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NI Takeaway Association Calls For End To 11pm Delivery Restriction

The Northern Ireland Takeaway Association today (October 21) warned that the sector is facing devastation unless current restrictions preventing deliveries after 11pm are ended immediately. Under the recent legislative restrictions delivery services must end by 11pm, resulting in losses, redundancies and potentially businesses being forced to close permanently. A survey of members revealed that thousands […]

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Bangor Actor Hugh Brown Stars In Cahoots NI’s New Online Show

Bangor born actor and performer, Hugh Brown, is set to star in Cahoots NI’s immersive digital theatre experience with the aim of bringing the magic and joy of theatre to young audiences at home. The University of Wonder and Imagination is an hour-long interactive digital theatre production that allows audiences to effectively direct the performance,

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Why Weighted Clothing Can Work For Children With Autism

Finding the right clothing for children with Sensory Processing Disorder SPD or Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) can be a challenge for every parent, but weighted clothing can provide a solution that works in several ways. Meta Auden, founder of Spectra Sensory Clothing explained that weighted clothing is often recommended by occupational therapists as the wearable

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NI Takeaway Association Warns Of Financial Impact Of Latest Restrictions

The Northern Ireland Takeaway Association has warned of further financial impact for the sector following the NI Executive introducing new restrictions for the next four weeks. Chief Executive, Michael Henderson, also urged owners to seek advice from the association over potential support and how to adapt. “Although most takeaway businesses have already put a wide

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Ballycastle Composer Garth McConaghie Writes Score For Cahoots NI’s New Online Show

Ballycastle born Garth McConaghie is the composer, sound designer and musical director for Cahoots NI’s latest immersive magical digital theatre experience. The University of Wonder and Imagination is an hour-long interactive digital theatre production that allows audiences to effectively direct the performance, based on their interaction with the performers from the comfort of their own

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Belfast International Arts Festival Kicks Off Its Most Ambitious Programme To Date

The 58th annual Belfast International Arts Festival (BIAF) starts today.   As Northern Ireland’s leading contemporary arts festival, BIAF boasts an imaginative and inspirational programme of events curated for the unique times we live in.   Running until Sunday November 1, the line-up includes a wide range of events from the world of film, music, theatre, dance,

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Armagh Magician Caolan Mc Bride Stars In Cahoots NI’s New Online Show

Armagh magician Caolan McBride, is set to star in Cahoots NI’s latest immersive magical digital theatre experience. The University of Wonder and Imagination is an hour-long interactive digital theatre production that allows audiences to effectively direct the performance, based on their interaction with the performers from the comfort of their own home. In this ambitious

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Cast Revealed For Cahoots NI’s University of Wonder and Imagination

A stunning array of Northern Ireland talent has been gathered to present Cahoots NI’s immersive digital theatre experience with the aim of bringing the magic and joy of theatre to young audiences at home. The University of Wonder and Imagination is an hour-long interactive digital theatre production that allows audiences to effectively direct the performance,

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Newry Actor Sean Kearns Stars In Cahoots NI’s New Online Show

Newry born actor and performer, Sean Kearns, is set to star in Cahoots NI’s latest immersive magical digital theatre experience. The University of Wonder and Imagination is an hour-long interactive digital theatre production that allows audiences to effectively direct the performance, based on their interaction with the performers from the comfort of their own home.

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Belfast Theatre School Launches Sunday Sessions

The Belfast School of Performing Arts (BSPA), Northern Ireland’s leading youth theatre school, is issuing a curtain call for young people to take part in the newly launched Sunday Sessions, scheduled to take place each Sunday from October to mid-December. Aimed at young people, aged 14 – 25, the project will connect Northern Ireland’s performing

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The University Of Wonder & Imagination To Bring The Magic Of Theatre Into Irish Homes

Ground-breaking immersive digital show by children’s theatre company Cahoots NI set to delight Irish audiences Children’s theatre company Cahoots NI has launched an immersive digital theatre experience with the aim of bringing the magic and joy of theatre to young audiences at home. The University of Wonder and Imagination is an hour-long interactive digital theatre

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Cinemagic Film Festival Goes Virtual This Autumn

The 31st Cinemagic International Film Festival for Young People will present a month-long programme of unmissable online opportunities for children, families, young adults and young filmmakers. The Festival will offer a small series of in-cinema film screenings in support of #BackToCinemaNI to encourage audiences back to the ‘big screen’ experience in a safe and informed way.

