EasyJet, Northern Ireland’s largest airline, has launched its first flight on a new domestic route from Belfast City Airport to Edinburgh. The new route strengthens domestic connectivity and serves the increasing demand for travel between Northern Ireland and key cities across the UK. The first flight to Edinburgh took off yesterday afternoon, 26 October, and […]
Jet2.com and Jet2holidays have revealed that they have raised over £1.5 million for their charity partner organisations through their charity strategy, which the leading leisure airline and UK’s largest tour operator launched in 2023. Back in 2023, Jet2.com and Jet2holidays announced a charity strategy to support their partner organisations NSPCC, Macmillan, Trees for Cities, Planet Patrol and Hope for Children, helping the charities with
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The Northern Ireland Hotels Federation (NIHF), in partnership with Ulster Bank, has announced the winners of this year’s Rising Stars Awards, celebrating emerging talent within Northern Ireland’s hotel and hospitality industry. The annual awards, held as part of Hospitality Exchange 2025 at the Crowne Plaza Belfast, recognise young professionals who have demonstrated outstanding skill, leadership
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Biopax is proud to celebrate the recent achievements of its employees who have successfully completed their GQA Level 3 qualification in Print. This accomplishment marks a significant milestone in their professional development and reflects their hard work, commitment and passion for excellence within the print and packaging industry. Based in Belfast, Biopax is a leading
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The Odyssey Trust, founder of the Friendship Four ice hockey tournament, is proud to announce that Axial3D, a Belfast-based leader in AI-powered medical 3D modelling, has become a partner of the 2025 tournament. To mark the 10th anniversary of the cross-Atlantic tournament, Axial3D has produced 3D-printed replicas of the original Belpot Trophy – ensuring each
Abbeyfield & Wesley, the not-for-profit housing association providing sheltered and family-style living for older people across Northern Ireland, is celebrating Positive Ageing Month by hosting intergenerational activities and events throughout October. Across its network of houses in Northern Ireland, the organisation is opening its doors to young people to celebrate intergenerational connections. Girl Guides from Belfast,
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Jet2CityBreaks is saying cheers to ten years of operating award-winning city breaks by launching an unmissable sale, offering £120 off all new city break bookings. With 33 city break destinations on sale, ranging from European capitals to beach-front locations, the UK’s leading provider of European city breaks is giving customers and independent travel agents the
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Following publication of the House of Lords’ NI Scrutiny Committee’s report on ‘Strengthening Northern Ireland’s Voice in the Context of the Windsor Framework’, Alan Lowry, FSB’s NI Chair welcomed the report’s call on the UK Government to acknowledge that the Windsor Framework isn’t working for businesses as envisaged and to work to address these problems well
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Stena Line’s newest vessel, Stena Connecta, was officially named at the CMI Shipyard in Weihai, China on October 16, and will soon begin her maiden voyage to her new home port on the Irish Sea. Alongside Stena Futura, which entered service in September, these two new freight ferries will boost freight capacity by 40 percent on the
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A new partnership between leading bank AIB and Young Enterprise Northern Ireland is set to empower young people across the region with greater commercial awareness and entrepreneurial skills to drive the next generation of business leaders. AIB is supporting two of Young Enterprise NI’s flagship programmes that will impact hundreds of children in schools in
Preparations are well underway to welcome up to 10,000 participants and spectators to Belfast later this month for Oireachtas na Samhna – Ireland’s oldest Irish language and arts gathering. The city is hosting the festival from 29 October to 2 November, with Gaeilgeoirí travelling from across Ireland to enjoy five days of events across arts,
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This October, Action Renewables, a leading provider of renewable energy expertise in Northern Ireland, will proudly “go pink” in support of Action Cancer’s Paint the Town Pink fundraising campaign during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Throughout the month, Action Renewables will be a beacon of pink, illuminating its offices to encourage local businesses in Belfast and
For most young people, being online is an integral part of their life: they increasingly work, play, learn and explore interests via smartphones, iPads and laptops. However, the sad reality is that the risks they face when online are also on the rise. At a unique event called the ‘Stormont Cyber Café’, a group of
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The Belfast Giants are pleased to announce the renewal of their long-standing partnership with leading ferry company, Stena Line, marking the 14th consecutive season of title sponsorship. Since first coming on board in 2011, Stena Line has maintained an ongoing commitment to the Belfast Giants, providing consistent support for the club over more than a
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A new Belfast-based drinks company is set to play a leading role in the rapid growth of the alcohol-free and low-alcohol market in Ireland and the UK, which reflects a broader shift in consumer habits towards moderation, wellness, and choice. The Sober Irish Drinks Company, trading under the brand The Sober Irish, will bring a premium
Translink is marking Railway 200 — the 200th anniversary of the modern railway — with a moving new series of short videos showcasing poems written by passengers, performed on trains and in stations across Northern Ireland. The videos bring to life poems from Poetry in Motion – A Collection, a special booklet featuring 100 poems published earlier this
