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GRAHAM Appointed For £86.9m A164 And Jock’s Lodge Improvement Scheme In East Riding Of Yorkshire

Co. Down headquartered GRAHAM, a leading construction and civil engineering company, has been appointed to carry out the major transformation of one of East Riding of Yorkshire’s most congested road junctions. East Riding of Yorkshire Council has announced work on its £86.9m A164 and Jock’s Lodge Improvement Scheme is set to begin in spring 2024 …

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Five Apprentices Secure Full Time Employment With Belfast City Airport Fire And Rescue Service

Five young firefighters from Northern Ireland have passed a significant milestone in Belfast City Airport’s ‘High Flyers’ Apprenticeship programme to secure full-time employment within the Airport’s fire service. The class, which was Belfast City Airport’s largest firefighting apprentice intake to date, excelled through the training courses which included hose running, pump operations, water rescue, boat …

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Giants Forge Innovative Performance Partnership With CET Ltd

The Stena Line Belfast Giants are proud to announce a ground-breaking new performance partnership with CET Ltd. Founded in 2001, Belfast-based CET Ltd manufacture world-leading sports recovery and performance equipment, including CryoSpa Ice Baths and the revolutionary CoreTx GO palm cooling devices. Working alongside elite sports teams, health clubs, and sports therapy clinics around more …

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High-Growth Recruitment Software Firm Appoints New MD To Spearhead Expansion

Belfast-headquartered recruitment software company SeeMeHired has announced the appointment of Sam McIlveen as its managing director.  With more than 30 years’ experience in media advertising and publishing –  including 15 years in the recruitment sector – Mr McIlveen joins as SeeMeHired enters a phase of “significant expansion”. Founded in 2018, SeeMeHired is a talent acquisition …

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Industry Training Services Creates Ten Jobs To Offer Accredited Telecoms Training

Ireland’s leading industrial training provider, Industry Training Services, has announced the creation of up to 10 jobs with significant expansion in collaboration with leading UK telecoms training provider CTTS (Cable Telecommunications Training Services Ltd). This will enable Industry Training Services to deliver the first of its kind comprehensive telecoms industry training by expert trainers across …

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Northern Ireland’s Vulnerable at Risk: The Pressing Need for EV Charging Infrastructure

Renewables experts Everun call for immediate action to enhance EV charging facilities for mobility vehicle users Renewables experts Everun are calling for the Northern Ireland government to prioritise an upgrade in the electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure across the country as soon as they return to business. The company said not only does Stormont need …

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Golden Goodie Bag For One Lucky Visitor At 2023 Mallusk Christmas Market Unveiled

Mallusk Enterprise Park will open its doors to support over 20 local entrepreneurs, 3 charities and provide free Santa Grotto visits to 100 local children on the evening of Wednesday 29 November. The local businesses and enterprises showcasing their locally made products and services at the pop up festive Market include local artists Dionne Pollock, …

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Finnebrogue Jingles All The Way To Asda

Finnebrogue has worked with Asda to produce ten new Christmas products, bringing the total number of listings for the Downpatrick based company to 36, across fresh meat, meat-free, chilled, frozen meat, and party food. The new seasonal products, which are exclusive to Asda and will be available across the retailer’s stores in the UK include Extra …

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Tech Consortium Strikes Gold With International Trade Award

An international consortium of tech innovators is celebrating its success at the inaugural International Trade Awards, organised by the Institute of Export and International Trade (IOE&T). The Technology Enabled Trading Alliance (TETA) picked up the ‘Innovation in Trade Award’ in recognition of its blockchain solution for the food industry. Spearheaded by Northern Ireland blockchain innovator …

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Second Speedmaster XL 106 To Double Capacity At Belfast-Based Green Packaging Company Biopax

Biopax aims to double its printing capacity with a second Speedmaster XL 106. This sustainable carton packaging, paper wraps and self-adhesive labels solutions company is based in Belfast, Northern Ireland. It has been working primarily in the UK and Irish markets, preparing ‘green’ packaging solutions for the food, beverage and non-food sectors. As part of …

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Catalyst Launches Inclusive Innovation Programme ‘STRYVE’

