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A Green Wave Of Change: People From The UK Shun New Tech And Pay Rises In Favour Of Community Connections And Wholesome Green Pursuits

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 […]

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Galgorm Collection Announces Series Of Complimentary Events To Celebrate World Wellness Weekend This September

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,

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Jingle All The Way To Dobbies’ Festive Events At Its Antrim And Lisburn Stores

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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Social Value in ESG Under the Spotlight at Upcoming Manufacturing Industry Conference

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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3D Technology Expands Into Northern Ireland, Bringing Advanced 3D Printing Solutions To Local Manufacturers

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

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Entrepreneurs Unleashed Conference to Empower Aspiring and Established Business Leaders in Belfast

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

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Belfast Manufacturing Exhibition & Conference Returns Next Month For 5th Year

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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No Place For Racism And Violence…Diversity In Health And Social Care Is Our Strength

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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RunThrough’s Hillsborough Castle and Gardens Running Festival: A Sold-Out Success with 2500 Entrants

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

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NI Business Report ‘Steady’ Performance In Q2 With Some Signs Of Growth

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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‘Shape The System Around Children And Young People’ ~ Youth Panel Tells Health Minister

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 Launches – Destination for Designer Couture

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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Young People In The UK Have A “Need It Now” Attitude – Splashing Cash They Don’t Have On Products Advertised To Them On Tiktok And Instagram

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

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Happy Social Media Users Are More Likely To Share Their Personal Data Online

Social media users satisfied with a site are more likely to share their own personal information and data, according to new research by Vlerick Business School. The researchers also found that users, who trust a platform, are more willing to share their data with social media sites if they believe it will make the content

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The UK’s Most Cherished Game Shows of All Time

Gladiators has been revealed as the UK’s most popular game show, according to new data. New research carried out by online casino site, Playcasino.com, analysed Google Keyword Planner data to determine which TV game shows are the most popular in the UK. A list of game shows from the earliest released to most recent was devised using IMDB and

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Mental Health Affecting 25.6% of Employee Absences in the NHS

New research carried out by personal injury experts at Claims.co.uk have examined NHS data to determine the most common causes of all NHS staff absences from December 2023 – Psychiatric Illnesses proving the leading cause of employees missing work. Overall, 5.5% of staff were off sick during the period studied. Psychiatric Illnesses were named as

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Get Ready To Go The Extra Mile This August With Over 40 Late Night Experiences

Belfast’s Maritime Mile is excited to announce the launch of its after-hours initiative, ‘Late Nights on the Maritime Mile’. This initiative is an invitation to locals and visitors to enjoy evenings on Belfast’s heritage waterfront through immersive experiences curated by our destination partners. On launching the Late Nights on the Maritime Mile, Maeve Moreland, Destination Manager

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Full Cast Announced For An Inspector Calls Playing At The Grand Opera House In October

PW Productions is delighted to announce the full cast for Stephen Daldry’s multi award-winning National Theatre production of JB Priestley’s AN INSPECTOR CALLS, playing at the Grand Opera House from Tuesday 15 October until Saturday 19 October 2024 as part of a UK tour. www.aninspectorcalls.com Tim Treloar will play ‘Inspector Goole’, alongside Jackie Morrison as

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Green Field Marketing Expands Into ROI

Belfast-based Green Field Marketing Solutions, which has doubled its turnover in the last three years, has expanded its business by opening an Ireland office following an investment of £250,000. The specialist outsourced sales and merchandising company already has offices in the UK and Northern Ireland, explained Managing Director, Russell Johnston. “We work in partnership with

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Your Salary Impacts Your Decision To Have Children More Today Than It Did 20 Years Ago

Your salary impacts your decision to have children more today than it did 20 years ago The influence of salary on a person’s decision whether to have children is stronger today than it was two decades ago, collaborative research from the Netherlands and Bocconi University has found. The study, undertaken by Daniël van Wijk, a

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Henry Brothers Appointed To Build New £15m Health Services Hub For Belper

Contractor Henry Brothers Construction has been appointed to build a new £15m centre for community health services in Belper, Derbyshire. The modern facilities – designed to have high environmental credentials to ensure long-term sustainability – will be built on the site of the former Belper Clinic, as part of the Babington Hospital site on Derby

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Childline Anticipates August Spike In Contacts About Body Image And Eating Disorders

Childline is anticipating an August spike in contacts from children struggling with body image issues and eating disorders. New data from the NSPCC service reveals it delivered 4,229 counselling sessions to young people across the UK from April 2023 to March 2024 about these problems. Support from Childline about body image issues and eating disorders

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Iconic Development Reaches New Heights In Leeds, With Support From AIB

The construction of the most significant new office building in Leeds City Centre for a generation has been completed by developers MRP and its design and build partner, McAleer & Rushe. Following completion of City Square House, AIB provided long term investment financing on the 140,000 sq ft building, with 12-storeys of Grade A office

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Historic Equal Pay Victory for Belfast Woman

In a landmark decision, Shona Boyle from Belfast, an employee of Caterpillar NI, has been awarded over £305,000 in compensation in what is believed to be the highest individual equal pay claim in Northern Ireland’s history. The significant ruling underlines the importance of gender pay equality and sets a precedent for future claims. Shona Boyle

