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Accessibility Consultant Launches New App To Help People With A Disability Travel With Confidence

TravelEase app helps users find and book verified accessible accommodation with confidence Accessibility consultant Shelley Cowan has launched a new web app to help people with a disability find and book accommodation that meets their access needs. TravelEase is the latest initiative from Shelley Cowan, a tech founder and accessibility consultant whose work is rooted […]

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Music Capital presents: BRIANA CORRIGAN, Saturday 26th April, Fitzroy Presbyterian Church, University Street, Belfast (And Special Guest TBA)

Doors – 6.45pm / Tickets – £23.50+bf Starts 7.30pm With a voice that “could melt icebergs at 50 paces” (VOX), Briana Corrigan of The Beautiful South has returned to the stage after a 10-year hiatus with 2 hugely successful and largely sold-out tours throughout the UK and IRELAND already completed, a new album in the pipeline and a series of brand new

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Global Women Tech Leaders To Take To Stage At TechFoundHer 2025 Summit

Global female trailblazers in technology, innovation, and investment are set to take to the stage next month for the third annual TechFoundHer Summit. The event will take place on May 14 at the Mansion House in Dublin with a series of Runway to Summit events happening in advance including a dynamic lunchtime Town Hall in

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Deadline Extended For Survey Responses And Two New Consultation Events Announced To Support Newcomer Communities

Individuals from Newcomer Communities are being urged to take part in a Belfast City Council consultation, as the deadline to complete the survey has been extended and two additional in-person events will take place this week. The Mind Tribe UK, who are leading the research, are encouraging anyone with lived experience or working with Newcomer

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Mid Ulster Clinic First in UK and Ireland to Launch Specialist Scalp Care Treatments

Private healthcare facility the Mid Ulster Clinic has become the first clinic in the UK and Ireland to offer the Capilo scalp and hair care range, a dermatologically certified treatment developed by Spanish brand Eva Professional and exclusively distributed by Antrim-based Savvy & Shine Professional Haircare. The introduction of Capilo marks a significant step in

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The Sound Of Music In Health And Social Care

A ‘Musician in Residence’ has been bringing joy to patients and service users across the Southern Health and Social Care Trust.  Anne Harper is accomplished in a range of instruments including the clarinet, saxophone and harp and is also a trained storyteller. She has been recruited through Arts Care to deliver musical projects across wards,

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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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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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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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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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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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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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8 New Jobs Created At Derry/Londonderry’s Moksh Indian Restaurant

Authentic flavour-packed menu prepared by passionate chefs A new restaurant has opened in Derry/Londonderry following the expansion of a well-known local takeaway. Moksh, which has created 8 new jobs in the city, has launched its new restaurant on the city’s Spencer Road where beautiful Indian meals are prepared by their top rated chefs. The new

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Our Common Home Exhibition Highlights Environmental Responsibility at 4 Corners Festival

A striking photography exhibition exploring environmental responsibility is set to open as part of the 2025 4 Corners Festival. The Our Common Home Exhibition will launch at 2 Royal Avenue, Belfast, at 4pm on Friday January 31, marking the beginning of its week-long run. The 4 Corners Festival, now in its 13th year, runs from

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Explore Enterprise Helps Entrepreneur Sally O’Kane Turn Her Company Concept Into An Impactful Business

2024 marked a year of reinvention for Sally O’Kane, with the challenges of navigating both a redundancy and a divorce needing her attention alongside being a single mother to her 10-year-old twin boys. Deciding to take back an element of control in her life, Sally took a leap of faith to turn her extensive experience

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Exploring Home? Anthony Toner and Andrea Montgomery Join 4 Corners Festival Line-Up

As part of the much-anticipated 4 Corners Festival 2025, songwriter Anthony Toner and artist/playwright Andrea Montgomery will take centre stage in an intimate and thought-provoking event titled In Conversation About Home.  Hosted by festival co-founder Steve Stockman, this annual conversational series will delve into the theme of Home?, offering a unique blend of music, art,

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Local Charity Explores Parallels Between M.E. And Long Covid With Leading Experts At Newry Event

Hope 4 ME & Fibro Northern Ireland recently hosted an evening that highlighted the devastating effects of post-viral illness, through an exploration of the striking similarities between Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (M.E.) and one group of Long Covid patients diagnosed with Covid-induced M.E.. The event provided information centred around M.E., including a screening of an episode of

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Wonderful Wander To Explore Belfast’s Rich History And Evolving Landscape As Part Of 4 Corners Festival

A unique walking tour through one of Belfast’s most historic areas is set to uncover the city’s fascinating stories of migration, transformation, and community. As a long-standing staple of the 4 Corners Festival the annual Wonderful Wander will take place on Saturday February 8 from 1.30pm. Starting at Writers’ Square, opposite St Anne’s Cathedral, the

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18 Unique Events Taking Place At The 4 Corners Festival This Year

The 4 Corners Festival is returning in 2025 for its 13th year, and is jampacked with a range of exciting practical workshops, talks, discussions and sport activities across Belfast. The thought-provoking theme of this year’s festival is HOME?. Steve Stockman, the festival’s co-founder, describes home as “a powerful metaphor, used by poets, preachers, politicians and

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Comedian Nuala McKeever Brings Acclaimed Comedy Drama to 4 Corners Festival

Belfast comedian Nuala McKeever’s acclaimed one-woman show, Truth, Love or Promise is set to take centre stage at the 4 Corners Festival next year. Promising an evening of laughter, poignancy, and powerful storytelling the show will take place on Saturday February 1 at Stranmillis College Drama Theatre. Part of the festival’s packed 2025 lineup the

