concerts being highlighted by the public transport company are the Belfast Vital Music events with
£9m redevelopment for The Boulevard kickstarted by bowling tenant deal. One of the UK’s fastest growing leisure operators, Hollywood Bowl Group, is headed for its second location in Northern Ireland as part of a £9m redevelopment of designer outlet, The
Hollywood Bowl Group Strikes A Deal With Lotus Property Read Post »
With school summer holidays and warm weather meaning families are finding ways to keep cool, WaterSafe is alerting households on how to avoid potential health risks from hosepipes. The UK register of approved plumbers warns that hosepipes which are incorrectly
Stay Safe This Summer – Hosepipes’ Hidden Health Risks Read Post »
Running a small business in the UK is no easy task, however, the lingering effects of the recent recession are now starting to shrink and 2024 is seeing inflation drop to its lowest level in two years1. With this in
New Report Reveals Belfast SMEs Are Optimistic About Future Growth Read Post »
A new study has revealed the UK’s favourite pizza toppings with Pepperoni taking first place. Dutch lifestyle magazine Dailybase analysed the number of monthly searches in United Kingdom for 50 different pizza toppings, including terms such as “[x] pizza”, “[x]
United Kingdom’s Favourite Pizza Toppings Revealed Read Post »
A Belfast food bank has received a donation of £12,000 from Amazon. Foodstock, based in west Belfast, is a community solidarity organisation offering support to those in need across the city. The charity offers a number of support services including
Belfast Food Bank Bolstered By Amazon Support Read Post »
Dr Hilary Jones is on a mission to get Britain healthy by boosting our metabolism with a secret compound called sulforaphane which helps tackle preventable diseases. TV presenter Dr Hilary Jones has launched a major new campaign to help boost
Cool FM revealed that the station has swept the board to reach No.1 in Northern Ireland on all counts. For almost two years Cool FM has been outperforming its nearest rival (BBC Radio Ulster) in audience terms but for the
Good News For Bauer Media NI As Cool FM Storms To The Top Of Radio Ratings On All Counts Read Post »
The 18th Belfast Mela Festival, sponsored by Sensata Technologies, was launched today by the Lord Mayor of Belfast Councillor Micky Murray, at The Atrium, Ulster University, Belfast. Now recognised as one of Northern Ireland’s largest arts festivals, Belfast Mela brings
Belfast Mela Unveils Exciting Line-Up For Nine-Day Festival Read Post »
The Stena Line Belfast Giants are pleased to announce the signing of 33-year-old forward Pierre-Olivier Morin for the 2024/25 season. From Trois-Rivières in Québec, Morin arrives from Aalborg Pirates in the Metal Ligaen, having recorded over 180 total points in
Belfast Giants Confirm Signing Of Pierre-Olivier Morin Read Post »
A globally renowned entrepreneur, responsible for building successful multi-million-dollar businesses in Australia, Singapore and the UK is to address a one-day summit in Belfast that will challenge SME leaders to unlock their potential. The brainchild of Simple Scaling co-founders, Brendan
Top Entrepreneur To Speak At Global Scaling Summit’s Return To Belfast Read Post »
One of Northern Ireland’s fastest growing commercial and residential property agencies has acquired one of the longest running property firms in south Down and established its fourth regional office. Bradley NI, owned and managed by chartered surveyor Garrett O’Hare, has
Bradley NI Expands, Acquires Longstanding South Down Property Firm Read Post »
Leading merchant JN Wine is set to embark on a major growth plan across Ireland and beyond after being named Northern Ireland’s best wine retailer for a record-breaking 30th time and the leading small independent merchant in the UK. Headquartered
Belfast City Airport’s dedicated Community Fund has enabled the development of a new forest school space at Kings Road Nursery School. The funding provided has facilitated the creation of several key features within the space including a gathering circle, ‘bug
Michael Harrison and the Really Useful Group are delighted to announce that South Shields-born X Factor winner, Joe McElderry, will next year return to Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, where he is set to perform at The Grand Opera
Belfast Restaurant Week, led by Belfast City’s three Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) – Belfast One, Destination CQ, and Linen Quarter BID, has announced it will return for 2024 from the 7th to the 13th October. Food establishments across the city
Derry Girls Creator and Writer comes on board as Patron of the charity’s Breast Screening Service Action Cancer, Northern Ireland’s leading, local cancer charity is absolutely delighted to announce that 43-year-old Irish Playwright and Screenwriter Lisa McGee has become Patron
Action Cancer Announces Lisa McGee As Patron Read Post »
Thompson Dock, known as the birthplace of Titanic, is getting ready to become awash with light and sound as immersive outdoor theatre show “Shadowdock” puts the city’s maritime heritage in the spotlight. Showgoers will embark on an audio-visual journey, exploring
Belfast City Airport has retained its ‘Very Good’ rating, the highest available, for accessibility following the publication of an annual report conducted by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). The report, which ranks airports across the UK on how they ensure
A recent survey found 44.5% of the workforce will proactively seek AI-related upskilling through their employer in the next five years. Specialist recruitment firm, Robert Half, has warned employers that stereotypes could hinder access to, and the development of, critical
Recruitment Specialist Warns Employers To Look Beyond Tech Skills For Gen AI Talent Read Post »
A new study reveals that CeraVe is the most searched skincare brand in the UK. The study, conducted by beauty and wellness marketplace Fresha, used Google Keyword Planner data on average monthly searches for over 50 well-known and popular brands of skincare.
The Top 10 Most Popular Skincare Brands In The UK Read Post »
Members of the NICCY Youth Panel have told the Health Minister their main goal is promote young people within the Health portfolio following a meeting at Parliament Buildings on Tuesday. During the introductory meeting with Mike Nesbitt, five members of
‘Shape The System Around Children And Young People’ ~ Youth Panel Tells Health Minister Read Post »
