Lidl Northern Ireland has procured more than half-a-billion pounds (£557 million) from local suppliers and business partners across Northern Ireland last year (FY24/25, ending February), according to its latest Supplier and Business Partner Impact Report, published today. This report confirms a year-on-year increase of £27 million (or 6%) in additional investment in the region by […]
A major new season of Ulster-Scots programming, including six hours of brand-new content will air from Monday 24th to Sunday 30th November as part of Ulster-Scots Leid Week, celebrating the language, music, and culture of the Ulster-Scots community. The programming will be broadcast on That’s TV (Freeview Channel 7 / Virgin 159) in Northern Ireland
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Researchers at the University of Galway have revealed the results of a world-first study into how bowel cancer shuts down the immune system, and how this can be reversed to improve treatment. The findings have been published in the Journal for ImmunoTherapy of Cancer (JITC). The research team showed how structural stromal cells switch off the immune
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Amnesty welcomes repeal of unlawful amnesty and restoration of civil actions but warns Government still clinging to secrecy powers Amnesty International UK has welcomed the publication of the UK Government’s Remedial Order and new Legacy legislation, describing them as “a long-overdue step towards correcting historic wrongs”, but warned that retaining powers to block disclosure on
It’s wonderful when someone hopes to share part of their tradition, heritage or culture with us, especially if it’s something you’re not familiar with already. But with new ground like that comes the desire to experience it right, and that might cause you a little anxiety. There’s nothing to worry about of course. In this
A Belfast doula has launched a free ebook aimed at helping women improve their fertility following pregnancy loss. Nicola Morgan, a birth and postnatal specialist, has released Optimising Fertility After Loss: The Ultimate Guide, which offers practical nutritional advice and lifestyle tips to support women on their journey to conception after experiencing the heartbreak of
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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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Wildlife charity Butterfly Conservation has today declared a national ‘Butterfly Emergency’, with results of this summer’s Big Butterfly Count showing a marked and hugely concerning decline in numbers. Overall, participants in Northern Ireland spotted just four butterflies on average per 15-minute Count, a reduction of 50 per cent on last year’s average of eight, and
Retirement is something that comes to all of us at some point, and the best thing you can do to make this work for you is to prepare for this as much as possible. It is important to think about some of the leading ideas that are going to allow you to improve your life,
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Entrepreneur and pizza maker, Ciaran Kelly, is celebrating the opening of the new Pizza Crew store in Lisburn by giving children with additional needs the opportunity to have free pizza making classes. Ciaran and his wife lost a child nine years ago and since then, the big-hearted Belfast man made the decision to help
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The Consumer Council have released the latest Northern Ireland Household Expenditure Tracker for Quarter 1 2024 (January to March), which tracks changes to income and expenditure for households in Northern Ireland across four income groups (quartiles). The Northern Ireland Household Expenditure Tracker found that Northern Ireland’s lowest earning households have seen their discretionary income fall
Gen Z and Millennials are a nation of spendthrifts, unable to save for a rainy day, as their parents and grandparents did. As many as 82 percent of Gen Z and millennial Brits are self-confessed spendthrifts, with one in five (21 percent) having no idea how much money they have in their account, while as
Social media users satisfied with a site are more likely to share their own personal information and data, according to new research by Vlerick Business School. The researchers also found that users, who trust a platform, are more willing to share their data with social media sites if they believe it will make the content
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Gladiators has been revealed as the UK’s most popular game show, according to new data. New research carried out by online casino site, Playcasino.com, analysed Google Keyword Planner data to determine which TV game shows are the most popular in the UK. A list of game shows from the earliest released to most recent was devised using IMDB and
New research carried out by personal injury experts at Claims.co.uk have examined NHS data to determine the most common causes of all NHS staff absences from December 2023 – Psychiatric Illnesses proving the leading cause of employees missing work. Overall, 5.5% of staff were off sick during the period studied. Psychiatric Illnesses were named as
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Have you ever thought about applying to be on TV? New research has revealed the reality TV shows the UK want to appear on the most, with Love Island taking the top spot. Casino experts at Casino Revisor analysed the average number of monthly Google searches across the UK for terms related to reality TV
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The ‘Social Care – Making a Difference’ campaign invites people who want a career in care to learn more through stories from social care practitioners doing the job – about what it is like, why they do it, and showing the flexible, varied and diverse opportunities available. The Northern Ireland Social Care Council (the Social
Two local eyecare Home Visits businesses operating across Northern Ireland have backed a call from Robbie Butler MLA for the region to have its own dedicated Loneliness Strategy. Mr Butler, who is Chair of the All-Party Group on Preventing Loneliness, spoke in the Assembly Chamber last month to highlight the “pressing matter that affects all
THE Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) North Coast has been named Northern Ireland’s ‘999 Hero’ at the Spirit of Northern Ireland Awards 2024. Sponsored by Irish-owned pizza chain Four Star Pizza, the prestigious ‘999 Hero’ award recognises members of the emergency services that have gone above and beyond the call of duty in their jobs. With the RNLI celebrating its 200th anniversary this year,
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New data has crowned South West England the best UK area for a blissful night’s sleep, with only 2.70 noise complaints per 1,000 people according to the latest CIEH Noise Survey. Bedroom furnishings experts Bed Kingdom gathered data from the latest CIEH Noise Surveys for England and Wales, DAERA Noise Complaint Statistics for Northern Ireland
