Contemporary flexible working practices, and their potential to power productivity and a more inclusive labour market will be the focal point of the Labour Relations Agency’s (LRA) upcoming annual conference. Taking place on the 14 March at Stranmillis College, Flexible Futures 2024 will be delivered in partnership with the Department for the Economy and Timely […]
Focused on fostering the equal opportunity for all within innovation and education, Catalyst has today launched its free work experience programme, Generation Innovation, for 17–18-year-olds across Northern Ireland. First launched in 2018 and funded by the Department of Economy, the one-of-a-kind work experience programme is designed to empower, enable, and upskill young people for the workplace
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Plans to transform the historic town of Carrickfergus have taken a significant step forward with the appointment of leading design, architectural and engineering specialists McAdam Design to help deliver the £42m Belfast Region City Deal project. The initiative will regenerate, reposition, and rebrand Carrickfergus, firmly placing the town on the map as an authentic, heritage-led,
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AIB (NI) is cutting interest rates across its 2 Year and 5 Year Fixed Mortgages, with reductions of up to 0.90%, supporting those aiming to get on the property ladder, investing in energy efficient properties and homeowners looking to move home, or lock in a new rate. On a 2 Year Fixed Rate, customers can benefit from a
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With the Department for Communities currently issuing thousands of Migration Notice letters each month to people on Tax Credits as part of its ‘Move to UC’ programme, we want to make sure that those affected get the right advice about the timing of their claim in order to maximise their entitlement to the 6.7% benefit
The railway line between Lanyon Place and Great Victoria Street stations in Belfast will be closed on Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd March 2024. The closure is for essential rail engineering works to enable the move to the new Belfast Grand Central Station later this year. Translink’s Ian Campbell, Director of Service Operations said: “Work on Belfast
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ESO, a leading data and software company has announced four new directors and a senior vice president at its Belfast office. The appointments include two new hires and three internal promotions – which will see Russell Beggs take up the role of Senior Vice President (VP) of Engineering – highlighting its commitment to nurturing talent
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Lidl Northern Ireland has submitted planning applications for three new outlets at Bangor, Craigavon and Dungannon as the retailer continues to advance its ambitious plans to enhance and expand its growing store network across the region. Northern Ireland’s fastest-growing grocery retailer confirmed it has submitted planning applications to position new stores at Rushmere Shopping Centre
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Unveil the magic of spring at the Spring Plant Fair on Saturday 13 April in Mossley Mill’s Civic Square. This love affair with flowers boasts thousands of blooms waiting to be discovered. From vibrant perennials to delicate potted wonders, there’s something to make every heart flutter. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or a budding enthusiast, expert advice
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Aspects Festival has unveiled its exciting Young Aspects programme, offering a range of creative children’s events suitable for all ages. Taking place from 1 – 3 March, at various locations around Bangor, the diverse programme of reading, writing and art events promises to inspire young imaginations. online pharmacy order buspar online with best prices today
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Lolita Chakrabarti’s dazzling Olivier Award-winning stage adaption of Yann Martel’s best-selling novel Life of Pi, starring an extraordinary life-size puppeteered Bengal Tiger is headed to Belfast this week. Based on one of the best-loved works of fiction – winner of the Man Booker Prize, selling over fifteen million copies worldwide – Life of Pi is a breath-taking
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A first hat-trick of the season for Daniel Tedesco and a stellar performance in nets from Tyler Beskorowany led the Stena Line Belfast Giants to a four-point Elite League weekend in Scotland as they sunk the Dundee Stars 3-2 at the Dundee Ice Arena on Sunday evening. The Italian international winger rapped in three goals
The Restaurant at The Fitzwilliam Hotel has launched a brand-new menu featuring a range of mouth-watering dishes made with fresh, seasonal ingredients. Executive Head Chef, Dean Butler, said: “Our menu is all about the incredible local produce that we have in abundance here across Ireland. Our commitment to local suppliers also supports the hotel’s sustainable