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A Star Is Born! Wexford singer Rachel Grace crowned winner of Star Nation 2020

A young Wexford singer songwriter is enjoying the sweet taste of success after being announced as winner of Four Star Pizza’s Star Nation 2020 music competition at the live final in Galway’s Róisín Dubh on Saturday night. Rachel Grace, 18, from Wexford Town was representing Leinster in the final and produced a stunning performance to

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How To Alleviate Anxiety In Children With ASD

Anxiety is, unfortunately, a part of ‘normal’ life and it’s something that everyone experiences at some stage in life, but children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can experience anxiety more intensely and more often than other children.  In fact, anxiety is estimated to affect at least 40% of autistic individuals and is a prevalent problem

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New Boutique Hotel The Harrison Chambers of Distinction Opens This Week In Belfast

Having historically hosted scoundrels and scholars since 1879, this bohemian bolthole will appeal to the culturally curious traveller and those looking to add a little more sass to their staycation. The Harrison Chambers of Distinction, inhabits two lovingly restored landmark Victorian merchants’ residences right in the heart of Belfast’s theatre and museum quarter.  Owner and Belfast

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County Down Producer Set To Drop The Bomb On New Release

Fans of EDM, and progressive melodic techno pop, will want to be ready for this release, which was produced in James’ Dromore studio. Using the song as a mirror of how relationships can turn sour James captured the mood of the times. “I feel it is quite an original track,” he explained. “It has a

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Cahoots NI Brings The Magic Of Theatre Into Your Home With The University Of Wonder & Imagination

Northern Ireland-based children’s theatre company Cahoots NI has launched an immersive digital theatre experience with the aim of bringing the magic and joy of theatre to young audiences at home. The University of Wonder and Imagination is an hour-long interactive digital theatre production that allows audiences to effectively direct the performance, based on their interaction

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Culture Night Online 2020 Launches Packed Core Programme

Culture Night’s 2020 core programme has been unveiled with a packed line-up of music, debates, art and thought-provoking films that will all happen online on Friday 18 September. Like everyone else in Northern Ireland, artists and arts organisations are facing enormous challenges due to Covid-19 and so this year Culture Night Belfast is going totally

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Singer Fiona Harte Releases What Is Loving Anymore

Northern Irish award winning singer songwriter Fiona Harte releases the lusciously dreamlike What Is Loving Anymore; the third single taken from her upcoming debut EP, Home Recordings.  Listen to What Is Loving Anymore here. What Is Loving Anymore follows the release of Auburn back in May, which hailed Harte the next rising star on account

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A New Era Of Theatre For Northern Ireland

Theatre lovers in Northern Ireland will be treated to a new era in theatre thanks to innovative and forward thinking company Cahoots NI. Following the closure of theatres across the UK, Ireland and abroad as a result of the Covid-19 global pandemic, creators at Cahoots NI knew the only way to survive was to bring

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Belfast To Mark 10th Anniversary Of Gary Moore’s Death

Belfast is to mark the tenth anniversary of the death of one of the city’s finest and most revered musical sons, Gary Moore. A special concert, branded ‘Gary Moore – Ten Years Gone’, will be staged at the Limelight on Saturday 6 February, the exact anniversary of the East Belfast guitarist’s untimely death in Spain in 2011.

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People in Northern Ireland crave post-lockdown career change

A staggering 48% of people in Northern Ireland are considering a post-lockdown career overhaul, according to new research.   The nationwide survey of more than 2,000 British workers, carried out by The National Lottery, has revealed the extent to which 2020 has forced people to reconsider their lifestyles, with jobs and careers coming out as

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Tyrone Footballer Corey Skeffington Scores Big With Lottery Win

A young footballer from Coalisland in County Tyrone is celebrating his first big win of the season after scooping a whopping £250,000 on a National Lottery Scratchcard. Corey Skeffington (23), a defender for Coalisland Fianna GFC’s newly formed ‘Thirds’ team, scored big when he bought the winning £250,000 Gold scratchcard at the Mace store on

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Culture Night Belfast Returns With Online Offering

Culture Night Belfast is set to go ahead with an online celebration of the arts that will include a rich mix of music, film, performance and much more on September 18. Following an announcement in May that there would be no return this year to having the city streets packed with performers and the public

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HIT THE NORTH! Internationally Acclaimed Street Art Fest set to Lighten Lockdown and Brighten Belfast

As Belfast continues to emerge from lockdown, street art festival, Hit the North is preparing to bring a welcome splash of colour to the city’s streets this September, supported by a new partnership with the world’s leading Cognac brand, Hennessy and Arts and Business NI.   Hit The North street art festival was established by Seedhead Arts

