Photographers explore Northern Ireland through a feminist and queer gaze A new exhibition of work by emerging photographic artists at Belfast’s Golden Thread Gallery is set to share alternative viewpoints on Northern Ireland, as seen through a different…
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‘Who’d have thought eating would become a luxury?’ New Action for Children research reveals impact of £20-a-week cut to Universal Credit on UK’s poorest families amidst soaring cost of living crisis. An analysis of its…
Premium spirit brand adds vodka to existing whiskey portfolio. FOLLOWING its hugely successful launch into the whiskey market last year, Belfast-based Titanic Distillers is expanding its spirits portfolio with the introduction of Titanic Distillers Premium Irish Vodka. Last…
SSE Airtricity, Northern Ireland’s second largest electricity supplier, and Budget Energy, Northern Ireland’s fourth largest electricity supplier have announced price increases for their residential customers. These increases will effect three in ten households, around 248,000…
The demand for Slow Food in Northern Ireland has soared over the last decade, thanks to a change in consumer preference and attitude towards their food choices and following the launch of Slow Food Causeway…
The excitement and butterflies that hit when you first see your venue and decide it is ‘The One’ is a moment you’ll never forget in your wedding journey. Then, comes the business, money and organisation…
Since the age of 14, Aghadowey-born Paula McIntyre MBE, has had a passion for cooking and appreciating the local taste of her Causeway Coast and Glens surroundings which have paved the way to her successful…
With the summer holidays in full swing some families might be planning adventurous getaways and relaxing retreats. But if you’re not heading away this year it’s worth remembering that the Northern Ireland coastline is full…
It’s the Easter holidays and sometimes one of the hardest things to do is figure out what to do with the family. Here are 17 things you can do with the family over the Easter…
What started out as a hobby for Dawn Demain, owner of Carnlough-based Antrim Rain Natural Soap Co., has turned into a successful brand, gift shop and tourist experience. Initially making soap to pass the time…
A local artisan drinks manufacturer is set to open a second location of its successful Gin School in the trendy Cathedral Quarter bar, The Thirsty Goat next month, after receiving support from Mallusk Enterprise Park…
Slow Food Causeway might be coming to an end this month, but there are still plenty of amazing foodie experiences happening on the Causeway Coast. Whether you’re looking for a family-friendly Easter day out or…
Northern Ireland’s business community is coming together to support the delivery of industry-led careers inspiration events across the province, engaging almost 7,500 Year 9 pupils in June 2022. 4C UR Future LIVE is an innovative and fast-paced…
Firmus energy announced on 5 April 2022 an increase of 37% effective from 3 May 2022 for gas customers in the Belfast area. This news will impact approximately 47,000 domestic customers in Belfast and means…
‘Carved at the Castle’ offers a variety of unique traditional craft courses, giving you the chance to learn how to create something distinctive in limestone that is 74 million years old. Run by The Rock…
Where do you go to get your groceries? If your first thought was your local supermarket, you are not alone. Shopping in large grocery stores became the norm for many of us, and we rely…
Since November 2021, the topic of Slow Food has been on everyone’s lips thanks to the Slow Food Causeway campaign which launched in November 2021. For the past four months, both producers and businesses alike…
National Lottery Football Weekends Campaign to Celebrate Local Football Clubs and Communities. National Lottery players across Northern Ireland are being given the chance to watch their local football teams for free as a thank you…
SSE Airtricity has announced on Friday 4th March an increase of 39% effective from Friday 1 April 2022. This will impact around 186,000 gas customers throughout Northern Ireland and is the biggest rise in gas…
Mid and East Antrim ceramic workshops for you with Potter and Bunny By Jade Hamill If you’re looking for a creative pursuit or hobby, then you have come to the right place. The next time…
Belfast’s popular St Patrick’s Day event will make a welcome return this year – but this time, with a reimagined 11-day citywide celebration from 10-20 March. Belfast City Council awarded creative development funding to four…
International charity, the Society of St Vincent de Paul, has revealed that the number of requests for help with fuel in February 2022 has increased by a staggering 497% on the same period last year…
The Imagine! Belfast Festival is looking forward to welcoming back audiences to its 8th annual programme of events taking place during 21-27 March. According to Peter O’Neill., Festival Director: “With only a week to go…
