ORGANISERS of Tennent’s Vital will welcome a whopping 65,000 people through the gates at the festival this weekend at the Boucher Playing Fields in Belfast. And we have a sneaky peak behind the scenes to give you a taste of what’s to come. View From The Stage Taking to the stage over the 2-day festival […]
STAFF at Moy Park are celebrating the success of its fund raising campaign with Cancer Fund for Children which to date has raised £7.5K for the charity. The fundraising activity included a social media nomination campaign – #DriveAnEggChallenge – which reached over 425,000 people on Facebook, gained almost 50,000 views of video clips and 675
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IRISH band The Script are one of the headliners at this weekend’s massive Tennent’s Vital festival. And we’ve got a pair of tickets up for grabs for you to see the show… All you have to do to be in with a chance of winning click below for details: Saturday August 29 Calvin Harris, Ellie Goulding,
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WHEN teenager Danielle McGriskin was diagnosed at just 14 years old with a brain tumour she was almost relieved. For more than a year the Lisburn girl had been plagued by symptoms from headache, nausea and visual disturbances to memory problems and dizziness. Eventually after seeing a number of medical professionals including a neurologist she
Northern Ireland has so many celebrities that we forget just how many people are making us proud worldwide. But how many of our famous faces do you know? Click on our quiz to find out !! online pharmacy zithromax no prescription with best prices today in the USA
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AT a young age Aamir Ishtiaque was destined for great things. He was a typical high achiever and child who loved to study. His career path was mapped out. From grammar school in Belfast to university to becoming a doctor. Born in Belfast to Indian parents Aamir, 25, admits he was a bit of a
LONDON’S favourite alternative rock band Wolf Alice released their widely acclaimed debut album My Love Is Cool in June this year, leading NME to declare the band “2015’s most potential-packed band”. The band’s breakthrough came only last year when they appeared on the BBC’s Sound Of 2015 long-list. The group – which comprises of Ellie
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A BOLLYWOOD flash mob hit the Belfast International Airport recently giving customers a taste of what to expect at the forthcoming Mela festival. Taking place at Botanic Gardens on August 30 this is the first time the airport has been involved with the event. So to mark the occasion the airport was visited by a
JWV+ Orange & Mandarin with Green Tea from Tennent’s NI has won the coveted Gold Medal Award at the 2015 British Bottlers’ Institute (BBI) Drinks Competition, taking honours in the hotly contested category for Energy/Nutritional/Functional Drinks.It’s a high profile win for the health-conscious combination of juice, water and vitamins which was launched in Northern Ireland
SSE Airtricity has launched the second year of the SSE Airtricity Scholarship to support students from the West and North-West of the country going on to third level education. The 2015 SSE Airtricity Scholarship, which totals almost £100,000 annually, was unveiled by Employment and Learning Minister Dr Stephen Farry with Chairman of SSE Ireland Mark
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BANGOR based Estate Agency Pinkertons has announced Northern Ireland Chest, Heart & Stroke as their charity of the year. Over the next 12 months Pinkertons aims to work closely with the charity on a range of fundraising initiatives. The charity has particular resonance with one of Pinkertons’ Directors, Victoria as her father passed away a
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SHINE is set to celebrate its landmark 20th Birthday with a heavyweight lineup featuring underground House & Techno music’s elite, delivering one of the biggest bills to grace the iconic event in recent years. Spearheading the three room Hallowe’en Fancy dress extravaganza, are local hereos BICEP. Bicep cut their teeth regularly attending Shine in the
THOMSON and First Choice, part of the TUI Group, have announced their fresh take on family holidays with the introduction of Family Life Holidays and the launch of a new route from Belfast International to Rhodes, which takes flight in May 2016. The leading tour operators are now offering more choice when it comes to the
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PROXIST unfortunately had to pull out of this gig as their singer took sick on the way to Belfast. So first up instead were Theories Divide, a Dublin based band. These boys jumped straight in with high energy. They’re not a band I’ve seen before but the played a fast paced set and I enjoyed
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THIS August bank holiday will see Lough Neagh light up in a weekend of festival fun in Ballyronan and Toome. Friday August 28 kicks off the bank holiday weekend of festival fun with Lumarina at Ballyronan Marina. buy avodart online https://treatmentroomgroup.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/wpcode/cache/library/avodart.html This annual spectacular illumination has gained a reputation for amazing audiences on the picturesque
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INTERNATIONALLY renowned Ulster and Ireland rugby star Stephen Ferris is set to release his autobiography Man And Ball with an exclusive Eason event on Tuesday September 22. The rugby player has earned the respect and admiration of fans across Ireland for his strength, pace, skill and courage. His amusing and astonishing array of stories will
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VICTORIA Square is set to get a little bit healthier with the opening of the second Slim’s Healthy Kitchen within the centre and will employ five full-time and four part-time staff after an investment of £20,000 by the local company. Slim’s Healthy Mini Kitchen will operate from the former customer services booth on the lower ground
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IF you were one of the lucky ones to be invited along to the launch of the Autumn/Winter Belfast FashionWeek schedule you will have seen some fantastic outfits on display throughout the afternoon. From neon glows and rock inspired looks to bright, bold colours as well as classic tweed and suede there literally is something
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IN today’s world the arts sector is often battling with continuing cuts to funding, however one local drama school has made a breakthrough. Bright Young Things (BYT) has joined forced with internationally renowned actor James Nesbitt to launch of a highly desirable scholarship programme aimed at children whose circumstances otherwise might now allow them the
