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Maria Stewart from the Education Authority, Lorraine Finlay from the Department of Education, Dr Jessica Bates and Dr Claire Woods from Ulster University, Jill Caskey from the IEF, Jayne Millar from the Controlled Schools' Support Council (CSSC) and Majella Corrigan from the Council for Catholic Maintained Schools (CCMS). Paul Caskey Chief Executive of the IEF and Professor Duncan Morrow from Ulster University.

Schools for the Future

Fastned, the UK and Europe’s best rated ultra-rapid electric vehicle (EV) charging company, has opened its latest state-of-the-art charging hub at The Junction Retail & Leisure Park in Antrim

New drive-thru ultra-rapid EV charging station opens in NI shopping centre

Bank of Ireland has appointed Ballymena man Mervyn Smyth as head of global markets NI

Ballymena man appointed Bank of Ireland's new head of global markets NI

Glow big for Hospice, or go home! NI hospice staff Charlotte Gill, Marketing; Aine Condron, Marketing; Mister Northern Ireland James Moody; and Jessica Steele, Fundraising

Glow big or go home: NI Hospice’s One Big Walk lights up Stormont

In the five-part series – which was devised by Holywood-based Waddell Media – viewers saw Fred take on a cycle time trial challenge against the backdrop of Northern Ireland’s stunning scenery

Over 2million views tune in to see TV presenter Fred Sirieix in NI

Siobhán McKenna, Organisational Sustainability Manager, Depaul; Stephen McKeown, Vice President and Managing Director, Allstate NI; David Carroll, CEO, Depaul; Bernadette Haughey, Business Engagement Coordinator, Allstate NI

Allstate NI announces partnership with Depaul to help end homelessness

“People come for the food and end up staying for a cuppa and a chat, and we’re delighted to provide a welcoming alternative to social isolation."

Harryville Men’s Shed shares Tesco surplus to support Ballymena Community

Orchardville Chief Executive, Cara Cash-Marley calls for investment in employment support for people with disabilities

Orchardville urges government investment in employment support for people with d...

Grand Opening of the first Chick-fil-A in Belfast, which opened its doors at Applegreen Lisburn South earlier this year

American fast food restaurant chain Chick-fil-A to open second store in NI

Find your FLOW with NI Water: Join their fast-track programme to become a Wastewater Assets Technician

Find your FLOW with NI Water

Pacemaker Press 20-03-2025: The owner of a Belfast tour company has said four of his buses were "burnt to a crisp," in a fire at an industrial estate. Firefighters dealt with the blaze, in Dunmurry, where the buses were parked.

PSNI appeal for information about arson attack on a number of buses in Dunmurry

Belfast has been revealed to have the UK’s largest pub music scene outside of London, with more than 350 venues hosting live music in the Northern Irish capital.

Belfast named UK’s biggest pub music scene outside London

Last Summer we ran a nine-week program with Cornerstone Off-Road Motorcycle Academy to educate 18 'at risk' youths on road safety.

PSNI West Belfast Team wins award for reducing scrambler incidents

King Charles III and Queen Camilla meet sitters depicted in the portraits during a visit to the Sea Holly Gallery in Belfast on the first day of their visit to Northern Ireland. Picture date: Wednesday March 19, 2025.

Charles and Camilla commence NI visit with sea shanties and acrobatics

Arthur Richmond of SHS Group, County Antrim

Three NI businesses shortlisted in the British Business Awards

King Charles III and Queen Camilla taste whiskey at the Friend At Hand during a visit Belfast's Cathedral Quarter. Photo: Samir Hussein/PA Wire

Cheers! King and Queen get right royal welcome to Belfast's 'half bap'

King Charles and Queen Camilla got a right royal welcome to Belfast’s “half bap” on Wednesday (19th) as they hit town to open a new art gallery.

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Peter Dolan holding an image of his son Enda Dolan, at his home in Omagh. Enda was killed by a drunk-drugged driver in Belfast in 2014.

