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50 Women-Led Tech Ventures Supported Through All-Island WeBuild Programme

More than 50 women-led ventures across the island of Ireland have been supported through WeBuild, an all-island programme helping founders turn ideas into technology-enabled businesses.  The programme has helped participants develop products, secure funding, validate market opportunities and build business and investor networks, demonstrating the growing pipeline of women founders building innovative businesses across the […]

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Gardeners urge Brits to familiarise themselves with Japanese Knotweed

Japanese Knotweed was listed by the World Conservation Union as one of the world’s worst invasive species. The weed’s root system and rapid growth can damage concrete foundations, buildings, roads and paving. Chris Bonnett from GardeningExpress.co.uk said: “Japanese Knotweed can look fairly attractive with its creamy white flowers and heart-shaped leaves but it’s extremely destructive to its

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Ulster University And Hillsborough Castle And Gardens Strengthen Educational Partnership To Advance Heritage, Sustainability And Student Opportunity

Ulster University and Hillsborough Castle and Gardens have formalised their growing educational partnership, creating opportunities for collaboration across teaching, research, heritage, sustainability, civic engagement and public access to culture and history. Building on relationships developed over the past 18 months, the partnership brings together the expertise of Ulster University and one of Northern Ireland’s most

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Jet2 Puts Exclusive Norway And Fjords Programme On Sale For Summer 27 From Belfast International Airport

UK consumer champion Jet2 has put an exclusive Norway and Fjords programme on sale from Belfast International Airport for Summer 27, giving customers and independent travel agents in Northern Ireland great choice when it comes to booking discovery-based city breaks and holidays to one of Europe’s most spectacular destinations. Today’s announcement means Jet2 is the

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Translink announces Christmas timetables

Translink is advising passengers to plan their journeys in advance over the festive period, with holiday timetables in effect. NI Railways services will operate as normal on Christmas Eve, with an early evening close. There will be no trains running on Christmas Day or Boxing Day. The usual Saturday timetable will operate on Saturday 27th December, with

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Bangor Horticulture Club and Grange Park Primary School Flourish with Support from Belfast City Airport

A new partnership between Bangor Horticultural Club and Grange Park Primary School has flourished thanks to support from Belfast City Airport’s Community Fund. The ‘Growing Together’ project has transformed an unused school allotment into a vibrant outdoor learning space that promotes wellbeing, sustainability, and community connection.  With guidance from members of Bangor Horticultural Club, pupils

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Genesis Advertising wins half of all agency awards at 2025 PANI Awards

For the second PANI Awards in succession, Genesis Advertising has dominated Northern Ireland’s top celebration of creative excellence, taking home 36 trophies, half of all agency awards presented on the night. The 16th PANI Awards, held on Thursday 20 November 2025 at the Culloden Estate & Spa under the theme “The Wonderful World of Advertising”, celebrated the

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New Stena Line Vessel Ready To Set Sail For Belfast

Stena Line’s newest vessel, Stena Connecta, was officially named at the CMI Shipyard in Weihai, China on October 16, and will soon begin her maiden voyage to her new home port on the Irish Sea. Alongside Stena Futura, which entered service in September, these two new freight ferries will boost freight capacity by 40 percent on the

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South Belfast Innovator Katie Willoughby to Champion Soft Skills at BarCamp Belfast 2025

Katie Willoughby, founder of ProTech based in South Belfast, has been announced as a speaker at BarCamp Belfast 2025, taking place on September 26 at the Oh Yeah Centre in Belfast’s Cathedral Quarter. Building on Andy McMillan’s 2009 success, organisers Marty Neill (of AirPOS Pay & Retro Rooms) and Jennie Wallace (Beyond Skin) have brought

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BarCamp Belfast ‘Unconference’ Back For Second Year As Part Of Belfast TechWeek

Following a successful comeback last year, the organisers of BarCamp Belfast are bringing the popular “unconference” back to the city. The event will be closing out Belfast Tech Week at the Oh Yeah Centre in Belfast’s Cathedral Quarter on 26th September from 10am-5pm. Last year, the unconventional open-environment conference saw over 15 sessions delivered to

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Audience Favourite Caroline Curran To Star In Ulster American

Belfast actor and writer Caroline Curran has been announced as part of the cast for Bright Umbrella Theatre Company’s upcoming production of Ulster American by David Ireland. The production will run from Tuesday, August 26 to Saturday, September 6, 2025 at The Sanctuary Theatre on Castlereagh Street in East Belfast, with evening performances at 7pm

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Storytelling Sessions at Disney Winnie the Pooh Hunny Hunt at Hillsborough Castle and Gardens

