Thousands Set To Take To The Street For Anti-Austerity Rally In Belfast

THOUSANDS of people will descend on Belfast’s City Hall on Monday for an anti-austerity protest. Representatives from a wide variety of organisations and groups will take to the mic as part of a UK wide event. Organised by local group Awaken NI the rally will run from 2-6pm as a “stand against constant austerity measures being implemented […]

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Variety Is The Spice Of Life At 10th Belfast Mela

There will be more than a taste of the exotic in store this summer as Northern Ireland’s biggest celebration of cultural diversity prepares to celebrate its tenth anniversary in colourfully eclectic style. Belfast Mela, launched in 2007 by the pioneering ArtsEkta ethnic arts organisation, will bring a wonderful world of entertainment to the Belfast Botanic

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Foster And McGuiness Open £1M Animation Studio In Belfast

First Minister, Arlene Foster, and deputy First Minister, Martin McGuinness, today officially opened a new four-floor studio for BAFTA-winning and EMMY® nominated children’s television producer, Sixteen South. First Minister, Arlene Foster said: “The move by Sixteen South to this new animation studio represents a £1m investment and commitment to the sector. Today marks the next

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Game of Thrones Finale Breaks The Internet With An Epic Conclusion To Season 6

Sunday night’s Game of Thrones finale smashed HBO ratings records with 8.9 million viewers and delivered an explosive conclusion to many of Season 6’s story-lines. Literally. Perhaps I’m biased, but for me The Winds of Winter was one of the most fantastically chill-inducing GoT episodes in its history. Rivaling the Red Wedding and even its predecessor

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Ending Homelessness Needs To Be An Outcome In Programme For Government

Three leading charities have come together to call on the NI Executive and Assembly to make a commitment to ending homelessness in the new Programme for Government. Simon Community Northern Ireland, MACS and Extern support people across different age groups and experiences, all of whom are at risk of or are experiencing homelessness. The call

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“Every Misfortune Is A Blessing” Says Helena From Belfast After Scooping £1m EuroMillions Win

“Every misfortune is a blessing”, said Belfast woman, Helena Panford (59), originally from Ghana, after her bus broke down on the way to work, but no one could have predicted that it would mean a EuroMillions win of £1 million! Whilst waiting on the next bus to arrive, mother of two, Helena, visited a nearby

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The Game Of Thrones Tomahawk Steak Has Arrived!

Two of Hastings Hotels’ establishments have recently been fortunate to have been chosen as the locations for two of the beautifully engraved Game of Thrones inspired doors. The doors are the central element of Tourism Northern Ireland and Tourism Ireland’s Game of Thrones campaign, each of which tells the story of a different episode of

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Tourism Ireland reveals the final ‘Door of Thrones’ in Belfast As Season 6 Ends

The final dramatic moments of season six of Game of Thrones® aired last night (Monday, 27 June) and have now been immortalised in Tourism Ireland’s tenth and final ‘Door of Thrones’ – in The Dark Horse on Hill Street, Belfast. This week’s door marks the culmination of Tourism Ireland’s hugely successful 2016 Game of Thrones®

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£50m Being Nabbed By Benefits Cheats Estimates Minister

MINISTER for Communities, Paul Givan, has revealed the Government has recovered £1.8m from benefit fraud, but estimates are that £50m is being grabbed through benefits cheats. Speaking in the Assembly the Minister also said that 186 staff are employed tackling benefit fraud and eliminating errors in claims. “It is estimated that one per cent of

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NI’s Staggering Mental Health Costs Of £3.5bn Every Year Revealed

MENTAL health costs Northern Ireland’s economy £3.5bn each year, according to Health Minister, Michelle O’Neill. The Minister was speaking as the Assembly backed a motion to create a Mental Health Champion to protect and promote the needs of those with poor mental health and wellbeing. Ms O’Neill said that 45% of those suffering mental health

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Step Into Game Of Thrones Territory With McComb’s 5* Coach Tours!

If you haven’t taken a tour of Northern Ireland’s incredible Game of Thrones filming locations, can you even call yourself a fan? Many of the hit HBO series’ iconic settings are right here on our doorstep, and McComb’s coach tours offers a first class guided tour that is essential for every GoT addict. Throne Watch

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If You Were A Queen, Where Would You Visit In NI?

