Recent research by patient charity Haemochromatosis UK has revealed that 1 in 10 people are at risk in Northern Ireland of genetic haemochromatosis. Most people have never heard of the condition. Yet it’s the most common genetic condition locally. Untreated, the condition can lead to toxic iron overload, where the body is unable to process …
Vision Sports Ireland is delighted to announce Oliver Gunning from Ballyclare, County Antrim, as the recipient of the inaugural Education Bursary proudly supported by Mason Hayes & Curran. Oliver is currently completing his first-year studies in BSc Hons Sport, Physical Education and Professional Education at the University of Stirling. Oliver is aspiring to assist others …
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Biopax Ltd, the fast-growing sustainable packaging and labels company headquartered in west Belfast, is gearing up for its latest groundbreaking investment. In November 2023, Biopax will introduce a cutting-edge rotary flexographic paper wraps printing and packing machine at its facility. This revolutionary addition is poised to make a substantial difference in Biopax’s on-the-go deli and …
safefood is encouraging small food businesses in Northern Ireland to benefit from its free food safety e-learning tool – safefood for business – as new research shows that nearly two-thirds (64%) of local food enterprises have extreme concerns with the consequences of food safety breaches. The research by safefood, the all-island body responsible for promoting …
Jet2.com and Jet2holidays have announced another major expansion for Summer 24, after putting more flights and holidays on sale in the late summer season to 24 sunshine favourites in Mainland Spain, the Canaries, the Balearics, Portugal, Turkey, Croatia, and Greece from across eight UK airports. In response to holidaymakers flocking to book some late summer …
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The winners of this year’s Belfast Telegraph IT Awards in partnership with Telefónica Tech UK & Ireland, which took place at the MAC Belfast, have been announced. Terry Moore, CEO and founder of Outsource Group, took home the award for Outstanding Contribution to the IT Sector. The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs won …
Craigavon-based United Wines, one of the biggest drinks distributors on the island of Ireland, has launched details of its festive safer driving campaign to help Northern Ireland revellers enjoy the party season and get home safe. The Designated Driver campaign will help drivers enjoy their night out whilst getting friends and family home safely. Partygoers …
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With financial hardship continuing to impact on family budgets, the team behind Cool FM/Downtown Radio’s Cash for Kids, is encouraging businesses, organisations, schools and individuals to help them ensure no child in Northern Ireland wakes up without a present this Christmas. Sponsored by Harry Corry, the Mission Christmas campaign is a lifeline to struggling families …
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Two female entrepreneurs are working to reshape the approach to gift-giving through technology and psychology and have successfully raised over £500,000 to grow the platform. Needi, the online gift-matching marketplace, has received a significant boost from lead investor Techstart Ventures, and are now on track to scale to £10m before the end of 2024, thanks …
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Lidl Northern Ireland has teamed up with renowned U105 broadcaster and former UTV presenter, Frank Mitchell, to launch the return of the retailer’s biggest and most loved fundraiser of the year – Trolley Dash. Now in its 10th year, Trolley Dash is Lidl Northern Ireland’s flagship fundraising event for its charity partner, NSPCC, offering customers …
Leading Construction and Waste Management business, McQuillan Companies, has announced a new 3-year sponsorship with Ulster University as part of its developing excellence in industry through education and sport. The sponsorship with Ulster running from 2023-2026 will see McQuillan Companies sponsor the Gaelic Academy which is this year celebrating 50 years, supporting its football, hurling, …
There is snow better time to take off to the slopes, as the first major snowfall of the season has hit the Alps, and Jet2.com is offering 10% off all ski flights for this winter, too. With eight ski destinations on sale this Winter 23/24 with the UK’s leading leisure airline from ten airports (Belfast …
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The first phase of a multimillion-pound regeneration of the former Carryduff Shopping Centre gets under way this month as Lidl Northern Ireland moves to begin construction of a new £6.5 million anchor supermarket which will open early next summer. The region’s fastest-growing supermarket confirmed today work will start within two weeks, injecting a new lease …
