Laura McCutcheon

Hear It For The Girls: Executive Ministers Join Pupil-Led Female Leadership Celebration

Schoolgirls from across Northern Ireland successfully delivered a large-scale event at ICC Belfast today as part of the SistersIN programme. It was attended by First Minister Michelle O’Neill and deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly, underscoring the importance of the shaping the future of young women across the region. Attended by over 1,000 people, the event […]

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CIOB Report Reveals Construction Industry’s Reluctance to Hire People with Criminal Convictions

Negative stigma and a lack of proper training opportunities are blocking many people with criminal records from earning a second chance at life within the construction industry, a Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) report has revealed. The report, called Building Opportunity: Employing People with Criminal Convictions in Construction, shows individuals with a criminal record face significant

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Lidl Northern Ireland Launches Exclusive New Own Brand Irish Skincare Collection Ár Ocean

Lidl Northern Ireland has launched its first ever own brand skincare range, Ár Ocean, in an exclusive new partnership with county Mayo-based Ultra-Pure Laboratories. Harnessing the nourishing properties of sea minerals and Irish moss cultivated from the Atlantic, the new Ár Ocean range has been formulated to provide a nutrient-rich, moisturising and refreshing complex to

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Hinch Distillery Unveils Exquisite 15-Year-Old Oloroso Sherry Cask Finished Irish Whiskey

Hinch Distillery, nestled on the outskirts of Belfast, has launched its latest masterpiece, the Hinch 15-Year-Old Oloroso Sherry Cask Finished Irish Whiskey, introduced by ‘friend of Hinch’, the acclaimed actor James Nesbitt. James unveiled the new product at an event held in the Aston Martin Showroom hosted by DJ and broadcaster Pete Snodden on Friday

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A Class Act: Schoolgirl Mentorship Programme Has Tripled In Size In 2024

SistersIN, the all-female leadership programme dedicated to enabling, empowering, and developing young girls across Northern Ireland, has announced it has tripled in size in 2024. Almost 400 sixth form schoolgirls from 28 schools are participating in the programme this year. The programme is a collaborative ecosystem between the schools who deliver leadership training, senior female

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AbbeyAutoline Drives Forward Young Entrepreneurs With New Impact Partnership

AbbeyAutoline, Northern Ireland’s largest insurance broker is proud to announce its new partnership with Young Enterprise as an Impact Business Backer. This exciting collaboration positions AbbeyAutoline as a key supporter of Young Enterprise’s mission to inspire and equip young people with the skills and confidence to succeed in the business world. AbbeyAutoline recognises the importance

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Lidl Northern Ireland Invests £3m In Fresh Pay Rises Making It The Highest Paying Supermarket In The Region

Lidl Northern Ireland has today announced a further £3 million investment in pay increases for its workforce in the region. All employees will benefit from the increase which took effect on Friday (1 March 2024). Lidl Northern Ireland has invested £6 million in pay rises for employees in the region with employees benefitting from a 13.5

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