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Get Ready For A Summer Of Vibe As Vibe By Jet2holidays Couples Up With Love Island Again

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Ahead of Love Island returning to screens on 3rd June on ITV1, ITV2, ITVX, STV and STV Player, VIBE by Jet2holidays announced that it will once again be coupling up with the show as brand partner. Following the incredible success of last year, VIBE by Jet2holidays will be the designated official travel partner of Love […]

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STEM Celebration Success For NI Primary Schools

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Over 1,000 primary school pupils along with their teachers from across Northern Ireland celebrated the 6th year of ESB Science Blast at the ICC in Belfast.    ESB Science Blast, delivered by the RDS, is a free, all-Island non-competitive educational programme for primary schools, which involves the whole class investigating the science behind a range of

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Enjoy A Getaway With Jet2holidays, Jet2CityBreaks And Jet2Villas

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Spectacular villa stays from £489 per person with Jet2Villas: Jet2Villas is Jet2holidays’ dedicated villa holiday offering launched in May 2017. Jet2Villas offers the freedom of a villa holiday with the full package – a £60pp booking deposit, as well as 22kg baggage, 10kg hand luggage and great flight times with Jet2.com, as well as car hire included as standard. European city breaks from £649 per person with Jet2CityBreaks:

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Bloc Blinds Opens Window Of Opportunity In USA

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Bloc Blinds, the industry-leading blinds manufacturer, which is headquartered in Magherafelt, is expanding its international operations, through investment in a new production facility in Texas, USA. The company has also formed a strategic partnership with Rollease Acmeda, the largest independent engineered component and systems manufacturer and distributor in the window blinds industry, following the agreement

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Northern Ireland Hospice Supported By Amazon In Dublin

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The team from Amazon’s fulfilment centre in Dublin has made a £1,200 donation to Northern Ireland Hospice. Northern Ireland Hospice offers specialist palliative care for adults and children who are facing life-limiting conditions. Its team of healthcare professionals work to ensure that every patient receives safe, effective and high-quality care. The donation from Amazon in

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Jet2.Com The Most Punctual Short-Haul UK Airline According To CAA Data

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Leading leisure airline Jet2.com has been ranked the best short-haul UK airline for punctuality, according to analysis of Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) data by the PA news agency. The analysis took into account all scheduled and chartered departures from UK airports by airlines that operated more than 2,500 flights in 2023. The average delay for

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Sharpest Rise In New Orders Since February 2022

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June 10 saw the release of May data from the Ulster Bank Northern Ireland PMI®. The latest report signalled that the Northern Ireland private sector continued to record strong growth, with output, new orders and employment all increasing at sharper rates. Meanwhile, higher wages pushed up input costs, feeding through to a marked rise in selling

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Search Is On For Ireland’s Next Top Chef

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Aspiring chefs from across the island of Ireland are encouraged to test their culinary skills as the entry deadline fast approaches for this year’s search for Ireland’s Next Top Chef. Coordinated by the Balmoral Hotel, Ireland’s Next Top Chef was established in 2023 to identify and nurture culinary talent to safeguard the future of the

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Belfast Giants Sign Duo From Western Michigan University

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The Stena Line Belfast Giants are pleased to announce the signings of Joe Cassetti and Zak Galambos for the 2024/25 season. 25-year-old Cassetti and 27-year-old Galambos both spent the 2023/24 season with National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) side, Western Michigan University, making a combined 76 appearances for the Broncos. Both Cassetti and Galambos are no

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NI Homebuyer Enquiries Rise At Fastest Rate In Over Two Years

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Homebuyer demand in Northern Ireland rose last month at the fastest rate since the end of 2021 according to the latest Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and Ulster Bank Residential Market Survey.  A net balance of 48% of Northern Ireland respondents reported that new buyer enquiries had risen through the month of May. This

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New Name A ‘Dough’ Brainer For Pizza Crew Owner

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Belfast entrepreneur and pizza maker, Ciaran Kelly, has revealed that all three of his stores are to be renamed Pizza Crew following ‘significant investment’ which has secured over 40 jobs.  Previously named Pizza Guyz, Ciaran feels that the decision to change the name was more like fate. Ciaran said: “The name change was taken out

