DreamHack, the premier global gaming lifestyle festival, has today officially confirmed its return to Birmingham in 2027 after a historic UK debut. Following a weekend of high-octane esports and gaming celebrations, ESL FACEIT Group are proud to announce that DreamHack Birmingham will return to the NEC from 2-4 April 2027. The news comes as the […]
Game of Thrones Studio Tour has recorded its strongest year-on-year growth since opening more than four years ago, with visitor numbers increasing by 94 per cent in January 2026 compared to the same period last year and ticket revenue rising by 61 per cent. The Banbridge attraction, which preserves the original filming location of HBO’s
With significant funding changes due to come into effect from April, Charity Jobs NI has said its upcoming Charity Careers & Volunteer Job Fair will focus on strengthening workforce resilience across Northern Ireland’s voluntary and community sector. Sector leaders have warned that a proposed 64% reduction in key funding streams could see annual support fall
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Former Formula One driver Martin Donnelly will return to an F1 car for the first time in more than three decades when he takes part in the Adelaide Motorsport Festival in Australia this weekend (February 28 – March 1). The Belfast-born driver’s Formula One career was abruptly ended in 1990 following one of the most
The Belfast Giants are pleased to announce the return of BTL Medical Ireland as the club’s official rehabilitation partner. Founded in the Czech Republic in 1993, BTL is one of the world’s major manufacturers of medical equipment, operating globally with offices in more than 90 countries worldwide. BTL develops, manufactures, and markets a portfolio of
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Antrim and Newtownabbey has been named as one of the UK’s most promising places for business growth in 2026, according to new analysis released by Growth Flag, the UK data intelligence platform. This ranking also saw it identified as the strongest performing region in Northern Ireland with 12 per cent high growth potential. This news comes after the region
Action Cancer’s much-loved Mother’s Day 5K Walk returns to the beautiful surrounds of Lurgan Park on Saturday 14 March 2026. The event welcomes anyone wishing to come together with family and friends ahead of Mothering Sunday, offering a chance to spend time in a peaceful, reflective setting, walking with loved ones or in memory of
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Northern Ireland’s only dedicated Charity Careers and Volunteer Job Fair is set to return to Belfast this spring, marking its third year since launching in 2024. The Charity Careers and Volunteer Job Fair will take place on Tuesday, 24 March 2026, from 10am to 2pm at the Assembly Buildings Conference Centre, bringing charities, community organisations
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The humble cheeseburger has had a good run. But in 2026, cheese lovers want more. And this February, KFC is answering their prayers with the launch of its cheesiest menu ever – the KFC Cheesy Melt Burger and Hot Cheese Sauce. Starring the brand-new KFC Cheesy Melt Burger and incredible Hot Cheese Sauce side, it’s
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The Belfast Giants can confirm the signing of 30-year-old netminder Jake Kupsky. From Waukesha, the Wisconsin native arrives in Belfast from the Guildford Flames, where he made 37 appearances in all competitions during the 2024/25 season and the current campaign. Before landing in the Elite Ice Hockey League, Kupsky played four seasons of NCAA hockey
Members of a Belfast based interfaith festival met Pope Leo XIV in Rome last week during the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. The 4 Corners Festival committee, board and wider community travelled to Italy ahead of the opening of their 2026 series of events later this week. Each year the International Week of Prayer
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The call of “Wololo” rings across the capital of the UK today as tickets officially go on sale for Red Bull Wololo: Londinium, the grandest chapter in Age of Empires competitive history. Taking place from April 1st – 6th, 2026, the renowned esports tournament will not only bring elite RTS competitors to London but transform the
KaizenPrint is celebrating one year since the launch of KaizenPrint.com, marking a defining milestone in the company’s continued evolution into one of the UK and Ireland’s most forward-thinking print providers. Built with speed, simplicity and scalability in mind, the redesigned website has redefined how customers buy print online, from browsing and artwork upload to fast
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Six Chambers of Commerce unite to host a cross border celebration of women in leadership Women from across Northern Ireland and Ireland are being encouraged to save the date for a major new cross-border event, She Leads Women Shaping Economies, taking place on Friday, September 5 at The Fairways Hotel, Dundalk. Organised by six Chambers
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Belfast is about to get a brand new addition to its social and family entertainment scene. After several years of involvement in pop up arcades around the city, The Retro Room has secured a new and permanent home at Cityside Retail & Leisure Park. The Retro Room is a vintage video arcade brimming over with
