Tina Calder

Dedicated STEM Ambassador Recognised For Work With Young Civil Engineers In NI

A passion and drive to make a difference has led to Aoife Campbell (Civil Engineer, Atkins) being named as the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) Northern Ireland STEM Ambassador of the Year. Since returning from New Zealand 2 years ago, following 18 months working as a Highways Engineer, Aoife felt compelled to share her experiences […]

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NI Manufacturer Launches Innovative Walker for Children with Additional Needs

Lisburn – based manufacturer, Leckey, is delighted to announce the launch of the new MyWay+, an innovative, bespoke open frame walker that provides tailored support to all children with additional needs. Designed with the needs of the child as the primary focus, MyWay+ builds on the very best of the current MyWay walking frame, reimagined

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Top Tips For Hospitality & Businesses To Save Money On Energy Bills From SaveMoneyCutCarbon

SaveMoneyCutCarbon recently launched an industry-first manifesto for businesses, introducing a six-step plan to achieve lower energy bills and deliver tangible results, as well as a 12-month programme called EcoWise, aimed at encouraging staff to learn and employ practical changes in their home and workplace, the money-saving platform offers crucial relief to businesses in a perilous

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Armagh Observatory And Planetarium To Present Robinson Medal For Science To Astronomer Royal

May 2023 Globally recognised astronomical research institute, Armagh Observatory and Planetarium, is set to present the Robinson Medal for Science to the Astronomer Royal, Lord Martin Rees, at a formal reception to be held at Dublin’s Bank of Ireland building, College Green, on May 26th. The Astronomer Royal will deliver the associated Robinson Lecture in Dublin

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Modest Improvement In Footfall Figures May Reflect Political & Economic Uncertainty Says NIRC

New data released by the Northern Ireland Retail Consortium has shown that footfall across the country has increased by 7% in March (YoY – year on year), 5.7 percentage points weaker than February. The figures from the NIRC-Sensormatic IQ data showed Northern Ireland with better rates than the UK average increase of 6.8% (YoY). Whilst

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Newtownabbey Artist Turns Passion For Painting Into Creative Arts Business

A Newtownabbey artist has turned her passion for painting into highly successful creative arts business, Janine Dempster – Artist, with support from the Go For It programme in association with Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council. This project is part funded by Invest Northern Ireland and the European Regional Development Fund under the Investment for Growth and Jobs

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Another Encouraging Month For NI Footfall

According to the Northern Ireland Retail Consortium in the four weeks from 29 January – 25 February 2023 the NIRC-Sensormatic IQ data found that Northern Ireland footfall increased by 12.7% in February (YoY), 3.6 percentage points better than January. Better than the UK average increase of 10.4% (YoY). As well as that it found Shopping Centre footfall increased by 16.4% in February (YoY)

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Banbridge Gaming Enthusiasts Launch Popular Tabletop Games Café

Banbridge gaming enthusiasts have turned their passion for tabletop games into a popular local games café, Roast & Roll, thanks to help from the Go For It programme in association with Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council. The Go For It Programme is part funded by Invest Northern Ireland and the European Regional Development

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Global IT & Business Consulting Services Firm, CGI, To Set Up In NI, Creating 50 New Jobs

CGI, one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world, is expanding its employee base with a new 50 strong consulting centre based in Northern Ireland. CGI delivers strategic IT and business consulting along with systems integration, managed IT and business process services and intellectual property solutions. Its services help its

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