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More than 1500 people are expected to descend on The Mac Belfast next week for the opening of the 14th Belfast Media Festival (BMF) entitled A City in Motion which starts on Wednesday 15 November at 10am with host William Crawley and runs until Thursday 16 November. A jam-packed schedule of 36 sessions covering all …
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Belfast Author Clare Gallagher has debuted her first novel. A moving story of friendship across the miles. Birds of a Feather Flock Together takes readers from one side of the Atlantic to the other as the main character Cat embarks on a year of study in a US college. Speaking at the launch of the …
The Stena Line Belfast Giants are proud to announce the return of Harry Corry as a partner for the 2023/24 season. Marking seven consecutive seasons in partnership, Harry Corry is one of Northern Ireland’s most successful family-run businesses, with 54 retail outlets across the island of Ireland and Scotland – employing more than 700 members …
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With the clocks going back this weekend, marking the end of British Summer Time (BST), the days are getting shorter and darker, and the nights longer. However, Jet2holidays is giving holidaymakers the chance to escape the gloom, with a fantastic selection of Winter Sun holidays on sale from Belfast International Airport. If the thought of …
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A member of leading astronomical research centre, Armagh Observatory and Planetarium’s, management team has been awarded the 2023 Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin medal and prize by the Institute of Physics. Professor Louise Harra received the accolade for her numerous and outstanding achievements and contributions to the field. Born in Lurgan, Professor Harra was recognised for her pioneering …
Asda has announced it is bringing back its popular cafe Winter Warmer £1 meal deal to support the over 60s this winter, as they continue to face increased financial pressures during the cost-of-living crisis. From 1st November until the end of February, Asda is offering people aged 60 and over the chance to enjoy soup, …
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Jet2holidays and Jet2.com were flying high at the 31st annual Northern Ireland Travel & Tourism Awards, soaring off with no fewer than FOUR awards at a glitzy ceremony in the Slieve Donard Hotel in Newcastle, County Down. Guests and VIPs across many sectors attended the annual travel industry Oscars, hosted by actor Martin McCann from …
To celebrate Book Week NI, Translink has announced the addition of Libraries NI as a partner for its Novel Journeys book club, which encourages passengers to sit back during their journey and unravel in a range of riveting books for all ages. In today’s faced paced world, it can be hard to find time to …
Northern Ireland-based learning technology company, Synergy Learning, has donated £30,000 to Simon Community Northern Ireland to mark the second anniversary of its partnership with the charity. Synergy Learning’s support includes a financial donation of £19,000 and the creation of a Learning Management System (LMS) for the charity worth £11,000. The LMS will be used by …
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A forward-thinking team led by mechanical engineer, Peter Gilleece, is at the forefront of a groundbreaking venture in the world of protective gear. Mr Gilleece has founded Vikela, a business poised to disrupt the body armour industry with innovative human-centred 3D-designed materials that provide superior protection and comfort compared to conventional body armour, as well …
It’s been a stormy year in more ways than one for the travel industry at home and abroad, but that won’t stop the Northern Ireland public from going on holiday in 2024, according to the organisers of the 31st annual Holiday World Belfast show, which will take place at the Titanic Exhibition Centre (TEC) in …
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Downpatrick organisation Mainstay DRP has made a £500 donation to Asda’s Tickled Pink campaign, which funds world class research, life-changing support, and vital breast awareness information to help change the future of breast cancer in the UK. Mainstay DRP service users completed their own charity colour run raising over £500 and this year, they chose …
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Northern Ireland was promoted to around 200 tour operators and travel agents in Spain – at a recent travel trade roadshow visiting the cities of A Coruña, Madrid, Bilbao and Barcelona. The roadshow was organised jointly by Tourism Ireland and VisitBritain. Five tourism companies from Northern Ireland – including Finn Lough, Game of Thrones Studio …