Catalyst has formally launched its new inclusive innovation project STRYVE, which is aimed at young people aged 16-25 years old seeking to gain skills, qualifications and experience that will provide them with a pathway towards employment. STRYVE, which is being delivered in partnership with the Rio Ferdinand Foundation and funded by the International Fund for …

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Belfast Optician Geoff McConville Honoured As Freeman Of The City Of London

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 …

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McKeever Hotel Group Set for Growth Under new Leadership Structure

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 …

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Farrans Awarded Contract For Inspired Villages £45m Phase 1 Sonning Common Retirement Community

Building and civil engineering contractor, Farrans Construction, has been appointed by Inspired Villages to begin construction of a £45m retirement community in Sonning Common, South Oxfordshire. Farrans’ first phase of works will include 73 high-quality, bespoke homes for over 65s and a state-of-the-art wellness suite within the village centre. The Sonning Common scheme, once delivered …

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Great Expectations Project Aims To Restore Great Victoria Street

A determined regeneration effort is now underway to restore Southern Great Victoria Street and Shaftesbury Square. Partners Linen Quarter Business Improvement District (LQ BID), Belfast City Council and the Department for Communities have come together with the private sector to help revive the Golden Mile – once the city’s most bustling and vibrant stretch. Billed …

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Ulster Bank Announces £100,000 Package Of Support For Organisations Facing Cost Of Living Challenges

Twelve charitable organisations have received a ‘helping hand’ from Ulster Bank to try and alleviate pressures brought about by the current cost of living challenges.  Foodbanks, heating hubs and other care providers have each been given a share of Ulster Bank’s £100,000 Helping Hands Fund so that they can continue to offer the services and …

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Jet2.com & Jet2holidays Announce £500,000 Apprenticeship Fund To Support Partners

Jet2.com and Jet2holidays have announced a £500,000 Apprenticeship Fund to help charity and not-for-profit partners develop their workforces. Following the announcement of 70 new apprentice positions at Jet2.com and Jet2holidays earlier this year, on top of over 100 apprentices already in employment, the UK’s largest tour operator and third largest leisure airline is making almost £500,000 in apprenticeship funds available to …

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Biopax Ltd Announces Yet Another Multimillion-Pound Investment To Service The Green Packaging Market

Biopax Ltd, the fast-growing sustainable packaging and labels company headquartered in west Belfast, is gearing up for its latest groundbreaking investment. In November 2023, Biopax will introduce a cutting-edge rotary flexographic paper wraps printing and packing machine at its facility. This revolutionary addition is poised to make a substantial difference in Biopax’s on-the-go deli and …

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60 Businesses Unite To Fuel Young Entrepreneurs In Northern Ireland

Over 60 Northern Irish businesses have joined forces in a major show of support for the next generation of entrepreneurs.  Backing the enterprise education charity Young Enterprise, these companies are a crucial part of the newly launched Business Backers campaign.  The initiative, responding to the success of previous programmes, is all about giving young people …

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Almost Two-Thirds Of Local Food Businesses Concerned With Consequences Of Food Safety Breaches

safefood is encouraging small food businesses in Northern Ireland to benefit from its free food safety e-learning tool – safefood for business – as new research shows that nearly two-thirds (64%) of local food enterprises have extreme concerns with the consequences of food safety breaches. The research by safefood, the all-island body responsible for promoting …

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Winners Of The 2023 Belfast Telegraph IT Awards In Partnership With Telefónica Tech Announced

The winners of this year’s Belfast Telegraph IT Awards in partnership with Telefónica Tech UK & Ireland, which took place at the MAC Belfast, have been announced.   Terry Moore, CEO and founder of Outsource Group, took home the award for Outstanding Contribution to the IT Sector. The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs won …

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United Wines Supports Safe Driving Over Festive Period

Craigavon-based United Wines, one of the biggest drinks distributors on the island of Ireland, has launched details of its festive safer driving campaign to help Northern Ireland revellers enjoy the party season and get home safe.  The Designated Driver campaign will help drivers enjoy their night out whilst getting friends and family home safely. Partygoers …

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Gifted Entrepreneurs Raise £500k With Support From Ulster Bank

