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News & Events NI - Top Honours In London and Naming NI's Next Big Storm
News & Events NI - Top Honours In London and Naming NI's Next Big Storm
News & Events NI - Top Honours In London and Naming NI's Next Big Storm
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News & Events NI
Jun 26, 2025
👋 Well hello there! |
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Whether you’re flat out or just taking it handy, we’re glad you’re here for your weekly wee catch-up. Enjoy the scroll. ☕📬 |
Trivia Question❓In the classic video game series Mario Kart, what is the name of the character who has a pet chimpanzee named Funky Kong? Answer at the bottom of the newsletter |
Women in Tech Awards Celebrate 10 Trailblazers as NI Shines in Innovation 🌟 |
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Lorraine Acheson, the Managing Director of Women in Business, shared her insights on the significant progress made by women in tech..
Lorraine highlighted the vital role of apprenticeships as a path to further enhance gender parity in the rapidly growing tech sector.
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Today’s Little Lift: Make a Cuppa & Phone a Mate 📞 |
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Sometimes the best thing you can do is have a proper chat.
Today, stick the kettle on and ring someone you’ve been meaning to catch up with. Whether it’s five minutes or fifty, it’ll do you both the world of good. |
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NI Students Take Top Honours at Prestigious London Film Awards |
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🎥 We are thrilled to announce that our very own "Superheroes" from Park School in Belfast have struck gold at the prestigious UK wide Into Film Awards in London! 🏆
The remarkable film, Superhero School, clinched the Best Film in the aged 12-15 prize,
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Hazel Stewart Loses Appeal to Reduce Double Murder Sentence |
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The 62-year-old, previously known as a Sunday School teacher, remains incarcerated for the murders of her policeman husband and the wife of her ex-lover.
Stewart's latest legal appeal was rooted in claims of being under the coercive control of Colin Howell at the time they conspired to end their
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Northern Ireland's First Climate Action Plan Aims to Boost Renewable Electricity Generation |
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The ambitious goal set forth is for 80% of the region’s electricity to be sourced from renewables by 2030. 🌞💨
But that’s not all! The plan is also aiming to dramatically reduce landfill waste to just 10% by 2035, and to enhance biodiversity by planting 9,000 hectares of new woodland before the decade wraps up.
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VANRATH’s Barbara McKiernan Highlights Shifting Trends in Northern Ireland’s Tech Workforce |
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Words by Barbara McKiernan, Managing Director - VANRATH
For a long time, the tech world has been seen as a space dominated by men, a reputation built on years of a certain image:
Male developers coding away in dark offices, building the digital future one line of code at a time.
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🕯️ Old jam jars make brilliant summer lanterns. |
Pop a tealight inside, wrap a bit of twine round the top, and you’ve got a rustic wee candle holder for the garden, windowsill or balcony.
Great for BBQ nights, quiet cups of tea, or just making your garden feel a wee bit magical |
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Wine Geese Festival - Celebrating 300 Years of Legacy |
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Last Chance to celebrate 300 years since Thomas Barton arrived in Bordeaux, marking his legacy and the region’s historical ties to the Wine Geese.
Running to 28th June, the Wine Geese Festival is a unique opportunity
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Dragonfly Festival |
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Explore the magical world of dragonflies and dive into a summer full of wondrous new wetland experiences.
Follow the "Journey of the Dragonfly" trail and enjoy outdoor games celebrating the life of these fascinating insects.
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Sundays on the Maritime Mile |
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Belfast’s Waterfront comes to life every Sunday from June to August with free pop-up music and animation for all ages.
Enjoy toe-tapping traditional music, jazz and DJ sessions, pop-up science demonstrations, mini-golf and more.
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Royal Hillsborough Farmers Market |
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Set along The Dark Walk extending into the grounds of Hillsborough Fort.
It makes a lovely day out, especially when combined with a browse of the eclectic mix of independent shops and eateries in the village.
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Do You Have a Name for Northern Ireland’s Next Big Storm? |
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The UK Met Office and Ireland's Met Éireann are calling on the public to play an active role in shaping how we communicate about these storms.
They're inviting you to leave your mark by helping name the storms. . Have a name in mind?
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Cadbury Unveils New Dairy Milk Bar with Twist on the Classic |
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If you're a fan of Cadbury, it's time to get your taste buds ready for a delightful treat.
Cadbury Ireland is set to roll out a refreshing new flavour just in time for summer! ☀️🍫
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💡 Answer to Trivia Question: Donkey Kong |