Visitors can expect regular storytelling sessions for the whole family, hosted by celebrated UK and Irish authors such as Jane Riordan, Sheena Wilkinson and Sophie Kirtley   This summer, the air is ‘humming’ with ‘hunny’ as a new literary experience awaits in the 100-acre gardens of Hillsborough Castle, with live storytelling sessions from ten celebrated

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Limavady Health Coach Launches Wellness Business with Explore Enterprise Support

A Limavady-based entrepreneur has built a wellness business rooted in Mediterranean-inspired principles after receiving tailored support from the now-completed Northern Ireland Explore Enterprise Support Service, a government-funded initiative delivered by Enterprise NI in partnership with the Kings Trust. Natalie McGee, originally from Holland and now living in Limavady with her husband and two children, launched

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Belfast Lawyer Appointed Global DEI Chair Of Lewis Silkin

A partner in Lewis Silkin’s Belfast office has been announced as the new chair of diversity, equity and inclusion for the firm covering Great Britain, Northern Ireland, Ireland and Hong Kong. Paul Gillen is a partner in the Employment team in Lewis Silkin’s Belfast office. Having spent over 12 years in HR management and now

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How Technology Is Changing the Way We Shop

Shopping in retail stores has transformed over the years. Once a simple exchange between retailers and customers, it’s now a technology-driven experience. Innovations are reshaping the traditional way we browse, try, and buy items.  This blog explores four key advancements and how they’re changing the in-person shopping experience. Photo by Pavlo Luchkovski   1. Artificial

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What To Do When You’re Facing Workplace Challenges

Workplace challenges are a part of life, as unfortunate as that might be, and there will always be something to deal with, whether it’s personality clashes, feeling overwhelmed by the workload, or perhaps even something more serious like harassment or discrimination – when you work with other people, even remotely, issues are sure to come

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Comedian Nuala McKeever Brings Acclaimed Comedy Drama to 4 Corners Festival

Belfast comedian Nuala McKeever’s acclaimed one-woman show, Truth, Love or Promise is set to take centre stage at the 4 Corners Festival next year. Promising an evening of laughter, poignancy, and powerful storytelling the show will take place on Saturday February 1 at Stranmillis College Drama Theatre. Part of the festival’s packed 2025 lineup the

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What a guy! Kind-hearted Ciaran helps special needs schools

What a guy! Kind-hearted Ciaran helps special needs schools

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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Antrim’s Artisan Producers Get A ‘kickstart’ Securing A Place On Lidl Northern Ireland’s Supplier Development Programme

Lidl Northern Ireland is set to give a ‘Kickstart’ to four Co. Antrim artisans selected as part of a new batch of 13 local producers from across Northern Ireland who successfully earned a place on the retailer’s coveted Kickstart Supplier Development Programme. Representing the best across the county, Blackfire Food, Green Fingers Family and Sweet

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Action Cancer Hosts International Skin Cancer Conference

Northern Ireland’s leading, local charity Action Cancer has hosted an International Skin Cancer Conference at the Belfast Harbour Commissioners’ Office. Non-melanoma skin cancer is Northern Ireland’s most prevalent type of cancer with melanoma continuing to increase UK wide. Action Cancer’s first skin cancer conference was organised by Iona McCormack, Senior Skin Cancer Specialist Nurse, who heads up the skin cancer

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Inaugural Easyjet Flights To Palma De Mallorca Take Off From Belfast City Airport

Belfast City Airport has marked the commencement of easyJet’s seasonal service to Palma de Mallorca.  Flights to the popular Spanish holiday destination will run twice weekly, on Mondays and Thursdays, providing passengers with a convenient and direct route to the sun-soaked Mediterranean island. Katy Best, Chief Commercial Officer at Belfast City Airport, commented: “It is

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Create The Ultimate Burger For Less With Lidl Northern Ireland’s Summer Range

As a nation of foodie enthusiasts, the burger craze is a food trend that is close to our heart. With the help of Lidl Northern Ireland this summer – create the perfect homemade burger for as little as £1.50 per person – a fraction of the price compared to dining-out, with no compromise on delicious

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Kettyle Irish Foods Steaks Its Claim With First Asda Listing

Four premium meat lines have launched into 12 stores in Northern Ireland, including Guinness flavoured burgers  Kettyle Irish Foods has hit the shelves in Asda stores across Northern Ireland, supplying four lines of its premium meat range, including a unique Guinness flavoured burger that pairs perfectly with the iconic stout.  The four lines include Rump

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Around Noon Ranked One Of Uk’s Fastest Growing Privately Owned Food And Beverage Companies

Newry-headquartered Around Noon, one of the leading food-to-go manufacturers in the UK and Ireland, has been listed as one of the fastest growing, privately owned food and beverage companies in the UK in a new report published by global advisory firm Alantra. The food-to-go manufacturer, which produces high-quality chilled, hot and frozen products including sandwiches,