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GeoEnergy NI Gets Mayoral Seal Of Approval In Randalstown Schools Visit

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The Department for the Economy’s GeoEnergy NI interactive mobile discovery centre that is designed to help visitors ‘discover the heat beneath their feet’ arrived in Randalstown on Wednesday, June 5 for a school’s information day hosted by Mount St Michael’s Primary School. In total four schools in the area got to find out more about the

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London’s First Ever Euro2024 Screenings With Latest ‘Smell-O-Vision’ Technology Pumping Smell Of Cut Grass Into Crowds

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A major London music venue has taken Euros screenings to the next level with state of the art freshly cut grass fragrances pumped into the crowds. The Fanzone 4D is the latest technology to showcase this summer’s European Championship finals to those who can’t make the journey to Germany. The untold thrills, spills and chills

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Giants Bring Kyle Osterberg To Belfast

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The Stena Line Belfast Giants are pleased to announce the signing of 29-year-old forward Kyle Osterberg for the 2024/25 season. From Minnesota, Osterberg spent the 2023/24 season with fellow Elite League side Fife Flyers, where he recorded 61 total points in 57 games in all competitions. Prior to making the move to Kirkcaldy, Osterberg spent

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iCare Launches 2024 ‘Our Community Cares’ Campaign With Local Business Support

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iCare, a part of the Tarasis Enterprises Foundation Division, are thrilled to announce the continuation of its ‘Our Community Cares’ campaign for the second year in a row. Teaming up with local businesses; Tarasis Enterprises, Bunzl, Konfloor, McShane Packaging and Linwoods; the initiative aims to provide much-needed assistance to families in the area during the

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Slope Off To The Snow As Jet2.Com Launches Winter 25/26 Ski Programme From Belfast International Airport

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Less than a week after putting Winter 25/26 Sun on sale, Jet2.com is announcing further good news for next winter and has revealed details of its Ski programme from Belfast International Airport, offering customers fantastic flights to the best ski resorts in the Austrian Alps.  Next winter, the leading leisure airline will operate from Belfast

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Asda Delivery Driver Praised For Going The Extra Mile

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Jason Bonny, a delivery driver from Asda, Portadown, demonstrated exceptional customer service and dedication to his job by assisting a wheelchair user with putting away her shopping while out on his rounds. Going about his day on an ordinary delivery shift, Jason encountered an address that wasn’t on his usual route. Approaching the front door,

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Musgrave Northern Ireland Named JAM Card Partner Of The Year

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Musgrave NI, which operates the SuperValu and Centra brands, has been named JAM Card Partner of the Year by NOW Group, at a ceremony in Belfast City Hall to celebrate the graduation of 200 NOW Group participants.  Musgrave has been rolling out JAM Card training across its stores in Northern Ireland to make the shopping

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Two Sisters Hoping To Come Out On Top In Prestigious UK Industry Awards

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Local jewellery brand Lustre and Love, has been shortlisted for a major jewellery industry award for the second year in a row. Founded by two sisters, the female led brand is one of the eight businesses nominated in the ‘Emerging Jewellery/Watch Brand of the Year’ category.  Dubbed the “pinnacle” and “Oscars of the jewellery industry”,

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Giants Add Former NHL Netminder To 2024/25 Roster

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The Stena Line Belfast Giants are pleased to announce the signing of 34-year-old netminder Tom McCollum for the 2024/25 season. Hailing from Amherst, New York, McCollum spent the 2023/24 season with Eisbären Regensburg in the German DEL2, recording a .923 save percentage in 41 regular season games. McCollum first arrived in Europe ahead of the

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DELI LITES IRELAND Team Soaring After Global Award Win

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The DELI LITES IRELAND team is on cloud nine after winning a global award for its gourmet take on a ham and cheese toastie at the World Travel Catering and Onboard Services Expo (WTCE) in Hamburg. WTCE is the world’s leading event for inflight catering, onboard services and passenger comfort. DELI LITES IRELAND was named

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Last Year Childline Delivered More Than 2,700 Counselling Sessions To Children And Young People From Northern Ireland

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Last year, Childline delivered more than 2,700 counselling sessions to children and young people from Northern Ireland dealing with a range of worries. Across the UK, the NSPCC service is delivering, on average, more than 500 counselling sessions a day to children and young people, with mental health, family relationships and friendship issues being the