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Co Antrim Man Darren Crawford Turns Unemployment into a Thriving Cleaning Business with Enterprise Support

After months out of work, Co Antrim man Darren Crawford has turned his experience in hospitality cleaning into a successful business, building a thriving company that has already secured major contracts. Originally hailing from Ballymena and now living in Randalstown, Darren struggled to find employment that was flexible enough to cater to his partner’s health

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New Report Reveals Majority of NI Electrical Workers Suffer Electric Shocks

An alarming 80% of electrical workers in Northern Ireland have experienced electric shocks on the job, with nearly three-quarters of incidents going unreported, according to a groundbreaking report by the Electrical Training Trust (ETT).  The findings, unveiled at the organisation’s annual ‘Stay Connected’ event for the NI electrical industry at Galgorm Resort & Spa, shed

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4 Corners Festival Set To Return In 2025 With New Theme ‘HOME?’

The annual 4 Corners Festival is back for another packed lineup of events next year. The organising committee has announced its dates for 2025 and a new thought provoking theme HOME? The festival, which will feature a range of art, music, discussion, sport and faith-inspired events, runs from January 31 to February 9, 2025 in

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Neurodiversity In The Workplace Discussions To Take Centre Stage At Entrepreneurs Conference This Month

The topic of neurodiversity within the entrepreneurial journey and in the workplace will be just one of the many topics of discussion happening at a new conference happening in Belfast this month. Entrepreneurs Unleashed, which takes place at the Cathy Short Theatre at Jennymount Business Park in Belfast on Thursday November 28, will be tackling

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Electric Shock Report to Launch at Northern Ireland’s Premier Electrical Industry Event

A new report aimed at tackling the widespread underreporting of electric shocks within the electrical industry in Northern Ireland will be launched later this month, as part of the Electrical Training Trust’s (ETT) ‘Save Our Sparks’ campaign.  The report, titled Ending Shock Silence, is based on findings from the Electric Shock Survey, a recent study

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TechFoundHer Book Club Welcomes Marcia Dawood to Share Insights on Impactful Angel Investing

TechFoundHer’s Book Club is back on Monday, 11 November, with an exclusive opportunity to hear from Marcia Dawood—an early-stage investor, TEDx speaker, and author of Do Good While Doing Well. This online event will take place from 7pm to 8:15pm and will be hosted by Suzanne Mills, a leading global innovator and startup ecosystem builder.

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Belfast City Council Backs New Conference For Entrepreneurs In The City

The Chair of Belfast City Council’s City Growth and Regeneration Committee is calling for business people from across the city to attend the first Entrepreneurs Unleashed conference. The networking conference, organised by Excalibur Press and sponsored by Belfast City Council, has been tailored to enhancing the business journeys of entrepreneurs from across the city. Taking

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Women In Tech Organisation, Founded By Co Down Entrepreneur, TechFoundHer Launches in the US

Women in tech organisation TechFoundHer has launched in America participating in a series of high profile events in Los Angeles and the San Francisco Bay Area focused on advancing equity in tech entrepreneurship for women.  TechFoundHer was founded by County Down entrepreneur Máirin Murray who is on a mission to unlock the potential of women

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5 Essential Factors Involved in Starting an eCommerce Business the Right Way

When you’re thinking about starting an ecommerce business, you’ll already know there’ll be a lot involved in it. You’ll know most of the steps you have to take, like registering your company and creating a business plan. This isn’t all you need to be aware of. Instead, there are more than a few factors that

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Mid-Ulster Wellness Business Receives Healthy Boost From Go Succeed Service

A Mid-Ulster entrepreneur is set to take her fledgling wellness business to the next level, moving into new permanent premises after receiving financial assistance through the government-backed Go Succeed enterprise support service. Michaela Mills, who currently operates Balanced Life – which supplies a range of alternative wellness products including Irish Sea Moss gel – from

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Aflac NI Marks Five Years Of Innovation And Growth In Belfast

Aflac Northern Ireland, a subsidiary of Aflac Inc., a Fortune 500 company, has marked five years since it first opened its Global IT Cybersecurity Centre in Belfast, bringing good, high tech jobs to the region. With the support of Invest Northern Ireland, the company was launched in October 2019 as part of a rapid expansion

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Holistic Metabolic Disease Management Start-Up Dia Beta Labs Ltd Crowned Overall Winner Of Invent 2024

A holistic metabolic disease management start-up, Dia Beta Labs Ltd has been named the overall winner of the 2024 INVENT Awards, after securing top spot of the brand new BioBreakthrough category. Organised by science and technology hub Catalyst with headline partner Bank of Ireland UK, INVENT is the highlight event of the year for early-stage start-ups

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Belfast Doula Releases Free Ebook to Help Women Boost Fertility Following Pregnancy Loss

A Belfast doula has launched a free ebook aimed at helping women improve their fertility following pregnancy loss. Nicola Morgan, a birth and postnatal specialist, has released Optimising Fertility After Loss: The Ultimate Guide, which offers practical nutritional advice and lifestyle tips to support women on their journey to conception after experiencing the heartbreak of

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10 Reasons Why You Should Upgrade Your Phone Today

Smartphones today have become an essential part of daily life. From staying connected with friends and family to managing work responsibilities, a phone can do it all these days. But technology evolves rapidly, and what was cutting-edge two years ago may not be so impressive today! This seems to happen a lot when it comes

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Scotland Manufacturing and Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition Returns This Month

The annual Scotland Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition will be returning to the Scottish Event Centre (SEC) Glasgow later this month.  The two-day event which will include a wide range of speakers and exhibitors from across the sector is set to highlight the key trends and challenges facing the Scottish industry. Following a

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