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OCN To Award £85k In Grants To Support NI Learners

Open College Network NI (OCN) plans to award another £85K to education, voluntary and charitable training providers locally via their Centre Learning Grants Programme, now in its third year. The Centre Learning Grants Programme, with a closing date for applications of Thursday 30th May 2024, was created by the OCN Board of Trustees to help

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School Leavers Across Northern Ireland Urged To Consider Accountancy

RBCA, a Belfast-based Chartered Accountancy firm, has announced the return of its Apprenticeship Programme, and is calling on school leavers across Northern Ireland to apply. Now in its ninth year, the full-time, two-year programme begins in September and is delivered in the RBCA offices, alongside online evening classes twice a week. Apprenticeships complete invigilated online

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Bulk Up Meals On A Budget

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

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4 Corners Festival Returns In February 2024 With The Theme ‘OUR STORIES… Towards A Culture Of Hope’

The annual 4 Corners Festival is back for another packed lineup of events next year. The organising committee has announced its dates for 2024 and the theme which will be OUR STORIES…Towards A Culture Of Hope. The festival, which will feature a range of art, music, discussion, sport and faith-inspired events, runs from February 1

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Giants Douse Flames To Start League Campaign With Win

A double from defenceman Jeff Baum helped the Stena Line Belfast Giants kick off their Elite League title defence with a 5-1 win at last season’s runners-up the Guildford Flames on Saturday night. The American blue-liner grabbed two goals which, along with finishes from Ben Lake, Ara Nazarian and Quinn Preston, earned the Giants their

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Jet2.Com And Jet2holidays Launch Biggest Ever Summer Sun Programme For 2025 From Belfast International Airport

Jet2.com and Jet2holidays have today announced that their biggest ever Summer Sun programme is now on sale for 2025 from Belfast International Airport, offering more seats and choice than ever before. The UK’s largest tour operator and leading leisure airline has put 21 sunshine destinations on sale from Belfast International Airport, making it Jet2.com and

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Giants And Dundonald International Ice Bowl Skate Into New Season

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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Embrace Solitude In Style: Elevating Your Travel Adventures With Extravagant Solo Trips

Embarking on a solo adventure is the ultimate self-indulgence, a luxurious gift you give yourself. When done in style, it offers not just unique experiences but also provides an unparalleled opportunity for self-discovery. Let’s explore some extravagant solo trips that promise to elevate your travel adventures. Go On A Relaxing European River Cruise Cruising along Europe’s

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UK & Ireland Lakes Conference Spotlights Urgency, Innovation, and Collaboration in Lake Protection

The UK & Ireland Lakes Network along with the Seven Lochs Wetland Park project are proud to host the esteemed UK & Ireland Lakes Conference at the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow on Wednesday 11 October 2023.  Supported by the Glasgow Convention Bureau and Nature Scotland and generously sponsored by PET Water Solutions and Iolight,

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Vote For Comber In The Retail Ni High Street Hero Awards 2023

Nominations for this year’s High Street Hero Awards, powered by Retail NI, are open until Monday 31 July and the people of Comber are being encouraged to vote for their favourite retailers, to help them win a coveted award. A record 10,000 votes from across Northern Ireland were registered in last year’s competition and there

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NI Opera Announces The Finalists For The 13th Glenarm Festival Of Voice Vocal Competition

Five opera singers selected from applications from across the island of Ireland will be travelling to Glenarm at the end of August for three days of intensive coaching before taking part in an exciting live competition in front of a live audience and jury panel. The evening will be hosted by NI Opera’s Patron, broadcaster

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Armagh Observatory And Planetarium Celebrates PHD Graduation

Leading astronomical research centre, Armagh Observatory and Planetarium, announced the graduation of four students from its 3.5-year postgraduate Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) research studentship programme in June 2023.   The conclusion of the course saw students Nived Vilangot Nhalil, Pablo Galan de Anta, Christopher Duffy and Kerem Osman Çubuk successfully explain their theses to a panel

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8 out of 10 business leaders Struggle With Communication issues

It’s often overlooked, but a high percentage of business leaders struggle with communication at the leadership level. Strong communication skills are vital for the smooth running of a business. This includes defining team member goals, agreeing business outcomes and improving productivity. Eight out of ten business leaders (84%) feel the downsides of poor communication, leading

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Top 10 Cities With The Most UFO Sightings: Nowhere In NI Makes The List!

Edinburgh, London and Leicester have been confirmed as the UK’s official UFO hotspots, according to research. The study of 2,000 adults found 18 per cent of residents in the Scottish city are convinced they’ve had a legitimate sighting. They are also most likely to believe aliens exist somewhere in the universe, even if they’ve never

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