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Tourists With Disabilities In NI Are Being Failed Says Campaigner Shelley Cowan

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A Northern Ireland disability rights campaigner has launched a new initiative that will allow wheelchair users to enjoy ‘all inclusive’ accessibility at local hospitality venues and hotels. Shelley Cowan, from Enniskillen, was confined to bed, tube fed and unable to use her limbs for 12 years as a result of severe ME and spent a […]

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En Garde: Lisburn Fencing Star Sean Secures £500 Bursary

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17-year-old fencer and Lisburn local Sean Chen is the latest athlete to be awarded £500 as part of the annual Mary Peters Trust and Hughes Insurance bursary programme, designed to support young athletes in reaching their full potential. Sean’s journey has been marked by dedication and outstanding achievements. He is a two-time NI Junior Foil

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Robotics, Automation & Digital Stage Speakers Announced For NI Manufacturing Expo

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The Northern Ireland Manufacturing and Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition has revealed seven speakers who are set to appear on one of five stages during the September 12 event. Centring on logistics and sustainability, the day-long feat provides delegates with a fantastic opportunity to network with other industry professionals, as well as learning from experienced

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Belfast Entrepreneur Launches UK’s First Fairtrade Fonio Grain Beer At Co-Op, Sainsbury’s And Waitrose

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Supermarkets are lining up to stock the UK’s first Fairtrade Fonio grain beer as shoppers increasingly switch to Fairtrade.   Brewgooder Fairtrade Fonio Session IPA is now available at Co-op, Sainsbury’s and Waitrose, as well as on British Airways flights. It comes as research reveals around 80% of consumers have chosen Fairtrade products over an alternative.  The delicious, crisp

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Cordovan Capital Management Announces Acquisition Of The BlueBuild Group

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Private equity firm Cordovan Capital Management is pleased to announce the acquisition of insulation and solar PV installation provider BlueBuild. This represents the ninth investment closed by its institutional fund vehicle, Cordovan Capital Partners II LP. Founded in 2011, BlueBuild provides sustainable energy solutions to both domestic and commercial customers including a range of internal

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Prepare Your Garden For Spring With Dobbies’ Antrim And Lisburn Stores Garden Centre Offers Free Grow How Workshops On Seasonal Planting

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As the cooler days of Autumn approach, Dobbies Garden Centres is inviting families and gardening enthusiasts to its Antrim and Lisburn stores to gear up for a colourful spring with its free monthly Grow How sessions this September. Grow How provides a welcoming space for gardeners of all ages and skill levels to learn, share,

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Advice NI Warns Thousands Of Scam Victims Across Go Unreported And Unsupported In Debt Recovery

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Advice NI has warned that thousands of scam victims across Northern Ireland, including the Causeway area are going unreported and unsupported in debt recovery, as fraudulent schemes become increasingly sophisticated and difficult to detect. It advises the consequences of these scams can be life-changing, leaving many individuals facing long-term debt and severe financial issues. Recent

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Olympic Gold Medallist Dame Kelly Holmes Launches Innovative New Creatine Supplement True Creatine+ By Ancient + Brave

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Olympic gold medalist Dame Kelly Holmes has launched a new plant-based creatine capsule designed to enhance physical performance and tackle menopausal symptoms. The unique product by Ancient + Brave called TrueCreatine+ also offers a wide range of holistic benefits that support full body health, recovery, cognitive function – a first in the category. With joint

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Multi-Million Pound Banking Partnership Between The Ringland Group And Ulster Bank Welcome News For City’s Night-Time Economy

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As Belfast’s newest hospitality hotspot, Amelia Hall, prepares to open next week, owners Ringland Group and Ulster Bank have announced a new multi-million pound banking partnership to support future growth and boost the city’s night-time economy. The £4.75 million pound refinancing of the Ringland Group includes a £1.75 million pound facility to support the development

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Action Cancer’s Annual Golf Day Tees Off with Cranmore Dental

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Action Cancer is delighted to announce its annual Golf Day, set to swing into action on Friday 20th September, at the prestigious Holywood Golf Club, home of Rory McIlroy. This year, the event is proudly supported by Cranmore Dental (part of Bupa) as the headline sponsor, marking a significant partnership in the fight against skin

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Belfast’s Top Indian Restaurant Unveils a New Era of Dining Excellence

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Belfast’s renowned Nu Delhi Lounge, an iconic 150-seater Indian restaurant, has undergone an impressive £500k refurbishment, cementing its position as the leading dining destination in the city. Known for its exceptional food, cocktails, and vibrant atmosphere, this multi-award-winning restaurant is elevating the dining experience to new heights with state-of-the-art upgrades and a brand-new look. The

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Giants Confirm Full Roster And Leadership Team For 2024/25 Season

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The Stena Line Belfast Giants are proud to confirm their complete roster for the 2024/25 season. Mark Cooper will return as club captain, with Ben Lake, Jeff Baum, and Ciaran Long named as alternate captains. 32-year-old Cooper leads the Giants for the second successive season, having taken up the captaincy from David Goodwin ahead of

