Tina Calder

Geoff McConville, a respected optician based on Chichester Street in Belfast, has been granted the esteemed title of “Freeman of the City of London” by the Worshipful Company of Spectacle Makers. This honour acknowledges Geoff’s remarkable contributions to the field of eye care, and in particular, his continuous investment in cutting-edge technology. Geoff’s commitment to […]

McKeever Hotel Group, the Antrim-based hospitality business, has revealed its strategic three-year plan, which includes the growth of its operation on an all-island basis and across its existing hotels in NI and Donegal. The ambitious strategy, which coincides with the Group’s 30th anniversary, aims to increase turnover to £60million though the next three years, with further

The Deluxe Group, a global leader in crafting bespoke interiors for the luxury hospitality, theme park and cruise line sectors, has delivered its first Pub Óg, a custom-built, prefabricated Irish pub, to a client in the United States.  The delivery follows on from the Secretary of State, Chris Heaton-Harris’ recent visit to The Deluxe Group’s

McAleer & Rushe have been appointed by Fusion Group to deliver 420 new residences at a 7-storey purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) scheme in Liverpool, Fusion’s first student residence in the city. The scheme will transform the vacant Hondo supermarket site, located on Upper Duke Street in Liverpool’s ‘Knowledge Quarter’, and runs adjacent to the Ropewalks

Businesses are aiming to reduce their carbon footprint with the help of Ulster Bank Carbon Planner. The easy-to-use tool, created to help all businesses, not just Ulster Bank customers, gives recommendations on how to reduce carbon emissions and tackle rising fuel & energy bills. Launched in response to customer feedback which highlighted some businesses are unaware

Northern Ireland construction company Farrans Construction has been appointed to deliver a new project with Leeds Bradford Airport. The airport has announced over a £100m investment into a vital regeneration of its terminal facilities which will dramatically improve the passenger experience and help unlock economic growth for the region. Approved by Leeds City Council, the

Tradespeople, builders and installers across Belfast who are working towards a more sustainable future are being urged by national builders’ merchant Jewson to enter the inaugural Making Better Homes Awards. Jewson launched the free-to-enter awards to celebrate those in the industry who are working hard to create homes that are more energy efficient and comfortable. It comes

A brand-new cosmetic dental practice, Epic Dental, has opened on Lisburn’s Bridge Street. Founded by Lisburn native, Dr. Louise McGuigan, the clinic launched on 28th October, following a £1M investment. It is currently NI’s largest provider of Invisalign Aligners and the only provider of the NiTime Clear Aligners system on the island of Ireland. The purpose-built,

James Cartlidge, Minister for Defence Procurement, has visited Harland & Wolff’s Appledore shipyard as the company is set to deliver key naval programmes in line with the UK government’s National Shipbuilding Strategy Refresh. Representatives from the company briefed the Minister on the company’s business plan, comprising a five-market and six-service approach, which is being delivered

Over 480 motoring professionals representing more than 40 of Northern Ireland’s leading automotive businesses came together to celebrate their achievements at the Northern Ireland Motor Industry Awards. Sponsored by Used Cars NI, The Northern Ireland Motor Industry Awards took place on Friday 3rd November 2023 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Belfast to recognise the achievements, resilience, and dedication of our local automotive industry.

Following the inundation of businesses in Newry, Downpatrick and Portadown, as well as other individual businesses more locally, FSB has called for every layer of government to step up and respond as a matter of the highest priority – councils, Stormont Departments and the UK Government. Speaking about the type of response needed, FSB NI

Thousands of employees across Linen Quarter could benefit from a wage increase as Linen Quarter Business Improvement District (LQ BID) encourages members to become Living Wage accredited ahead of Living Wage Week 2023, taking place November 6 to 12.  As an incentive to offer the Real Living Wage, the BID has pledged to fund first

The UK Civil Aviation Authority is meeting aviation and aerospace industry leaders in Northern Ireland this week to strengthen its ties and see the work being done on sustainability, delivering innovations and improving the passenger experience. During the two-day visit, the regulator’s Chair Sir Stephen Hillier, Chief Executive Rob Bishton, and Board members are visiting

Artificial Intelligence (AI) company Ocula Technologies has chosen Northern Ireland to headquarter its Software Development Centre which includes an £11m investment in Research & Development (R&D). Supported by Invest Northern Ireland, the investment in R&D has enabled Ocula to develop its advanced insight platform to deliver its vision of “creating the online winners of tomorrow,