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Updated list of major events rescheduled or cancelled across Belfast

A full list of events and gigs which have been rescheduled, cancelled or postponed across Belfast for the coming months




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NI McDonald's delivers 52 'make at home Happy Meal kits' to kids with autism

The autism charity say the happy meals made such a difference to families some of whose children are struggling to eat other foods due to sensory issues




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Mrs Hinch's top cleaning product and hacks as voted for by you

There is an average 5,400 Google searches for ‘Mrs Hinch Cleaning Tips’ per month




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Brooke Scullion among The Voice contestants behind tribute song to NHS

Speaking on the current status of the The Voice’s return Brooke said she’s in constant contact with fellow finalists and production




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NI business running free online relaxation classes for kids

Something different for the kids to enjoy




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Tesco extend pay bonus for staff for 'going above and beyond'

"This pay bonus is just one way we are saying thank you to our colleagues and recognising that they are on the front line, helping to feed the nation"




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Belfast Live Twitter call out to promote NI businesses returns this week

Our first Twitter shout event was hugely popular so if you missed out then now is your chance to #ShareTheBiz




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Hairdresser's videos show how to cut your hair properly in lockdown

From men's hair, to ladies fringes and kids cuts, mum and hairdresser Emma Moore has lots of helpful video tutorials




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Paddy Raff announces third SSE Arena Belfast show

After two sell-out shows to date, he's bringing Me, Myself and Nigel back to SSE Arena




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Mum who battled postnatal depression helping families with lockdown wellbeing

As part of our #InThisTogether campaign, we're highlighting the fantastic work being done by businesses and individuals during lockdown




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Normal People actor says parents 'delighted' to see him in BBC hit

Desmond Eastwood told us he first planned a career in law




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Live at Botanic Gardens gigs will not go ahead this summer

Aiken have today shared details about the future of the gigs, which featured Tom Jones, Sinead O'Connor, The National and Fontaines DC




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Belfast after-school coach running free fitness programmes for NI kids

Paul has had the idea of taking his programmes online




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Tesco, Sainsbury's and Asda opening hours over Bank Holiday in NI

Here's your full list of the opening hours of Northern Ireland's major supermarkets this Bank Holiday weekend




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Tim Hortons plans to open two of its NI locations next week

The Canadian restaurant chain has laid down plans for the gradual reopening of some of its franchises




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Woman's tips to go a week without washing your hair- and it won't get greasy

But, for those of you with coloured hair, be careful - this mixture could make it fade faster




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Courteney Cox says it's 'hard' being separated from Snow Patrol's Johnny

The Friends star said this is the longest time she's being away from Johnny McDaid since first meeting more than seven years ago




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Watch: NI's role in WW2 effort shown in archive footage for VE Day

Today marks the 75th anniversary of the Allied victory in Europe during World War 2




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Belfast venue continuing to support most vulnerable despite uncertain future

As part of our #InThisTogether campaign, we're highlighting the work of businesses and creatives in Northern Ireland during this difficult time




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NI defender recalls Bellamy bust-up which earned Dalglish respect

He says he was called "every swear word under the sun" by the former Welsh international




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New 'Sport Re-run' nostalgia series starting on Sunday

It will feature some classic action from football, GAA, road racing, rugby and hockey




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How to watch live Bundesliga football when it returns on May 16

Top class European football is set to return to our TV screens




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Newry City join special cavalcade to celebrate fan's 90th birthday

Manager Darren Mullen also delivered a club gift to the lifelong supporter




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Cliftonville announce contract extension for Thomas Maguire

He made his debut in August 2018 and has gone on to make 52 appearances for the Reds.




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I don't need hype to fuel my boxing career - Caoimhin Agyarko

The unbeaten 23-year-old prefers to let his fists do the talking




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Sporting events at risk if St John Ambulance folds

If they don't get help within six months the 150-year-old charity will collapse




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Watch - Co Down boy posts incredible keepy-up score during lockdown

The nine-year-old was playing for Glentoran 2011s before football was suspended in Northern Ireland




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Liverpool surprise young Derry girl after exercise video goes viral

Eight-year-old Grace O'Reilly was left "buzzing" after the European champions sent her a special gift.




