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New Report Reveals Majority of NI Electrical Workers Suffer Electric Shocks

An alarming 80% of electrical workers in Northern Ireland have experienced electric shocks on the job, with nearly three-quarters of incidents going unreported, according to a groundbreaking report by the Electrical Training Trust (ETT).  The findings, unveiled at the organisation’s annual ‘Stay Connected’ event for the NI electrical industry at Galgorm Resort & Spa, shed […]

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4 Corners Festival Set To Return In 2025 With New Theme ‘HOME?’

The annual 4 Corners Festival is back for another packed lineup of events next year. The organising committee has announced its dates for 2025 and a new thought provoking theme HOME? The festival, which will feature a range of art, music, discussion, sport and faith-inspired events, runs from January 31 to February 9, 2025 in

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Derry/Londonderry Financial Expert To Speak At Entrepreneurs Unleashed Conference

Mark Johnston, a commercial finance expert from Derry/Londonderry, has been confirmed as a speaker at this month’s Entrepreneurs Unleashed conference. The event, taking place at the Cathy Short Theatre in North Belfast on November 28, is designed to inspire and empower entrepreneurs with the practical knowledge and insights needed to elevate their businesses. Run by

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Newtownabbey Investor & Businesswoman To Speak At Entrepreneurs Unleashed Conference

County Antrim investor and business advisor Jenny Ervine has been confirmed as one of the speakers at the forthcoming Entrepreneurs Unleashed conference. Originally hailing from Carrickfergus and now living in Newtownabbey Jenny Ervine, CEO and Co-Founder of Raise Ventures will share her expertise on creating an innovative mindset within your business to drive growth, efficiency,

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Neurodiversity In The Workplace Discussions To Take Centre Stage At Entrepreneurs Conference This Month

The topic of neurodiversity within the entrepreneurial journey and in the workplace will be just one of the many topics of discussion happening at a new conference happening in Belfast this month. Entrepreneurs Unleashed, which takes place at the Cathy Short Theatre at Jennymount Business Park in Belfast on Thursday November 28, will be tackling

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Electric Shock Report to Launch at Northern Ireland’s Premier Electrical Industry Event

A new report aimed at tackling the widespread underreporting of electric shocks within the electrical industry in Northern Ireland will be launched later this month, as part of the Electrical Training Trust’s (ETT) ‘Save Our Sparks’ campaign.  The report, titled Ending Shock Silence, is based on findings from the Electric Shock Survey, a recent study

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Courage, Confidence & Competitions: How Explore Enterprise Helped Charmaine Humphries Progress Professionally and Personally

Charmaine Humphries’ step into the beauty business world was one she never thought possible, but with the help of the Explore Enterprise Support Service, her vision of starting her own company became a reality. The Dungiven native, who previously held a successful career in the care sector for nine years, stopped working in order to

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Lord Mayor Celebrates Belfast Entrepreneurs At Launch Of Conference

Lord Mayor of Belfast, Councillor Micky Murray, has called on entrepreneurs from across the city to get together for a unique conference aimed at supporting their business journey. Entrepreneurs Unleashed will take place this month at the Cathy Short Theatre in Jennymount Business Park, lower North Belfast. Councillor Murray, who is originally from the area,

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Belfast City Council Backs New Conference For Entrepreneurs In The City

The Chair of Belfast City Council’s City Growth and Regeneration Committee is calling for business people from across the city to attend the first Entrepreneurs Unleashed conference. The networking conference, organised by Excalibur Press and sponsored by Belfast City Council, has been tailored to enhancing the business journeys of entrepreneurs from across the city. Taking

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Healing Through Laughter And Play: Arts Care Clown Doctors Celebrate 20th Birthday At Ulster Hospital

Mirth and merriment were the orders of the day on the Ulster Hospital’s Paediatric Wards as The Artscare NI Clown Doctors marked 20 years with children, families and staff. The ‘clown doctors’ are a core troupe of actors, performers, musicians and dancers who have undertaken bespoke ‘clown doctoring’ training and visit sick children in hospital and

