Attending the opening night of “Come From Away” at the Grand Opera House in Belfast was an experience that surpassed all expectations. I walked into the theatre with a vague familiarity of the song “Me and The Sky,” which poignantly tells the story of Beverley Bass, the first female commercial captain for American Airlines. Given […]
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The enduring satire Give My Head Peace brings its 2024 stage show to Belfast’s iconic Grand Opera House. A fan since childhood, I was eager to see how the television show’s sharp wit would translate to the stage – and it doesn’t disappoint. While the humour is deeply rooted in Northern Irish politics and local
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Revolutionary new motor Turntide tackling climate change Renewables experts Everun are bringing a revolutionary new energy technology product to market that will help companies save on costs and help tackle climate change. The Turtide Smart Motor System, developed in California, has been proven to save companies on energy bills and Everun’s Managing Director, Michael Thompson
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Libraries NI has provided a creative space for four businesses whose offices were destroyed in the devastating fire in Cathedral Buildings in October 2022. Organised by Damien Corr, BID manager, Cathedral Quarter Business Improvement District (BID) working with Julie Reid Deputy Head of Service, Libraries NI, the library has given the space free for a
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Year-long arts programme leads the activity to commemorate the pivotal moment in time, 25 years ago and includes new, exclusive commissions 25@25: a new leadership programme will be launched to support and develop 25 leaders of tomorrow from a host of different sectors Finding your voice – Lyra’s Literary Legacy: a youth project in the Northwest will explore the role of journalism
Shirley Lyons, who worked as a designer/sales consultant with Starplan in Portadown from June 2013 until April 2018, has been awarded £18,857 by the Industrial Tribunal following a sexual harassment, victimisation and unfair dismissal case. The case was supported by the Equality Commission.  Ms Lyons’ complaints of sexual harassment and victimisation, following events at
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Passionate Restaurateur, Rachel Molloy from Donaghmore, fulfilled a lifelong dream by launching her successful local eatery, No.47, in Cookstown thanks to help from the Go For It programme in association with Mid Ulster District Council. This project is part funded by Invest Northern Ireland and the European Regional Development Fund under the Investment for Growth
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Schools out, and as much as you may wish otherwise it’s impossible to take the kids out every day. There’s a whole lot of adulting still to be done and the weather doesn’t always play nice. This is where gadgets and technology can be our saviour, helping us keep those bored kids’ minds occupied. Here
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You think you know the Beatles, but now go one step further than ever before to see what it was like to be IN a Beatles recording session. This is an arena spectacular like no other, an insight into where the Beatles songs actually came from. They evolved in the studio at Abbey Road and
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Three talented young classical musicians from across Northern Ireland have been named as finalists in the national final of Bank of Ireland UK’s Catherine Judge Memorial Award 2016. The Award is part of the bank’s wider schools programme, the most comprehensive of its kind in Northern Ireland and was created as a lasting tribute to
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William Shakespeare, arguably England’s best–loved playwright, will be commemorated across England this year to mark 400 years since his death in 1616. Here, VisitEngland rounds up some of the best ways to celebrate Shakespeare’s life and works, and where to discover the untold stories of England’s Bard. St Albans Shakespeare Festival (March – June) Held
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Millions of British women fear they won’t be taken seriously without wearing make-up, new research reveals. A poll of 2,000 women found nearly a third think others wouldn’t treat them with respect if they went to a meeting, out for a date or to an interview completely bare faced. In fact, the average lady claims
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Fancy a break? Jet2.com and Jet2holidays offer the BIGGEST CHOICE of international destinations direct from Belfast International which now gives Northern Ireland holidaymakers no fewer than 17 holiday hotspots to choose from and Jet2 have selected some great late deals for you to choose from. Alcudia, Majorca, 3 star BelleVue Club, 7 nights Self Catering
Prime Cut Productions are presenting the Irish premiere of a new version of Patrick Marbers’s After Miss Julie; placing the setting within an Irish context for Irish audiences The tour begins with Project Arts Centre Dublin on the 9th March (with previews from 4th March) before it tours for a month long, all-island tour finishing at the MAC
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Wait no more as the first Bierfest is coming to Custom House Square from 18th – 22nd May. Guests are promised to have amazing experiences about German culture at the center of Belfast. German Bierfest is formed on the concept of a sommerfest or summer fest. Normally, there can be found market stalls, beer garden and various funfair. Introducing the first Bierfest to
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Lily’s Driftwood Bay, the mixed animation children’s series, has been named Best Pre-School Series at the annual prestigious British Animation Awards in London. The British Animation Awards celebrate the finest quality in animation and the coveted Best Pre-School award was awarded to Lily’s Driftwood Bay, beating off stiff competition from the Clangers, Hey Duggee and over 100 other entries.
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If your colleagues are wearing black today, it might be a good idea to give them a wide berth, new research reveals. The study of 2,000 Brits by Arla’s Best of Both (BOB) examined the relationship between the colours we wear and their impact on our moods. It found that those feeling stressed and angry
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We’re a nation of animal lovers with two fifths of people in the UK owning a pet, but many of us still don’t realise the benefits of our furry friends, some of which can be life-saving. A recent ‘Better with Pets’ meta-research review and a survey commissioned by Purina, reveal the benefits pets bring to society and
The Easter Bunny has kicked off his 2016 schedule in style, with the National Trust unveiling a series of show-stopping topiary bunnies, one of which can be found in the grounds of Castle Ward in County Down. The 4ft topiary bunnies have been created to celebrate the ninth year of the Cadbury Easter Egg Hunts.
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Food-on-the-go-retailer, Greggs has opened its first company managed shop at Boucher Retail Park, creating 14 jobs and bringing its much loved product range to one of Belfast’s busiest shopping areas. Greggs arrival was celebrated by local customers eager to purchase one of its iconic favourites and sample the new products on offer. The shop layout aims
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Northern Ireland is the place to be this Easter for some egg-citing family fun and Tourism Northern Ireland is encouraging people of all ages to get out and about to enjoy the packed programme of events taking place over the holiday. Tourism NI’s Communication and Destination PR Officer, Rachel Quigg, has praised the array of
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This Easter the people of Northern Ireland will throw out the celebrity cookbooks they got for Christmas in favour of serving up the family favourite, traditional roast dinner, according to a survey by NI’s favourite butter brand, Golden Cow. Despite the start of 2016 being a bumper time for purchasing Nigella or Heston’s latest tomb,
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To celebrate Northern Ireland’s Year of Food and Drink, Moy Park has ‘turned up the heat’ in Belfast city centre and brought its oven outdoors to Castle Place. With Easter just around the corner Moy Park is reminding  the NI public through its ‘bus shelter oven’ that the holidays are the perfect time to ‘make
Talented Methody schoolboy and treble singer, Garbhan McEnoy, aged 11 from Belfast, will perform with award-winning company, Northern Ireland Opera this month, taking to the stage as ‘Miles’ in Benjamin Britten’s chilling opera, The Turn of The Screw, supported by the Arts Council of Northern Ireland. Garbhan, who also sings with the choir at St
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