
For a second year, people across Northern Ireland are being urged to help ensure every child receives a present on Christmas day, by donating to the virtual Stuff a Bus toy appeal, which aims to raise at least £75,000. Stuff A Bus Northern Ireland, which was launched by Translink in 2017, receives thousands […]

As the festive season approaches, Lidl Northern Ireland is helping to lighten the load this holiday season by offering customers the opportunity to win their entire Christmas food shop for just £1 in this year’s Trolley Dash, in aid of charity partner NSPCC Northern Ireland. Tickets will go on sale in all 41 […]

County Down will be well represented at this year’s Ulster Tatler Awards 2021 with no fewer than twenty-four individuals and businesses from the county shortlisted for a prize at the prestigious ceremony. The Ulster Tatler Awards, now in their 14th year, celebrate the achievements of homegrown individuals and businesses, the likes of which […]

Women from some of the most deprived areas of Newry are being urged to prioritise their own health to ensure the faster diagnosis of, and treatment for, breast cancer. While eight out of ten women from more advantaged backgrounds accept their invitations to attend breast screening, the figure falls to four out of […]

The Department of Health is inviting the public to participate in upcoming virtual consultation events on a new 10-year Cancer Strategy for Northern Ireland. The virtual events are being held to support the ongoing public consultation on the 10-year Cancer Strategy. The strategy aims to place Northern Ireland at the forefront […]

Northern Ireland animal charity, the Ulster Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (USPCA) has announced the return of its charity cycle event, ‘Pedal for Paws’. Taking place on Saturday 2 October 2021, the event will challenge fundraisers to take part in a gruelling yet scenic 20-mile journey from Newry to Scarva […]

Northern Ireland’s largest community and civic pride initiative, Live Here Love Here, is calling for volunteers in County Down to play their part in cleaning up local beaches on Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 September 2021. The big weekend event marks the start of its annual Healthy Oceans, Healthy Minds campaign, in partnership […]

The Jabbathon vaccine promotion starts on Monday 13 September, with the first in an extensive series of vaccination clinics for students. The initiative will involve around 60 walk-in clinics in September covering some 30 campuses – offering first doses to students across Northern Ireland’s universities and Further Education colleges. The clinics […]

Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey is inviting everyone to get involved with the 24th annual European Heritage Open Days (EHOD) taking place from 6 – 12 September 2021. The event will celebrate local architecture, history and culture. This year’s EHOD event has been extended from the usual weekend to a full week […]

People across Northern Ireland are being urged to leave the car at home this September and sign-up for Northern Ireland’s Active Travel Challenge, for a cleaner, healthier and more environmentally friendly way to get around. Right now, many people, organisations and businesses are looking at green COVID-19 recovery plans, particularly as we move […]