‘Dress for Success’ is the leading global non-profit employment resource for women, the initiative has expanded its reach in Northern Ireland with the opening of a second branch, which will be situated at the Glengall…
Drawing on the highs and lows of her tumultuous journey as a woman in the international performing industry, West Belfast born actor, broadcaster and singer, Pauline Carville, is finally ready to break her silence to…
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…
Taking centre stage in the tranquil setting of Magheramorne Estate, renowned chef Paula McIntyre MBE and internationally acclaimed Big Telly Theatre Company will take guests on a gastronomic journey filled with delicious local food, storytelling…
If you’ve used the internet at any point since the last quarter of 2021, there’s no doubt you’ve heard of NFTs, the latest sensation sweeping the web like the ten plagues of Egypt. I’d also…
Dry January may be over but in Northern Ireland, the trend for ‘no and low alcohol’ products is set to continue growing as more and more people look to cut down their alcohol intake in…
Almost two thirds of adults in Northern Ireland are in favour of legal reform to end the physical punishment of children, new research published by the NSPCC can reveal. The survey, carried out by NSPCC…
Vegetable Advocate volunteers in Northern Ireland are calling on you to join them this month in a Love NI Veg 7-Day Meal Challenge. Just ‘have a go’ and pledge to take the challenge to contribute…
Naming a new baby is a big responsibility, and whilst some parents want their child to stand out from the crowd, some names endure the test of time. New analysis of ONS (Office for National…
With only a few weeks left of Slow Food Causeway Events, the calendar is jam packed with a mixture of some familiar Slow Food favourites and new events. Originally founded in Italy during the 1980s…
Give the gift of food this Valentines with a sweet treat from Belfast’s homemade food delivery service, Dished Up Deli, with their ‘Love In A Box’ Valentines range. Made to order and delivered straight to…
A new study says we’ll start to find relatives annoying by 2.13pm on Boxing Day. After all the excitement of Christmas Day – the presents, the food and time spent with loved ones – the…
Do you speak to the neighbours? Most of the year we exchange glances, but at Christmas a quarter of us actually speak them – but we find it difficult because we forget their names. Six…
Slow Food Causeway and Taste Causeway Members scooped five out of 10 prestigious Slow Food Northern Ireland Awards last week. The awards were held on Friday December 10 in a night of celebration as local…
Will you be sending a Christmas card to your dog, or cat, or rabbit this Christmas? One in ten of us send a Christmas card to our pets. Royal Mail’s carried out a survey and…
They reckon we’ll spend seven hours and 24 minutes online on Christmas Day – and have the most ‘connected’ Christmas ever. And after last year, a third of us believe it’s more important than ever…
Forget finding the perfect gift or trying to like the mother in law — the most stressful part of Christmas is actually cooking for those with different diets. The survey of millennials and baby boomers…
Fewer than half of kids will send a written wish list to Santa this year – and a third have never written one, a survey found. Three out of four parents said gadget-mad kids do…
The average person has six family members we have completely lost touch with – according to research. Aunties, uncles and cousins are the relatives we’re least likely to make the effort with, although a third…
The UK’s dog owners are set to spend £162 million on their canine companions this Christmas as a thank you for their support this year. A survey of dog owners found almost three-quarters will be…
How does Santa deliver all those gifts over Christmas – the kids have the answer. They think Santa can freeze time and uses magic to bring presents into our homes. Kids are also convinced Father…
A bag of sprouts, novelty loo roll and a Simon Cowell mask are among the strangest Secret Santa gifts Brits have received, according to a survey. Researchers have identified some of the weird and wonderful…
A study of office workers found a third of us believe slow internet speeds are a sign of an old-fashioned office – and a quarter of us cite out-of-date fax machines as the ultimate sign…
Have you got a junk drawer in the kitchen – and another in the bedroom… and maybe several other junk drawers around the house? A study reckons we’ve got tech to the tune of £815…
Grandparents will spend an average of £103.86 on Christmas gifts for each of their grandchildren, a poll suggests. More than half of children think granny and grandpa give great gifts, with a pink guitar and…
Being happy, healthy and having well-behaved children are the true signs of success — streets ahead of being rich, according to research. Although wealth is often regarded as the sign you have made it, seven…
Two thirds of us are planning to take a Covid test before heading to the office Christmas party, a study suggests. And more than one in four employers hosting a party have insisted revellers have…
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