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Belfast Networking Event To Put Money, Finance And Business Growth In Focus

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Business owners, entrepreneurs and professionals in Belfast will have the chance to put their own finance questions to the experts and explore how stronger business relationships can support growth at the latest Jennymount Business Park networking event. As part of its monthly networking series, Jennymount Business Park in North Belfast is hosting a session focused […]

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50 Women-Led Tech Ventures Supported Through All-Island WeBuild Programme

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More than 50 women-led ventures across the island of Ireland have been supported through WeBuild, an all-island programme helping founders turn ideas into technology-enabled businesses.  The programme has helped participants develop products, secure funding, validate market opportunities and build business and investor networks, demonstrating the growing pipeline of women founders building innovative businesses across the

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Belfast-Born Marketing Event Marks Fifth Edition After 220% Attendance Growth

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Big Marketing Meet-Up returns to ICC Belfast this November as it sets its sights on bringing marketers together from across Ireland A Belfast-born marketing event that launched with just 89 delegates in 2023 and attracted 285 last year is preparing to stage its fifth edition at ICC Belfast this November. The Big Marketing Meet-Up (BMMU)

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Belfast Entrepreneurs Reveal The Business Screw Ups Behind Their Success

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Two well-known Belfast entrepreneurs are set to swap business success stories for brutally honest accounts of the mistakes, setbacks and decisions that threatened their companies when they take to the stage at F*ckup Nights Belfast tomorrow night. AirPOS co-founder and owner of The Retro Rooms Marty Neill and Excalibur Press and Entrepreneurs Unleashed founder Tina

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UTV Legend Julian Simmons To Reveal His Biggest Broadcasting Blunders At Belfast Event

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One of Northern Ireland’s best-known broadcasting personalities Julian Simmons has been added to the line-up for F*ckup Nights Belfast Vol. 4 later this month. The former UTV presenter and announcer, who became a household name during a broadcasting career spanning several decades, will take to the stage at The Black Box in Belfast on Friday

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Mentalist David Meade To Lead Belfast Event Breaking The Silence Around Professional Failure

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International keynote speaker and BBC broadcaster David Meade has been announced as the guest host for the return of F*ckup Nights Belfast this August. The global event series, which turns the professional failures people normally keep quiet about into candid conversations about business, resilience and learning, will return to The Black Box in Belfast on

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Belfast Networking Event To Put Wellness At Work In Focus

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A North Belfast networking event is set to give local entrepreneurs, freelancers and professionals the opportunity to explore practical ways to recognise the signs of stress, protect their wellbeing and understand when additional support may be needed. As part of its monthly networking series, Jennymount Business Park is hosting Wellness At Work: Tips & Strategies

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City centre businesses gear up for 800,000+ Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann visitors with expanded premises and additional events provision  

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Belfast City Council’s Special Licensing Committee has granted a number of entertainment licences, along with extensions to existing licences, to premises in the city centre, as final preparations take shape for the 2026 Comhaltas Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann. The world’s biggest celebration of Irish music and culture is expected to bring more than 800,000 people

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Expert Reveals How Chocolate Can Enhance Your Self-Care Routine And Boost Mental Well-Being

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Do you enjoy chocolate for its flavour or because you love treating yourself? Many people feel guilty eating it because they believe it harms their health, but if consumed correctly, chocolate can actually elevate your self-care routine and boost your mental health. Jason Vishnefske from Santa Barbara Chocolate discusses how chocolate can benefit your mind and

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Travel warning: Avoid alcohol before your flight

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Experts at Online-Bedrooms.co.uk have revealed why knocking back drinks before boarding a flight is not a good idea. Many people mistakenly think that consuming alcohol before a flight can help them relax and nod off on the plane but actually it can have the opposite effect. At high altitudes, the combination of alcohol consumption, sleep, and

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Gardeners urge Brits to familiarise themselves with Japanese Knotweed

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Japanese Knotweed was listed by the World Conservation Union as one of the world’s worst invasive species. The weed’s root system and rapid growth can damage concrete foundations, buildings, roads and paving. Chris Bonnett from GardeningExpress.co.uk said: “Japanese Knotweed can look fairly attractive with its creamy white flowers and heart-shaped leaves but it’s extremely destructive to its

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New Workplace Charter Launched To Help Businesses Recognise And Respond To Domestic Abuse

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A new Workplace Charter on Domestic Abuse has been launched yesterday (July 27th) urging employers across the region to recognise domestic abuse as a workplace issue, and to commit to practical training for teams, resulting in support for affected colleagues. Developed by Women’s Aid Domestic Abuse Specialists, the Workplace Charter delivers assessment, policy, training, recognition, and accountability, bringing about a sustainable, informed and compassionate response to domestic

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Retained Search vs Contingent Recruitment: The Honest Version, Without the Sales Pitch

