Business

JUST A CLICK AWAY FROM A GREAT NIGHT OUT! The Millennium Forum has just launched a brand new website that will enable a more user-friendly experience for its customers, in particular, those with accessibility needs. Funded by Derry City & Strabane Council and created by Northern Ireland web development company, Eyekiller, the new website offers […]

The directors of the McKeever Hotel Group today confirmed that they have acquired the Armagh City Hotel from its former owners, Kieran McAnallan, Felix Mooney, Brian McCormack, and Ernie Fisher, for an undisclosed sum. The popular city centre hotel, which has a team of 160 staff, has been an established and well-loved part of the

A ‘Musician in Residence’ has been bringing joy to patients and service users across the Southern Health and Social Care Trust.  Anne Harper is accomplished in a range of instruments including the clarinet, saxophone and harp and is also a trained storyteller. She has been recruited through Arts Care to deliver musical projects across wards,

A former Citibank N.A. United Kingdom employee has settled her sex and disability discrimination cases against the company for £215,000. The cases were supported by the Equality Commission for Northern Ireland. Maeve Bradley worked for Citibank in Belfast as an Assistant Vice President. In the spring of 2023, she went on maternity leave and believed she

Upstream assumes full local ownership and wins backing from Pollen Street Capital to help power local businesses. Belfast-headquartered asset-based lending (ABL) specialist, Upstream, has successfully completed a management buyout (MBO) of the business, bringing it back into full local ownership. The MBO team, led by original Upstream founder, Judith Totten MBE, has secured an agreement

Arts Care, Northern Ireland’s leading arts in health charity, is delighted to announce the launch of Skylarks, a vibrant new creative programme designed to bring joy, connection, and creative engagement to older adults, including those living with dementia, in residential and day care settings across Northern Ireland. Supported by £8,500 from the Arts Council of

Statement from the Connswater Creatives & Community Organisations The abrupt decision to close Connswater Shopping Centre with just two weeks’ notice has left multiple community, arts, and charitable organisations facing immediate displacement and severe operational and financial challenges.  The closure, set for Friday 21 March 2025, was announced without prior consultation or consideration for the

Larne social enterprise Access Employment Limited (AEL) has announced the launch of their new website creategifts.co.uk to expand their range of personalised and customised gifts. Since its establishment two years ago, Create Gifts has focused on supplying bulk merchandise, corporate gifts, and awards to businesses.  The launch of its personalised gifts range marks a significant

The Northern Ireland Social Care Council (the Social Care Council) are launching a digital and PR campaign to say thank you to Northern Ireland’s over 6,700 social workers, whilst recognising the important role they play for the communities they serve. The campaign runs throughout March and coincides with World Social Work Day later in the month, which