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Summer’s about to get Extra saucy as Nando’s has launched a brand-new wrap and revealed the winner of its national sauce...
18/07/2025

Summer’s about to get Extra saucy as Nando’s has launched a brand-new wrap and revealed the winner of its national sauce vote.

Girl dinner and Caesar stans, this one’s for you. The Super Caesar Wrap is everything you love about Nando’s Caeser Salad, plus a little Extra. Pulled chicken, crunchy croutons, crisp lettuce, Herby Pickles, Creamy Salad Dressing and a drizzle of the recently launched PERi-honey. It’s sweet, spicy and crunchy, all wrapped up.

Garlic BBQ has been crowned the nation’s sauce of the summer too. Thousands of fans voted for their favourite sauce to return, but the sweet and smoky spice took an early lead in the race and maintained pole position for the PERi-ometer prize. In a close second place was Mango & Lime, and Smoky Churrasco came in third.

There’s news for little ones too. The Nandino Burger is back (and improved). Grilled chicken breast with lettuce, Lemon & Herb mayo​ and Heinz ketchup in Nando’s new soft roll.

Summer’s about to get Extra saucy as Nando’s has launched a brand-new wrap and revealed the winner of its national sauce vote.

Speed matters. Businesses are hungry for it, desperate even—because every day lost means revenue that never returns. Con...
18/07/2025

Speed matters. Businesses are hungry for it, desperate even—because every day lost means revenue that never returns. Construction shouldn’t drag on for months just to raise a simple warehouse or distribution hub. Traditional bricks, mortar, endless queues of tradesmen: who has the patience? Not today’s companies. They’re sniffing out new models, hungry for something built yesterday. Enter steel structures—fast to erect, adaptable to almost any commercial vision, and not nearly as expensive as some would have you believe. The smart money isn’t following nostalgia; it’s hunting real solutions. What does this mean for expansion strategies? Only a complete transformation.
Steel Solutions Without the Hassle
Traditional construction can face delays due to permits, weather, and numerous moving parts. Companies often prefer one team managing everything—from initial concepts to completed buildings on-site.

steel structures—fast to erect, adaptable to almost any commercial vision, and not nearly as expensive as some would have you believe

New research by Start Up Loans, conducted by YouGov, reveals less than half (46%) of small businesses use AI at work. Fu...
17/07/2025

New research by Start Up Loans, conducted by YouGov, reveals less than half (46%) of small businesses use AI at work. Furthermore, a third (34%) of small business leaders only have a ‘basic understanding’ of AI tools.

On average, only 12% would refer to themselves as ‘expert’ in the technology, when thinking about their proficiency in five core pillars of AI: Generative AI, chatbots and virtual assistants, speech to text and vice versa, text analysis and summary, and AI-powered text editing.

The biggest barriers to further AI adoption were found to be IT security issues (25%) and a lack of appropriate financing possibilities (25%). A slow internet connection (22%) was the third largest barrier.

There is also a knowledge barrier preventing many small businesses from reaping the full benefits of tech and AI in the workplace.

New research by Start Up Loans, conducted by YouGov, reveals less than half (46%) of small businesses use AI at work.

Glentoran Football Club has appointed Ross Strathearn as its new Chief Commercial Officer.The senior appointment marks a...
17/07/2025

Glentoran Football Club has appointed Ross Strathearn as its new Chief Commercial Officer.

The senior appointment marks a significant step in the club’s off-field development and the delivery of Glentoran’s long-term commercial strategy.

Ross will be responsible for driving the club’s commercial growth, with a focus on expanding revenue streams and developing a strong and diverse partnership portfolio that supports sustainable success across all areas of the club.

He joins Glentoran with a proven track record in commercial leadership, having most recently served as Commercial Director at Larne Football Club.

During his time at Inver Park, he oversaw a period of sustained commercial growth, driven by an innovative partnership offering and strategic stakeholder engagement.

Glentoran Football Club has appointed Ross Strathearn as its new Chief Commercial Officer.

Northern Ireland motorists are being warned that some popular driving misconceptions could lead to hefty fines this summ...
17/07/2025

Northern Ireland motorists are being warned that some popular driving misconceptions could lead to hefty fines this summer.

From wearing flip flops while driving to letting dogs hang their heads out the car window, there are plenty of seemingly innocent actions that could land motorists in trouble with the law.

With the arrival of summer comes a spike in road users across NI, as people pack their children and pets into the car and head for the countryside or coast to make the most of the warmer weather.

To help drivers avoid unnecessary fines or penalty points, the car insurance experts at CompareNI.com have debunked some of the most common myths about what drivers can and cannot do behind the wheel.

Ian Wilson, car insurance expert and Managing Director at CompareNI.com said: “There are lots of motoring misconceptions that have been around for years and persist to this day, meaning it can sometimes be tricky to separate fact from fiction when it comes to the rules of the road.

Northern Ireland motorists are being warned that some popular driving misconceptions could lead to hefty fines this summer.

Bangor-based IT provider Evolv IT has been awarded Microsoft’s prestigious Solutions Partner for Modern Work designation...
17/07/2025

Bangor-based IT provider Evolv IT has been awarded Microsoft’s prestigious Solutions Partner for Modern Work designation, placing it among fewer than 1 in 10 Microsoft partners have achieved this accreditation.

This milestone affirms Evolv IT’s strategic focus on empowering businesses to embrace hybrid working, unlock productivity, and enhance collaboration through the Microsoft 365 ecosystem. The Solutions Partner designation acts as a seal of approval, validating the legitimacy, experience, and performance of top-tier partners. For customers, it signifies that the provider has met Microsoft’s rigorous standards and is recognised for excellence in service delivery, technical capability, and results-driven innovation.

“We didn’t set out to follow the industry - we set out to raise the bar,” said Mark Lawrence, Technical Director at Evolv IT.

“This accreditation isn’t just about technology.

Bangor-based IT provider Evolv IT has been awarded Microsoft’s prestigious Solutions Partner for Modern Work

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