September is a key month in any parents’ calendars, with the start of the academic year meaning a whole new experience for three and four year olds: nursery. Starting nursery school or creche is a huge milestone for any child and whilst exciting, it can be a very daunting time for both children and parents […]
The application of VAT to school fees would make private school unaffordable for one in three (33%) of parents questioned while 36% say they would look for a cheaper alternative and 20% say asking family for financial help would be an option Nearly half of private school parents believe affording fees will become tougher in
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A Newry-based entrepreneur has realised her dream of returning from North America to set up her own physiotherapy and Pilates practice, after receiving help through the government backed Go Succeed service. Catherine Elliott, originally from the United States, moved with her family to the Newry area at the age of 10 but left to pursue
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In a move that will reduce its annual carbon vehicle emissions by up to 90% compared with standard diesel, Belfast City Airport has introduced Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) fuel across 100% of its fleet of airside vehicles and equipment. This significant shift to lower carbon fuel marks a major step forward in the airport’s ongoing
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Belfast City Airport’s Community Fund is now open for applications across Belfast, Ards and North Down until 30th September 2024. Belfast City Airport’s Community Fund, designed to provide funding to projects that have a positive impact in the local area, is now open for applications. The Community Fund, which has been providing financial support to community-based
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This October, Action Cancer is calling on all types of businesses across Northern Ireland to get behind its annual Paint the Town Pink campaign, during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and help raise vital funds for its life-saving breast screening service. Backing the campaign are Helen Bryce and Ciara McConville, two of the charity’s Senior Radiographers.
TIGA, the trade association representing the UK’s video games industry, has revealed the shortlist for the TIGA UK Games Education Awards 2024. These awards recognise outstanding students, education providers and best practice. The winners of the 12 categories will be announced in a virtual ceremony in the autumn, with the winner of a special award
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Magherafelt-based off-site construction firm, P McVey Building Systems, is investing £1.4 million in its business to scale into Great Britain, following significant growth in the Republic of Ireland market. P McVey specialises in the manufacture, sale, and hire of a wide range of modular accommodation for both the private and public sectors across health, education
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Getting caught up in a car accident can be a traumatic experience. It’s easy to panic and forget what you should do to ensure the accident is properly recorded and reported. Experienced personal injury attorneys John Foy & Associates reveal what to do if you are ever involved in a car accident. If you’re hit
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A comprehensive study of Instagram hashtag data has revealed the most picturesque proposal locations worldwide, with Paris topping almost 800 other scenic destinations. The study by online casino website Nieuwe Casino analysed the Instagram hashtags ‘#[location]engagement’, ‘#[location]proposal’, and ‘#[location]engaged’ combined with 781 locations worldwide to determine which feature most frequently as the proposal backdrop for
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A sea of pink will sweep through Finnebrogue Estate when it hosts Action Cancer’s Breast Foot Forward fundraising walk on Sunday 29th September. The walk will take place just ahead of Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October and the charity is encouraging men, women and children of all ages to take part and help raise vital
Manufacturing firms in Northern Ireland must embrace resilience and innovation to thrive in today’s challenging economic landscape, according to Alan Lowry, Chair of the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) NI Policy Board. Speaking ahead of the upcoming Manufacturing and Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition on September 12, Lowry emphasised the need for businesses to adapt
A new study has revealed the top songs featured in summer playlists on Spotify, with Calvin Harris’s Summer coming out on top. The research, conducted by sweepstake casino, Vegas Gems, used the Spotify playlist tool, Playlist Miner to find all public playlists that contain the words ‘summer songs’ in the title. The 970 playlists found
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Outsource Group has partnered with California-based Palo Alto Networks – the world’s leading cyber security firm – in a new deal that sees the Antrim-headquartered company become the only Palo Alto Cortex Managed Security Service Provider Partner (MSSP) on the island of Ireland. The arrangement is expected to be worth several million pounds in new
Belfast City Airport has announced the incoming arrival of a new Northern Irish themed restaurant, Samson’s Kitchen & Bar, to its Departures Lounge. Creating 30 new jobs, Samson’s Kitchen & Bar will further enhance Belfast City Airport’s food and beverage offering with the introduction of table service, which will be the first of its kind
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The Amgen Irish Open will return to Northern Ireland in 2024 with Royal County Down Golf Club hosting this year’s event from 11-15th September. Translink has worked with partner organisations including The European Tour, Tourism NI, Newry, Mourne & Down Council, PSNI and the Department for Infrastructure to offer a range of services to get people to the event
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The Amgen Irish Open 2024, Royal County Down Golf Club, County Down, 11 – 15 September. The 2024 Amgen Irish Open will take place at Royal County Down Golf Club, in Newcastle, Northern Ireland. World-class golf, live music, and the best fans in the world are all to be enjoyed at this unmissable tournament. If
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Businesses in Northern Ireland’s manufacturing sector will have the opportunity to gain expert insights into securing growth funding at the upcoming Northern Ireland Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition. The event, scheduled for September 12 at the TEC Belfast, will feature a dedicated session on practical strategies for financing growth, tailored specifically to the