During their recent two-day engagement in Northern Ireland Her Majesty The Queen and His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh took some time out to enjoy the scenes. Having spent a night at Hillsborough Castle the couple made their first ever visit to the world famous Giant’s Causeway before departing by steam train from Coleraine to Bellarena Railway Station.

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6 Kids TV Shows You PROBABLY Didn’t Know Were Made In Belfast

When it comes to entertaining your kids one Belfast company knows exactly what they’re doing. BAFTA-winning and EMMY® nominated Belfast-based studio Sixteen South have already notched up a whopping 30 international awards including a BAFTA, Broadcast Award, IFTAs, British Animation Award, HUGOs and countless nominations in their eight year history. Here are 6 Awesome Kids TV

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Donna Fleming as Dolly Parton

Dolly Parton Tribute Donna Thought Her Career Was Over Until Showbiz Pals Rallied Around

IN four decades of performing Ballynahinch singer Donna Fleming has never cancelled a show. But that all changed last Christmas when doctors revealed she could never take to the stage again. A well known musical theatre star, producer, director and singer, Donna is better known as Northern Ireland’s top Dolly Parton tribute star, having performed

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OFMDFM Fail To Respond Within Deadline To Less Than Half FOI Requests

LESS than half of all Freedom of Information (FOI) requests to the Office of First Minister and Deputy First Minister were answered within the 20 working days deadline set by the Information Commissioner. The details were released in the Northern Ireland Assembly by DUP chief, Arlene Foster, showing that between 2011 and June this year

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£5.5m Spent On Consultants By OFMDFM & Its Quangos In 5 Years

THE Northern Ireland Executive and its quangos have spent more than £5,539,282 on consultants since 2011, it has been revealed today. The Executive Office spent £1.1m on consultants, while its Arms’ Length Bodies spent more than £4.3m. The biggest spender was the Strategic Investment Board, which paid consultants a total of £3,736,09. The figures came

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2,000 Revelead On North Belfast House Waiting Lists

A TOTAL of 2,332 people are on housing waiting lists in North Belfast, Minister of Communities Paul Givan has revealed. In an Assembly Written Answer to Sinn Féin’s Carál Ní Chulín, Mr Givan also revealed there were 132 people living in temporary accommodation, of which 92 have been accepted by the Housing Executive as homeless.

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1,000+ Children Waiting For Special Needs Statement

EDUCATION Minister, Peter Weir has revealed that there were 1,162 children waiting for a statement of special educational needs by the end of May. Responding to an Assembly Written Question from North Belfast MLA Carál Ní Chulín, the minister said: “The Education Authority has advised that 1,162 children are waiting for assessments as part of the statutory statementing process as

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Hospital Patients Waiting Almost 14 Weeks For Discharge

PATIENTS across Northern Ireland can languish in hospital beds for almost 14 weeks, despite being fit enough to be discharged. While the average waits for discharge across Northern are on average just a couple of days, Minister for Health, Michelle O’Neill revealed in an Assembly Written Answer. Lord Morrow had asked for the average wait

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North & West Belfast Have Lowest Life Expectancy In NI

TWO constituencies in Belfast have the lowest life expectancy rates in Northern Ireland, it has been revealed in the Northern Ireland Assembly. Minister of Finance, Máirtín Ó Muilleoir, detailed life expectancy across all parts of the country in an answer to a written question from Foyle MLA, Mark Durkan. Foyle also has low life expectancy.

