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£8 Million Avoniel Redevelopment Almost Complete

Belfast Lord Mayor, Councillor Kate Nicholl has visited Avoniel to view progress on the £8 million redevelopment, ahead of its opening in October. The transformation of the former Avoniel Leisure Centre site aims to address the lack of 3G pitches in the area, while also providing flexible indoor space for the community. New facilities will […]

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6 Top Tips To Help You Avoid Parcel Delivery Scams

As consumers in Northern Ireland continue to do more online shopping due to the impact of COVID-19, the Consumer Council has compiled some top tips to help them avoid becoming victims of parcel delivery scams. Here are 6 tips to help you avoid parcel delivery scams: online pharmacy https://ecopsychology.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/stromectol.html no prescription pharmacy 1. Do not

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New Appointments to Tourism NI’s Senior Team

Tourism NI has made a number of recent appointments to its senior management team. David Roberts joined the organisation on 1st July as Strategic Development Director following eight years in the Strategy Group at Invest NI. David recently led the Get Fit organisational improvement initiative at Invest NI, working closely with the executive leadership team

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Action For Children Announced As Lord Mayor’s Charity

Lord Mayor Councillor Kate Nicholl has announced Action for Children as one of her charities for her year in office. Councillor Nicholl said raising awareness of children’s issues including poverty and mental health is one of her priorities as Lord Mayor, and she has chosen to support the charity to help ensure the voices of

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Heritage Project At Templemore Baths Progressing Well

Belfast Lord Mayor, Councillor Kate Nicholl, was joined by representatives from The National Lottery Heritage Fund and leisure operator GLL at Templemore Baths to see progress on its £17 million restoration and expansion. The project will see many of the building’s original heritage features sympathetically restored. Work to-date has seen the brickwork on the Baths’

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Musical Theatre College To Open Doors To Find Northern Ireland’s Next West End Stars

Belfast doesn’t often appear in the same sentence as London, New York, and Rome. But, whilst few may realise it, Belfast is actually home to one of just four International College of Musical Theatre campuses alongside these major global cities. And the college – based at Derryvolgie Avenue – is opening its doors to try

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Belfast City Centre’s First Parklet Opens In Linen Quarter

The first parklet in Belfast city centre has been opened by Linen Quarter BID, in conjunction with Belfast City Council, the Department for Communities and the Department for Infrastructure. The ten metre parklet, located on the corner of Linenhall Street and Clarence Street, was officially launched by Belfast Lord Mayor Councillor Kate Nicholl, DFI Minister

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Retailers Eye 17,000 UK Store Openings This Year As Consumers In Northern Ireland ‘Look Local’ Post-Lockdown

New research by Barclays Corporate Banking reveals that 17,000 local high street stores could open across the UK in the next 12 months as shoppers adapt to a post-lockdown world by ‘looking local’. In a new thought leadership report published today, Retail Unlocked, Barclays’ data shows that consumers in Northern Ireland have returned to physical

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Belfast Lord Mayor’s Charity Helped Pave Way To Role As First Citizen

Lord Mayor of Belfast Councillor Kate Nicholl has credited Youth Lyric, a Belfast based performing arts group, with paving the way for her becoming the first citizen of Belfast. Announcing Youth Lyric as one of her charities for her term in office, Councillor Nicholl said if it hadn’t been for her involvement with the group

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Review Your Banking Needs In Advance Of AIB Branch Closures Advises Consumer Council NI

The Consumer Council is urging AIB customers to review their banking needs ahead of the upcoming closure of several local branches later this year. Eight of AIB’s 15 branches are due to close on 12 November 2021. Scott Kennerley, Director of Financial Services at the Consumer Council, said: “This announcement will be disappointing news for

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Anthony Toner Returns From Lockdown With His Twelfth Album, Six Inches Of Water

Anthony Toner returns from Lockdown with his twelfth album, Six Inches of Water – a brand new collection of songs inspired by East Belfast – and the city in general.  The collection – due for release at the start of August – owes its existence to a song from three years ago. Invited by fellow

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Paul Givan & Michelle O’Neill Wish Local Olympians Well For Tokyo

First Minister Paul Givan and deputy First Minister Michelle O’Neill have sent their best wishes to all the local athletes competing at the Olympic Games in Tokyo. First Minister Paul Givan said: “The Olympics is one of the biggest sporting events in the world and it is wonderful to have so many athletes from Northern Ireland

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Outdoor Festival Set To Raise Funds In Memory Of Stephen Clements & Noah Donohoe