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Most businesses don’t know these are two different models. They think some agencies are just better than others. That’s not quite right. Most businesses have no idea there are two fundamentally different recruitment models. They think some agencies are faster. Some are more thorough. Some are better connected. They assume the difference between a search

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Budget Energy SuperCupNI Launches New Website And App Ahead Of 2026 Tournament

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The Budget Energy SuperCupNI has unveiled the biggest digital transformation in its 43-year history with the launch of a brand-new official website and mobile app ahead of the 2026 tournament.     Designed as the tournament’s new digital home, the website and app bring together fixtures, results, league tables, team profiles, live streaming, ticketing, venue

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McKeever Hotels Invests £1.8 Million In Major Upgrade To The Lodge Hotel

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Family-owned hospitality group McKeever Hotels has announced a significant capital investment of £1.8 million in a major bedroom refurbishment at The Lodge Hotel, Coleraine, as the business responds to growing tourism demand across Northern Ireland. The investment forms part of McKeever Hotels’ wider growth strategy, which prioritises reinvestment across its portfolio to maintain high standards,

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McLaughlin & Harvey Wins £100m Contract For Rolls-Royce Combat Air Facility

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McLaughlin & Harvey has won a contract worth more than £100m to build a new combat air facility for Rolls-Royce in Bristol. The facility will provide space for research, manufacturing and assembly, creating capability for new product development for the future of air combat. Construction is scheduled to begin later in 2026. Paul Pennington, Senior

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Henry Brothers Completes Major £12.4 Million QMC Endoscopy Unit Refurbishment To Support Faster Diagnosis And Complex Care

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Leading construction company Henry Brothers has delivered a newly refurbished and expanded Endoscopy Unit at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust’s (NUH) Queen’s Medical Centre (QMC), following a £12.4million investment from NUH and NHS England. The development has transformed this important diagnostics unit into a significantly larger and more modern facility for patients and staff, which

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Melting Pot Fudge Checks In At Elephant Rock

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Sweet collab serves up a taste of nostalgic Portrush summers Two of Northern Ireland’s standout independent hospitality and food brands are joining forces for a limited-edition summer treat designed to make August stays in Portrush even sweeter. Guests who book an overnight stay directly with Elephant Rock Boutique Hotel will receive a complimentary 50g bar

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Boost Sport To Fuel Runners From Across The World

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BOOST Sport named as the official hydration partner of the Antrim Coast Half Marathon As the Condor Executive Antrim Coast Half Marathon prepares for its biggest event to date, BOOST Sport has been confirmed as the official hydration partner for the 2026 race. The partnership marks a third consecutive year of collaboration between BOOST Sport

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Belfast Giants And Agnew Škoda Launch EV Partnership For 2026/27 Season

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The Belfast Giants are proud to announce the launch of Agnew Škoda as the club’s official vehicle partner for the 2026/27 season.  Following a recent multi-million-pound refurbishment of Agnew Belfast’s Boucher Road and Mallusk-based dealerships, the upcoming campaign will mark the club’s third in partnership with the leading local brand. The 2026/27 campaign will see

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Heineken 0.0 Adds Flavour To NI’s ‘No Alcohol’ Beer Market

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HEINEKEN 0.0 is bringing a fresh twist to Northern Ireland’s alcohol-free beer market this summer with the launch of two brand new flavours – Lemon & Elderflower and Nectarine & Juniper. As NI drinkers make the most of the summer heatwave, the launch of the new flavours is perfect timing for consumers looking for added refreshment and

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Hinch Distillery Unveils Reimagined Hinch Brasserie With Elevated All-Day Dining Experience

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Hinch Distillery has unveiled the reimagined Hinch Brasserie, introducing an elevated all-day dining experience showcasing exceptional local produce, contemporary Irish cooking and the award-winning spirits crafted on site. Located within the distillery in the heart of County Down, the Brasserie enhances the Hinch visitor experience, giving guests another reason to explore one of Ireland’s leading

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Belfast Networking Event To Tackle Authenticity & AI In Business

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Business owners across Belfast struggling to adopt AI tools whilst maintaining authenticity in their marketing now have the chance to learn the secrets to using large language models effectively. As part of their monthly networking series, Jennymount Business Park in North Belfast is hosting their latest session, Staying Authentic Whilst Levelling Up With AI on

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123 Flowers Arrives In Belfast With Blooming Bus Tour and Free Flowers

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Leading online florist, 123 Flowers is blooming into Belfast next week, with a floral-themed sightseeing bus tour and a giveaway of thousands of flowers. On Monday 20th July, a specially wrapped Belfast Sightseeing bus will travel through the city between 11am and 3pm, bringing a burst of floral colour to the streets of Belfast. Throughout the day,

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Translink Launches EQIA Consultation

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Translink has announced the launch of an Equality Impact Assessment (EQIA) public consultation on potential changes to public transport services and fare discount schemes. The consultation will run for 12 weeks, closing on September 30th. It provides an important opportunity for passengers, stakeholders and the wider public to share their views and help inform a