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GUITARIST, songwriter and co-founder of renowned rock band The Black Crowes, Rich Robinson is setting out on an intimate and (mostly) acoustic UK tour to provide fans with a new listening experience. Rich’s impressive career spans over 25 years, selling an astounding number albums that equates to well over 30 million. Now Rich is offering
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BELFAST FashionWeek is back. Returning to the city from October 15-18 and once again sponsored by West Coast Cooler, this year’s series of events is set to get welcome the country’s top designers as well as boutique shops, designer brands and high street names to the catwalks. Celebrating their 20th season this year’s programme is
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PETMINDER NI is a Northern Ireland pet service offering an alternative to kennels when it comes to caring for your beloved pets. Whether it’s just a few hours respite or holiday care Charmayne Dockerty’s company offer a wide range of services to take the stress out of petcare. This is the first in a regular
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THREE pop culture stars have joined the line-up for a forthcoming creative industries festival set to welcome over 20,000 people over four days next month. Music industry figures Nicola Roberts of Girls Aloud fame, YouTube singing sensation Emma Horan and DJ Phil Taggart from BBC Radio 1 are among the speakers confirmed for the ICONS
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BELFAST glamour model Jade Entwistle is a rising star on the scene. Looking at the 20-year-old beauty it’s hard to believe she was once the victim of sickening bullies who made her life hell. Jade was subjected to so much bullying that by her mid-teens she had lost 95 per cent of her hair due
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THREE key looks were unveiled this week as the 2015 autumn/winter Belfast FashionWeek launched. Returning to the city from October 15-18 and once again sponsored by West Coast Cooler, this year’s series of events is set to get welcome the country’s top designers as well as boutique shops, designer brands and high street names to
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OVER the last two weeks it’s been results, results, results… But what are students going to do next? From university to job hunting for many people the decision still hasn’t been made yet. If you’re somewhere inbetween university and job hunting one option available in Belfast Met which has a whole range of courses from
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JUST as you thought you’d seen – and tasted – it all, something new and exciting comes along to grip the imagination. Roundstone Irish Ale, from Tennent’s NI is a fine ale in the Irish tradition, brewed from 100% malted barley and a blend of three types of hops to deliver a gentle yet distinctive caramelly
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Motionless In White and Chelsea Grin will play Belfast’s Mandela Hall with support from New Year’s Day on Monday November 23. The American gothic metalcore band, described as “a powerful force that easily stands out in the spectrum of aggressive music” is enjoying its finest year to date, currently on an arena tour with Slipknot
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A NEW style of self defence is sweeping the country. Pure Krav Maga uses techniques from martial arts such as Wing Chun, Judo, Jujitsu and Aikido as well as fight training and sports such as boxing, wrestling and grappling. And instructor Darren Ansell, 39, said the new self defence technique is attracting more than just
IN five years personal trainer Ross Corry has put on a whopping five stone in weight. And in the world of health and fitness some may think that’s a disaster, especially for a model. But for this Dundonald man every pound of weight has been a step closer to success. Ross, 26, went from skinny
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At the end of the month a whole host of Northern Ireland poets will take to the stage at the forthcoming Summer Reading with Poetry NI. By Colin Dardis, Poetry NI I was going to start this piece saying something like it is ‘an honour and a privilege’ to be working with the eight poets
EastSide Arts Festival which runs from August 19-31 welcomes the acclaimed Dana Masters and her all-star band for what looks set to be one of the stand out gigs of the festival. Originally from South Carolina Dana has made her home in Northern Ireland. She has a weekly residency at McHughs Bar Belfast and has
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FORMER chef turned complementary health therapist Mary-Jane Burns says as the summer comes to a close many people may be hoping to change their life and lifestyle. But she advises that change should be made slowly and effectively in order to fully reap the benefits. Before moving to the country Mary-Jane lived a highly stressful
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A COUNTY Down rocker is battling the odds to spread the word of god through heavy metal music. Mark Payne, who works in insurance, is the guitarist for ForChristSake a Christian thrash band whose lyrics are dedicated to “praising God”. Signed to American label Roxx Productions, Mark and his fellow bandmates Ignatios Willis, Simon Cochrane, Alan
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WHEN most people give up city living they do it for life. But for Suzanne Livingstone and her husband Keith they have returned to country living twice and having made the plunge once again are happier than ever. Suzanne and Keith own Baked In Belfast an artisan company specialising in “happy pottery and quirky jam”.
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AFTER three successful albums and countless outstanding performances Florence + The Machine are back with their first full UK wide tour since 2012 and Belfast is on the bill. The recently named album How Big How Blue How Beautiful topped the charts selling more albums than the rest of the top 5 combined and reaching
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Flybe is offering a double baggage allowance for Northern Ireland students heading off to further their education in Scotland, England and Wales. The offer means they can travel with two items of hold luggage up to 40kg while only paying for the price of one 20kg item. The offer is available for those in possession
COUNTY Down funnyman Patrick Kielty has added another 2 dates to his current tour. The Dundrum comedian will take to the stage with his Help show at the Strule Arts Centre in Omagh and the Bangor Academy as part of the Open House Festival next week. These latest dates come after the star who performed to
NORTHERN Ireland biggest travel show has found a new home. The Holiday World Show is one of the first exhibition companies to take advantage of the new Titanic Exhibition Centre in the heart of Belfast’s Titanic Quarter. The new 6,000 square metre venue is situated on Queen’s Road, neatly positioned between the iconic Goliath crane
