Time is running out for people in the Cathedral Quarter to give their thoughts and views on major redevelopment plans for Belfast’s Cathedral Gardens. Ending on 23rd May, Belfast City Council are seeking your say…
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Applications for this year’s Boardroom Apprentice programme are now open and available on the official Boardroom Apprentice website. Open to those aged 16 or over from all backgrounds and all abilities, this unique board learning…
Scott Buchanan, an apprentice painter and decorator from Donaghcloney, is a step closer to winning the ultimate title – Screwfix Trade Apprentice 2022. The aspiring winner applied for the competition earlier this year and has…
An organisation that aims to educate people here to navigate the healthcare system whether they have been placed on lengthy waiting lists and/or are struggling to get the right diagnosis and see the right specialists,…
The world’s fastest growing water sport can be enjoyed all-year round in Carrickfergus with WaveRides Paddleboarding now offering a range of classes in the coastal town’s sheltered harbour. A mixture of punting, surfing and canoeing,…
Asda Living Belfast colleague, Chelsea Anderson, has been commended for going above and beyond for an 83-year-old customer who visited the store to purchase a microwave. The lady approached Chelsea and asked for some help…
The Northern Ireland Children to Lapland Trust (NICLT) has partnered with eight NI companies to provide children’s hospital units with much-needed gifts A drive to deliver much-needed sensory toys and equipment to paediatric units across the…
Derry City & Strabane District Council has announced it is hosting a pilot careers inspiration event for over 700 Year 9 pupils called 4C UR Future LIVE in June 2022. Designed and delivered by local…
His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales today officially reopened Belfast’s Grand Opera House following the Theatre’s recent £12.2 million restoration and development project. The Prince of Wales was welcomed to the 125-year-old venue by…
An urban forest, a large multi-use events space and a permanent memorial to the Belfast Blitz are just some of the features included in ambitious plans unveiled today (28 March 2022) for the multi-million-pound redevelopment…
On March 26th, there are thousands if not more coming together to support, and fundraise for those that have epilepsy on Purple Day. Created in 2008 courtesy of Cassidy Megan an epileptic who aims to…
Major Industry recruitment campaign critical part of a strategy to address staffing issues and skills shortages Northern Ireland’s hospitality and tourism industry has been one of the economic success stories, but even before the pandemic…
Sign Language Week is celebrated this week starting with a special event at 2 Royal Avenue yesterday (14 March), organised by Belfast City Council and the Sign Language Users Forum. Lord Mayor, Councillor Kate Nicholl,…
In the run-up to Care Day 2022 a presentation has taken place at Stormont aiming to change how planning and review meetings, for children and young people living in and leaving care, are held. The…
Transformational coach Deborah King has announced the first event in a series of goal setting and personal development webinars for 2022. Her event Virtual Vision Board Workshop: Cosmically Creating The Life You Want will take…
Almost two thirds of adults in Northern Ireland are in favour of legal reform to end the physical punishment of children, new research published by the NSPCC can reveal. The survey, carried out by NSPCC…
Vegetable Advocate volunteers in Northern Ireland are calling on you to join them this month in a Love NI Veg 7-Day Meal Challenge. Just ‘have a go’ and pledge to take the challenge to contribute…
The audition deadline for the Grand Opera House’s Summer Youth Production of The Pirates of Penzance is fast approaching, and all budding 10-18 year old performers interested in joining the voyage of a lifetime are being encouraged…
Naming a new baby is a big responsibility, and whilst some parents want their child to stand out from the crowd, some names endure the test of time. New analysis of ONS (Office for National…
The historic Walled City of Derry will come to life in February with an immersive music and light festival called, ‘Illuminate’. Illuminate will brighten up the dark winter nights with a trail of live projection…
Ulster University and the Polish Cultural Institute in London are hosting a unique “Lost Treasures of Revolution” exhibition at the Ulster University’s Belfast campus until 12 March. The exhibition showcases 26 posters from one of…
Lidl Northern Ireland has selected 25 secondary schools across the region to each benefit from a dedicated Mental Health Athlete Mentorship programme and receive £1,000 worth of brand-new sports equipment as part of the retailer’s…
A major campaign has launched to boost perceptions of careers in hospitality and tourism, helping to attract new talent and tackle staffing challenges. Recruitment has been a priority concern for employers in hospitality and tourism,…
Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Community Planning Partnership have organised two public consultation events to assist with the consultation process to help shape the development of the draft Armagh Place Plan which is being designed to…
Tumble Circus’ Winter Circus has been hailed a success by fans as the show enters its final week at Writers’ Square in the Cathedral Quarter in Belfast. Performers Ken Fanning, Tina Segner, Angelique ‘Reckless’ Ross,…
