The 2022 Boardroom Apprentice deadline is approaching for people to join the 12-month unique board learning, development and placement programme. Earlier this week, five Boardroom Apprentices joined Finance Minister Conor Murphy to encourage people of…
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Time is running out for people in the Cathedral Quarter to give their thoughts and views on major redevelopment plans for Belfast’s Cathedral Gardens. Ending on 23rd May, Belfast City Council are seeking your say…
The National Lottery is on the hunt for a EuroMillions UK Millionaire Maker winner who is sitting on a ticket worth £1,000,000. EuroMillions Millionaire Maker guarantees to create a millionaire in every draw but the lucky…
Join Chordblossom on 27th May 2022 in the Black Box, Belfast as they come together with eight rising artists to celebrate their 10 year anniversary. Established in 2012, Chordblossom have remained dedicated to showcasing the…
OCN NI grants scheme will award between £500 and £3,000 to NI education/training providers Open College Network Northern Ireland (OCN NI) has created a new Centre Learning Grants Programme worth £70k which will be open…
Revealed: The Nation’s Most Memorable Theme Tunes The most memorable theme tune in the UK is Friends, followed by EastEnders and Coronation Street. 75% of 16-24-year-olds believe that theme tunes used to be more recognisable. 44% of people find…
Give dying people of working age in Northern Ireland the State Pension says Marie Curie. New research finds 2,000 people died in poverty in Northern Ireland! Working-age people are twice as likely to die…
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…
‘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…
Internationally renowned experts have independently judged Ulster University as being in the top 10% of UK Universities for 4* and 3* research impact, delivering a positive and long-term impact on societies and economies globally. The…
The Big Plastic Count, the UK’s biggest ever investigation into household plastic waste, kicks off today. Over 140,000 are planning to take part across the country, including schools, Westminster MPs, community groups, businesses, families and individuals. 1,076…
The Eden Project is inviting neighbours and groups across Northern Ireland to come together for The Big Jubilee Lunch as part of the official celebrations for HM The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee! The Big Jubilee Lunch…
Special timetables scheduled for family day out. Northern Ireland’s popular food and agri event, The Balmoral Show, returns next week for its 153rd occasion and Translink is encouraging visitors to travel by bus or train to enjoy…
Belfast woman Mary Anne Farenden, 29, is set to appear in episode three of RTE’s popular horticulture show ‘Super Garden’ tonight Thursday May 5. The architect graduate, artist and singer joins four other budding designers…
Voting for The NI Assembly election takes place tomorrow from 07:00 to elect 90 members of the legislative assembly (MLA’s), including filling the place of First Minister. Young people can vote from the age of…
£20,000 Community Fund launched to fund grass-roots good causes provided by local charities and not-for-profit organisations working to benefit people in Belfast and the surrounding areas. James Brown & Sons has been committed to serving…
Well, here we are again. It’s always such a pleasure to look upon society with an upturned nose, but today I must look much closer to home and discuss the 2022 Northern Ireland Assembly election,…
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…
New research shows that people in Northern Ireland are more aware of their own mortality as a result of Covid-19, yet risk leaving a legacy of a paperwork chaos Over half (58%) of people in…
Applications for this year’s Boardroom Apprentice programme are now open and available on the official Boardroom Apprentice website. Open to those aged 16 or over from all backgrounds and all abilities, this unique board learning…
The manager of the Cathedral Quarter Business Improvement District has called statutory agencies in the city to re-consider the impact of a thriving and growing Cathedral Quarter on baseline service provision. Damien Corr, CQ BID…
Here Before, the debut feature film by Belfast writer and director Stacey Gregg will be touring Northern Ireland in May and June, as part of Film Hub NI’s Collective programme which brings local films to local…
Multi-talented actress, singer, TV presenter, and musical theatre star Denise Van Outen will host this year’s Royal Television Society (RTS) NI Programme Awards, sponsored by Ka-Boom at City Hall, Belfast on Thursday 26th May 2022. Denise Van Outen…
The first Lough Neagh Artisans Market will take place at Lock Keeper’s Cottage, Toome, on Sunday 22 May from 1.00pm to 5.00pm. The market is a pilot to showcase local produce, arts and crafts from…
Epic fundraising walk of the spectacular Spanish terrain this September. Ever imagined walking one of the most historic routes in Europe while raising funds for charity? Well this September, Self Help Africa Northern Ireland is…
National research has revealed that James Cameron’s Titanic is the UK’s favourite period drama movie of all time. The 1997 blockbuster was chosen by 25% of respondents, with Gladiator (2000) and The King’s Speech (2010)…