Roads campaigner slams two month ban for teen caught at 125mph

SSE Airtricity has today (Wednesday) announced that it intends to close its energy services business in Northern Ireland following an extended period of challenging trading

Dublin firm to close its energy services business in NI affecting 55 jobs

From left Rupa Jain (Founder of Rupa Jain), delivery agent Katie Matthews (Mind Tribe UK), Maha Abdelmonim Mohammed Ali (Volunteer Translator with British Red Cross)

Belfast City Council launches consultation on entrepreneurial support for newcom...

East Londonderry UUP Chairman Robert Carmichael.

East Londonderry UUP warns of web chat room menace

Belfast-based biotechnology business Fusion Antibodies has conditionally raised approximately £1.17m by way of a placing, with the funds to be used to seize ‘pipeline opportunities’

Fundraising to help NI biotechnology business seize growth opportunities

Nicky Doris, GIS officer at Mid Ulster District Council pictured with the Rea Sound AV team; Oran McGuckian, technician, Mark Gallaher, senior engineer, Sean Gallaher, sales, Martin Rea, managing director and Roger McMullan, sales

NI supplier of audio and visual installations triumphs at Barcelona trade show

Danske Bank has lowered its economic growth forecast for Northern Ireland in 2025, citing inflation, higher business taxes, and global factors as key concerns. Pictured is Conor Lambe, chief economist at Danske Bank

Danske Bank cuts NI growth forecast for 2025, citing economic challenges

Share Energy CEO, Damian Wilson, welcomed the Utility Regulator’s Quarterly Retail Energy Market Monitoring Report

Belfast energy provider records an almost tenfold increase in customer numbers

The LGBT-themed stained glass window is to replace one of the existing decorations in Belfast City Hall.

LGBT Pride stained glass window approved for Belfast City Hall

Lord Rogan (left) with former Coleraine Football Club Chairman Colin McKendry during a visit to The Showgrounds

Senior peer backs Coleraine Football Club’s ground funding bid

Nineteen new banking hubs have been recommended by cash access network Link, following Santander UK’s announcement that it is set to shut more branches – with one in Northern Ireland

Link recommends 19 new UK banking hubs after Santander closures..with one in NI

The only local banking hub will be in Co Antrim and will be similar to a traditional bank branch, but the space is shared by multiple banks

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firmus energy networks representatives Olga Pollock (front row, far right), Eric Cosgrove (second row, far right) and Lorna Leese (front row, far left) pictured with students and lecturers from the BEng Renewable Energy Engineering course at Ulster University’s Magee Campus. These include last year’s award recipient Tara Coll (front row, second from left).

firmus energy networks continues to support engineering talent

Santander, the Spanish-owned high street bank, has announced the closure of seven branches in Northern Ireland as part of a sweeping UK-wide overhaul

Full list: Santander to close seven branches in NI amid major overhaul

Jane May with LMC Board Member David Torrens

LMC awards prestigious bursary to promising agricultural student

TOG24 launches the company's first-ever wardrobe refresh challenge

Local Belfast residents have just less than 20 days left to join this Great Brit...

Keavy O’Mahony-Truesdale, brand manager at Barista Bar and Jill Spratt, course director and lecturer in advertising, design and branding at Ulster University with Jonny Osborne from Henderson Foodservice, Ryan Stanfield, lecturer in graphic design at Ulster University and Rachel Martin, assistant brand manager at Barista Bar with Ulster University students Sophie Hetherington, Courtney Cromie, Kai Tilling and Lucy Hayes

Brand brews challenge for NI’s future designers to mark 10-year anniversary

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The Ferguson Master patent centenary plaque

Communities Minister Gordon Lyons said aid for benefit cuts is unaffordable.

Minister: Stormont would need £150m it doesn't have to help with benefit cuts

After nine years of legal challenges, planning delays, and controversy, the long-awaited £20m Merrow Hotel and Spa in Portstewart may soon become a reality

Portstewart's new hotel and spa nears final approval after nine years of delays

Plans for a new luxury five-star hotel in the heart of Belfast city centre have been passed

Green light for new 102-bedroom hotel in Belfast is 'welcome news'

Antrim Area Hospital car park. Imgae: Google

Preparations ahead of return to free parking at Antrim and Causeway hospitals

Share Energy CEO, Damian Wilson: "We are delighted with the way the public is embracing what we stand for by being part of a small revolution up and down the province."