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Olympian recalls Wozniacki joke about dating 'Northern Irish guy'

The retired Danish tennis star was once engaged to Holywood golfer Rory McIlroy




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Belfast boxers show support to youth club's NHS appreciation video

Paddy Barnes, Sean McComb, Tyrone McKenna and Padraig McCrory are all seen in the video




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FIFA announces unique step to protect player welfare

As Premier League is warned not to take option of completing season behind closed doors for granted




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SPFL board members hit out at Rangers managing director Robertson

Robertson has been accused of making "baseless, damaging and self-serving attacks"




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UFC 249 TV info, live stream, start time and full fight card

It is being headlined by the interim lightweight title bout between Tony Ferguson and Justin Gaethje




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Newry City boss Mullen not in favour of expanded Premiership

UEFA have set a deadline of May 25 for the NI Football League to table proposals on how to restart this season.




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MMA star McCourt limbering up for gruelling charity challenge

The endurance test involves 10,000 squats and a 15kg bag full of sand and wool




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Newry City footballers ready to brave the shave for charity

They are part of a wider charity effort that has so far raised £20,000 for Southern Area Hospice Services




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Rangers dossier so weak they must have produced it on Dubai trip - Sutton

The Daily Record columnist claims it's a deflection from the club's failures on the pitch this season




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Golfing Union of Ireland announces measures for return of golf

Several restrictions will be in place when the sport does return.




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Belfast Council issues reminder to sports clubs over use of pitches

The advice was issued after the council revealed that it had to eject a coach from one facility.




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Northern Ireland defender answers Call of Duty during lockdown

He admits to spending "around five hours a day" on the hit computer game




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Irish FA ready to start search for new Northern Ireland manager

The Association is intent on having a new boss in place by July




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Watch - Irish League goalkeeper in hilarious karaoke performance

It even involves some serious dance moves at the end




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Glentoran footballers lend support to Covid-19 care project

First-team players from the Oval club volunteered at Connswater Community Centre earlier this week.




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Portstewart Football Club kicks off community support project

The Seahawks have been delivering care packages to vulnerable residents during Covid-19 pandemic




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Privacy During a Pandemic: Town Hall for Library, Information Workers for Choose Privacy Week

CHICAGO – When states and local governments closed libraries and schools to curtail the COVID-19 pandemic, library workers and educators responded to the emergency by quickly adopting commercial online tools and platforms to ensure continued access to resources. But with the emergency becoming a new normal, libraries need to critically evaluate these technologies and address any potential privacy and security gaps that could pose a threat to users' privacy.




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Libraries and the substance abuse crisis

CHICAGO — The opioid epidemic, and other behavioral health issues such as alcohol and drug abuse, directly impact every community across the nation; and, by extension, public libraries’ daily work. Because libraries are not only trusted guardians of information but also vital community centers, people struggling with addictive behaviors as well as their family members and friends often turn to the library for help. But many library workers feel overwhelmed, finding themselves unprepared for serving these patrons in an effective and empathetic way.




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Alice Knapp, president of the Ferguson Library, wins 2020 Sullivan Award

CHICAGO — The American Library Association (ALA) is pleased to announce the 2020 Peggy Sullivan Award for Public Library Administrators Supporting Services to Children was awarded to Alice Knapp, president of the Ferguson Library (Stamford, Connecticut).  The Sullivan Award is presented annually to an individual in a library administrator role who has shown exceptional understanding and support of public library service to children.  With the cancellation of the ALA Annual Conference, the award will be presented at the Award Ceremony and Reception Sunday, Jan.




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Nora Wiltse receives the American Library Association 2020 Elizabeth Futas Catalyst for Change Award

CHICAGO — The American Library Association (ALA) is pleased to announce Nora Wiltse, teacher-librarian at John C. Coonley Elementary School, as the recipient of the 2020 Elizabeth Futas Catalyst for Change Award. Ms. Wiltse, a leading advocate for librarians and libraries in the Chicago Public Schools, devotes her time and talent and inspires others to make positive changes in the profession of librarianship.




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The Roxbury Public Library receives the Gale Cengage Financial Development Award

CHICAGO — The Roxbury Public Library, Succasunna, New Jersey, is the recipient of the 2020 American Library Association Gale Cengage Learning Financial Development Award.

The annual award is presented to a library organization that exhibited meritorious achievement in carrying out a library financial development project to secure new funding resources for a public or academic library. The award includes a check for $2500 and a framed citation.  The award will be presented Jan. 24, at the Midwinter Meeting in Indianapolis, Indiana,  preceding the ALA Presidents Program. 




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Cameron Carey receives AASL Inspire Special Event Grant

CHICAGO – Cameron Carey, school librarian at Baldwin – Woodville High School in Baldwin, Wisconsin, is one of six school librarians from across the country receiving a 2020 American Association of School Librarians' (AASL) Inspire Special Event Grant. Made possible by the generosity of AASL member Marina “Marney” Welmers, the grant program provides funds for public middle or high school libraries to plan a special event to enhance student learning.