A charity festival has been organised to raise funds for The Stephen Clements Foundation and The Noah Donohoe Foundation. Both Foundations have joined forces to organise a live music festival in aid of the two local charities in Northern Ireland. buy naprosyn online buy naprosyn online no prescription The event aims to mark and celebrate

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Jet2.com & Jet2holidays Flying To Over 40 Quarantine-free Destinations From Today Onwards

Jet2.com and Jet2holidays have today (Monday 19th July) recommenced flights and holidays to Amber List destinations, meaning fully vaccinated customers (and children travelling with them who are under 18) can now fly to over 40 quarantine-free destinations this summer from across ten UK bases. With customers now able to plan and travel on flights and

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Irwin’s Bakery Secures £3.5M GB Contract For Speciality Bread

As the UK’s love for bread sees no sign of waning post lockdown, Northern Ireland’s only independent plant bakery, Irwin’s, has ‘risen’ to consumer demand by securing a deal worth £3.5M annually, with Waitrose and Morrisons to list its new Irwin’s Together range of speciality breads. The family bakery will supply 600 Morrisons and Waitrose

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Putting Tenants At The Heart Of Private Rented Sector

Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has introduced a Private Tenancies Bill in the Assembly improving protections for tenants living in the private rented sector. online pharmacy furosemide no prescription Minister Hargey said: “I am putting the needs of tenants at the heart of my approach. Private renters should have access to a good quality, affordable homes with

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Have You Applied For Your Free School Meals & Uniform Grants?

Families entitled to extra support with school meals and uniforms can now apply online. Education Minister, Michelle McIlveen said: “ buy zestril online zestril online generic buy glucophage online https://cooperfamilymedical.com/images/glucophage.html no prescription pharmacy The Education Authority (EA) has sought to improve services for families by making it easier for them to apply for this important service.

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Ministers Sign North-South Memorandum Of Understanding On Climate Action & Cultural Heritage

Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey MLA and Minister of State for Heritage and Electoral Reform, Malcolm Noonan, TD today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Cultural Heritage and Climate Action to support greater North-South co-operation in dealing with the impacts of climate change on built and archaeological heritage across the island. online pharmacy bactroban for

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Minister Boosts Training Opportunities For Rural Residents

Rural Affairs Minister Edwin Poots MLA, delivered an economic boost for rural residents in the Newry, Mourne & Down and Armagh City, Banbridge & Craigavon Council areas when he launched the £65,000 Prosper + Project. online pharmacy buy cellcept no prescription pharmacy online pharmacy buy nolvadex no prescription online pharmacy online pharmacy kamagra-polo for sale

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Junior Ministers Hail Work Of Urban Village Initiatives In North & West Belfast

Junior Ministers Declan Kearney and Gary Middleton have hailed the life-changing impact community-led health, educational and training projects are making in Urban Village areas. The Junior Ministers were speaking after visiting two Executive Office-supported community initiatives in north and west Belfast, where they presented project participants with certificates of achievement. Ministers visited Footprints Women’s Centre

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OCN NI Strikes GOLD With Investors In People

OPEN COLLEGE NETWORK NI (OCN NI) has been awarded ‘We invest in people, gold accreditation’ by Investors in People, a status only 17% of accredited organisations have achieved. OCN NI is an educational charity and awarding body that advances education by developing qualifications for adults and young people throughout NI and has recently become Northern

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Revel In The Riches Of Armagh’s Historic Past Museums & Libraries

Armagh County Museum, Robinson Library and the Cardinal Tomás Ó Fiaich Library & Archive have safely reopened for pre-booked visits. Pharmacy Montreal Canada Before closing their doors in line with restrictions last December, the popular tourist destinations had become a major local, national and international hub of Armagh’s rich history and heritage, with visitors travelling

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New World Class Visitor Attractions Set To Open At Colin Glen Forest Park

Two new world class attractions are set to open to the public at Colin Glen Forest Park on Wednesday, 7 July 2021. The Black Bull Run is Ireland’s first and only Alpine coaster, where thrill-seekers can experience an adrenaline-pumping woodland course, zooming through the forest at up to 40km per hour. The Forest Flyover also

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New Economy Minister Lyons Says: “Growing skills base and generating more employment opportunities key to economic recovery”

Growing our skills base and generating more and better employment opportunities will accelerate the economic recovery for the benefit of all. That was the message from new Economy Minister Gordon Lyons as he took up the role earlier this week. The Minister said: “The role of Economy Minister in Northern Ireland is always crucial, and never

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Former Economy Minister Frew Announces New Makers Alliance

Former Economy Minister Paul Frew has announced the establishment of the Makers Alliance, an independent industry-led body which will drive the strategic development of the Advanced Manufacturing sector in Northern Ireland. Making the announcement, former Minister Frew said: “Northern Ireland’s Advanced Manufacturing sector has been at the heart of our economy for many years. It is also

