Some people tick off football grounds they’ve visited or cathedrals they’ve been to, but loyal customers Mervyn and Mabel Montgomery have made it their mission to visit every Asda store in Northern Ireland! Â The couple, who are both aged 79 and live in Lisburn, have been to 14 out of the 16 Asda stores […]
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AbbeyAutoline, Northern Ireland’s leading insurance broker, is celebrating its 50th anniversary with the launch of its companywide challenge to walk, run, bike or hike 50km in May in aid of AWARE NI. To mark Mental Health Awareness month, AbbeyAutoline is inviting staff across all branch/office locations to participate in the ’50k in May’ challenge. Participants
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For the second consecutive year Coleraine-based InsurTech Covernet, has officially been recognised as the Best Place to Work™ in Northern Ireland by the Great Place to Work® UK Institute. The much-revered accolade was awarded to the local Software-as-a-Service company at a gala event in London’s Tobacco Dock, celebrating the UK’s Best Workplaces™. Established over 40 years ago,
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he latest figures from Asda’s Income Tracker reveal that while the discretionary income of the average Northern Ireland household has shown a slight increase to £100 per week in Q1 (£98 in Q4/2022) – this represents a drop of 21.2% when compared to the same period last year. This is the seventh consecutive quarter that
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Analysis of the 50 most viewed hacks tagged ‘energy saving’ found clips about bleeding radiators gained the most traction, followed by only boiling as much as you need in the kettle. The third most viewed video on TikTok shows drying a bedsheet over a clothes airer by a radiator, while draught-proofing the house and using
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Delegates from urban regeneration specialist Vita Group and developer MRP gathered to celebrate the official topping out of Vita Student’s latest residence, a significant milestone in the building’s construction. With the structure complete by Design & Build Contractor, McAleer & Rushe, interior work can be carried out at pace to ensure that the impressive new purpose-built student
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The Deluxe Group, which considers itself one of Northern Ireland’s best-kept secrets, has catapulted the province onto the worldwide stage for first-class ‘experience’ products and interior fit-out projects for the themed entertainment sector as it secures over $40m of export contracts with top US clients. The company, which has been operating for more than 50
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Edinburgh, London and Leicester have been confirmed as the UK’s official UFO hotspots, according to research. The study of 2,000 adults found 18 per cent of residents in the Scottish city are convinced they’ve had a legitimate sighting. They are also most likely to believe aliens exist somewhere in the universe, even if they’ve never
The Belfast (Good Friday) Agreement has been significant in improving equality and human rights in Northern Ireland. Twenty-five years on from this Agreement, there are concerns about the impact of Brexit on these rights. People in Northern Ireland already have fewer equality and human rights protections in some areas than their counterparts in Ireland and
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The favourite ways people in the UK ‘find themselves’ include a digital detox, daily empowerment and travelling the world. A study of 2,000 adults found most people in the UK have never been on a ‘journey of self-discovery’ and almost half (47 per cent) haven’t completely come to terms with who the real ‘them’ is
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Seven in 10 young adults claim working for someone else is their ‘worst nightmare’ – and intend to start their own business within the next three years. A poll of 2,000 adults from a spectrum of age groups found 23 per cent of 18 to 24-year-olds ‘hate’ the idea of the traditional nine to five.
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The Royal Television Society, Northern Ireland (RTS NI) is delighted to reveal the 37 nominees shortlisted for this year’s prestigious RTS NI Programme Awards, sponsored by Ka-Boom. The winners will be announced at the 8th RTS NI Awards Ceremony which takes place on Thursday 1 June at City Hall Belfast. Fiona Campbell, Chair of RTS NI
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Adults in the UK believe there is a 50/50 chance of surviving a cardiac arrest – but in reality, nine in 10 of those which happen away from a hospital result in death. A survey of 2,000 adults found 28 per cent believe a cardiac arrest is the same as a heart attack. However, a
Vibrant new murals have been added to the walls of Belfast by local and international artists thanks to the annual ‘Hit The North’ Street Art Festival. Organised by Seedhead Arts and supported by Hennessy, ‘Hit The North’ has grown from humble beginnings to become the biggest street art festival in the UK and Ireland this year.
