New figures released today (11 April) by the charity Parkinson’s UK Northern Ireland reveal for the first time the shocking lack of public awareness around Parkinson’s and its symptoms despite it being the second most prevalent neurodegenerative condition after Alzheimer’s. In a survey, launched to
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council held its third annual tourism conference today (Wednesday 10th April 2019), bringing together local businesses and industry leaders in a significant event designed to underline local strengths and new areas of focus. Held at the stunning Belmont Hotel,
The Game of Thrones Touring Exhibition has arrived at TEC Belfast, Northern Ireland for its debut visit to UK and Ireland. The exhibition, designed by HBO® Licensing & Retail and GES Events, is brought to Northern Ireland by TBL International, the management company behind the
The best young tech talent in Northern Ireland will be jetting off as VIPs to the U.S. as part of an innovative technology and outreach programme. Spearheaded by the team behind Digital DNA, Northern Ireland’s largest digital and technology conference, Digital Futures will bring together
Plans to develop a new £8 million hotel, bar and restaurant in Belfast have been formally approved by Belfast City Council. The proposal, which will create around 100 new jobs, had previously been recommended for approval. Part of a significant new investment by the owners
Danske Bank and Ulster University are inviting new applications for a unique apprenticeship programme that offers school leavers the opportunity to get paid work experience in the banking sector while studying for a degree. First launched last autumn, Danske Futures is a three-year higher-level
A record 26 tourism companies from across Northern Ireland and the island of Ireland – including 13 first-timers – will travel to China next month, to take part in Tourism Ireland’s 2019 sales mission. The companies were briefed today by Tourism Ireland, ahead of the
There is significant uncertainty ahead for Northern Ireland’s agri-food sector, but consumers are benefiting from lower food price inflation, Ulster Bank outlined today at a key event it is holding in the build up to its sponsorship of the 2019 Balmoral Show. Ulster Bank Senior
While Brexit stands at an impasse, the Northern Ireland housing market is showing increasing signs of the impact of ongoing uncertainty. Although it continues to lead the way in terms of optimism and resilience compared to other regions of the UK, the latest RICS (Royal
The latest Quarterly Economic Survey published today (10 April 2019) by Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NI Chamber) and business advisers BDO reveals that key forward looking indicators for the region’s economic health have weakened in the first quarter of 2019. The
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