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Latest Covid-19 News: NI Executive Update 08.07.21

The Executive received an update yesterday on the progression of the Covid-19 epidemic. After very careful consideration of a range of factors they are signaling their intention to move forward with relaxations as outlined below. The Executive has decided that from 26 July, to be ratified on 22 July (sourced from Statement Here): Arts and

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Consumer Council Advises Customers To Review Your Banking Needs Following Danske Bank Branch Closures

The Consumer Council is urging Danske Bank customers to review their banking needs ahead of the upcoming closure of four local branches later this year. The branches in Ballygawley, Mallusk, Hillsborough and University Road in Belfast are due to close 22 October 2021. Scott Kennerley, Director of Financial Services at the Consumer Council, said: “Whilst

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SSE Airtricity Set To Increase Electricity Prices For The Second Time This Year

SSE Airtricity has announced it will be increasing electricity prices by 9.7% from 1st August 2021. This will see the typical SSE Airtricity customer needing to find up to an extra £58 per year. Raymond Gormley, Interim Head of Energy Policy at The Consumer Council, said: “This is unwanted news for all SSE Airtricity customers

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Future Docking Stations Planned For Belfast Bikes

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Heart-shaped Flowerbed in Support of NHS Organ Donation Unveiled at Falls Park

Lord Mayor, Councillor Kate Nicholl, joined Dáithí Mac Gabhann and some of his family in Falls Park this week to unveil a new floral bed, to raise awareness of organ donation. The heart-shaped flowerbed, located near the front entrance, was created by the park’s gardeners using red begonias and silver dust foliage. Four-year-old Dáithí from

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Local Businesses are Good to Go This Summer

Over 1,800 businesses in Northern Ireland have signed up to the We’re Good to Go charter mark scheme to date. The scheme provides reassurance to tourism and hospitality businesses, customers and staff that safe Covid practices have been adopted. The scheme was launched last year as a partnership initiative between the national tourism bodies of

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State-of-the-Art Technology Helps Tourism Leaders Capture Visitor Footfall and Trends

Tourism NI has recently deployed sensors to monitor footfall traffic across Northern Ireland’s most visited outdoor locations in Co. Down. The initiative has been developed in partnership with Mourne Heritage Trust, Newry, Mourne and Down Council and local technology firm Kinsetsu. The sensors are situated across the Mourne Mountains and Slieve Gullion in key sites

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Belfast Multi-Ethnic Arts, Culture & Heritage Expo is Launched at Crumlin Road Gaol

Crumlin Road Gaol was an array of colour earlier this week, as people from all different cultures who are living in Northern Ireland attended the press launch of the inaugural Multi-Ethnic Arts, Culture & Heritage Expo, wearing their traditional costumes. This all-day event will be held at the Gaol on Saturday 31 July 2021 (subject

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Economy Minister Encourages Public To Vote For Their High Street Heroes As Deadline Approaches

There is just one week left to vote for Northern Ireland’s High Street Heroes, with Minister for the Economy Gordon Lyons MLA encouraging shoppers to choose their favourite independent retailers before the 31 July deadline. After the toughest year in a generation for our local high streets, local shoppers have one final chance to name

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UU and Randox to Create New Medical School role: Randox Professor of Medicine

Ulster University has received £1.2million in funding for medical education and research from Randox Laboratories Ltd. Thanks to this generous donation from Randox Laboratories, the University is creating its first Professor of Medicine post, to be titled, the Randox Professor of Medicine. This will be a clinical and academic post so the appointee to the

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Dr Colin Davidson Appointed as New Ulster University Chancellor

Chair of Ulster University Council Jenny Pyper has announced the appointment of a new Chancellor of Ulster University: “I am both honoured and delighted to announce that distinguished graduate of the University and globally renowned artist, Dr Colin Davidson will be our next Chancellor. Colin embodies the creative and contemporary spirit of Ulster University and

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The New Ulster University Belfast Campus by Numbers

You may have noticed cranes in the sky and great fingers of glass-fronted building stretching high up into the skyline where Royal Avenue meets Donegall Street and York Street in Belfast City Centre. This iconic building project is part of the most significant regeneration project in Belfast since 1998 and is the most dramatic moment

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Full Day Of Auditions Searching For Talents Of All Kinds

Northern Ireland’s only full-service production house is hosting an exciting day of auditions in a nationwide search for fresh new talent to support the growing demand for a return to live events. Peter Corry Productions are in the creation stages of a number of exciting projects that will see them employ a numerous professional performers

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