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This June people across Northern Ireland are encouraged to leave their car at home and take part in the Active Travel Challenge in a bid to be more sustainable, save money and to boost physical and mental health. From a trip to the shop to the commute to work, the Active Travel Challenge encourages the
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Nearly a fifth of adults (15 per cent) were the target of a doorstep scam over the last year – with people pretending to be energy suppliers, well-known brands, security firms, and more. On average adults have been targeted four times over that period – losing on average £171 each time just for answering the
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Catalyst has today announced the launch of a new inclusive innovation skills programme designed to help young people in Northern Ireland access training, build their entrepreneurship skillset and get a real-world work experience. The ‘Innovation for All’ programme will be funded by the International Fund for Ireland (IFI) and delivered by Catalyst in partnership with
BFI Film Academy Plus at Nerve Centre is offering young filmmakers aged 18–25 the chance to win £500 towards a short film production by entering the annual Pitch Competition — deadline 29 May 2023. As part of their joint responsibilities under Article 2 of the Windsor Framework the three Commissions have launched at today’s event
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People in the UK consider hairdressers to be the friendliest small businesses on the high street, along with coffee shops, corner shops and newsagents. A survey of 2,000 UK adults also found 35 per cent consider at least one independent shop owner as a pal. The local pub, fish and chip shop, restaurant and butcher
Jet2holidays has responded to strong demand from holidaymakers looking to enjoy some rejuvenation and relaxation by announcing details of its biggest ever summer portfolio of spa hotels in Türkiye – one of the top wellness destinations in Europe. Home to many natural wonders and ancient healing centres such as Hierapolis and Pergamon, as well as specialised spa treatments, thermal
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When it comes to good health it’s the simple things that make all the difference. If you are looking for inspiration to get some good habits into your daily routine, Linwoods new Healthy Habit Tracker is a great place to start to form habits for better health. This one week tracker will help get you back on
Vinegar, stock cubes and tinned vegetables are some of the most unloved foods in the nation’s kitchen cupboards with many of them languishing unused for five YEARS – or more – due to lack of food inspiration. Pantry staples have topped a list of the top 50 items which are likely to remain unused a
Nerve Centre has been awarded funding to deliver an artistic commission with street artist Joe Caslin as part of the IWM 14-18 NOW Legacy Fund, a national partnership programme of over 20 artist commissions inspired by the heritage of conflict. Led by Imperial War Museums, the IWM 14-18 NOW Legacy Fund was created following the
Tasty Foods has worked with Asda to secure listings for seven new sauce lines, which will be stocked across all the retailer’s Northern Ireland stores, as well as two lines in 60 Asda stores in Scotland. Seven new products, which include Tasty Foods Taco Sauce, Southwest Sauce, Garlic Sauce, two sizes of Pepper Sauce, Spicy
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Women are embarrassed when talking about their own bodies with more than a fifth (21 per cent) – even whispering or using a lowered voice – to order intimate products from behind the counter. The UK’s biggest ‘vagina study’, of 5,000 women, found they feel uncomfortable discussing anything to do with their private parts and
Habinteg Housing Association (Ulster) has secured more than £9,000 from The National Lottery Community Fund to support community projects which will benefit tenants and their families across Northern Ireland. Aiming to increase access for vulnerable and isolated tenants, Habinteg plans to implement initiatives to help improve health and wellbeing, increase skills and reduce living costs.
A business that has been monitoring stock efficiencies, shortages and discrepancies in the hospitality trade is celebrating 40 years in business this month. Harris Stocktaking Systems, one of the best-known stock takers for the wet trade and retail industry in Ireland, has thrived over its lifetime thanks to investment in the most advanced computerised
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Stena Line, the Irish Sea’s leading ferry company has announced that it is constructing two new bespoke freight ferries for its expanding Belfast-Heysham freight service. The multi-million pound investment will significantly increase freight capacity on the route. Each of the two new 147-meter vessels has been designed to maximise freight volumes and will provide 2,800 lane
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The flagship Enterprise train service is celebrating a significant milestone with over 1 million passenger journeys made on the cross-border service between Belfast and Dublin in 2022/23 – the highest level in 20 years. Hilton Parr, Head of Rail Customer Services, Translink said: “For over 75 years, Enterprise has been connecting people to friends, family, business and leisure opportunities. We’re pleased to mark this impressive passenger journey milestone that highlights
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Banbridge-headquartered ubloquity has been awarded the top gong at the Northern Ireland finals of the StartUp Awards 2023. In addition to being awarded NI Startup of the Year, Ubloquity, which specialises in building blockchain platforms to enable smart borders, frictionless trade and provenance, was presented Digital Start of the Year at the event which was held
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Spring is in the air and it’s that time of year when we refresh our wardrobes, pack away our winter woollies, and get out our summer wear out for the months ahead. It’s also a time when many of us decide that a bit of a clear out and a reorganise is in order. If
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Multi-Tony and Olivier Award-winning musical The King and I is returning by popular demand to Grand Opera House, Belfast as part of its new international tour. Running from Tuesday June 20 to Saturday June 24 the production is considered one of the greatest musical shows from the golden age of musicals. Starring the West End’s
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Following on from his sold out Colonization Tour, Belfast comedian Colin Murphy is back with his new show. He’ll be taking to the stage with WHATCHAMACOLIN at the Grand Opera House in Belfast as part of his new tour from Thursday June 29 to Saturday July 1. Best known for his television work hosting and
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