Qualifying from Circomedia Circus School in Bristol, Ken has performed in Circus around the world in group or solo shows as an Artist, Acrobat, Clown and also as a Filmmaker. Ken runs a multimedia production…
Tina Segner is a Circus Performer who has talents in many areas of circus including trapeze, rope, silks, hula-hoop, juggling and acrobatics. She is the co-founder of Tumble Circus, an award-winning organisation showcasing the very…
Following almost two years of intensive consultation and evaluation Belfast Community Circus School has today rebranded to become Circusful. Launching their new website and brand today November 30th, chief executive Jenna Hall said it is…
Children caught in the middle of family breakdown court battles at long-term risk from trauma while the process is costing the public almost £8.9m annually, says Family Mediation NI (FMNI) The charity calls for action…
The countdown is on to ensure not a single child will go without a Christmas present this year by urging everyone to become a Secret Santa. Cash for Kids, the charity led by Cool FM,…
A familiar face in Belfast’s hospitality scene is set to a return to its Cathedral Quarter this week. The eclectic restaurant, Made In Belfast, will open its doors once again in the historic Cathedral Quarter…
Belfast’s First Citizen Councillor Kate Nicholl has become the city’s first Lord Mayor to have an electric vehicle as their official mode of transport. Following agreement by Elected Members to switch to a greener vehicle…
The Belfast International Arts Festival event is back this year for its 59th edition and with an impressive range of events to check out across the city, everyone of all ages and tastes can enjoy…
The twin brother of missing Derry man Emmette Dillon has made an emotional plea for help in finding the 33-year-old. Ryan Dillon made a direct plea to his twin: “Emmette we love you and we…
Zipporah (Zippy) Reynolds is a 28-year-old Freelance Artist from Banbridge, specialising in street art/illustration. For the past 9 years, she has been working as a Textile Artist for film and TV after studying Fashion Design…
Creative lead unveils thinking behind Ogham Grove This year’s Culture Night promises a spectacular structural, lighting and sound experience designed by Belfast artist Gawain Morrison around the ancient Druidic language Ogham. Promising to be both…
Newtownards swimmer Bethany Firth, has won a gold medal in the 4x100m freestyle team relay at the Paralympic Games in Tokyo. In 2016 she took part in the IPC Swimming European Open Championships in Funchal, Portugal,…
Funding for Planned Interventions Projects is making a positive difference by diverting young people away from anti-social behaviour and dealing with heightened tensions around interfaces, Junior Ministers Gary Middleton and Declan Kearney have said. Funding…
Beach Road Nature Reserve in Whitehead is now awash with colour thanks to a £10k makeover. After months of planting and pruning, new seating areas, shrubs, trees and planters have all been installed using money…
Tomàs FitzGerald is a Lighting Designer and Co-owner of Stage Lighting Centre. Originally from Dublin, Tomàs’ love for stage lighting sparked at an early age when he helped out backstage at his father’s shows –…
A new designated spot for buskers to perform on the streets of Ballymena has been officially opened. Shoppers, café goers and retailers alike can enjoy performances from an array of local artists at the new…
Lord Mayor of Belfast Councillor Kate Nicholl is jumping on her bike in the coming months to take part in road safety cycle training led by Sustrans. The UK wide charity works to promote cycling…
We’re delighted to announce the return of our extremely popular Hillsborough Farmers’ Market series this year. The three farmers’ markets will take place along The Dark Walk in the historic village of Hillsborough from 10am to…
Four-time Olympic champion, Sir Mo Farah, is the latest in a long list of world famous names bound for Mid and East Antrim this summer as the Antrim Coast Half Marathon brings a stellar programme…
In Your Space Circus (IYSC) is bringing its flagship Circus, Arts and Music Festival, Carnival of Colours to the City Centre for the 14th edition of one of Derry’s favourite headline events. Carnival of Colours,…
The UK City of Culture has officially released the names of all those cities competing for the coveted title in 2025, confirming Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon as a potential future winner for Northern Ireland….
The Big Jab Weekend promotion this Saturday and Sunday sees Northern Ireland’s mass vaccination centres once again offering walk-in first jabs for all adult age groups. That’s on top of ongoing vaccinations at walk-in pop-up…
The right time to get your Covid-19 vaccination is right now, Health Minister Robin Swann has emphasised. “The latest figures on our Covid-19 dashboard are deeply concerning, both in terms of deaths and new cases,”…
Aspiring teen bloggers aged 14 to 16 years old will have the opportunity to learn and create their own blog as well as developing their knowledge and skills through a series of free online learning…
Immersive and thought provoking installation forms CNB21 offering The creative team behind this year’s Culture Night Belfast installation have revealed ambitious plans to create a vast structural, lighting and sound show that will fill the…
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