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After a wet and windy Storm Amy, people’s thoughts will soon be turning to sunnier climes as the countdown begins to Northern Ireland’s biggest and longest-running holiday fair. The 33rd annual Holiday World Show Belfast in association with Bookit by NI Travel News makes a welcome return to ICC Belfast at The Waterfront Hall from Friday January 9 until Sunday January
After the success of last year’s event, Raffrey Farmer Dee Heron, an Action Cancer Skin Cancer Ambassador and a volunteer with the Moneyreagh & District Action Cancer Fundraising Group, held another ewe breeding lamb auction at the Saintfield Livestock Mart on Friday 22nd August. The evening proved to be another runaway success raising an amazing
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Peter Rollins, an internationally recognised author, philosopher, and public speaker originally from Belfast and now based in the USA, has been announced as a speaker at BarCamp Belfast 2025, taking place on September 26 at the Oh Yeah Centre in Belfast’s Cathedral Quarter. Building on Andy McMillan’s 2009 success, organisers Marty Neill (of AirPOS Pay
Claire Brannigan, founder of Skinakin based in Glengormley, County Antrim, has been announced as a speaker at BarCamp Belfast 2025, taking place on September 26 at the Oh Yeah Centre in Belfast’s Cathedral Quarter. Building on Andy McMillan’s 2009 success, organisers Marty Neill (of AirPOS Pay & Retro Rooms) and Jennie Wallace (Beyond Skin) have
Kevin Cunningham, founder of Doing and Learning based in Holywood, has been announced as a speaker at BarCamp Belfast 2025, taking place on September 26 at the Oh Yeah Centre in Belfast’s Cathedral Quarter. Building on Andy McMillan’s 2009 success, organisers Marty Neill (of AirPOS Pay & Retro Rooms) and Jennie Wallace (Beyond Skin) have
Davidson McDonnell has announced plans to continue targeted expansion as it marks a decade of trailblazing growth. With turnover at the firm for its most recent financial year having increased once again by over 15%, the practice now holds a leading position in a variety of key specialisms, including commercial property and corporate M&A. The
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Translink is urging “Safety First” while using public transport this summer, reminding people to behave safely and responsibly on and around the railway network and when using buses and trains. Translink has partnered with the Irish FA and Ulster GAA, using a sporting theme to urge people to ‘Play it Safe’, treat staff and passengers
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On Wednesday 30 July, Northern Ireland Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Fleur Anderson, visited Hinch Distillery in County Down to explore how the newly signed UK–India Free Trade Agreement (FTA), which marks a historic milestone in bilateral trade, stands to unlock export potential for Northern Ireland’s premium spirits industry. The Minister was accompanied by V.V.S. Rama
The UK’s largest tour operator Jet2holidays has announced that it has added even more Free Child Place holidays across the peak summer holiday season, with Free Child Places now available on every flight during the school holidays this summer but once they are gone, they are gone. The additions are on top of the Free Child Place holidays
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Biopax Limited, a Belfast-based leader in sustainable packaging, welcomed a prestigious international guest to its production facility. On Monday 28 July, Madam Li Li, Chairman and CEO of Masterwork Group Co. Ltd, visited the site in what was her only factory visit in Ireland. Biopax’s machinery includes the MasterMatrix die-cutter and folder-gluers, manufactured by Masterwork Group
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Raffrey Farmer Dee Heron, a volunteer with the Moneyreagh & District Action Cancer Fundraising Group for over 30 years, is set to hold a ewe breeding lamb auction at the Saintfield Livestock Mart on Friday 22nd August at 7.30pm and is calling upon the local farming community for its support. Dee Heron, an Action Cancer Skin
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The Belfast Giants are proud to confirm that long-serving netminder Andrew Dickson will return for the 2025/26 season. From Ballymoney, Dickson has become a true stalwart of the Giants, with over 15 years of service to the club. Having first joined the Giants in 2009, Dickson has since become a fan favourite and one of
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The SSE Arena, Belfast is pleased to announce a new partnership with Tayto, one of Northern Ireland’s most iconic and best-loved brands. This collaboration brings together two organisations with deep roots in the local community, each known for delivering unforgettable experience – whether through world-class live entertainment or the unmistakable taste of Tayto’s renowned snacks.
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Retail NI, in partnership with National Lottery operator Allwyn, SSE Airtricity and Gig Grafter, has officially launched the High Street Heroes NI 2025 campaign. This vibrant initiative celebrates the independent retailers and local businesses that form the backbone of Northern Ireland’s communities and high streets. Glyn Roberts, Chief Executive of Retail NI, said: “The High
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AIB has launched a new green loan to help businesses transition to a low carbon economy. The Business Sustainability Loan is available to all eligible businesses, including all agri sectors seeking to green their operations. The interest rate is lower than AIB’s standard business variable rate loan and is available at a variable interest rate
Store partners from Specsavers stores across Northern Ireland recently came together with accommodation managers and partners at Simon Community to celebrate a successful first year of eye testing clinics for people experiencing homelessness in Northern Ireland. Since June 2024, thirteen clinics have been set up by optometrists in the towns and communities within which they
The Belfast Giants are pleased to confirm the re-signing of American defenceman Bo Hanson for the 2025/26 season. 27-year-old Hanson first joined the Giants ahead of the 2024/25 campaign and wasted no time making an impression on and off the ice. From Boise, Idaho, Hanson quickly became a trusted figure on the Giants’ blue line,