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Community Finance Ireland Delivering Local Impact: New Report Reveals €/£4.63 In Social Value Created For Every €/£1 Invested

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Charity and social finance lender Community Finance Ireland has announced the results of its latest Social Return on Investment (SROI) analysis, revealing that the organisation delivered a social value of €/£4.63 generated for every €/£1 invested in 2025. This finding underscores the significant and measurable impact of Community Finance Ireland’s work at grassroots level with

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Go Succeed And Young Enterprise NI Inspire Over 2,500 Young People Through Future Founders

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Entrepreneurship scheme inspires over 2,500 young people in first year of success Northern Ireland’s enterprise support service Go Succeed, in partnership with Young Enterprise NI, has inspired over 2,500 young people to explore entrepreneurship and develop the skills needed to be among the next generation of business leaders. The ‘Future Founders’ programme, delivered in partnership

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AbbeyAutoline’s Personal Lines Senior Manager Honoured With Prestigious Rutter Medal In London Ceremony

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James O’Hara, a Chartered insurance broker and a senior manager at AbbeyAutoline, has achieved one of the Chartered Insurance Institute’s (CII) highest global accolades, capturing the prestigious Rutter Medal after topping the performance charts in his Fellowship examinations. The coveted award, which recognises the best new Fellow across the entire insurance industry, was presented recently

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Oakleaf Hits Suite Spot With New Modular Division

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Derry firm PLUGS into offsite manufacturing trend with new bathroom pods MID-ULSTER construction company Oakleaf Contracts has announced a significant expansion of its operations with the launch of a dedicated modular manufacturing division, specialising in the offsite production of fully fitted, custom-built bathroom pods. This strategic move marks a major milestone for the company, which

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Lisburn-Based Chilled And Frozen Food Distributor Breaks Ground On £15m Expansion

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Construction work has officially commenced on a major £15 million expansion project by Lisburn-based PRM Group, one of Ireland’s leading chilled and frozen food sales, distribution and logistics businesses. The family-owned company, which distributes household brands including Muller, Ferrero, Fage, Nomadic, Biotiful and GU to retailers across the island of Ireland and GB, has broken

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Procurement Recruitment in Northern Ireland Is Broken, And It Has Nothing to Do With the Candidates

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The role has been live for four months. The candidates aren’t the problem. A procurement manager role in Northern Ireland shouldn’t take four months to fill. And yet. I see it constantly. The role has been live since January. Three agencies have had it. There’s a shortlist that’s not really a shortlist. The hiring manager

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High Flyers Apprentices Reach New Height At Belfast City Airport

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The achievements of five apprentices from Belfast City Airport’s High Flyers Apprenticeship Programme have been recognised at an official passing out ceremony. The apprentices showcased their newfound skills to friends and family at Belfast City Airport, including a live drill where they tackled a controlled fire. Daniel Burke, Liam Cunning, Daniel Fusco, Ethan McKee and

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Hospitality Exchange 2026 Returns With Focus On Leadership, Innovation And The Future of Hospitality

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Hospitality Exchange 2026 is set to return to the Crowne Plaza Belfast on Tuesday 13th and Wednesday 14th October 2026, bringing together hundreds of hospitality, tourism and business leaders for two days of insight, inspiration and industry networking. Organised by the Northern Ireland Hotels Federation (NIHF), the flagship event has become the largest hospitality conference

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Collaboration, Not Resilience Alone, Key To Stronger Growth, Says NI Chamber President

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NI Chamber President Neasa Quigley has used her first major public address to make the case for greater collaboration between government and business in Northern Ireland, stressing that transformational progress will only follow when public and private sector leaders are enabled to work together. Addressing more that 500 people at the membership organisation’s Annual Lunch

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Jet2 Puts Exclusive Norway And Fjords Programme On Sale For Summer 27 From Belfast International Airport

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UK consumer champion Jet2 has put an exclusive Norway and Fjords programme on sale from Belfast International Airport for Summer 27, giving customers and independent travel agents in Northern Ireland great choice when it comes to booking discovery-based city breaks and holidays to one of Europe’s most spectacular destinations. Today’s announcement means Jet2 is the

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Northern Ireland Home Movers Hit Hardest By Failed Property Sales And Frustrating Process, New Report Finds

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Home movers in Northern Ireland are more likely than anywhere else in the UK to see their property purchase fall through, according to new research from the Open Property Data Association (OPDA). The study of more than 5,000 recent home movers found that 77% of those in Northern Ireland have experienced a property transaction collapsing,

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Jet2Villas Named Which? Recommended Provider For Fourth Year In A Row

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Jet2Villas has once again been recognised as a Which? Recommended Provider, after finishing joint top in Which’s Villas and Holiday Lets Abroad survey for the fourth consecutive year and cementing its consumer champion position. Jet2Villas, the villa holidays specialist from Jet2holidays, received the joint highest customer score and was named amongst the “Best villa holidays

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