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30,000 Wearable School Uniforms Binned in Northern Ireland Every Year

New research has revealed that parents in Northern Ireland unnecessarily threw away 30,000 school uniforms in 20191 despite the fact they were still in good condition, contributing to the 1.4 million binned across the UK. The study found that one in 10 simply throw uniform items away once their children have outgrown them, even though they

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What Is Sensory Clothing & How It Can Improve Your Child’s Quality Of Life

Most people think about clothes in terms of style and design, but few really think about the actual fabrics that they wear and how it feels against the skin. That, sadly, is not the case for children with Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) and autism, however.  Meta Auden, founder of Spectra Sensory Clothing explained: “While some

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7 Top Tips For Using Twitter For Small Businesses

In recent years Twitter has got a bit of a bad reputation for being a ‘dying’ platform. Not according to Lana Richardson, Digital Marketing Manager for PropertyPal. PropertyPal were early adopters of social media, and today boast over 200,000 followers across their Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter profiles.  With over 10 million visitors to their website

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Facebook & Instagram Ads: How To Get The Basics Right

Creating and developing advertising on social media can be a minefield. When you get it right, great things can happen. But, if you get it wrong it can cost you a lot of money. Gil David, Founder of Run DMG, has spent over 13 years in sales, marketing, and business management, as well as over

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Putting Bums On Seats Using Facebook: Inside Secrets From The QFT

Established over 50 years ago, Queen’s Film Theatre is Northern Ireland’s only arthouse cinema, showing a diverse range of films for a diverse audience. In recent years they have relied heavily on their clever use of Facebook in order to drive audiences to the theatre. Ellen Reay has been the Marketing Coordinator at Queen’s Film

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Does Your Child Hate Wearing A School Uniform? This Could Be The Answer!

Arguments for and against wearing school uniforms have raged since time immemorial. From ‘reducing peer pressure’ and ‘improving focus’ to ‘stifling individuality’ and ‘unaffordable cost for parents’, there’s no doubt that there are both pros and cons for uniforms. For parents of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), however, the list of ‘cons’ is never-ending.

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10 Easy Ways to Eliminate Single Use Plastic from your Life Forever

Plastic pollution is a hot topic. The conversation has gone far beyond that of just the eco warrior. You only have to open Instagram to see that even home, beauty, lifestyle and fashion accounts are all making sure they tout their sustainable and plastic free credentials. It’s a topic for everyone. The level of plastic

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YMCA Opens The Doors Of Newcastle Residential Facilities For Family Staycations

For the first time ever the YMCA’s extensive Greenhill residential facilities in Newcastle, County Down will be available to the general public to book. Prior to the Covid 19 outbreak, the national YMCA centre was only available to YMCA young people and community groups. But due to the restrictions on school and youth group residentials,

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Why You Should Care About What Happens To Your Plastic

Plastic pollution is a very common topic at the moment, we are all starting to become more aware of the dangers of plastic to our health and to our environment.  In any one minute, 2 million plastics bags and 1 million plastic bottles are used around the world, yet just 7% of bottles sent for

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8 Types Of Friends We All Have: Which One Are You?

Most women have a best friend group, the women closest to us in our lives that we share unforgettable memories with.   “We all think we’re unique and special in our own way. But, every friendship group has a classic stereotype of characters” said artist and designer Kelsey Tyson, owner of Girl Limit, a home

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July Webinar Series Dates Released Focusing On Online Presence

July’s free webinars from Excalibur Press kicks off with a session this Thursday (July 2) with founder Tina Calder telling attendees just what she does in order to organise, promote and deliver her webinars each week. Running A Webinar? Here’s What I Do Each Week is the latest session publicity management, content creation and copywriting

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Northern Ireland’s ‘New Normal’ Bucket List Reveals An Appetite For Home Cooking

MORE than half of people in Northern Ireland (52%) have changed their ‘bucket list’ since the outbreak of COVID-19, according to new research carried out by The National Lottery. While people still dream of striking it rich with a £15M ‘Must Be Won’ Lotto jackpot up for grabs this Saturday night, their priorities and how

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Belfast City Blues Festival Unveils 11 Acts For Saturday ‘Live From The Bunker’ Line-Up

There may be no blues echoing around the pubs and venues for this year’s Belfast City Blues Festival owing to the Covid-19 crisis, but your fix of superb music will be delivered thanks to the virtual festival live from the Blues Bunker. Saturday, June 27 sees 11 acts lined up to deliver from the Blues

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