Leading civil engineering and construction contractor, Farrans Construction, has been awarded with Investors in People, We Invest In People, Gold Accreditation. Gold accreditation means that a business has got the policies in place but more than that, it means everyone – from CEO to apprentice takes ownership for making them come to life. Farrans Construction …
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Lurgan-based surveying professional Carolyn Brady has been crowned Surveyor of the Year at the RICS Matrics Surveyor Awards, which recognise the most inspiring and influential surveyors who have been qualified for up to 10 years. Carolyn, a building surveyor and regional lead partner for global quantity surveyor and construction consultancy firm Rider Levett Bucknall, won …
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The latest Asda Income Tracker report has revealed that after seven consecutive quarters of decline, the spending power of the average family in Northern Ireland has increased by £5 per week to £103. At an increase of 5.6%, Northern Ireland was the UK’s third strongest growing region in Q3, overtaken by Yorkshire & Humber (6.7%), …
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Translink has announced the judging panel for their Connections photography competition. The competition challenges aspiring photographers across NI to capture real and meaningful moments of connections as part of Translink’s Life Better. Connected campaign which celebrates all the connections made possible by public transport, whether it’s to friends, work, events, community, the planet, key life …
From an initial order of one pallet in 2003 to selling 30,500,000 cans and bottles per year, Boost has a lot to celebrate in its twentieth year of doing business in Northern Ireland. The Leeds-based drinks company is so familiar to people here that it is often mistaken as a Northern Ireland based business, explained …
Barista Bar has been announced as the new sole sponsor of Belfast Royal Academy (BRA) 1st XV rugby team, for a minimum two-year contract. The coffee and treats to go brand, developed by Henderson Foodservice, is available in over 440 SPAR, EUROSPAR and VIVO branded stores in Northern Ireland. Situated in close proximity to BRA, …
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Morrow Communications, the Holywood headquartered creative communications consultancy, was recognised as PR Consultancy of the Year at the recent CIPR Northern Ireland PRide Awards ceremony, dubbed the nation’s annual public relations showpiece, held at The Merchant Hotel, Belfast. In total, Morrows picked up 13 awards from 13 shortlisted entries (10 Gold awards and 3 Silver …
A new name in Irish whiskey – Outwalker – officially launched at an event in Belfast, Northern Ireland recently. Nearly 200 people from business and industry gathered to hear about the venture and the unmistakable bold offering which stands head and shoulders above others in the sector with its distinctive taste and brand as The …
Titanic Hotel Belfast has sailed into the position of Northern Ireland’s Leading Hotel for the sixth consecutive year at this year’s World Travel Awards. Recognising the hotel’s excellence and legacy as a symbol of Northern Ireland’s rich maritime history, the World Travel Awards, which this year commemorates its 30th anniversary, is the most prestigious honours …
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The Stena Line Belfast Giants are proud to welcome back longstanding partner, fonaCAB for their 20th season in partnership as team sponsor and official taxi partner. The Belfast-based taxi firm is Northern Ireland’s biggest and most experienced taxi company, with a fleet of over 1,000 cars and drivers. A family-run business, fonaCAB was originally founded …
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The Chartered Institute of Public Relations Northern Ireland (CIPR NI) has announced that the Northern Ireland Media Awards will return in 2024 in partnership with Ulster Bank. After a seven-year hiatus, the awards will return to Belfast’s Metropolitan Arts Centre (MAC) on Friday 9 February, honouring a host of journalists, presenters, and media outlets across …
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35 tourism enterprises from Northern Ireland and the island of Ireland – including hotels, destination management companies, conference venues and professional conference organisers – are attending IMEX America in Las Vegas this week. IMEX (International Meetings and Events Exhibition) America is the largest trade show in the United States for the global meetings, events and …
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Local beer enthusiasts have good reason to celebrate following the news that local drinks company United Wines is launching Spain’s best-selling draught lager Cruzcampo here in Northern Ireland. Described as a well-balanced lager (4.4% ABV), Cruzcampo originated in Sevilla more than 119 years ago and is one of Spain’s most iconic and beloved beer brands, …
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