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Women In Tech Organisation, Founded By Co Down Entrepreneur, TechFoundHer Launches in the US

Women in tech organisation TechFoundHer has launched in America participating in a series of high profile events in Los Angeles and the San Francisco Bay Area focused on advancing equity in tech entrepreneurship for women.  TechFoundHer was founded by County Down entrepreneur Máirin Murray who is on a mission to unlock the potential of women

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Nostalgia To Take Centre Stage At Next Month’s Big Marketing Meet Up

The third bi-annual Big Marketing Meet Up event is set to feature several speeches from fantastic big-hitters in the sector, including four recently announced professionals, all of whom have links to the spotlight. Taking place inside of the ICC, Belfast on November 14, ticket holders will be treated to plenty of networking, learning and development

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Big Marketing Meet Up Reveals Three Virtual Presenters For Belfast Event

Organisers for the Big Marketing Meet Up have revealed three special guest speakers are set to appear virtually in Belfast’s International Convention Centre (ICC) on November 14. The exceedingly popular networking event, which sees attendees from Northern Ireland and beyond gather to discuss industry insights, future collaborations and more, will return to the capital this

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From Mentee To Mentor: Simon Mills’ Journey With Enterprise NI

Having worked at the forefront of the industry for several decades, creating a business centred on music creation was a natural progression for County Antrim’s Simon Mills. Hailing originally from Nottingham, England, Simon moved to Northern Ireland fifteen years ago in 2009 amidst a successful career as one half of electronica group Bent, which the

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Mid-Ulster Wellness Business Receives Healthy Boost From Go Succeed Service

A Mid-Ulster entrepreneur is set to take her fledgling wellness business to the next level, moving into new permanent premises after receiving financial assistance through the government-backed Go Succeed enterprise support service. Michaela Mills, who currently operates Balanced Life – which supplies a range of alternative wellness products including Irish Sea Moss gel – from

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The Irish Football Association Backs Nspcc’s Keeping Your Child Safe In Sport Campaign, Calling On All Sports Clubs In Northern Ireland To Host A Huddle

The Irish FA and the NSPCC is calling on sports and activity clubs, teams, parents and carers across the UK to take part in Keeping Your Child Safe in Sport week. Part of a year-round safeguarding campaign, this year’s week of action – led by the NSPCC’s Child Protection in Sport Unit (CPSU) – takes place between October

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Nu Dehli Lounge Restaurant Is Once Again Named Best In NI At Prestigious Food Awards

For the third year in a row Nu Dehli Lounge in Belfast’s city centre has been crowned the winner at the Asian Restaurant & Takeway Awards 2024. The awards took place at London’s Royal Lancaster and speaking straight after the glittering ceremony Nu Dehli Lounge owner Naz Din said they were honoured to be recognised

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Blossoming Wedding Business Goes From Strength To Strength At Mallusk

A Carrickfergus woman whose wedding was cancelled five times due to Covid-19 restrictions has made it her business to make sure other couples’ big day goes in flawless fashion. Valerie Gardner, a talented wedding stylist based at Mallusk Enterprise Park, moved on from her pandemic-postponed perfect day to launch an event styling business specialising in

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Irwin’s Bakery Supports Asda’s Tickled Pink Campaign For Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Irwin’s Bakery is turning its fan-favourite ‘Jammy Joey’ packaging pink this October in support of Asda’s Tickled Pink campaign for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The limited-edition Jammy Joeys will be among over 200 iconic products featuring specially designed pink packaging and on-pack messaging available at Asda stores to raise awareness about breast cancer. Additionally, a

