Belfast City Council’s Planning Committee has given the green light to two new housing developments in west Belfast. The first is a mixed-use development on lands near Monagh By-pass. This application will see two three-storey apartment buildings being built with 36 social housing units. The development will also consist of 7 business/light industrial units. This […]
Business owners and entrepreneurs in Belfast will be encouraged to examine the self-doubt, limiting beliefs and fear of failure that can stop them taking action in their businesses at the latest Jennymount Business Park networking event later this week. As part of its monthly networking series, the North Belfast business park is hosting Getting Into
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Orangefest is set to host a free autumn family fun day this weekend in South Belfast. As part of the cultural organisation’s year-round community outreach programme a whole host of activities are planned to take place at The Ruby Murray Village Green, Moltke Street, from 11am to 3pm. The event will bring together live music,
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Business owners, entrepreneurs and professionals in Belfast will have the chance to put their own finance questions to the experts and explore how stronger business relationships can support growth at the latest Jennymount Business Park networking event. As part of its monthly networking series, Jennymount Business Park in North Belfast is hosting a session focused
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More than 50 women-led ventures across the island of Ireland have been supported through WeBuild, an all-island programme helping founders turn ideas into technology-enabled businesses. The programme has helped participants develop products, secure funding, validate market opportunities and build business and investor networks, demonstrating the growing pipeline of women founders building innovative businesses across the
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Big Marketing Meet-Up returns to ICC Belfast this November as it sets its sights on bringing marketers together from across Ireland A Belfast-born marketing event that launched with just 89 delegates in 2023 and attracted 285 last year is preparing to stage its fifth edition at ICC Belfast this November. The Big Marketing Meet-Up (BMMU)
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Two well-known Belfast entrepreneurs are set to swap business success stories for brutally honest accounts of the mistakes, setbacks and decisions that threatened their companies when they take to the stage at F*ckup Nights Belfast tomorrow night. AirPOS co-founder and owner of The Retro Rooms Marty Neill and Excalibur Press and Entrepreneurs Unleashed founder Tina
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One of Northern Ireland’s best-known broadcasting personalities Julian Simmons has been added to the line-up for F*ckup Nights Belfast Vol. 4 later this month. The former UTV presenter and announcer, who became a household name during a broadcasting career spanning several decades, will take to the stage at The Black Box in Belfast on Friday
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The Grand Opera House hosts an unmissable new production of JUDY – End of the Rainbow as part of a limited tour next month. The show’s six performances mark the play’s Northern Ireland premiere, which is also being performed in Dublin and Cork before its Belfast run which starts on Wednesday 23 September 2026. Its
International keynote speaker and BBC broadcaster David Meade has been announced as the guest host for the return of F*ckup Nights Belfast this August. The global event series, which turns the professional failures people normally keep quiet about into candid conversations about business, resilience and learning, will return to The Black Box in Belfast on
A North Belfast networking event is set to give local entrepreneurs, freelancers and professionals the opportunity to explore practical ways to recognise the signs of stress, protect their wellbeing and understand when additional support may be needed. As part of its monthly networking series, Jennymount Business Park is hosting Wellness At Work: Tips & Strategies
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A record-breaking O’Neills Foyle Cup concluded on Saturday after welcoming 1,013 teams and more than 20,000 players, coaches and officials to the North West for the biggest tournament in the competition’s 34-year history.Clubs travelled from across Ireland, the United Kingdom, Europe and North America to compete in 3,942 matches at more than 60 venues throughout
CRICKET clubs across Northern Ireland could knock their financial worries for six with a spin-credible £1,000 cash prize this summer, thanks to a campaign by KP Snacks (NI) to support its long-standing partnership with blockbuster cricket competition The Hundred. The Hundred is a fast-paced, action-packed televised 100-ball cricket tournament featuring world-class players and massive names
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The Classic Bike Fest, located in Bishopscourt, has always complemented its motorcycle related activities with a generous side of festival entertainment – and this year is no different. This major motorcycling event takes place between the 7th to the 9th of August and is hallmarked by classic bike racing, live music, and camping. This year,
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Belfast City Council’s Special Licensing Committee has granted a number of entertainment licences, along with extensions to existing licences, to premises in the city centre, as final preparations take shape for the 2026 Comhaltas Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann. The world’s biggest celebration of Irish music and culture is expected to bring more than 800,000 people
The remarkable growth of the girls’ game is one of the defining success stories of the O’Neills Foyle Cup, and few clubs reflect that progress better than Lisburn Rangers Ladies. More than one in four teams competing at this year’s tournament are girls’ sides, underlining both the continued rise of women’s football and the growing
With the pollen count picking up, hay fever sufferers across Northern Ireland are being offered advice on how to get a comfortable night’s sleep without suffering from itchy eyes and a runny nose. As pollen settles in the evening, symptoms can worsen which can make falling asleep much harder. Simple things like having a shower
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Do you enjoy chocolate for its flavour or because you love treating yourself? Many people feel guilty eating it because they believe it harms their health, but if consumed correctly, chocolate can actually elevate your self-care routine and boost your mental health. Jason Vishnefske from Santa Barbara Chocolate discusses how chocolate can benefit your mind and
Experts at Online-Bedrooms.co.uk have revealed why knocking back drinks before boarding a flight is not a good idea. Many people mistakenly think that consuming alcohol before a flight can help them relax and nod off on the plane but actually it can have the opposite effect. At high altitudes, the combination of alcohol consumption, sleep, and
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Japanese Knotweed was listed by the World Conservation Union as one of the world’s worst invasive species. The weed’s root system and rapid growth can damage concrete foundations, buildings, roads and paving. Chris Bonnett from GardeningExpress.co.uk said: “Japanese Knotweed can look fairly attractive with its creamy white flowers and heart-shaped leaves but it’s extremely destructive to its
