Former Citibank Employee Settles Sex Discrimination Case For £215,000

A former Citibank N.A. United Kingdom employee has settled her sex and disability discrimination cases against the company for £215,000. The cases were supported by the Equality Commission for Northern Ireland. Maeve Bradley worked for Citibank in Belfast as an Assistant Vice President. In the spring of 2023, she went on maternity leave and believed she […]

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ACTION CANCER: Have A Blast At The Breast Foot Forward Walk | Early Registration Is Now Open.

5th March 2025 Have a Blast at the Breast Foot Forward Walk. Every year Action Cancer helps to save and support 20,000 people across Northern Ireland through the delivery of its services including the provision of 8,000 breast screening appointments at Action Cancer House and on board the Big Bus. On Friday 6th June, a sea of

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Belfast City Council Launches Consultation On Entrepreneurial Support For Newcomer Communities

The Mind Tribe UK have been appointed by Belfast City Council to lead a new research and consultation project aimed at identifying the barriers faced by individuals from Newcomer Communities in accessing entrepreneurial support. The project will involve 8 consultation events, a mix of virtual and face-to-face sessions, along with a digital survey engaging individuals

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Upstream Secures £150m Funding For Local Businesses After Successful MBO

Upstream assumes full local ownership and wins backing from Pollen Street Capital to help power local businesses. Belfast-headquartered asset-based lending (ABL) specialist, Upstream, has successfully completed a management buyout (MBO) of the business, bringing it back into full local ownership. The MBO team, led by original Upstream founder, Judith Totten MBE, has secured an agreement

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EventWise NI Announces Inspiring Women’s Retreat Featuring Sarah Travers and Paula McIntyre

EventWise NI is thrilled to unveil its Reflect and Empower Women’s Retreat, an exclusive opportunity for women seeking inspiration, relaxation and personal growth. Taking place from 16–18 May 2025 at the stunning Downhill Beach House, Castlerock, this retreat offers a blend of transformative workshops, outstanding dining experiences and rejuvenating coastal activities in an unforgettable setting. The

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Arts Care Launches Skylarks Programme to Bring Joy and Creativity to Older Adults Across Northern Ireland

Arts Care, Northern Ireland’s leading arts in health charity, is delighted to announce the launch of Skylarks, a vibrant new creative programme designed to bring joy, connection, and creative engagement to older adults, including those living with dementia, in residential and day care settings across Northern Ireland. Supported by £8,500 from the Arts Council of

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Improving the Longevity of Your Wind Turbine: Three Useful Tools to Consider

If you’ve invested in wind power for your business, you’ve made the right choice. A wind turbine can greatly improve your business’s energy efficiency, and you’ll be doing your bit to protect the planet to boot.  Like any expensive piece of outdoor technology, however, your new turbine will need constant maintenance.  Given their size and

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Connswater Creatives & Community Organisations Condemn Sudden Shopping Centre Closure

Statement from the Connswater Creatives & Community Organisations The abrupt decision to close Connswater Shopping Centre with just two weeks’ notice has left multiple community, arts, and charitable organisations facing immediate displacement and severe operational and financial challenges.  The closure, set for Friday 21 March 2025, was announced without prior consultation or consideration for the

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Strategies for Building an Effective Online Presence

Building a strong online presence is essential for any business looking to grow. The right tools can simplify website creation, allowing entrepreneurs to focus on delivering quality products and services. However, challenges like selecting the wrong platform or overlooking design and functionality can hurt online visibility. Small business owners can avoid common mistakes and improve

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Create Gifts Launches New Website Offering Personalised Gifts with a Social Impact

Larne social enterprise Access Employment Limited (AEL) has announced the launch of their new website creategifts.co.uk to expand their range of personalised and customised gifts. Since its establishment two years ago, Create Gifts has focused on supplying bulk merchandise, corporate gifts, and awards to businesses.  The launch of its personalised gifts range marks a significant

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The Trick to Making It Easy For Customers to Buy Your Products

There are several different ways to encourage customers to buy your products. As well as good marketing, good advertising, and good salesmanship, there’s another method that works surprisingly well. People like things to be convenient for them, and the easier you make it for people to buy your products, the more likely they will go

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The Impact of Technology on Modern Business

Technology has become an important part of modern business operations. It has truly changed the way that companies interact with their customers, manage transactions, and streamline their processes. From facilitating payments for customers to engaging in customer service, mobile innovations are changing the way that business transactions are completed. Let’s look at some of the

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Cluttered Desk, Cluttered Mind: How To Tackle Clutter In Your Workplace

Clutter isn’t good for productivity. On top of making it harder to find things, clutter can serve as a distraction and elevate stress levels. By taking the time to free your workplace of excess stuff, you can make it somewhere that you and your workers can focus and find peace. Below are 5 ways to

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Celebrating Social Work Month: ‘Thank You’ Campaign Recognises The Value Of Social Workers To The NI Community

The Northern Ireland Social Care Council (the Social Care Council) are launching a digital and PR campaign to say thank you to Northern Ireland’s over 6,700 social workers, whilst recognising the important role they play for the communities they serve. The campaign runs throughout March and coincides with World Social Work Day later in the month, which

