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Sell out success for Bushmills Banquet
Gary Stewart of Tartine at Distillers Arms and Stella Bolton of The French Rooms toast the success of their upcoming Bushmills Banquet....
Nov 18, 2021


Ballymena is beginning to ‘bloom with success’
Roy Smyth, Outdoor Adventure, Clare Moore & Emma McCrea, BID and Hugh Black, Tower Centre. Despite challenging trading conditions...
Nov 18, 2021


Taxi fares set to increase as part of action plan to address driver shortages
Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon has decided to bring forward a range of measures to address a shortage of taxi-drivers. The...
Nov 17, 2021


Lidl Northern Ireland commits to exceeding the Real Living Wage for 450 local employees
Lidl NI named Top Employer by Top Employers Institute Retailer commits to £1.2m annual investment in wages, exceeding rate recommended by...
Nov 17, 2021


Dromona strikes gold at 2021 International Cheese and Dairy Awards
Dairy cooperative Dale Farm has once again been recognised for its world-class quality products, picking up several accolades at the 2021...
Nov 12, 2021


New community stores bring unrivalled shopping experience to Cullybackey
Team members Steven Barr, Jackie Reid, Sandra Logan, Rea Turner, Mary McCormick, Vicki McCullough,Nicola Barr, Linzi Moore and Michelle...
Nov 12, 2021


Retail NI slams ‘excessive’ 500% carrier bag levy increase
Retail NI Chief Executive Glyn Roberts has commented on the DAERA Ministers increased plastic bag levy from 5p to 25p. Glyn Roberts said:...
Nov 11, 2021


Mayor welcomes funding for 'revolutionary' Ballymena project
The Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Cllr William McCaughey pictured with Graham Whitehurst – MTF Chair (left) and Neil Collins, Wrightbus...
Nov 9, 2021


County Antrim individuals and businesses celebrated at Ulster Tatler Awards 2021
Dunamoy Spa and Cottages (Ballyclare) picked up the coveted award for Spa of the Year, alongside The White Orchid (Armagh) at the 2021...
Nov 9, 2021


Deadline announced for additional documents requested for High Street Scheme applications
All documentation for the manual verification process for the High Street Scheme must be provided by midnight on Friday 12 November....
Nov 8, 2021


Bertie’s Bakery awarded prestigious BRC Double AA Certification
Magherafelt-based Bertie’s Bakery, the craft bakery whose launch coincided with lockdown in March 2020, has just been awarded the highest...
Nov 7, 2021


Popular north coast restaurant apologises to those who couldn’t get a table after 45 ‘no-shows’
A popular north coast restaurant has revealed that at end of service on Saturday night (6 November), 13 bookings, representing 45 people,...
Nov 7, 2021


Ballymena staff helping Power NI working to become Dementia Friendly
Pictured from left to right: Gwyneth Compston, CSR Manager at Power NI, William Steele, Director of Customer Solutions at Power NI, and...
Nov 6, 2021


Mayor hails world-leading Wrightbus after £30m investment announced
Mayor of Mid and East Antrim has welcomed the announcement from Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon, for the major funding for 38 new...
Nov 5, 2021


Galgorm partners with top clinical expert to launch Aesthetics at The Skin Clinic
Tara Moore - Head of Spa Operations, Galgorm Spa & Golf Resort and Dr Andrew Mottram. Leading skincare expert and clinician Dr Andrew...
Nov 5, 2021


Vueling launches first-ever Paris-Orly service from Belfast International Airport
Julia Scharbach, Vueling, Chris Horner, Belfast International Airport and Yvonne Moynihan, Vueling. Spanish Airline Vueling, an IAG...
Nov 5, 2021


Ballymena’s ‘Waffleman’ going Dutch to create a new business opportunity
The popular Dutch stroopwafels baked in Ballymena. Ballymena’s ‘Waffleman’ Michael Henderson is exploring new business opportunities...
Nov 4, 2021


Mayor pays tribute to Tower Centre on Milestone Birthday
Pictured is Hugh Black, Manager at the Tower Centre and Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Cllr William McCaughey at the Tower Centre,...
Nov 4, 2021


Mallon unveils the first in Ireland Battery Electric Double Decker Bus for Public Transport
Minister is pictured with Chris Conway, Translink Group Chief Executive and Translink Change Makers Youth Advocates. Infrastructure...
Nov 4, 2021


“Huge economic boost” – Jo Bamford
Green Entrepreneur and Wrightbus Executive Chairman Jo Bamford has welcomed the latest £30million investment from Northern Ireland’s...
Nov 4, 2021
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