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A new Workplace Charter on Domestic Abuse has been launched yesterday (July 27th) urging employers across the region to recognise domestic abuse as a workplace issue, and to commit to practical training for teams, resulting in support for affected colleagues. Developed by Women’s Aid Domestic Abuse Specialists, the Workplace Charter delivers assessment, policy, training, recognition, and accountability, bringing about a sustainable, informed and compassionate response to domestic
County Antrim produced one of the standout performances of the opening day as they swept aside Rangers 3-0 to launch their Boys’ Premier campaign in style at the 2026 Budget Energy SuperCupNI. The county side, three-time Boys’ Junior champions, delivered an accomplished display in front of a packed Coleraine Showgrounds to secure a deserved
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Every step taken will help fund Action Cancer’s life-saving services for local people across Northern Ireland. Local adventurers are being encouraged to take on one of Northern Ireland’s toughest fundraising challenges as Action Cancer’s Seven Peaks Challenge returns on Saturday 12 September 2026. The challenge will see participants conquer the seven highest peaks in the
Amazon’s Regional Creatives Fund returns for 2026, offering multiple grants of up to £30,000 for Northern Ireland charitable organisations upskilling people for creative industries careers  The fund awarded £86,000 to three Northern Ireland charities in 2025  The fund supports Northern Ireland charities, Community Interest Companies (CICs) and Charitable Incorporated Organisations (CIOs) that run
Most businesses don’t know these are two different models. They think some agencies are just better than others. That’s not quite right. Most businesses have no idea there are two fundamentally different recruitment models. They think some agencies are faster. Some are more thorough. Some are better connected. They assume the difference between a search
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The Budget Energy SuperCupNI has unveiled the biggest digital transformation in its 43-year history with the launch of a brand-new official website and mobile app ahead of the 2026 tournament. Â Designed as the tournament’s new digital home, the website and app bring together fixtures, results, league tables, team profiles, live streaming, ticketing, venue
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Family-owned hospitality group McKeever Hotels has announced a significant capital investment of £1.8 million in a major bedroom refurbishment at The Lodge Hotel, Coleraine, as the business responds to growing tourism demand across Northern Ireland. The investment forms part of McKeever Hotels’ wider growth strategy, which prioritises reinvestment across its portfolio to maintain high standards,
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For most of the year, Kris Lindsay is responsible for helping shape the future of Northern Ireland’s brightest young footballers. Â This week, however, the Irish FA National Academy Manager has just one player he’s focused on. His son Alex. Â Rather than assessing talent or supporting player development, the former Irish Premiership
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Belfast International Ballet Festival will begin in less than a week, 27th July – 1st August. The much-celebrated festival, now in its third year will see home-grown ballet stars return to Northern Ireland as well as showcasing some of the most promising young ballet dancers from across Northern Ireland. The festival will conclude with three
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McLaughlin & Harvey has won a contract worth more than £100m to build a new combat air facility for Rolls-Royce in Bristol. The facility will provide space for research, manufacturing and assembly, creating capability for new product development for the future of air combat. Construction is scheduled to begin later in 2026. Paul Pennington, Senior
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New £1 modern soda launches in 3 flavours with 6g of plant-based fibre per can Meet IT’S GIVING, Northern Ireland’s new £1 modern soda with 6g of plant-based fibre per can, launching just in time for #ServeSeason. Created by Simon Gray, founder of BOOST, IT’S GIVING is designed for people who want a
Leading construction company Henry Brothers has delivered a newly refurbished and expanded Endoscopy Unit at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust’s (NUH) Queen’s Medical Centre (QMC), following a £12.4million investment from NUH and NHS England. The development has transformed this important diagnostics unit into a significantly larger and more modern facility for patients and staff, which
Sweet collab serves up a taste of nostalgic Portrush summers Two of Northern Ireland’s standout independent hospitality and food brands are joining forces for a limited-edition summer treat designed to make August stays in Portrush even sweeter. Guests who book an overnight stay directly with Elephant Rock Boutique Hotel will receive a complimentary 50g bar
The 2026 O’Neills Foyle Cup officially got underway on Monday as more than 20,000 players, coaches and officials arrived in Derry~Londonderry for the Opening Parade and Welcome Ceremony, launching the biggest tournament in the competition’s 34-year history. Representing a record 1,013 teams from across Ireland, the United Kingdom, Europe and North America, thousands of young
BOOST Sport named as the official hydration partner of the Antrim Coast Half Marathon As the Condor Executive Antrim Coast Half Marathon prepares for its biggest event to date, BOOST Sport has been confirmed as the official hydration partner for the 2026 race. The partnership marks a third consecutive year of collaboration between BOOST Sport
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Liverpool and Manchester United will headline one of the strongest line-ups in the history of the Budget Energy SuperCupNI Girls’ Tournament as Antrim and Newtownabbey prepares to welcome the world’s next generation of football stars. The Borough will once again host the Girls’ Premier and Junior Sections from Monday 27th to Thursday 30th July, with
Josh Daniels believes the O’Neills Foyle Cup played a pivotal role in helping him fulfil his dream of becoming a professional footballer. From captaining Derry & District to Foyle Cup glory to playing professionally in England, Europe and the Irish League, Daniels has enjoyed a career packed with memorable moments. Yet the Glentoran winger still
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The O’Neills Foyle Cup has not only played a key role in the careers of a number of high-profile football stars down the years, but it has also helped provide a pathway to the top for another important aspect of the game – the referees. The demand for match officials has increased again this year
Belfast is preparing for one of its biggest ever celebrations of Irish music this August, with an outstanding programme of live concerts announced to coincide with Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2026. As thousands of musicians and visitors are expected to descend on the city, Music Capital will present a series of concerts featuring some of
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