There are few things that can help banish those post-Christmas blues more than a holiday. Whether it’s a relaxing retreat in the sun, a cultural city break, a family camping trip, a staycation closer to home, or an adventure to some exotic land, having a holiday to look forward to is the perfect antidote to […]
International Team of Astronomers Authors Landmark Research Paper – July 2023 An international collaboration of astronomers led by Armagh Observatory and Planetarium has launched a groundbreaking study into the most massive stars in our local dwarf galaxies, the Small and Large Magellanic Clouds. Led by the organisation’s Professor Jorick Vink, the XShootU consortium collaborated with the
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Jet2Villas has been named as a Which? Recommended Provider for the first time, after finishing top of Which?’s Villas and Holiday Lets Abroad survey 2023. Jet2Villas, which is the villa proposition from Jet2holidays, received the highest customer score in Which?’s first ever stand-alone survey of villas and holidays lets abroad and has been named a Which? Recommended Provider.
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Stena Line, the Irish Sea’s leading ferry company has announced that it is constructing two new bespoke freight ferries for its expanding Belfast-Heysham freight service. The multi-million pound investment will significantly increase freight capacity on the route. Each of the two new 147-meter vessels has been designed to maximise freight volumes and will provide 2,800 lane
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AbbeyAutoline is only local insurance provider shortlisted for Personal Lines Broker of the Year and Commercial Lines Broker of the Year AbbeyAutoline is delighted to announce that it has been shortlisted for two key categories at The British Insurance Awards 2023. Northern Ireland’s largest insurance broker is the only local company shortlisted in both the
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New research has revealed the top 10 countries people in the UK want to spend their retirement in, with Spain placing first. Equity release specialists at Retirement Solutions analysed the average monthly Google search volume for different terms relating to retiring abroad. They wanted to determine the countries that people are most seeking to move
Northern Ireland’s Number one ice cream brand*, Dale Farm continues to build on its dominance of the local ice cream market through the expansion of its ‘luxury’ product range. The development reflects changing consumer demand, driven by the cost-of-living crisis, and people’s preference to ‘indulge dine’ at home rather than eat out. In direct response
AIB has brought together a leading panel of property and industry experts to provide local homebuyers with top tips, insights and guidance as they get ready to purchase their first home. Hosted by Q Radio breakfast presenter Declan Wilson, AIB’s ‘Your Home’ event will take place at the Limelight, Belfast on Wednesday 26th April from 6pm. Free to
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With top quality accommodation and a warm Ballygally welcome, Johnny and Dee Mulvenna have been further developing their bed and breakfast and self-catering facilities. BallyCairn House B & B, The Barn at BallyCairn and BallyCairn Studio offer a range of facilities catering for large family groups, couples and independent travellers. As well as the quality
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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, which when compounded by the impact of COVID-19, has left many businesses struggling to recruit a full workforce, resulting in
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The Causeway Coast and Glens is Northern Ireland’s first accredited Slow Food destination, Taste Causeway, the collaborative network of local food and drink businesses was awarded the accolade by the global Slow Food Movement following a rigorous assessment process. To launch and celebrate this prestigious award Taste Causeway are running a six month programme of
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Gallery 545 is thrilled to present an exhibition double bill in Malone Road, Belfast. Two exciting exhibitions will run in two different locations on the Malone Road featuring over twenty accomplished artists based in Northern Ireland, showcasing a curated selection of affordable original artworks. The gallery is delighted to welcome visitors to its premises at
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Belfast-based electrical and mechanical engineering company, PAC Group, has received royal recognition for its innovative carbon fibre preforming technology. The Queen’s Awards for Enterprise are the most prestigious business awards in the UK, with winners personally approved by her Majesty the Queen. The Group were the only company from Northern Ireland to receive the award
Cathedral Quarters Writers’ Square will tonight (September 17) be transformed into a spectacular installation from the creative team for CNB21 Presents: The Ogham Grove. From 6pm tonight through until Sunday evening visitors can experience an interactive celebration of the ancient druidic language, with massive representations of trees, sounds and lighting weaving a path of learning
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Monumental Ogham Grove interactive structure will dominate Writer’s Square Father and son team Gawain Morrison and Dylan McCaughtry will bring an ancient Celtic language to life with a massive construction across Belfast’s Writer’s Square for this weekend’s Culture Night Belfast. Having worked on music videos, short films and art projects they are now preparing for
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Translink Launches new #LetsChangeTogether Campaign Urgent call for Collective Change to Tackle Climate Crisis ahead of COP26 With the climate change emergency now labelled a ‘code red for humanity’ moment, Translink has launched an exciting campaign, under the banner #LetsChangeTogether, calling for organisations and individuals to join with it to make vital changes to achieve net-zero emissions
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Belfast based Dylan McCaughtry, 31, is the creative mastermind behind this year’s CNB21 presents The Ogham Grove. The son of Gawain Morrison, Creative Lead for the Culture Night concept, Dylan’s artistic upbringing has led him to develop a successful career in Sculpture and Prop Design for Film & TV where he has worked on the
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Over the coming weekend, Cathedral Quarter’s Writers’ Square will be the location for The Ogham Grove, a spectacular installation created by this year’s ambitious creative team for CNB21 Presents: The Ogham Grove. The brains behind the concept include creative lead Gawain Morrison, artist and prop designer Dylan McCaughtry, designer Neil Beattie, lighting designer Tomás FitzGerald
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An initiative that saw additional dedicated police officers patrolling Belfast’s Cathedral Quarter has been welcomed as a proven success story by Destination CQ’s manager Damien Corr. The Ballot for the continuation of the Cathedral Quarter Business Improvement District (BID) is currently open until September 22. In an independent survey carried out in advance of the