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Embrace A Giant Spooky Spirit This Halloween – Over 50 Halloween Happenings Across Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland is home to some of the most epic Halloween experiences. Be part of Europe’s largest Halloween Festival as the Walled City welcomes the spirit of Samhain through its historic gates for a festival like no other. Search for paranormal activity at the Crumlin Road Goal, explore where monsters meet magic at the Marble Arch

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Legacy Of ‘an Irish Goodbye’ Celebrated With New Mural In Belfast City Centre

A new mural has been unveiled in Belfast city centre, celebrating the Oscar-winning short movie An Irish Goodbye. The colourful artwork, on Winetavern Street in the Smithfield area, has been created by street arts collective Peaball – the team behind the iconic Derry Girls mural. Lord Mayor of Belfast, Councillor Micky Murray, joined the cast

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Making A Splash – Eastside Awards Recognises The Best Of East Belfast

The prestigious Eastside Awards in association with Belfast City Airport has launched with new categories to recognise the best of East Belfast. Having already celebrated the talents and achievements of more than 250 East Belfast people from all walks of life who have been named as finalists and winners over the past eight years, this

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M&S Customers And Colleagues Across Northern Ireland Help Smash £2m Fundraising Milestone In First Year Of Youngminds Partnership

Thanks to incredible support from colleagues and customers across the UK and Northern Ireland, the M&S and YoungMinds partnership has already raised over £2million to support young people’s mental health. The partnership was launched last year and aims to raise £5million over the next three years. This will enable YoungMinds to double its reach to

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Full Casting Announced For The Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe

Producers of The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe, celebrating the  75th Anniversary of the publication of C.S. Lewis novel and opens at Leeds Playhouse on 14 December 2024, today announced its full cast as well as additional tour venues, including a return to London this summer. The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe will

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Abbeyfield & Wesley Housing Association Kicks Off ‘Positive Ageing Month’ With A Series Of Events Celebrating Older People

Abbeyfield & Wesley Housing Association is pleased to support Positive Ageing Month this October, a month-long celebration of the invaluable contributions that older people make to their communities. The month will feature a variety of activities and events aimed at promoting social connection, physical activity, and overall wellbeing for older residents across its houses in

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A New Compass Rose Guides the Way Along Belfast’s Historic Waterfront

A new Compass Rose wayfinding feature has been unveiled at Donegall Quay, located in front of Belfast’s Big Fish sculpture. The installation is part of Maritime Belfast Trust’s ongoing efforts to revitalise the city’s historic waterfront. Supported by Tourism NI and the Department for Communities, this initiative is transforming Belfast’s waterfront into a vibrant, connected

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Specsavers Director Takes On Team Cycling Challenge To Raise Funds For NI Children’s Hospice

A director at a Specsavers store in Falmouth has completed a 330-mile cycling challenge  sponsored by Specsavers stores across Northern Ireland. Paul McGrane, an Armagh native who has been living in Cornwall for the past 20 years, took on the challenge as part of Tullylish GAC, a County Down GAA team, in support of the

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Embrace Autumn’s Beauty: Discover The Magic Of The Season Across Armagh

Autumn is in full swing across Armagh, inviting visitors to embrace the region’s autumn beauty through a showcase of unique and seasonal events. The jam-packed programme highlights Armagh as a must-visit destination for autumn, with a variety of immersive experiences from Viking Weekend to Halloween and apple harvest celebrations. The legendary Navan Centre and Fort

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IoD Chair Calls For An EU Economic Envoy For Northern Ireland At Annual Dinner Event

The Chair of the Institute of Directors in Northern Ireland, John Hansen, says the appointment of an EU Economic Envoy for Northern Ireland would advance economic development and secure investment opportunities for local businesses. Speaking at the annual IoD dinner event, sponsored by Bank of Ireland, Arthur Cox and Hire IQ Recruitment, the newly elected

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Ulster Bank Races To Support NI Hospice