Utility Regulator report reveals Share Energy is fastest-growing energy provider...

The oldest library in Belfast is calling for expressions of interest from experienced café operators who are passionate about creating a unique and creative café experience

Business venture: Belfast's oldest library wants café operators to make history

A delegation of NI Chamber members travelled to North Carolina last week for a business mission led by the First Minister and deputy First Minister

NI Chamber celebrates a year of dynamic partnership with North Carolina

Northern Ireland dog lovers are in for a treat as a indoor dog park with a quirky pub theme has officially opened its doors. Pictured is The Dog's Inn, a 'local' like no other

Fancy taking your dog to the pub...well you can at NI's first themed park

Northern Ireland property investment firm, Martin Property Group, is poised to secure full planning permission for the redevelopment of 15-16 Donegall Square South and 2-14 Bedford Street. The redevelopment aims to transform the location into The Bedford Hotel, featuring 102 high-end rooms, public bars, and restaurants. Pictured is the foyer reception

Plans for 102-bedroom luxury five star hotel in NI finally set to be approved

Belfast’s most frequent caller, the ‘Regal Princess’

Buoyant NI cruise season with first time calls from 10 cruise ships this year

Castle Coole, Enniskillen, County Fermanagh

Fermanagh historic houses inspire novel

People attending the St Patrick's Day Parade in Belfast. Photo: Liam McBurney/PA Wire

St Patrick's Day celebrated around the globe

Newtownabbey BradEx is a company excellence in logistics in Ireland, and recently celebrated their first anniversary, marking an extraordinary year of growth and innovation. Pictured is JP Harkin, director and Jo Doherty, director

NI co-director's vision fuels rapid growth and breaks new ground in first year

RACH VOLUNTEERS WITH THE O'NEILL AND HAMILL FAMILIES

REACH Volunteers thank the O’Neill and Hamill Family

General view of Longwood Retail Park, Newtownabbey. Image: Google

New branch of coffee chain to open at retail park

Religious commentator Dr John Coulter.

St Patrick brought Christianity to Ireland - not militant republicanism or binge...

Lisburn entrepreneur Kathryn Bigger, the force behind KORE by Kathryn, set up the business after getting hooked on Maeve Madden’s spicy home workouts during the pandemic

From KORE workouts to sold-out events, Lisburn woman says never dim your sparkle

The popular Londonderry riverside eatery The Pickled Duck have been picking up the pieces today (Monday) after a window was smashed and access was forced into the eatery ahead of one of the busiest holiday trading days

Owners of NI café ‘devastated’ after overnight St. Patrick’s Day break-in

Best, Bell, Beggs and Lloyd-Townshend will play 72 holes in one day to support CGS Rugby’s 2026 South Africa Tour

Ulster and Ireland heroes take on 72 hole challenge to support Coleraine Grammar...

Northern Ireland businesswomen leading in a broad range of sectors including finance, fashion and manufacturing were recognised at a special awards ceremony. Pictured is Rosemary Josekutty Thomas, WIB Managing Director Lorraine Acheson, 2025 Businesswoman of the Year Jayne Taggart, Louise Kelly, Caitlin McCracken, Shauneen McNicholl, Stephanie Brooks, Edwina Flynn, Sarah McKegney Rebekah Humphrey, Kathy McCune, Martha Garbe, Mabel Higgens, Diana Thompson, Becca Hume, Hannah Mary Kennedy and Clare Morris

Around 500 NI delegates celebrate 'roster of exceptional businesswomen'

NI Chamber’s flagship economic conference, Momentum will return to Galgorm Resort, Ballymena on Thursday 3 April 2025. Pictured is Paul Murnaghan (BT), Suzanne Wylie (NI Chamber), Brian Hegarty (ESB), Nigel Walsh (Ulster Bank) and Cathy Gormley-Heenan (Ulster University)

Economy Minister to address NI Chamber’s flagship economic conference

John Kelly, chief executive of Belfast Distillery Company, the venture behind McConnell’s Irish Whisky, says the distillery was established with a single goal: Restoring the Legend. And they are well on the way

Nashville’s St. Patrick’s Day Festival celebrates NI’s finest food and drink

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