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Translink Delivers Level Crossing Safety Awareness Training to Agri-students

Translink recently visited CAFRE, Greenmount Campus, Antrim to raise level crossing safety awareness to this year’s Agri-Students as part of an educational partnership that has been running since 2012. During the awareness safety training for almost 100 agri-students, participants were shown a mixture of facts and figures, images and footage of near misses at level […]

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Women Helped by Action Cancer Come Together to Launch Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign

Action Cancer, Northern Ireland’s leading, local cancer charity has unveiled its Breast Cancer Awareness Month campaign taking place during October which is supported by Gordons Chemists and local online car insurance company its4women. Ambassadors for the charity and partners gathered together at Action Cancer House in  Belfast for a special celebration event. Action Cancer has now recruited a cohort of

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Why You Should Not Try the Mouth Taping Trend

Social media users are being warned against trying a new viral trend that encourages people to tape their mouths shut while sleeping. Sleep experts at WinstonsBeds.com say that obstructing the mouth with tape during sleep can lead to severe consequences and there are safer alternatives to prevent mouth breathing at night. The viral trend involves placing a

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NSPCC Helpline’s NI Base Marks 10 Years of Helping Adults Keep Children Safe

An NSPCC service to advise and support adults who may have concerns about the safety and well-being of a child, today celebrated 10 years in Northern Ireland. The NSPCC Helpline first began taking calls in 1991 and in autumn 2014, due to increasing demand, a base opened in  Belfast employing six staff. That base has now grown

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Big Butterfly Count Results Reveal Lowest Numbers on Record in Northern Ireland and Whole of UK

Wildlife charity Butterfly Conservation has today declared a national ‘Butterfly Emergency’, with results of this summer’s Big Butterfly Count showing a marked and hugely concerning decline in numbers. Overall, participants in Northern Ireland spotted just four butterflies on average per 15-minute Count, a reduction of 50 per cent on last year’s average of eight, and

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Chiquito is Putting the Fiesta Fun Into Freshers with a Free Loaded Nachos Giveaway for Students

Mexican favourite Chiquito is putting the fiesta fun into Freshers with a Free Loaded Nachos giveaway for students. Chiquito, known for its party atmosphere and great Mexican cuisine, has unveiled the special offer to help students as they start University and college life. Chiquito, which has been delivering the best of Mexican cuisine for over

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Leaf IT boosts Ulster Rugby’s Cyber ‘Defence’

Ulster Rugby has successfully completed a significant project to boost its cyber defences in a partnership with leading Belfast-headquartered IT company Leaf IT. The ‘network and security’ upgrade, delivered by Leaf IT, is part of a drive by the club to modernise the infrastructure that ensures the smooth running of Kingspan Stadium day-to-day, and on

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An Evening With Brockmans Gin

Gin lovers rejoice! Immerse yourself in the world of Brockmans Gin for an evening guaranteed to tantalise your tastebuds. Indulge in expertly crafted serves and innovative cocktails, meticulously matched to complement each stage of your four-course meal. With Brockmans Gin Brand Ambassador Mike Whatmoug as your guide for the evening, guests will journey through the rich

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Autumnal Styling, Sandwiches and Scones at Dobbies’ Antrim and Lisburn Stores

For October, Dobbies Garden Centres has launched a brand new autumn edition of its hands-on planting experience, combined with a tasty Afternoon Tea in its Antrim and Lisburn stores. Planting and Afternoon Tea: Autumn Edition is taking place on Tuesday 8 and Saturday 12 October, offering attendees the chance to create a seasonal style piece that

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