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Galgorm bathes in success at World Luxury Hotel Awards
Northern Ireland’s premier luxury destination collects hat trick of awards for excellence across its accommodation, spa and restaurant...
Oct 21, 2021


Local firms inspirational recovery following devastating fire
Pictured: Mayor Cllr William McCaughey, George Devlin, Abbey Upholstery, Graeme Whitehurst, Chair of the Manufacturing Taskforce and...
Oct 21, 2021


Support local business, get your Spend Local card now: Lyons
Economy Minister Gordon Lyons with John Murray, owner of Embers restaurant. Northern Ireland’s retail, hospitality and service sectors...
Oct 20, 2021


Wrightbus embarks on Hydrogen Roadshow shining spotlight on low carbon hydrogen innovation across UK
Wrightbus and Ryze Executive Chairman, Jo Bamford. The first-ever double decker hydrogen bus tour of the UK set off from London yesterday...
Oct 19, 2021


One week left to apply for Spend Local cards - what are you waiting for!
Economy Minister Gordon Lyons Economy Minister Gordon Lyons today encouraged those who have yet to apply for their Spend Local card to do...
Oct 18, 2021


Local heroes celebrate success at Hospitality Exchange - NI’s largest tourism and hospitality event
Nicky Blair from Galgorm Spa & Golf Resort and Ian Manson from Stephen’s Catering Equipment win Hotel and Hospitality Hero Award....
Oct 15, 2021


Frozen and chilled foods rolls out across Poundland in Northern Ireland
Over 16 NI stores get the cool makeover Poundland is to introduce chilled and frozen food ranges at stores across Northern Ireland, as...
Oct 13, 2021


Love local with the ShopMEA app, available for download now!
Gerard Murray and Neil Richardson, Department for Communities, Mayor Cllr William McCaughey, Lesley McCaughan, Follow Coffee, one of the...
Oct 12, 2021


Ulster Wildlife and Power NI launch partnership protect peatlands covering 18% of Northern Ireland
William Steele, Power NI’s Director of Customer Solutions, marks the launch of the energy supplier’s new two-year partnership with Ulster...
Oct 10, 2021


New lease of life for The Old Lifeboat Shelter in Portrush
The Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council Councillor Richard Holmes pictured with (left – right) Richard McLaughlin from...
Oct 9, 2021


Portglenone firm launch innovative new coffin pod to protect families and funeral directors
A Portglenone hearse building firm has credited the support received from Mid and East Antrim Borough Council in helping secure funding...
Oct 8, 2021


Ballymena’s Wrightbus honoured to showcase to the world
The world’s first hydrogen double decker bus will be on display to the world after its maker, Wrightbus, was chosen to be part of a...
Oct 7, 2021


Ballymena barrister selected for global leadership programme
A Ballymena barrister has been selected for the British Council’s prestigious global policy programme – Future Leaders Connect. Emma...
Oct 7, 2021


First Spend Local cards issued today
Economy Minister Gordon Lyons has announced that the first 100,000 Spend Local cards are being issued today (October 4). The Minister...
Oct 4, 2021


Jobs help offer from Wrightbus as furlough comes to an end
The manufacturer of the world’s first hydrogen-powered double deck bus said today it would welcome enquiries from anyone impacted by the...
Oct 2, 2021


Expansion plans for Uform kitchen manufacturer in Toomebridge
Uform site map: A site map with the proposed area of development highlighted in red. Mid Ulster District Council’s planning department is...
Oct 1, 2021


Belfast International Airport welcomes Vueling’s announcement of their new service to Paris Orly
Vueling, an IAG member airline, has today announced new services from Belfast International Airport to Paris Orly, commencing on 2...
Sep 30, 2021


Sunday trading hours extended until after Christmas in Antrim and Newtownabbey borough
Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council has approved an extension of Sunday trading hours until after Christmas. The latest extension was...
Sep 29, 2021


ASOS to create over 180 jobs in Northern Ireland with new Tech Hub
Economy Minister Gordon Lyons today announced that ASOS, one of the world’s leading online fashion retailers, is to invest £14million in...
Sep 28, 2021


Former Barry’s site is up for rent - ‘unique leisure and entertainment opportunity’
The site of the former Barry’s Amusements complex has gone on the commercial market to let and is being marketed as a ‘unique leisure and...
Sep 27, 2021
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