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David Simpson, Simpson Developments, took seven hours to complete the challenge and encourages others to sign up for this year’s “7 Peaks Challenge with Action Cancer”

One person is thought to be dying of hunger in the drought hit regions of Kenya, Ethiopia and Somalia every 48 seconds

Community groups have been presented with a share of the £20,000 Community Fund launched to fund grass-roots good causes provided by local charities and not-for-profit organisations working to benefit people in Belfast and the surrounding areas

Fields in Trust has announced that voting has officially opened to decide the ‘UK’s Favourite Parks’, with the national charity calling upon the residents of Northern Ireland to support their local parks.

For every 1,000 breast screenings Action Cancer detects six cancers

There is not long to go until this year’s Playday, taking place across the UK on Wednesday 3 August.

The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul (SVP) North Region won a number of awards at the SVP annual retail awards.

Volunteer Now Enterprises Ltd have two Leadership Sessions scheduled for August.

Findings of Lidl Northern Ireland’s 2021 Impact Report highlights the retailer’s significant contribution across key areas

The funds, awarded by The National Lottery Community Fund, will see it ‘future-proof’ its charity drive and employ a new Digital Marketing Expert

Volunteer Now in call out for volunteers to get a ‘MO-ve on’ to support iconic running event won by Sir Mo Farah, showcasing the best of the borough to global audiences

Olympic steeplechaser Kerry O’Flaherty with Lidl Northern Ireland and Youth Sport Trust delivers mental health workshops to pupils across County Fermanagh.

Olympic runner Michael McKillop MBE delivers mental health workshops to pupils across County Antrim with Lidl Northern Ireland and Youth Sport Trust.

A new partnership between Co-op and UK Youth will see young people in Scotland and Northern Ireland be given opportunities to make a difference through social action in local communities through the #iwill movement.

Allen & Overy (A&O) has raised £30,684 towards the work of pregnancy and baby loss charity Sands in Northern Ireland and across the UK, as the result of a three year pro bono and community investment partnership.

Lee will be trying to complete 9 hours treading the water for the RNLI Newcastle Lifeboat Station on Tuesday 25th July 2023

In recognition of the need to get new drivers into the sector, Transport Training Board for NI is giving away a FREE driver training course to support one lucky winner to get qualified and start a new career.

Alan Herron succeeds Jacqueline O’Loughlin as Chief Executive of PlayBoard NI on 27 June, following her retirement.

Ten schools across Northern Ireland are the latest recipients of a quality award in recognition of their outstanding outdoor play offer.

Home heating oil prices in Northern Ireland are over £1 per litre, more than double the ten-year average price, and prices have only been higher for one week this decade according to the Consumer Council’s weekly heating oil survey, published today.

The summer travel period is upon us. With recent air and sea travel disruptions in mind, the Consumer Council is helping Northern Ireland holidaymakers prepare for their upcoming journeys with its Top Travel Tips.

Choice Housing has partnered with local charity Homeless Connect to provide people moving from homelessness into a new tenancy with much needed support as they begin their tenancy journey.

The fourth annual festival has attracted a record number of entries this year

As the school holidays approach and with the cost of living increasing for households in Northern Ireland, the Consumer Council is encouraging families, youth groups and other organisations to download its free Family Activities.

PTI are the International Partner of the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) for Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland. We have now launched NASM Courses on our Website.