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Jet2.com & Jet2CityBreaks Unwrap Vienna As New Winter 25/26 Christmas Market Destination From Belfast International Airport

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Jet2.com and Jet2CityBreaks have launched their Christmas Markets programme from Belfast International Airport for Winter 25/26, offering customers and independent travel agents the choice of two festive favourites including brand-new Vienna. In response to strong demand for Christmas Market getaways, the leading leisure airline and UK’s leading operator of European city breaks have put two Christmas Market destinations on sale from Belfast

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Titanic Belfast & Terry Bradley Event Set To Drive Aware-ness Of Mental Health

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Titanic Belfast has partnered with Terry Bradley and AWARE NI to launch a ‘Motorcycle Meet Up’ to help raise awareness of mental health. Bikers from across Northern Ireland are being invited to park their motorcycles on the iconic Titanic Slipways on Sunday 15th September from 1pm – 3pm. The event will give people the opportunity to

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Asda’s New Initiative Pledges Millions To Primary Schools, As 80% Of NI Schools Seek Parental Help

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Asda has launched a new initiative to support primary schools nationwide, fronted by PE and fitness guru, Joe Wicks. The Cashpot for Schools campaign will make millions of pounds available to primary schools* through the Asda Rewards loyalty programme, after recent research by Asda revealed 80% of schools in NI are reliant on parents and

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Poetry To Take Centre Stage At This Year’s Aspect

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 The upcoming Aspects Festival will spotlight poetry with a diverse lineup of poets and events. On 25 September, award-winning Galician poet Isaac Xubín will read at Bangor’s Imperial Bar. Xubín is participating in the Aodh Ruadh Ó Domhnaill Poetry Exchange during his residency at the Tyrone Guthrie Centre. Aspects Festival is delighted to be a

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Launch Of Portaferry Heritage Fest

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Health Minister and Ulster Unionist Party Leader Mike Nesbitt and councillors Pete Wray and Joe Boyle joined local community leaders in Portaferry on Saturday to launch a new festival celebrating Portaferry’s abundance of heritage – built, cultural and natural. The Portaferry Heritage Fest takes place 13-15 September with over 30 events and activities across three

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Belfast City Airport Celebrates One Year Of £1.2m Aspire Lounge

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Belfast City Airport and Aspire Airport Lounges have marked one year since it opened its £1.2 million refurbished lounge. Since then, Aspire has welcomed over 125,000 people through its doors, with the investment increasing capacity from 70 people to accommodate 178 seats. In celebration of the anniversary, Kathy Toye, Commercial Manager at Belfast City Airport,

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Hundreds To Attend First For Belfast’s Iconic Dock

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Thompson Dock, known as the birthplace of Titanic, is getting ready to become awash with light and sound as the immersive outdoor show “Shadowdock” puts the city’s maritime heritage in the spotlight. Hundreds of tickets have set sail as showgoers from across Northern Ireland are expected to make their voyage along the Maritime Mile to

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Bangor-Based IT Provider Evolv Surges Ahead

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Evolv, a prominent IT services provider based in Bangor, has surpassed expectations since its launch last year, securing over £500,000 worth in new contracts across Ireland. This success will allow the company to accelerate its team growth plans, creating numerous job opportunities across Ireland this year, with plans to establish an additional base in Dublin.

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Catalyst’s Co-Founder Programme Open For Aspiring Entrepreneurs

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Northern Ireland science and technology hub, Catalyst has today opened applications for its Co-Founders programme where ambitious and innovative people will collaborate to create start-up businesses that could change the world. Co-Founders, which will begin on 22 November 2024, is a completely free programme designed for people who have an interest in pursuing the opportunity of

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Millennium Forum Launches 25th Anniversary Playwrighting Scheme

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Calling all budding local playwrights!  Are you aged 16+ and from the North West of Ireland?  Have you ever dreamed of seeing your own play performed on the Millennium Forum stage?  Well, this is your chance to realise your dreams as the Millennium Forum has just announced details of a brand new project that will

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Christmas Comes Early As 12 Deals Of Christmas Kicks Off With More Savings Than Ever

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Shoppers are hearing jingle bells early this year as SPAR, EUROSPAR, ViVO and ViVOXTRA NI’s highly anticipated 12 Deals of Christmas returns this week. Launching with a double deal, Henderson Group has invested £6 million into the campaign this year, with even more savings and products available than ever before. Week one is now live,

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Programme Launched for Hospitality Exchange 2024

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Hospitality Exchange 2024 marks a significant milestone as the event enters its twenty-fifth year, offering an engaging and insightful experience with a focus on the themes shaping the future of the industry. This year’s programme will reflect on the journey since 1999, exploring the evolution of Northern Ireland’s hospitality sector. NIHF President, Eddie McKeever, highlights

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Armagh Confectionary Brand Ready To Taste ‘S’more Success’

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A Co Armagh based confectionary brand is aiming to expand its presence in Great Britain, the Republic of Ireland and beyond after receiving one to one mentorship from Go Succeed, the free enterprise support service, delivered by Northern Ireland’s 11 councils. S’more’a’licious is an award-winning brand specialising in luxurious s’mores toasting kits, handcrafted gourmet marshmallows