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To celebrate the recent Apprentice Week 2024 the Northern Ireland Social Care Council are highlighting the availability of all-age apprenticeships in the social care sector. We are encouraging employers in the independent and voluntary sector who want to develop their social care workers and support them to gain qualifications to find out more. We know
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Lounges.tv, the new, disruptive streaming platform backed by global music mogul Simon Cowell, is transforming the way musicians are performing online – helping them make money and get noticed! Thousands of artists have signed up to the platform which, in addition to Simon Cowell, is backed by Prince’s former manager Kiran Sharma and BBC iPlayer founder
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Two-fifths (40%) of the UK workforce are planning to move jobs in 2024, with one in six already beginning their search as staff look to boost their pay packet. That’s according to the latest Candidate Sentiment Survey statistics produced by specialist recruitment firm Robert Half. While this figure is lower than the 47% planning to
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Homeowners renovating their house are being told that extra storage space and an open plan design could add value to their property. The interior experts at Online-Bedrooms.co.uk have shared five ways to add value to homes and make them more desirable. When renovating a home it’s important to consider design choices that will boost the overall valuation
Asda Dundonald has welcomed Lewis Morrow, a member of Four G Day Opportunity Service, to the store to gain valuable work experience. Four G is a locally based service for young adults with learning difficulties and provides 5-day placements for young adults. Over the years Sharon McBratney, Community Champion at the store, has built a
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The first EU Ambassador for Northern Ireland, William D. Hanna has released his entertaining and engaging new memoir The Corncrake’s Welcome: Memoirs of a Northern Irish Diplomat. Born in Belfast, William D. Hanna recalls his remarkable journey as the first EU Ambassador for Northern Ireland, brilliantly marrying personal story, family history and political context. The Presbyterian
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Asda has announced it is collaborating with GroceryAid to provide financial, emotional and practical support to grocery colleagues affected by breast cancer as part of its Tickled Pink campaign. Asda’s Tickled Pink campaign works with charity partners, Breast Cancer Now and CoppaFeel!, to raise funds for better treatments, vital education and life-changing support, for anyone
Upon entering the The Studio, you’ll meet the ever-positive Cupid: god of love, desire and attraction. Cupid runs a bar, ‘Cupid’s Bow’, where some of opera’s most recognisable, famous and infamous characters come to unwind, share their stories and to sing of falling in love, looking for love and falling out of love. Meet operatic legends, including
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The Big Hide Out, Comber, County Down, 12-16 February All birdwatching enthusiasts are invited to grab a pair of binoculars and head on down to the wonderfully varied wetlands of Castle Espie on the shores of Strangford Lough. This is a wonderful opportunity to get the chicks in your brood outside and imaginations will soar
Members of the public are invited to capture a great day of Irish horse racing on the 17th March as jockeys, horses and trainers from across the island of Ireland return to Down Royal for a day of fantastic entertainment. Having partnered with Down Royal since 2020, Bluegrass has become synonymous with horse racing, producing quality
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Mivan, the luxury fit out and bespoke joinery specialists, is thrilled to announce a fantastic year of fundraising that resulted in a notable contribution of £10,490 to Northern Ireland Chest Heart and Stroke (NICHS). Throughout 2023, Mivan employees demonstrated their commitment to making a positive impact on the community by actively participating in a variety
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A fund which supported 2,000 social housing tenants dealing with financial hardship across Northern Ireland has been commended at this year’s UK Affordable Housing Awards. Choice Housing’s Tenant Support Fund allocated a total of £750,000 over a two-year period to support individuals and families by focusing on household and fuel payment support schemes. The UK
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New buyer demand for housing in Northern Ireland rose at the fastest rate since the beginning of 2022 according to the latest RICS and Ulster Bank Residential Market Survey, and NI respondents are more optimistic than they were about the short-term sales outlook. A net balance of 35% of NI respondents reported that new buyer