More than 1,000 businesspeople will attend NI Chamber’s Festival of Business when it returns to St George’s Market on Wednesday 18 September. The annual event will feature an eclectic mix of networking, learning and interactive exhibitions, with 120 local companies preparing to showcase their work. Magician, mentalist and television presenter Joel M will headline the
Industry leaders from across the UK and Ireland are set to arrive in Belfast for Northern Ireland’s most significant event of its kind. The 5th annual Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition will take place at TEC Belfast on September 12. The event will feature over a hundred trade stands as well as incorporating
AS thousands of students across Northern Ireland contemplate their futures on the back of their exam results, a leading local accountancy firm has issued a reassuring message that the traditional university route is NOT the only pathway to a successful and rewarding career. Lisburn-based Exchange Accountants is one of Northern Ireland’s leading digital accountancy firms and has
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OPEN College Network Northern Ireland (OCN NI) has just confirmed that it has awarded 40,000 Vocational Qualifications to NI learners during the 2023/24 academic year. OCN CEO Martin Flynn is clear that once again this demonstrates that Vocational Qualifications, such as those offered by OCN, play a vital role in equipping students with practical skills and knowledge
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With the return of school term time, Translink is reminding passengers that a number of bus timetable changes will come into effect from Monday, 2nd September. Passengers who use Ulsterbus, Metro/Glider and Goldliner should check their timetables in advance of travel. Passengers are also advised that adjustments have been made to some Belfast city centre
The Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre (AMIC) has been announced as the main sponsor for the upcoming Northern Ireland Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition, the largest event of its kind in Northern Ireland. The 5th annual conference and exhibition will take place at the TEC Belfast in Belfast on September 12, bringing together industry
Construction workloads in Northern Ireland were broadly flat through the second quarter of the year according to the latest Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Construction Monitor, but public housing workloads rose at the fastest rate in two years and faster than all the subsectors. On an all-sector level, a net balance of 2% of
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Earlier this year, Northern Ireland’s third best-selling sausages, Hafner’s, launched a cookery competition to find amateur cooks with the tastiest and most original recipes that feature the humble sausage. And following a battle at Belfast Cookery School between Banbridge woman, Laura Rooney and Belfast man, Gerry McDonald, who were chosen as finalist by judges, one
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New research released today by leading health provider Bupa finds that having good mental and physical is the most important thing for over 70% of people. A survey of over 2,000 people living in UK cities found that having a good work life balance (28%), spending time in green space (22%) and connecting to nature (18%) were
Galgorm Collection is set to celebrate World Wellness Weekend this month with a series of complimentary events across its luxury Northern Ireland venues. The annual celebration, marked in 150 countries across the world, works to promote the importance of personal wellness, with a focus on five key pillars from sleep and creativity, nutrition and immunity,
Dobbies Garden Centres is readying itself for Santa’s arrival and counting down the days to spread festive joy this Christmas, as it unveils a magical array of fun, great value events at its Antrim and Lisburn stores, on sale exclusively to members last week and other customers on Tuesday 3 September. Santa will be landing
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The upcoming Northern Ireland Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition, set to take place on September 12 at TEC Belfast, will bring renewed attention to the often-overlooked aspect of ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) frameworks: social value. The event, which is the largest of its kind in Northern Ireland, will feature a diverse range of
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Galway-based 3D Technology Ltd, a leading supplier of 3D printing equipment in Ireland, has announced its expansion into the Northern Ireland market. The move is set to provide Northern Ireland’s manufacturing sector with access to cutting-edge 3D printing solutions, offering potential advancements in production efficiency and capabilities. This strategic expansion will be officially announced at
Entrepreneurs from across Northern Ireland and beyond are set to gather in Belfast this November for the inaugural Entrepreneurs Unleashed Conference. The event, designed to ignite entrepreneurial spirit and provide actionable insights, will take place on Thursday, November 28, at the Cathy Short Theatre, Jennymount Business Park in North Belfast. Organised by media and marketing
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 the industry spotlight by offering a space for UK & Ireland’s manufacturing leaders to network.
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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 Care Council and our staff stand against racism and oppression in all its forms.
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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 out and saw 2500 enthusiastic runners take part in various races, creating an unforgettable day
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%) or reasonably (50%), the highest share since the start of 2023. 17% are just covering
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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 the Youth Panel expressed their concerns on certain issues and added the system should be
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Velvet Vixen Boutique is thrilled to announce its grand opening in Magheralin (outside Moira), offering a unique shopping experience for those seeking both new and once-worn designer couture. Specialising in special event wear, Velvet Vixen Boutique is the go-to destination for mothers of the bride or groom, wedding guests, a day at the races, and
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Gen Z and Millennials are a nation of spendthrifts, unable to save for a rainy day, as their parents and grandparents did. As many as 82 percent of Gen Z and millennial Brits are self-confessed spendthrifts, with one in five (21 percent) having no idea how much money they have in their account, while as
