Tourism NI today (15th August) unveiled an exciting new programme of food and drink experiences as part of ‘Taste the Island’ campaign. The special events, which will be held throughout September, October and November, are a celebration of Northern Ireland’s finest food and drink produce. ‘Taste the Island’ is aRead More →
Obtaining exam results is an exciting and important milestone in the life of a young person and making informed decisions about the various career options available is vital to effective career planning. The Department for the Economy’s Careers Service is here to help, providing impartial advice and guidance on aRead More →
A growing number of young people in Northern Ireland are turning to Childline with worries about exam results. In 2018/19, Childline’s bases at Foyle and Belfast in Northern Ireland delivered 153 counselling sessions with children and teenagers apprehensive about their grades – rising by more than 55 per cent sinceRead More →
Police in Northern Ireland are dealing with hundreds of sexual offences against young children, according to figures provided to the NSPCC. Figures received from the Police Service of Northern Ireland show that in 2018/19 almost a quarter (23%) – 472 – of all recorded sexual offences against u18s involved childrenRead More →
Northern Ireland’s biggest celebration of cultural diversity, the Belfast Mela, with new principal sponsor Sensata Technologies was launched at the Lyric Theatre, Belfast, by the Lord Mayor of Belfast, Councillor John Finucane. Up to 30,000 people visit the Belfast Mela each August and this year’s festival promises to be theRead More →
Over 30,000 children and young people across Northern Ireland have been sliding into summer reading for this year’s Libraries NI Big Summer Read. The annual reading initiative is a free programme which encourages children and teens to continue reading throughout the summer months. Since beginning on 1 July 2019, over 30,000Read More →
The home of Ulster Rugby, the Kingspan Stadium, has signed up to the Public Health Agency’s (PHA) Breastfeeding Welcome Here scheme, highlighting their commitment to supporting breastfeeding mums. The announcement comes during the celebrations for World Breastfeeding Week (1–7 August). Breastfeeding Welcome Here helps provide supportive environments and shows public supportRead More →
Today (Monday August 5) marks the official start to Camp Camilla 2019, a unique American-style Summer Camp based at Lagan College, Belfast. The camp aims to bring together young people from all beliefs and backgrounds, building an environment where they will broaden their experiences and grow in confidence in theRead More →
The Department for Communities today invited the public to get involved in this year’s European Heritage Open Days (EHOD) Weekend which takes place on Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 September 2019. History and culture will be brought to life and celebrated across Northern Ireland with over 340 properties taking part.Read More →
Witches, wizards and warlocks are reminded to fly down to the Guildhall this evening (Thursday August 1), from 5.30pm to 7.30pm, for Derry City and Strabane District Council’s spellbinding Halloween launch party. Sorcerers young and old will abandon their cauldrons, dust off their favourite little black cloak, and enjoy aRead More →
This World Breastfeeding Week (1-7 August), the Public Health Agency (PHA) is encouraging greater support for parents who choose to breastfeed. Following this year’s theme of “Empower Parents, Enable Breastfeeding”, the PHA is highlighting the important role that friends and family members have in supporting breastfeeding mums. Janet Calvert, theRead More →
BirthWise, Northern Ireland’s newest charity, has launched a comprehensive survey to capture women’s experiences of Northern Ireland maternity services. The online survey includes questions about where women gave birth, who was with them, and whether they were offered induction of labour, as well as questions about postnatal support. BirthWise volunteer,Read More →