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An apprentice from Ardboe working at Amazon’s delivery station in Portadown is encouraging others to start an apprenticeship and boost their careers as Amazon announces the expansion of its apprenticeship programme with the addition of 1,000 new positions across the UK in 2024. Amazon offers one of the UK’s top private sector apprenticeship schemes according
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To mark this year’s celebration of National Apprenticeship Week recently, a Carryduff intern and Bangor born intern-turned-employee from Northern Ireland based learning technology company Synergy Learning are sharing their stories. National Apprenticeship Week provides employers and businesses with the opportunity to promote the positive impact apprenticeships and early career programmes make to individuals and businesses
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Ulster Bank and the Royal Ulster Agricultural Society have kickstarted the countdown to the 155th Balmoral Show. With just four months to go until the 2024 event, the two parties met to announce the new attractions for this year and to confirm Ulster Bank will remain as principal sponsor of the show – marking a fifteen-year
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A new survey released by the national union for students in Northern Ireland, NUS-USI has shown 84% of students are worried about money with 22% worried all the time. The results, released today against the backdrop of the restored Northern Ireland Assembly, shed light on the impact of the cost of living on students, making
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BIG SPECIAL have announced their highly-anticipated debut album POSTINDUSTRIAL HOMETOWN BLUES for release on 10th May via SO Recordings. The Black Country duo are also sharing their first new music of 2024, in the shape of huge new single DUST OFF / START AGAIN, along with more UK / EU headline shows and festival appearances.
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Belfast School of Performing Arts is thrilled to unwrap this year’s upcoming summer youth project, once again a NI premier, which promises a deliciously magical journey into the enchanting world of Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Just as Willy Wonka creates the most amazing and delicious treats, Director Peter Corry, who brought us
Pop icons, The Corrs announce an eight-date UK & Ireland tour titled ‘Talk On Corners’ in November 2024. Performing tracks from the acclaimed album plus a selection of their greatest hits to fans all over the United Kingdom & Ireland, the multi-million selling sibling quartet will kick off the tour at Belfast’s SSE Arena before heading to Manchester’s AO Arena, Glasgow’s OVO
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Budget Energy, Northern Ireland’s third largest electricity supplier, has announced a price decrease of 9% for their domestic electricity customers on variable rates. This decrease will be effective from 1 March 2024 and will see around £117 savings for a typical customer with a standard rate credit meter and around £114 savings for a typical
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Alan Lowry, FSB’s NI Policy Chair, has welcomed the positive political progress made during the past week which culminated in the re-establishment of the NI Assembly and Executive. He has called for political representatives not to be shy in coming forward to ask for the input of business representative organisations to help inform and shape
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The Stena Line Belfast Giants can confirm that Petr Čech has re-joined the club on a short-term loan as temporary emergency cover from NIHL1 side, Oxford City Stars. Čech’s return to Belfast marks the netminder’s second spell with the Giants this season, following an initial loan period in November 2023. During this, Čech made his
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The producers of the Curve production of An Officer And A Gentleman The Musical have announced the full cast for the UK Tour, which will be coming to Belfast from March 12-16. Joining the previously announced Luke Baker as Zack Mayo, Georgia Lennon as Paula Porkrifiki, Jamal Crawford as Gunnery Sergeant Emil Foley, Paul French
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David Goodwin and Ciaran Long both grabbed doubles as the Stena Line Belfast Giants emerged victorious in a high-scoring affair at the Braehead Arena as they took an 8-5 win from their Elite League clash with the Glasgow Clan on Saturday night. Henrik Eriksson, Matt McLeod, Ara Nazarian and Daniel Tedesco – back from international
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Neighbours from all four corners of Belfast and across Northern Ireland will come together to share friendship, food and fun at a very special Big Lunch celebration in the heart of Belfast, 2 Royal Avenue on Sunday 11 February 2-4pm as the 4 Corners Festival comes to a close. Eden Project, who are the people
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