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Belfast’s Theatre Community Raises The Curtain On Amateur Premiere Of Les Misérables: Let The People Sing

Belfast Operatic Company in collaboration with St. Agnes’ Choral Society, Ulster Operatic Company and the Grand Opera House Trust are thrilled to host a historic first this week which sees Belfast open the first production of Les Misérables: Let The People Sing!, a UK wide project celebrating the 40th anniversary of the world’s most popular musical. By special permission

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5 Ways Technology is Enhancing Business Operations, from ANPR Parking Systems to AI Integration

Technology is changing the way that we do business, driving efficiency, customer experience, and growth. Let’s have a look at the five ways technology is changing today’s business landscape below. 1. Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are now part of modern business strategies.  These technologies are allowing

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NI Digital Employment Platform Goes Live For Ethnic Minorities

A new digital platform designed to empower and support ethnic minority professionals in their employment journey has launched in Northern Ireland. The launch event took place at MCS Group offices in Belfast and attendees included representatives from Queen’s University, Belfast City Council, Ulster University and Work West Enterprise Agency.   The Minorities Business Network NI (MBNNI)

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REVIEW: Soineanta Maskirovka by Christopher Owens “A Tableau Of Melancholia And Mystery In An Ordinary Life”

When an author’s work is labelled as existential and surreal the casual reader may look away and head for the latest bestseller or cookbook. When it comes to writers such as Christopher Owens that would be a mistake, as evidenced in his latest book, Soineanta Maskirovka. The book tackles a life lived normally that comes

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Belfast Author Launches Daring New Book Soineanta Maskirovka

Belfast writer has launched his latest work, Soineanta Maskirovka in a book that both intrigues and entertains.  Evolving out of a hidden desire to create, Christopher Owens’ work exists between conscience and the sub conscience. “After all, the impending apocalypse needs someone to document it,” he said. Much like his previous works A Vortex of Securocrats and “dethrone

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Gentle Sports Activities to Support Diabetes-Friendly Diet

Keeping diabetes under control involves not just blood sugar level testing but also a healthy diet and regular exercise. This could mean consuming fewer calories than your body expends in some cases. However, even with portion control, some individuals find it challenging due to factors like misjudging calorie intake or metabolic adaptations.  As a rule

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Furnish For Success With These 5 Office Furniture Upgrades

Some companies don’t put much thought into furnishing their office. However, the furniture you choose could have a big impact on your company’s success. Your office furniture choices can have a big impact on your company’s public image, your workforce’s wellbeing, your ability to organise and your overall morale. If your furniture is unattractive, uncomfortable

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Keep Your Pub Afloat: Top 3 Reasons Pub Close Down & How To Avoid Them

There was a time when every British town had at least one pub. You could barely walk down the road without seeing a handful of lovely pubs full of customers. Sadly, those times have changed. More and more pubs are closing down every year, leading many to believe this is a dying industry.  It’s not

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The Art of Writing Less and Saying More in Your Content

Writing is a powerful tool, but many people use too many words to say something simple. Whether crafting a short story, a blog post, or an article, using clear and concise language makes writing stronger. Readers lose interest when sentences drag on or when unnecessary words fill up space. However, good writing doesn’t need to

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Celebrating Belfast’s Literary Power At 4 Corners Festival

The power of a city’s words from the streets of home Belfast’s literary power, legacy and eloquence will be celebrated by the 4 Corners Festival at an event showcasing how all corners of the city fights well above its population’s weight in the arts in general and literature in particular. On The Literary Streets Of

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New Enterprise Events To Help Local Communities in Lisburn and Castlereagh Turn Business Ideas Into Reality

Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council has launched the Go Succeed in the Community programme of events starting on Friday January 31.   This free community enterprise outreach programme is aimed at supporting and encouraging individuals to start or grow a business through a series of roadshows, networking events and coffee mornings. Alderman Grehan, Chair Regeneration &

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Six Thought-Provoking Talks at the 4 Corners Festival

The 4 Corners Festival is returning in 2025 for its 13th year, with a packed lineup of inspiring and thought-provoking talks, discussions, and workshops that promise to engage and challenge attendees. With the theme Home? as its focus, the festival runs from 31 January to 9 February across Belfast, offering a diverse programme designed to

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7 Music Acts Appearing at the Upcoming 4 Corners Festival

The 4 Corners Festival is back for its 13th year, bringing an eclectic programme of events to Belfast from 31 January to 9 February 2025.  With this year’s theme of Home?, the festival promises to inspire thought, connection, and community through a diverse range of art, music, discussion, and faith-based events. Among the highlights of

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BSPA Marks 15 Years with Arena Spectacle & 15 Life-Changing Scholarships

This month, Belfast School of Performing Arts (BSPA), Northern Ireland’s leading theatre school, is proud to announce a milestone celebration marking 15 incredible years of fostering young talent and championing the performing arts across Northern Ireland. To commemorate this significant anniversary, BSPA will host a spectacular concert at Belfast’s iconic SSE Arena on 15th June 2025,

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