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…
With live entertainment back and better than ever, we’ve compiled a list of 6 upcoming gigs making their way to Belfast. Kae Tempest 3rd May 2022, Cathedral Quarter Festival Tickets: https://cqaf.ticketsolve.com/shows/873630667 Known as a performance…
Scott Buchanan, an apprentice painter and decorator from Donaghcloney, is a step closer to winning the ultimate title – Screwfix Trade Apprentice 2022. The aspiring winner applied for the competition earlier this year and has…
QCS Contract Cleaning has announced it has become a Real Living Wage employer providing its staff with £9.90 per hour which will be 40p/per hour above the new minimum wage which came into force on…
Northern Ireland’s Causeway Coastal route has come in first place in the world’s most underrated road trips locations. Even with a 98.1% positivity rate in Tripadvisor reviews, the coastal route had only been searched for…
An organisation that aims to educate people here to navigate the healthcare system whether they have been placed on lengthy waiting lists and/or are struggling to get the right diagnosis and see the right specialists,…
With travel restrictions ending and international travel returning to normal, Jet2.com and Jet2holidays have responded to customers booking holidays in their numbers by adding more flights and holidays to Gran Canaria for Summer 22 from Belfast International Airport. The leading leisure airline…
The MAC is celebrating a decade of bringing art, culture and all kinds of entertainment and debate to Belfast. The award-winning organisation opened in April 2012 and has become a symbol of a new Belfast…
There is only one place to be this May Bank Holiday Weekend – Belfast’s newest outdoor events spot, Dox Square at Cargo. Located in the iconic Titanic Quarter, events promoters Dox Square are hosting a…
GOLFERS from all over Northern Ireland will be teeing up this summer for a chance to win a place in the Grand Final of the inaugural Region of Murcia Masters which will played at three of Spain’s…
BRIT Award-winning, multi-platinum selling musician George Ezra will release his hugely infectious new single Green Green Grass, the second song to be lifted from his forthcoming new album Gold Rush Kid, on 10 June via Columbia Records. The…
The Boardroom Apprentice programme is set to return this year as applications for this year’s apprentices are set to open on May 3. A UK first, the Boardroom Apprentice is a 12-month unique board learning,…
Northern Ireland’s infamous Causeway Coastal Route has been ranked in the UK’s top 10 must-see summer road trip locations for 2022. Coming in at number 9 overall, the 130-mile route received a score of 5.24…
The world premiere of Disney’s stage musical Bedknobs and Broomsticks is coming to Belfast’s Grand Opera House as part its inaugural UK and Ireland tour. This is the first official Disney-endorsed musical to be staged in Northern…
After a 35% decline in hiring throughout 2020, 2021 statistics show an increase in professional vacancies across Northern Ireland. The previous year has seen County Antrim generate over 25,000 jobs, with Antrim reporting 7,000 IT…
With summer fast approaching and staycations becoming increasingly popular, it’s important to know just what Northern Ireland has to offer. From well-known spots to the hidden gems, we’ve compiled a list full of must see…
An exhibition of new works by one of Northern Ireland’s most talented artists has opened in a leading Belfast gallery. Gormleys Fine Art will host award-winning Stephen Johnston’s ‘Thrones’ at its Belfast gallery at 47 Lisburn…
The world’s fastest growing water sport can be enjoyed all-year round in Carrickfergus with WaveRides Paddleboarding now offering a range of classes in the coastal town’s sheltered harbour. A mixture of punting, surfing and canoeing,…
Asda Living Belfast colleague, Chelsea Anderson, has been commended for going above and beyond for an 83-year-old customer who visited the store to purchase a microwave. The lady approached Chelsea and asked for some help…
The Northern Ireland Children to Lapland Trust (NICLT) has partnered with eight NI companies to provide children’s hospital units with much-needed gifts A drive to deliver much-needed sensory toys and equipment to paediatric units across the…
Are you looking for a last minute getaway? Check out these deals from Jet2holidays, Jet2CityBreaks and Jet2Villas Jet2CityBreaks Spain, Alicante City 3 star Hotel Maya Alicante, 3 nights bed & breakfast departing from Belfast…
Celebrating ten years of art at the MAC, a new exhibition by Scottish artist Claire Barclay has opened at the MAC. It is the first in the next generation of artists to showcase their work…
Derry City & Strabane District Council has announced it is hosting a pilot careers inspiration event for over 700 Year 9 pupils called 4C UR Future LIVE in June 2022. Designed and delivered by local…
Northern Ireland is the only region of the UK where the number of jobs dedicated to research and development (R&D) is falling, according to analysis by innovation funding specialists Catax. The number of R&D jobs…
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