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Bleep tests for School Children

Bleep tests for School Children


School children could face annual fitness tests laid out by the government’s chief medical officer. ..

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Titanic`s last super to be served at sea again

Titanic`s last super to be served at sea again


In first class they enjoyed filet mignons lili and paté de foie gras, while in third class they made do with vegetable soup and cabin biscuits. Later, an iceberg in the mid-Atlantic would ruin the mea..

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Sport Relief 2010: Rise to the Challenge

Sport Relief 2010: Rise to the Challenge


Famous faces get set for the Sainsbury’s Sport Relief Mile in Belfast!..

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Book published to celebrate Belfast’s City Hall

Book published to celebrate Belfast’s City Hall


As Rome has St Peter`s, and London has St Paul`s, so Belfast has the City Hall. To celebrate this we have published a new book that celebrates our own magnificent architectural centrepiece`. ..

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World silver medallist to compete at Odyssey

World silver medallist to compete at Odyssey


Olive Loughnane who is a World silver medallist, will compete in the 3km walk at the Belfast City Council-backed Woodie`s DIY Irish Indoor Championships at the Odyssey Arena on Saturday 6 February..

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Olympian O`Rourke tops indoor athletics bill

Olympian O`Rourke tops indoor athletics bill


Ireland`s top Olympic runner once again will top the bill at the Belfast City Council supported Irish Indoor Senior Athletics Championships at the Odyssey Arena on 6 and 7 February. Hurdler Derval ..

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Game On` for Sports Development

Game On` for Sports Development


Get your boots and skates on, bats and balls at the ready as Belfast City Council invites local clubs to attend its Sports Development Conference next month. `Game On`, is taking place at the Holid..

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Council commissions artwork to reflect Belfast`s Iri

Council commissions artwork to reflect Belfast`s Irish heritage


Belfast City Council is commissioning a major new artwork, designed to reflect the city`s Irish history and heritage of many of her citizens. The council is inviting artists to submit expressions o..

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Families looking for Health and Wellbeing

Families looking for Health and Wellbeing


Belfast City Council is looking for up to 25 families to take part in a health and wellbeing project where they will work with a lifestyle mentor for up to one year. Healthy Families will help fami..

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DJ Maurice heads up Marathon challenge

DJ Maurice heads up Marathon challenge


One of Northern Ireland`s top radio presenters is urging people from across the province to literally `rise` to the challenge of the 2010 Deep RiverRock Belfast City Marathon. Maurice Jay, who host..

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Lord Mayor welcomes support plan for Afro-Caribbean

Lord Mayor welcomes support plan for Afro-Caribbean communities


The Lord Mayor of Belfast, Councillor Naomi Long, has welcomed the launch of a new support strategy for the Northern Ireland`s growing African and Caribbean communities. The Afro-Community Support ..

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Walk or run for health

Walk or run for health


Belfast City Council is encouraging women to walk or run together to improve their fitness. It has joined up with local running clubs in the west and east of the city to provide advice and guidance..

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Council urges firms to get creative

Council urges firms to get creative


Belfast City Council is urging local companies to forge `Creative Collaborations` in order to improve their business prospects. On 10 February, a special `meet the buyer` event will show locally ba..

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A unique view of Belfast Parks

A unique view of Belfast Parks


Get some fresh air, get snapping and get a share of £1,000 while enjoying a local park or open space. Belfast City Council is launching its third annual Parks Photographic Competition and with a th..

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Businesses encouraged to tap into sales opportunitie

Businesses encouraged to tap into sales opportunities


Belfast City Council has announced details of its latest business development programme, aimed at supporting Belfast companies to identify sales opportunities within both the public and private sector..

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Countdown for entries to Belfast Business Awards 201

Countdown for entries to Belfast Business Awards 2010


The countdown to the Belfast Business Awards is now on with an appeal for local businesses to get their entries in for the 19 coveted accolades. Belfast City Council will host the Belfast Business ..

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Council venues hailed for accessibility

Council venues hailed for accessibility


Two of Belfast`s most prestigious entertainment venues have been recognised for their efforts to become accessible to all. The Belfast Waterfront and Ulster Hall have become the first organisations..

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Stamp out cold with fuel savings

Stamp out cold with fuel savings


Householders are being advised to beat the big freeze by using fuel saving stamps to pay oil bills. With cold weather forecast for the next ten days and rising fuel prices, Belfast City Council is ..

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Retailer fined for underage sales

Retailer fined for underage sales


A Belfast retailer has been fined for selling cigarettes to a person under the legal age. Raymond Wooton, T/A Helen`s Day Today at Havana Way in the north of the city, was fined £500 and ordered to..

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Fit for New Year fun

Fit for New Year fun


Stride out and get fit and healthy this year with a little help from Belfast City Council. We are calling on everyone to make better use of the local leisure and community facilities, including par..

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