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In a remarkable discovery that has captivated the imagination of Belfast, developers behind the new Amelia Hall project on Howard Street unearthed a time capsule dating back to 1923. The find, made during the demolition phase for the £11.5 million development by the Ringland Group, offers an intriguing snapshot of life in the city 100
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Jason Bonny, a delivery driver from Asda, Portadown, demonstrated exceptional customer service and dedication to his job by assisting a wheelchair user with putting away her shopping while out on his rounds. Going about his day on an ordinary delivery shift, Jason encountered an address that wasn’t on his usual route. Approaching the front door,
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12.05.24 – World ME Day – Belfast, Northern Ireland By Joan McParland, founder, Hope 4 ME & Fibro NI Today, the Hope 4 ME & Fibro NI community stood at the historic gates of Stormont united by our shared challenges and hope for a better future. Ten years ago, in 2014, we rallied here
New data reveals that the earnings of single mothers will significantly impact their ability to save enough into their pension pot for retirement Research by NOW: Pensions and the Pensions Policy Institute (PPI) reveals that *single mothers earn 53% less than the ‘average’ man and 37% less than the ‘average’ woman Today, women retire on
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Cash strapped shoppers in Northern Ireland are being given advice on how to bulk up meals without breaking the bank. The frugal team at online food retailer MuscleFood.com have put together their tips for making meals stretch further without buying additional costly ingredients. They say adding lentils and oats to mince based dishes are a good way
As the influencer market continues to prosper and more express interest in joining the industry, new data reveals the cities and towns where residents are less interested in becoming social media stars. The research, pulled together by online casino comparison website Kajino, analysed nationwide Google searches for keywords related to becoming an influencer, to identify which cities
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The journey to preserve the captivating landscape and the rich heritage of Lough Neagh and its surrounding area has commenced with the Lough Neagh Heritage Resilience Project led by the Lough Neagh Partnership with £244,000 funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund. Lough Neagh Partnership is vowing to safeguard the heritage of Lough Neagh and
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The poll with mums from across the UK and Ireland has revealed some of the key challenges faced by mums, from ‘mum guilt’ to limited time for themselves 77% of mums say they feel guilty spending money on themselves and 27% say they get just 15 minutes to themselves each day, according to new research
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Recent findings from The Clifton Private Finance Mortgage Pulse Report 2024 shed light on the UK population’s perceived ability to keep up with their mortgage repayments in 2024, as many come off low fixed rates onto new, significantly higher rate deals. The data, collected from more than 350 form submissions on the Clifton Private Finance
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From towels to bed sheets, households are being told how often they need to replace household items to prevent germs and bacteria from spreading throughout their home. Interior experts from Online-Bedrooms.co.uk have revealed how often items such as shower curtains, sponges and toothbrushes need to be changed to avoid a germ infestation. When the durability of household
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Pro hockey player Matthew Bell was at the top of his game. In 2016 he was gearing up for the Olympics in Rio De Janeiro. When he didn’t make the cut for the sporting world’s biggest stage, he thought he was having the worst day of his life. He had no idea what was ahead
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A court has ruled that an Irish Traveller family asked to leave a Belfast restaurant was unlawfully discriminated against on grounds of race. The case was brought by the Joyce family and was supported by the Equality Commission. On October 1, 2022, Patrick Joyce, his wife and two adult children went to the Cuisine Buffet
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Are you noticing the dropping temperatures and darker days? When these changes arrive, many people experience a dip in their mental health and overall mood. It’s important to nurture your mental health throughout the darker seasons, particularly when dealing with Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). To understand SAD a bit better, the NHS defines it as
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Craigavon born pro hockey player Matthew Bell thought not being selected for the 2016 Olympics in Rio De Janeiro was the worst day of his life. Little did he know the hardest times were ahead of him. Once an international hockey player, Matthew’s life was upended when he was diagnosed with a life-threatening brain tumour
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Have you ever been curious about where the person sitting next to you on the bus or train are going and for what purpose? Today, Translink is launching an innovative new photography competition called Translink Connections to help answer that question and is challenging student and amateur photographers across Northern Ireland to capture striking and
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The Stena Line Belfast Giants are proud to continue working in partnership with Dundonald International Ice Bowl for the 2023/24 season. The only Olympic sized public skating rink on the island of Ireland, Dundonald International Ice Bowl first opened its doors in 1986 and offers a range of on and off-ice family-friendly activities, including ice
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It’s great when life is running smoothly. But we all know that can’t always be the case. There are times when life punches us in the face, and it can feel that our world is falling apart. You can’t always predict when these times will come; all we know is that unless you’re extremely lucky,
Belfast is the best place in the UK to be if you want a compliment, according to a survey into the country’s ability to say nice things to each other. While Belfast came out top, the survey revealed that nearly a quarter of people have never or cannot remember receiving a compliment, while one in
While the summer holidays are intended as a relieving respite for your young ones, it might not feel quite the same for you. Gone are the scheduled six to seven hours of childcare each day, homework to occupy your children in the evenings, and after-school clubs to keep them stimulated. Now you need to think
