Belfast to celebrate its rich maritime heritage

Belfast's close links with the sea will once again be celebrated this weekend, when the city hosts the 2013 Belfast Titanic Maritime Festival. Read more..

• Childminding Week 2013

  ‘Promoting the Childminding Experience’ More..

• Groundbreaking research puts childminding in the spotlight

  National Childminding Week 2013 runs from Monday 20th to Friday 24th May 2013, and this year’s theme focuses on ‘Promoting the Childminding Experience’. More..

• Parents are failing to check the suitability of video games

  One in five parents are risking their child’s welfare by not checking the content of computer games, according to new research published today. More..

• Top chef spreads the love with Golden Cow at Balmoral Show

  All proceeds from Golden Cow sales at the Balmoral Show will go to CLIC Sargent Homes from Home appeal More..

• Titanic's 'little sister' now open for tours

  Tour tickets for the SS Nomadic, the vessel affectionately known as Titanic’s ‘little sister’ are now available on line (12 noon Friday 10th May) as the last surviving White Star Line vessel gears up for its official opening at the end of May. More..

• Emergency Eddie aids enrolment at summer schemes

  Belfast City Council is opening enrolment for its summer schemes across a number of leisure centres this Saturday, 18 May. More..

• 80 Years On…Nessie is Still Causing a Stir

  One of the world’s greatest and most enduring mysteries is being celebrated this year as it marks the 80th anniversary of the first sighting of the Loch Ness monster. More..

• DIG UP NORTHERN IRELAND’S GARDENING HERITAGE

  NORTHERN Ireland has a rich garden heritage with some of the most magnificent gardens in Europe and the Northern Ireland Tourist Board (NITB) is encouraging people to make the most of this time of year by visiting some of these stunning outdoor spaces. More..

• Smart Savings as ‘Love Metro Saturdays’ Returns

  Bus passengers throughout Belfast are set to benefit from the return of the special Love Metro Saturdays £2 day ticket (£1 child) which offers unlimited Saturday journeys across all Metro services after 9.30am throughout May and June. More..

• Music to judges’ ears as Jo Jingles Lisburn wins Customer Service

  Jo Jingles, which offers music, singing and music classes for babies and pre-school children, has won the Excellence in Customer Service Award (non retail) at the Lisburn City Business Awards. More..