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Apprenticeships Emerging As Viable Alternative For Aspiring Accountants

AS thousands of students across Northern Ireland contemplate their futures on the back of their exam results, a leading local accountancy firm has issued a reassuring message that the traditional university route is NOT the only pathway to a successful and rewarding career. Lisburn-based Exchange Accountants is one of Northern Ireland’s leading digital accountancy firms and has […]

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OCN Awards 40,000 Vocational Qualifications to Learners

OPEN College Network Northern Ireland (OCN NI) has just confirmed that it has awarded 40,000 Vocational Qualifications to NI learners during the 2023/24 academic year. OCN CEO Martin Flynn is clear that once again this demonstrates that Vocational Qualifications, such as those offered by OCN, play a vital role in equipping students with practical skills and knowledge

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Co. Down Woman Puts Sizzle Into Sausage Cook-Off

Earlier this year, Northern Ireland’s third best-selling sausages, Hafner’s, launched a cookery competition to find amateur cooks with the tastiest and most original recipes that feature the humble sausage. And following a battle at Belfast Cookery School between Banbridge woman, Laura Rooney and Belfast man, Gerry McDonald, who were chosen as finalist by judges, one

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Jingle All The Way To Dobbies’ Festive Events At Its Antrim And Lisburn Stores

Dobbies Garden Centres is readying itself for Santa’s arrival and counting down the days to spread festive joy this Christmas, as it unveils a magical array of fun, great value events at its Antrim and Lisburn stores, on sale exclusively to members last week and other customers on Tuesday 3 September. Santa will be landing

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Pizza Owner Helps Schools Following Loss Of His Son

Entrepreneur and pizza maker, Ciaran Kelly, is celebrating the opening of the new Pizza Crew store in Lisburn by giving children with additional needs the opportunity to have free pizza making classes. Ciaran and his wife lost a child nine years ago and since then, the big-hearted Belfast man made the decision to help special

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Entrepreneurs Invited To Make ‘Ultimate Pitch’ For Business Investment

Entrepreneurs from across Northern Ireland are being given the chance to secure up to £5,000 in investment for their business idea with the launch of Go Succeed: The Ultimate Pitch. The new ‘Dragon’s Den’ style competition launched by the government-backed enterprise support service is open to individuals, businesses and social enterprises of all shapes and

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A New Maritime Adventure on Belfast’s Iconic Waterfront

The Maritime Mile Blueway Trail, an exciting new outdoor educational and family experience aimed at encouraging locals, visitors, school and community groups to explore Belfast’s historic waterfront and find out about its wildlife, has been launched. Maritime Belfast Trust, the charity which preserves and promotes Belfast’s rich maritime heritage, has collaborated with Belfast Harbour on

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Belfast Has Talent Competition Launches with £2K Prize and Charity Fundraising for Suicide Awareness

Calling all singers, dancers, comedians, magicians, and performers of all kinds! The stage is set for Belfast’s most exciting talent showcase, Belfast Has Talent, offering a £2,000 prize and a chance to make a difference by raising funds for the Suicide Awareness & Support Group. The competition, officially launched by Belfast’s favourite busking Elvis impersonator

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3D Technology Expands Into Northern Ireland, Bringing Advanced 3D Printing Solutions To Local Manufacturers

Galway-based 3D Technology Ltd, a leading supplier of 3D printing equipment in Ireland, has announced its expansion into the Northern Ireland market.  The move is set to provide Northern Ireland’s manufacturing sector with access to cutting-edge 3D printing solutions, offering potential advancements in production efficiency and capabilities. This strategic expansion will be officially announced at

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