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Northern Ireland Rejects Leaving Europe…But Still Will Be Leaving

THE majority of people in Northern Ireland have voted to remain in the European Union (EU), in contrast with the rest of the United Kingdom in the June 23 referendum. The margin was more than 100,000 voting to remain of the 62% turn-out was enough for Northern Ireland’s electorate in deciding to remain – now

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Meet Kathy Dickie: Owner And Founder Of Angel Cake Bakery

Born and bred in Coleraine, mum of two Kathy Dickie founded and manages Angel Cake Bakery which is based in one of West Bann Development’s enterprise units. Located in the Killowen area of Coleraine, West Bann recently won a £20k Ulster Bank Skills & Opportunities funding award to help them implement an extensive employability and

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Craft Month

Renowned Potter Returns Home For Craft Month

Celebrated Northern Irish potter Jack Doherty will return to Northern Ireland to open August Craft Month 2016 with a major new exhibition on 28th July. online pharmacy purchase keflex no prescription with best prices today in the USA Doherty, who has forged a remarkable international reputation from his home in Cornwall, is back in Northern

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Must See Museums

The Ulster American Folk Park, Ulster Folk & Transport Museum and Ulster Museum are hosting an array of interesting exhibits and events throughout the summer to recognise historical anniversaries amongst other celebrations. Celebrating its 40th anniversary this year Ulster American Folk Park tells the story of emigration from Ulster to America. Showing authentic Ulster cottages

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Eel-Eat Inaugural Restaurant Week

This summer the first ever restaurant week aimed at celebrating Lough Neagh Eel will run from Saturday 25 June to Saturday 2 July. Lough Neagh Eels have been awarded for their heritage, tradition and authenticity and the inaugural ‘Eel-Eat’ week will culminate in the third annual River to Lough Festival. The elite of Northern Ireland restaurants have signed

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Enjoy A Picnic Paradise At Ballgally Castle

The days are getting warmer and the evenings longer and to encourage guests to enjoy some al fresco dining over the summer, Ballygally Castle has put together an exciting new offer which means visitors can enjoy an overnight stay and a delicious picnic in the hotel’s idyllic, forested grounds. The Ballygally Castle Picnic Package includes

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Rock The Castle

24 Iconic Songs To Get You Dancing At Rock The Castle

Glenarm castle, Ballymena has been seized to showcase some of Northern Ireland’s Top Rockers in Rock The Castle, a show that is guaranteed to have the audience on their feet! Paying tribute to their favourite performers, Rock The Castle invites fans of the likes of Dolly Parton, Neil Diamond and Carrie Underwood to join in on

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NI’s Top Tribute Stars Get Ready To Rock The Castle This July

Dolly’s Rockin Country Club presents the tribute party of the year at ROCK THE CASTLE at the Dalriada Festival this July. On July 17 Glenarm Castle in Co Antrim will host Northern Ireland’s top tribute acts as part of Dalriada Festival at the Rock The Castle show. Acts including Glamslam, Qthe Quo and Dolly’s Rockin’

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A Knight To Remember: Game Of Thrones’ Ian Beattie Joins Northern Ireland Comic Con Line-Up

Not only will Game of Thrones’ Ian Beattie be attending this weekend’s MCM Northern Ireland Comic Con, he’ll be signing free autographs at the show too! Belfast-born Beattie, who plays the sinister Ser Meryn Trant in five seasons of HBO’s hugely popular fantasy drama, will be meeting fans and doing promotional signings on the Sunday

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Explore The Fantasy World Of Game Of Thrones® In Northern Ireland

HBO’s Game of Thrones® is one of the most popular and successful fantasy TV series ever made and it is filmed in Northern Ireland which is the principal filming location. The atmosphere captured on film is in no small way due to the stunning filming locations chosen by HBO to feature in the show. There

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New Cookbook Porridge Is An Aphrodisiac Provides Quick And Easy Recipes That Could Improve Your Health

Roisin Armstrong, a Northern Irish Kinesiologist, has released her first cookbook Porridge Is An Aphrodisiac. The book showcases delicious, healthy and simple recipes for wholesome dishes. After her own experience with chronic fatigue and stress, Roisin became a food author and natural health practitioner. At her kinesiology practice, Roisin helps people deal with food intolerances. Roisin

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What Makes Northern Ireland’s Food And Drink So Special?

As part of Northern Ireland’s Year of Food and Drink 2016 Michelin starred restaurateur, Michael Deane has been speaking out about the excellent local produce in Northern Ireland. Michael Deane said: “Northern Ireland’s produce is exceptional and I cannot speak highly enough about it.  As restaurateurs it is thrilling to know that we have world

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