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Cathedral Quarter Business Improvement District, Destination CQ, has for five years been the collective voice for every business in the area, lobbying and consulting with local and regional government and government agencies. Destination CQ Manager, Damien Corr said the ability to go to these organisations and speak for everyone in the Cathedral Quarter, Smithfield and
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The Cathedral Quarter Business Improvement District (BID), Destination CQ, has formally launched its Business Plan for the next five years as it enters balloting on re-establishing the improvement district for a further five years. Damien Corr, Destination CQ manager, said the plan had been produced after extensive research amongst the BID’s levy payers and receiving
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Tomà s FitzGerald is a Lighting Designer and Co-owner of Stage Lighting Centre. Originally from Dublin, Tomà s’ love for stage lighting sparked at an early age when he helped out backstage at his father’s shows – who was an extremely talented musician. He is the Lighting Coordinator for The Ogham Grove at this year’s Culture Night,
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Tourism NI’s head of digital explains plans for recovery Digital development, increasing use of data and a vision of transformation for how the tourism industry gears up for the post-pandemic recovery are some of the priorities for Tourism NI as it prepares to revive Northern Ireland’s world-leading tourism status. The recent Tourism Recovery Action Plan,
Human resources and recruitment consultancy People HQ has said that now is the time to begin restructuring businesses, as the pandemic has provided an opportunity to consider what changes are needed going forward. Greg Quinn of People HQ said that when looking at restructuring it is important to seek proper professional support. “The current business
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The rich cultural and historical heritage of Belfast’s Sailortown will be celebrated on St Patrick’s Day with an eight-hour live streamed event from the iconic St Joseph’s Church featuring music, dancing, storytelling and art. After years of restoration the ‘sailor’s church’ has been transformed to a community hub that will host the event on March
Call for submission of new ideas to help re-imagine a better Belfast post-pandemic One of Belfast’s most innovative and engaging festivals, Imagine! Belfast Festival of Ideas and Politics (22nd – 28th March) has launched a new campaign to ‘Build Belfast Back Better!’ as part of its 2021 programme. The campaign is inviting people to submit up to
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When Northern Ireland YouTube sensation Adam B learned that a local teenager was being bullied at school he leapt into action with a birthday gift of £5,000 worth of tech equipment to help him make more and better videos. Adam B, aka Adam Beales, reached out to 14-year-old Stewart O’Doherty after reading a tweet from
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Scarlett Skye is a 25 year old record producer, singer songwriter and performing artist from Bangor. Scarlett was always creative from a young age. As a child Scarlett attended 3 stage schools, Dream Catchers, Star Shine Stage School and Sarah Muskett Performing Arts. Scarlett’s love for performing stayed with her and she is still passionately
The Northern Ireland Festival of Writing will be broadcasting over six hours of content throughout the day and night on NVTV this Friday, November 28. Following on from the successful inaugural event in 2019 the festival has launched an online programme of content that will once again encourage and support writers who want to start
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Francine Montgomery is a 25 year old photographer and videographer from Ballinderry. Francine studied Moving Image Arts in secondary school for A Level and she’s always been a movie buff. Francine took her love for film further and studied a HND in Creative Media and finished off her degree in Ulster University. Francine now runs
It’s been a difficult few months for businesses all over the country and now more than ever local and small businesses need the help and support of the community to make sure that their business is still thriving after the impact of lockdown. That’s why we thought it would be a great idea to help
The Health Minister, Robin Swann, has revealed that more than 603 adults are waiting for over a year for autism diagnosis. Mr Swann was answering an Assembly Written Question from South Down SDLP MLA, Colin McGrath, who also revealed that in total 1,101 were currently waiting for assessment. The Minister also said that a planned
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NAD is a 24 year old Pop Singer-Songwriter from Belfast, but currently living in Bangor. NAD grew up around music and always felt like it was her true path to take in life. NAD’s parents were singers and her dad was a musician. Growing up NAD was introduced to a lot of different genres, including soul
Lauren McGee is a 31 year old photographer from Portrush. Lauren bought her first DSLR 4 years ago when she was suffering from Postnatal Depression. Lauren has always loved taking photos and she put all of her energy into getting out and taking photographs of her kids and local landscapes. Lauren honed her craft before
Following on from the successful inaugural event in 2019 the NI Festival of Writing is launching an online programme of content to once again encourage and support writers who want to start or develop their skills. Throughout November and December the free online content will include interviews with local writers and content creators, panel events,
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After serving for 21 years in the RUC William Clegg today releases his story of life in the frontline as a serving officer in his début book, Crime, Comedy and Combat. From his earliest memories, through to joining the force in 1978 in Enniskillen William’s heartfelt telling of his and his colleagues experiences during some
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Bigger, better and set to be burgeoning with the best of music is the promise of Belfast City Blues Festival as the 2021 dates are confirmed. The iconic festival will return to have the streets, pubs and clubs alive with the blues from Friday, June 25 to Sunday June 27. Festival Director, Seamus O’Neill, pledged
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The mammoth effort of pulling together thousands of people to sew scrubs, scrub hats and gowns for hospitals, hospices, care homes and other caring professionals has drawn to a close with 106,000 items delivered to key workers throughout the Covid-19 pandemic. The brainchild of Clara Maybin at the start of the first lockdown, when nursing
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During lockdown I really wanted to up skill and learn something new, like perhaps learning a new language? Or, developing my business skills? I didn’t really have “graduated from a University of Wonder ” down on the to-do list but thanks to CahootsNI’s new online show, ‘The University of Wonder and Imagination’ I graduated with
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