Two female entrepreneurs are working to reshape the approach to gift-giving through technology and psychology and have successfully raised over £500,000 to grow the platform. Needi, the online gift-matching marketplace, has received a significant boost from lead investor Techstart Ventures, and are now on track to scale to £10m before the end of 2024, thanks …

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K Systems Projects Strike Gold At Prestigious INCA Awards

Kilwaughter Minerals brand K Systems has received two accolades at the prestigious Insulated Render and Cladding Association (INCA) Awards. Recognised as the most sought-after awards in the UK External Wall Insulation (EWI) industry, the INCA Awards celebrate rapid innovation, technical excellence, and best practice within the construction sector. The renowned and respected EWI systems installer …

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Lisburn Based Mcquillan Companies Unveils 3-Year Partnership With Ulster University Gaelic Academy To Further Advance Education And Sport

Leading Construction and Waste Management business, McQuillan Companies, has announced a new 3-year sponsorship with Ulster University as part of its developing excellence in industry through education and sport. The sponsorship with Ulster running from 2023-2026 will see McQuillan Companies sponsor the Gaelic Academy which is this year celebrating 50 years, supporting its football, hurling, …

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Lidl Northern Ireland Puts Carryduff In Its Sights As Work Starts On New £6.5m Store

The first phase of a multimillion-pound regeneration of the former Carryduff Shopping Centre gets under way this month as Lidl Northern Ireland moves to begin construction of a new £6.5 million anchor supermarket which will open early next summer. The region’s fastest-growing supermarket confirmed today work will start within two weeks, injecting a new lease …

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Full Line Up Revealed For Big Belfast Marketing Event

15 expert speakers from the world of marketing are set to take to the stage at Belfast’s leading marketing conference the Big Marketing Meet Up for a day of inspiration and knowledge-sharing at W5 in Titanic Quarter on November 14, 2023. This one-day event promises to empower passionate marketers with fresh insights, interactive sessions, and …

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Lisburn Based McQuillan Companies Unveils 3-Year Partnership With Ulster University Gaelic Academy To Further Advance Education And Sport

Leading Construction and Waste Management business, McQuillan Companies, has this week announced a new 3-year sponsorship with Ulster University as part of its developing excellence in industry through education and sport.  The sponsorship with Ulster running from 2023-2026 will see McQuillan Companies sponsor the Gaelic Academy which is this year celebrating 50 years, supporting its …

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Four Months To Go Until IoD NI Women’s Leadership Conference

The Institute of Directors in Northern Ireland has joined forces once again with leading law firm, Herbert Smith Freehills, to launch the 2024 Women’s Leadership Conference. Returning to Belfast’s Crowne Plaza Hotel on Friday 8th March, the conference is expected to be another sell-out event, attracting over 500 delegates and participants. The theme for the 2024 …

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Portadown Interiors Specialist, The Deluxe Group, Launches A New Mini Irish Pub In The Us

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 …

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Mcaleer & Rushe Wins 420-Unit Student Accommodation Contract In Liverpool

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 …

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Ulster Bank Supports Local Businesses To Track Their Carbon Emissions

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 …

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NI Company To Deliver Leeds Bradford Airport’s New £100 million Terminal Regeneration

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 …

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Jewson On The Hunt For Sustainability Champions In Belfast

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 …

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Vertiv Invests In Manufacturing Facility In Northern Ireland To Support Growing Demand Driven By Ai And Digitalisation Trends

Vertiv, a global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions, today announced that it is making a significant investment in a manufacturing facility in Campsie, Derry / Londonderry, creating approximately 200 skilled jobs and contributing to the Northern Ireland economy. Supported by Invest Northern Ireland, Vertiv’s investment will further strengthen Northern Ireland’s highly developed …

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Epic Dental Brings World-Class Oral Care To Lisburn

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, …

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James Cartlidge, Minister Of Defence Procurement, Visits Harland & Wolff

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 …

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Northern Ireland’s Leading Motoring Businesses & Professionals Celebrated At First Ever Industry Awards

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. …

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FSB Calls For Three-Stranded Approach To Flood Response

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 …

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