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Lord Mayor Congratulates Belfast-Based Olympic Medallists at City Hall

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Lord Mayor of Belfast, Councillor Micky Murray, has welcomed Belfast-based Olympic medallists Jack McMillan and Rebecca Shorten to City Hall. The pair met with Councillor Murray where he congratulated them on their historic achievements at the Paris Olympics. Jack, from Belfast, won gold for Team GB as part of the Men’s 4 x 200m freestyle

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Survey Reveals Over Half Of Northern Ireland Population Mishear Says… And Aren’t Likely To Get Away With It

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A recent survey conducted by Specsavers has revealed that people in Northern Ireland are more likely to correct the mistaken sayings of others than anywhere else in the UK. Over half of the population in Northern Ireland (54%) have been told that they are misusing a phrase, compared to an average 20-26% in most other

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A New Perspective On Workplace Health

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On Thursday 12 September, NI Chamber and BT are set to host a business-focused guide to creating resilient, sustainable and high-performing workplaces. A panel of experts including John Ryan, CEO of Healthy Place To Work and Dr Michael Burchell, the co-authors of ‘Make Work Healthy’ will discuss where business leaders should focus their efforts to

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NSPCC Northern Ireland Promotes Keeping Your Child Safe in Sport Campaign

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NSPCC Northern Ireland is calling on sports and activity groups across Northern Ireland to take part in this year’s Keeping Your Child Safe in Sport campaign. The annual campaign, run by the charity’s Child Protection in Sport Unit (CPSU), raises awareness of safeguarding practices in sports and activities across the UK and aims to help

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Tackling Textiles Grant Scheme Returns For Third Year

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Keep Northern Ireland Beautiful is delighted to announce the third year of its Tackling Textiles Skills and Innovation Grant. Funded by the Department for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs’ (DAERA) through the Carrier Bag Levy, the programme will offer grants between £1,000 and £3,000 to Small and Medium Sized Enterprise’s (SME’s) and not for profit

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Jet2CityBreaks Expands Discover More Range From Belfast

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Following strong demand from customers looking for more discovery-based experience holidays, Jet2CityBreaks has expanded its Discover More collection to include Krakow for the first time. The UK’s leading operator of European city breaks is offering Northern Ireland holidaymakers and independent travel agents the chance to book Discover More getaways to Krakow that include an Auschwitz tour. Flying directly from Belfast International Airport, the new Discover More packages to Krakow are

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Organisers of Amgen Irish Open 2024 Advise Fans to Tee Off Tournament with Public Transport

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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 with organisers encouraging supporters to utilise public transport. Translink has worked with partner organisations including the DP World Tour, Tourism NI, Newry, Mourne & Down Council, PSNI and the Department for Infrastructure

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Ards and North Down’s Arts and Heritage Autumn Programme is Unveiled

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Ards and North Down Borough Council has unveiled its Arts and Heritage Autumn Programme, packed with an exciting lineup of events, exhibitions, classes, and workshops running from September to December. Among the programme’s highlights is Aspects Festival, taking place in Bangor from 25 September to 6 October. This celebrated event is back with another stellar

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A New Maritime Adventure on Belfast’s Iconic Waterfront

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The Maritime Mile Blueway Trail, an exciting new outdoor educational and family experience aimed at encouraging locals, visitors, school and community groups to explore Belfast’s historic waterfront and find out about its wildlife, has been launched. Maritime Belfast Trust, the charity which preserves and promotes Belfast’s rich maritime heritage, has collaborated with Belfast Harbour on

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Belfast Has Talent Competition Launches with £2K Prize and Charity Fundraising for Suicide Awareness

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Calling all singers, dancers, comedians, magicians, and performers of all kinds! The stage is set for Belfast’s most exciting talent showcase, Belfast Has Talent, offering a £2,000 prize and a chance to make a difference by raising funds for the Suicide Awareness & Support Group. The competition, officially launched by Belfast’s favourite busking Elvis impersonator

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Coventry University Researchers Call For Health Professionals To Improve How They Talk To Patients About Losing Weight

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Coventry University researchers are calling for better communication in healthcare as a study found hundreds of patients have experienced negative emotions when healthcare professionals talk to them about their body weight. The research looked at patients who live with idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH), a condition which sees a build-up of fluid in the brain putting

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Resilience Refined Workshop To Help Entrepreneurs Thrive And Avoid Burnout

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The Go Succeed Start team is hosting an in-person workshop at the Enterprise Causeway offices in Coleraine on Wednesday September 11, from 10am to noon. The workshop, titled Resilience Refined: Strategies to Thrive and Surmount Burnout, is designed to equip participants with practical tools and techniques to enhance resilience and overcome burnout in business. It

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US Firm Riverstone Chooses Northern Ireland For £2.5m R&D Investment To Create First Of Its Kind Software

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US firm RiverStone has chosen Northern Ireland to embark on a £2.5million Research & Development (R&D) project to create a new and innovative re-insurance platform called Orbit. It is anticipated the new platform could secure in excess of £3m additional growth for the company by 2029. As a UK subsidiary of RiverStone, RS Progress is

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