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Less Than Half Of People In The UK Will Take A Summer Holiday And A Third Will Holiday On Home Soil This Year

One in five people (22%) are still undecided as to their summer holiday plans, perhaps taking a ‘wait and see what the weather brings’ approach, following weeks of wet weather. The top priorities for holidays this year are to explore and experience new surroundings (64%), relax (56%), spend time with friends and family (46%), read

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Armagh Food And Cider Weekend Returns Celebrating Unique Flavours Of Orchard County

This September, the award-winning Food and Cider Weekend returns to Armagh, promising a vibrant celebration of the region’s world-famous produce. From Thursday, 5th to Sunday, 8th, this year’s festival features over 50 free events, each crafted to delight the senses and celebrate the Armagh Bramley Apple and other local treasures. Crannagael House is a highlight

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Vision Of Reuse & Repair Event At Stormont: From Niche To Normal

Northern Ireland Resources Network (NIRN), funded by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA), through the Carrier Bag Levy, successfully hosted the “Vision of Reuse & Repair: From Niche to Normal” event at Stormont. The event brought together key stakeholders to celebrate and promote the importance of reuse and repair in Northern Ireland’s journey

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Translink’s ‘Grand Connection’ Roadshow To Showcase New Belfast Grand Central Station Stops Off In Whitehead And Dungannon This Week

Translink’s ‘Grand Connection’ Roadshow to highlight the benefit of the new Belfast Grand Central Station to passengers will stop at more than 30 bus and train stations, community, leisure and shopping centres all across Northern Ireland this summer. The next stop is Whitehead Rail Station this Thursday, August 1 followed by Oaks Shopping Centre, Dungannon

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Asda Strabane Delivery Driver Goes The Extra Mile

Dean Rouse, a delivery driver at Asda Strabane, showed exceptional kindness by helping a customer undergoing cancer treatment. During his usual delivery route, Dean visited the customer, who shared that she had purchased new pyjamas from George at Asda for her upcoming hospital stay, but they didn’t fit her properly. Without hesitation, Dean who has

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Campaign To Recognise Positive Impacts Of The Social Care Workforce Launched At The Long Gallery In Stormont

The ‘Social Care – Making a Difference’ campaign invites people who want a career in care to learn more through stories from social care practitioners doing the job – about what it is like, why they do it, and showing the flexible, varied and diverse opportunities available. The Northern Ireland Social Care Council (the Social

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BPerfect Launch A Chapter Of Pure Pout Perfection With The Launch Of Their Incredible Lip Library Trilogy

BPerfect Cosmetics have dropped their brand-new Lip Library Collection – and trust us, this is one beauty story won’t want to skip. This dazzling lineup features 10 luxurious Lip Liners, 10 sumptuous Satin Lipsticks, and 10 glass-like Glosses, making it the brand’s biggest and boldest lip launch ever. From the timeless elegance of “Hero,” a delicate,

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Belfast Giants Confirm Duo Of Two-Way Agreements With Telford Tigers

The Stena Line Belfast Giants are pleased to announce the signings of forward Finley Howells and defenceman Rhodes Mitchell-King on two-way contracts with Telford Tigers for the 2024/25 season. Having represented the Telford Tigers at U15, U18, and senior levels, 21-year-old Howells has iced for the club’s National Ice Hockey League (NIHL) side more than

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Jordan Kawaguchi Joins Giants For 2024/25 Season

The Stena Line Belfast Giants are pleased to confirm the signing of 27-year-old forward Jordan Kawaguchi for the 2024/25 season. From Abbotsford in British Columbia, Canada-born Kawaguchi joins the Giants following two seasons in the ECHL with the Idaho Steelheads, recording an impressive 83 total points in 87 appearances between 2022 and 2024. Before making

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Veterinary Practice Opens Following £250k Investment Supported By Ulster Bank

South Belfast-based veterinary practice, Forestside Veterinary Clinic, has officially opened for business following a £250,000 investment supported by Ulster bank. Independently owned and operated by veterinarians Rory Liston and Andrew McQuade, Forestside Veterinary Clinic, located near Forestside Shopping Centre in the south of the city, specialises in providing personalised pet care for domestic companion animals

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SPARK Brings Free Neurodivergent Family Fun Day To Belfast This Weekend

A new organisation set up to support neurodivergent families and individuals has announced their first Creative Fun Day will take place in Belfast this weekend. Saturday, 3 August will see SPARK, in partnership with Arts Care, open the doors of 2 Royal Avenue for an afternoon of fun, socialising with like-minded families and other activities.

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Join The Viking ‘Invasion’ And Sign Up For River Lagan Boat Race In Aid Of NSPCC NI

Could you be a Viking for a day and raise vital funds to help protect children and young people from abuse? NSPCC Northern Ireland has issued a ‘call to oars’ to businesses, families and individuals to form teams of 10 people and sign-up for the 2024 Viking Boat Race which will take place at Cutters

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County Down Artist Creates Unique Northern Ireland Art Trail

Renowned Co Down Artist Kathryn Callaghan has unveiled a unique exhibition gracing the stunning Northern Ireland coastline this summer. The Northern Ireland Art Trail, curated by Kathryn, showcases ten original artworks displayed in venues from Bangor to Newcastle and Cushendun to Strangford. The artworks on the trail are designed to celebrate the rich local coastal

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