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Programme Unveiled For 35th Annual Cinemagic Film and Television Festival

The Cinemagic International Film and Television Festival for Young People has unveiled its 35th annual Belfast programme. The Festival launch was marked with the Northern Ireland Preview of stunning animation Sirocco and The Kingdom of the Winds. The Cinemagic Festival, funded by the Department of Communities through Northern Ireland Screen, offers unmissable opportunities for all […]

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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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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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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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Tourists With Disabilities In NI Are Being Failed Says Campaigner Shelley Cowan

A Northern Ireland disability rights campaigner has launched a new initiative that will allow wheelchair users to enjoy ‘all inclusive’ accessibility at local hospitality venues and hotels. Shelley Cowan, from Enniskillen, was confined to bed, tube fed and unable to use her limbs for 12 years as a result of severe ME and spent a

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The SSE Arena, Belfast Introduces Enhanced Concourse Food and Beverage Offerings

The SSE Arena, Belfast is pleased to announce the expansion of its concourse food and beverage offerings, with the introduction of a new fresh pizza unit, loaded fries’ stand, upgraded sweet treat station, and additions to its existing hot food menu, available at all Belfast Giants’ home games and arena events. Located at Door Four

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Air Ambulance Runway Run at Belfast City Airport Raises £35,000

More than 500 people have taken on Air Ambulance NI’s Runway Run 5K at Belfast City Airport, raising in excess of £35,000 for the charity. The event, which is the first of its kind for Air Ambulance NI, saw businesses and individuals take to the tarmac at Belfast City Airport for the race, which kicked

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Translink Launches Accessibility Guide for Users of Belfast Grand Central Station

Translink and key stakeholders who contributed to the design of accessibility features within Belfast Grand Central Station have launched a new Accessibility Guide available both to download and in audio. The guide to help passengers journey plan and navigate Belfast Grand Central Station was launched at an event where the key stakeholders who had helped

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Co-Ownership Awards Over £20,000 to Community Projects

Co-Ownership, Northern Ireland’s only shared ownership housing provider, has announced the recipients of its 2024 Community Fund. £20,000 has been allocated to three local organisations —Housing Rights, Street Soccer NI and Tempo Community Association. The Community Fund reflects Co-Ownership’s ongoing commitment to responsible business practices and social value. It provides support to projects that bring a

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Belfast Lord Mayor Welcomes U.S. Ice Hockey Team for Countdown to Friendship Four

The Odyssey Trust has started the countdown to the 2024 Friendship Four U.S. college ice hockey tournament, with representatives from competing universities joining the Lord Mayor of Belfast, Councillor Micky Murray, at Belfast City Hall. With both individual game tickets and four-game weekend passes already on sale, the University of Notre Dame, Harvard University, Boston

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