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HappyFest 2024: One Woman’s Mission To Help Spread More Happiness

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Today marked the launch of HappyFest 2024 —a groundbreaking event igniting a wellness revolution in Northern Ireland. As the post-pandemic world seeks greater connectivity and a unified approach to health and wellbeing, HappyFest steps forward. This will be a day-long, fun-filled family-friendly event to help improve your mind, body, and soul. Now entering its third

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Manchester United Headlines 2024 SuperCupNI Girls’ Draw

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The draw for the girls’ section of the 2024 SuperCupNI took place at the Theatre at the Mill in Antrim and Newtownabbey on Wednesday 22nd May 2024. The star attraction was the announcement that Women’s FA Cup winners Manchester United are sending their U16 Academy side to compete in the Premier section.  The Old Trafford

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Top 10 UK Game Shows Of All Time, Revealed

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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

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RICS Award Winners In Northern Ireland Revealed

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The winners of the RICS Awards 2024 in Northern Ireland have been revealed and some of the most impressive recent building projects from the local area are on the list. The winning projects, which were announced at the regional ceremony in Custom House, Belfast, were judged across five categories; Residential Development, Community Benefit, Heritage, Public Sector,

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Local Deafblind Man Takes On 9-Mile Sponsored Walk

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Alex Patterson, 54 from Ballymoney, will be taking on a 9-mile sponsored walk to raise money for national sight and hearing loss charity, Deafblind UK. The walk will go from Belfast City Hall to Stormont Parliament and back again, on 12th June 2024. Alex is deafblind, meaning he has both sight and hearing loss. Alex’s sight started deteriorating

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Breeding Woodcock Survey Shows An Ongoing Decline Despite Some Small Regional Increases

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The latest survey of the UK’s resident Woodcock population has shown that numbers are still declining overall, albeit at a slower rate than before. The Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust (GWCT) and the British Trust for Ornithology (BTO) teamed up in 2023 for the latest Breeding Woodcock Survey to gather up-to-date evidence on the changes to population size

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Jet2.com And Jet2holidays Named Which? Travel Brand Of The Year For Third Consecutive Year

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Jet2.com and Jet2holidays have been named Travel Brand of the Year at the prestigious Which? Awards for the third year running, after they were recognised for providing customers with industry-leading products and customer service on their well-deserved holidays. The leading leisure airline and UK’s largest tour operator received the coveted title at a special awards

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Titanic Belfast Hits A High Note With Cappella Caeciliana Partnership

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TITANIC Belfast has launched a unique event that is set to take guests on a journey of emigration and exploration through an eclectic and exciting mix of choral music in partnership with Cappella Caeciliana.  Some Distant Shore, on Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th June, will give people the opportunity to experience three of Titanic Belfast’s

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Expert Reveals How Leftover Food Can Be Your Secret Weapon To A Clean Kitchen

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Cleaning your kitchen to a high standard can be very time-consuming and expensive. The experts at CabinetSelect have revealed some surprising tips and DIY hacks for cleaning your kitchen to help you save both time and money.   Don’t throw out your leftover onion! It could be your perfect cleaning tool: Nobody likes wasting food, but

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Asda NI Colleagues Lend A Hand In ‘Big Help Out’ Initiative

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Asda colleagues from all over Northern Ireland will lend a helping hand in their local communities as part of this year’s ‘Big Help Out’ initiative, which takes place on 7th – 9th June. The ‘Big Help Out’ will see thousands of organisations come together to help clean up the community, and Asda is encouraging people

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Discover Europe’s Best Cities For A Cultural Getaway

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Paris has been named the best city for culture in Europe, according to a new study. Global luggage storage provider Stasher analysed data on cultural venues in 131 European cities with a population of over 325,000. Information was gathered on eight different types of cultural sites, including points of cultural and artistic interest; live performance

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Six Tell-Tale Signs That Your Bed Is Infested With Dust Mites

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As we approach summer homeowners are being warned to look out for dust mites in the bedroom. The bedroom experts at Winstons Beds are warning those suffering from morning coughs and itchy skin that dust mites may be responsible. Dust mites are minuscule pests attracted to dead skin cells in the bedding and are likely

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