Ulster Bank colleagues have kickstarted their 2024 fundraising campaign by sponsoring the NI Hospice’s Dragon Boat Race. The event took place on Friday 13th and Saturday 14th September and saw hundreds of people compete with their families, clubs and businesses, as they raced along the River Lagan in a bid to become the Dragon Boat Race Champion

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Derry-Londonderry’s Favourite Ice Cream Flavour Revealed By Morelli’s Ice Cream

As the summer draws to a close, Morelli’s Ice Cream, Ireland’s oldest ice cream producer, has revealed 2024’s most popular buying trends of Derry-Londonderry ice cream lovers. Morelli’s Ice Cream, which has 21 locations in County Derry-Londonderry including Morelli’s Ice Cream store in Portstewart and Millenium Forum in Derry-Londonderry, reveals Honeycomb is once again Derry-Londonderry’s

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The Sunday Times Good University Guide – Queen’s University Tops The Charts For Northern Ireland

Queen’s University, Belfast is once again crowned the number one university in Northern Ireland, according to The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025. It rises five places to hit the national top 30 ranking 26th. The university where the Irish poet and playwright Seamus Heaney studied opened a centre in his honour this year. Ulster

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“If We Don’t Start Talking About Neurodivergent Talent In The Workplaces, We’re Going To Be In A Really Serious World Of Pain In The Future” Says Entrepreneurs Unleashed Speaker Cara Marks

The inaugural Entrepreneurs Unleashed conference is set to take place on Thursday, November 28, at the Cathy Short Theatre, Jennymount Business Park in North Belfast.  The conference, organised by media and marketing agency Excalibur Press, promises a diverse and dynamic lineup of speakers who will share their expertise on a wide range of topics essential

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Active Travel Awards Highlight Cash & Carbon Savings

In a bid to improve physical and mental health, save money and reduce carbon emissions, more than 1,400 people across Northern Ireland swapped the car in favour of active journeys earlier this year. And the winners of the 2024 Active Travel Challenge were celebrated at an event which highlighted an impressive collective saving of almost £16,000 and

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BarCamp Belfast Tech ‘Un’conference’ Announced For Oh Yeah Music Centre Next Month

BarCamp Belfast has cemented its plans to bring an unconventional open-environment conference for collaborative business development and casual networking to Northern Ireland’s capital in two weeks. The event on October 4 will move away from traditional conferences to bring an eclectic day-long feat that is uniquely different from what attendees will have experienced before. Part

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Henderson Foodservice Collects Number Of Awards In One Week Thanks To Sales Success

Henderson Foodservice has collected a number of awards in the past week, ranging from online sales success to management and business strategy. The company, a division of Henderson Group and headquartered in Mallusk, took home a top Award at the 2024 Irish eCommerce Awards in Dublin – B2B eCommerce Website of the Year, and was

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A Toast To Success: Copeland Distillery Celebrates One Year At Belfast City Airport

Award-winning Northern Irish craft distillery, Copeland Distillery, has marked one year since it landed in the World Duty Free store at Belfast City Airport. Since its launch, Copeland Distillery has expanded its available range with passengers, regardless of their destination, now able to purchase seven products including the recently introduced Rhuberry Gin, Overproof Rum and

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CGI Selected As Delivery Partner For Pioneering Business Transformation Program By The Northern Ireland Courts And Tribunals Service

CGI one of the largest independent IT and business consulting services firms in the world, has been selected by the Department of Justice, Northern Ireland Courts and Tribunals Service (NICTS) as the delivery partner for its flagship business transformation program, Themis. The 20-year contract, valued at £85 million and led by the CGI team in

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Former Nursing Student With A Cancer Diagnosis Settles Discrimination Case Against QUB

A former nursing student with a cancer diagnosis has settled a disability discrimination case against Queen’s University Belfast for £25,000. The case was supported by the Equality Commission for Northern Ireland. Natasha Bradshaw was diagnosed with cancer in 2019. The following year, she started an adult nursing degree at Queen’s University Belfast. During her second year, Natasha

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