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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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NI Businessman Dr Terry Cross OBE Contributes £30,000 Towards New Emergency Response Vehicle For The British Red Cross In NI

The British Red Cross in Northern Ireland has received a significant contribution from Dr Terry Cross OBE, President of the Red Cross NI and Chairman of Biopax Limited. Dr Cross has generously donated £30,000 towards the acquisition of a new bespoke emergency response vehicle, which is set to be operational by the end of 2024.

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Chitty Chitty Bang Bang at the Grand Opera House Belfast

The much-loved family favourite, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, has taken the stage at the Grand Opera House in Belfast, and it’s a delightful experience for all ages. With a star-studded cast including Adam Garcia  (Wicked, Kiss Me Kate, Coyote Ugly) as Caractacus Potts,  Liam Fox  (Emmerdale) as Grandpa Potts and Charlie Brooks (The Ocean at the End

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Translink And Anaeko Team Up For ‘Generation Innovation’ School Data-Driven Challenge 2024

Translink teamed up with Anaeko for this year’s ‘Generation Innovation’ work experience programme to challenge young people to come up with a data-driven solution to enhance active travel across Northern Ireland. Generation Innovation, a programme run by Catalyst, is a future-focused one-week real world work experience programme for 17 to 18-year-olds, designed to empower, enable,

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Refuel And Recharge At The New £3m Centra Frosses Road

This new Centra store located on Frosses Road has created 25 new jobs.  Centra is bringing enhanced convenience to people travelling from the North Coast with the arrival of its highly anticipated brand-new store and petrol forecourt located outside Cloughmills on the A26, the main road between Coleraine and Ballymena. The bright and contemporary 3,400

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Northern Ireland Retail Staff And Employers Jointly Call For A Protection Of Shop Workers’ Law After Shoplifting Doubles

Retail trade union Usdaw and the employers’ organisation Northern Ireland Retail Consortium (NIRC) have jointly written to Naomi Long MLA, Minister of Justice, urging action to protect retail workers from violence and abuse, amid a huge increase in the number of incidents in recent years. The call comes after an epidemic of retail crime, with

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Ulster Bank’s App Launches On Apple’s Vision Pro Device

Ulster Bank is announcing today that its banking app will be available on Apple’s Vision Pro, which seamlessly blends digital content with the physical world and unlocks spatial experiences. The product has now launched in the UK. Ulster Bank will be one of the first banks globally to have its app feature on the Apple

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‘TIME FLIES’ As Minnows Debut Album ‘Holyland’ Gets Long-Awaited Digital Release

One of Northern Ireland’s most iconic singles of the ‘90s, ‘Time Flies’ by Belfast band The Minnows, will soon be available to stream or download for the first time as the band give their debut album ‘Holyland’ a long overdue digital release on July 29. ‘Time Flies’ was released on vinyl and cassette by The Minnows (then known as tiBeriuS’ minnoWs) as their

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KLM To Expand Daily Services From Belfast City Airport

Belfast City Airport has announced that airline partner, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, is set to significantly expand its services from Belfast City Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. Beginning in winter 2024, direct flights from Belfast City Airport to Amsterdam will be available twice daily, year-round. Katy Best, Chief Commercial Officer at Belfast City Airport, commented:

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It’s All Systems Go Behind The Scenes At Belfast Grand Central Station

Belfast Grand Central Station – a state-of-the-art integrated transport hub for trains, coaches and buses – will open its doors this autumn. The impressive building is there for all to see. Less visible is the work being done behind the scenes over the summer. This includes extensive track works to connect the rail line to

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A Green Makeover For Queen’s Quay On Belfast’s Waterfront

A new planter on Queen’s Quay in Belfast has transformed a vacant area of land into an attractive green space with some of the best views of the city’s waterfront and the Maritime Mile. Featuring integrated seating, native plants and bug hotels, the planter has been installed by Maritime Belfast Trust with support from Belfast

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Discover The Causeway Coast This Summer With Enhanced Goldliner Services And Zero Emissions Travel

Translink has announced key enhancements for services to the Giant’s Causeway, as well as additional zero emissions vehicles operating in the borough to provide even more sustainable, convenient and affordable travel options for days out along the north coast this summer. Translink’s ‘Days Out’ webpage is the go-to resource for ticket information and trip inspiration.

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Northern Ireland Home Visits Teams Back MLA’s Call For Dedicated Loneliness Strategy For NI

Two local eyecare Home Visits businesses operating across Northern Ireland have backed a call from Robbie Butler MLA for the region to have its own dedicated Loneliness Strategy. Mr Butler, who is Chair of the All-Party Group on Preventing Loneliness, spoke in the Assembly Chamber last month to highlight the “pressing matter that affects all

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NIHF Raises £862.03 For Northern Ireland Children’s Hospice

The Northern Ireland Hotels Federation (NIHF) is proud to announce that its Annual Golf Day, held on Tuesday 14th May 2024 at the Doubletree by Hilton Templepatrick, successfully raised £862.03 for the Northern Ireland Children’s Hospice, a charity dedicated to providing specialist care and support to children with life-limiting conditions and their families. In addition

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Peter Corry MBE To Headline Six Mile Festival With Spectacular Live Show At Antrim Castle Gardens

The renowned performer, Peter Corry MBE, is set to bring his highly anticipated live show, Peter Corry in Concert, to the picturesque Antrim Castle Gardens on Saturday 3 August, as part of the Six Mile Festival weekend. Peter Corry in Concert promises an evening of musical excellence, featuring an eclectic mix of songs that span Peter Corry’s illustrious

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Belfast Based GM Marketing Named Official Irish Distributor of MOTH The Most Delicious Cocktails In A Can

This summer, the people of Ireland can ‘take MOTH with you’ as the UK’s #1 premium canned cocktail brand*, distributed by Belfast based GM Marketing, is now available in Tesco stores across the Republic of Ireland. From impromptu parties in the park to the festival front row, MOTH’s cocktails are full strength and perfectly packable,

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