Bright Umbrella Theatre Company is set to bring the provocative, award-winning play Ulster American to Belfast audiences this summer in a new production directed by company founder and artistic director Trevor Gill. Written by David Ireland, Ulster American was first performed in 2018 at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, where it won the prestigious Carol Tambor
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The Irish FA and the NSPCC is calling on sports and activity clubs, teams, parents and carers across the UK to take part in Keeping Your Child Safe in Sport week. Part of a year-round safeguarding campaign, this year’s week of action – led by the NSPCC’s Child Protection in Sport Unit (CPSU) – takes place between October
Ireland’s oldest ice-cream producer, Morelli’s Ice Cream, has shipped a selection of ice cream to Casalattico in Italy as part of an annual festival celebrating Irish culture. Irish Fest, which takes place annually in August, is a festival that gives locals and visitors to Casalattico a taste of Ireland, while celebrating Italians who have relocated
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Balloo Hire has been confirmed as the official Title Sponsor for the 2024 Oscar Knox Cup charity golf event. Wee Oscar Knox won the hearts of the nation during his two and a half year fight with high-risk neuroblastoma, but tragically he died in 2014 at just 5 years old. His parents launched the annual
Excitement is building across Northern Ireland as The Ivy Collection announces that its highly anticipated Belfast Brasserie will open its doors at Belfast’s Cleaver House on Tuesday 17th September, with reservation lines open from today. Set across two floors at the historic Cleaver House on Donegall Square North, The Ivy Belfast Brasserie is set to
Entrepreneur and pizza maker, Ciaran Kelly, is celebrating the opening of the new Pizza Crew store in Lisburn by giving children with additional needs the opportunity to have free pizza making classes. Ciaran and his wife lost a child nine years ago and since then, the big-hearted Belfast man made the decision to help special
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Football fever is spreading across Antrim and Newtownabbey as the Borough gears up for a week of football action with the kick-off of the 2024 SuperCupNI Girls’ Tournament. Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council will host 14 Premier and Junior Girls’ teams in the Girls’ sections of the prestigious international youth tournament, with Manchester United being
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SuperCupNI has announced a new five-year partnership with leading German football brand, uhlsport GmbH. The new deal sees uhlsport continue as the official match ball and apparel partner for one of the world’s most renowned international youth football tournaments, following a hugely successful partnership in 2023. The cutting-edge uhlsport ATTACK ADDGLUE FOR THE PLANET football will be
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THE Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) North Coast has been named Northern Ireland’s ‘999 Hero’ at the Spirit of Northern Ireland Awards 2024. Sponsored by Irish-owned pizza chain Four Star Pizza, the prestigious ‘999 Hero’ award recognises members of the emergency services that have gone above and beyond the call of duty in their jobs. With the RNLI celebrating its 200th anniversary this year,
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Translink is continuing to deliver it’s ‘Play It Safe’ campaign in partnership with the Irish FA and Ulster GAA to promote safe and responsible behaviour on and around public transport over the summer. The ‘Play it Safe’ campaign uses a sporting theme to highlight important issues like treating everyone with respect, staying alert, avoiding risks,
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AbbeyAutoline has announced the acquisition of Lisnaskea-based Martin Carey Insurance’s customer book of business. This deal is part of AbbeyAutoline’s ambitious growth strategy aimed at strengthening its position as Northern Ireland’s largest insurance broker and enhancing its commercial insurance portfolio. Since its launch in 2020, following the integration of Abbey Insurance and Autoline, AbbeyAutoline has also acquired
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Over 750 young people, with a passion for innovation, took part in Catalyst’s free work experience programme, Generation Innovation, the highest number of participants since the programme was established in 2018. Running across three locations in Northern Ireland, the programme for 17-18-year-olds empowers, enables and upskills young people for the workplace of tomorrow and giving
Fewer employers are actively posting fully remote jobs as they push for employees to return to the office, new data from leading talent solutions provider, WilsonHCG, shows. However, the talent solutions leader has warned that a lack of other incentives, such as wellness programmes, could damage recruitment and attraction when the labour market fully bounces
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12-year-old George Shields, who is autistic, loves shopping at Asda’s Downpatrick store with his mum Georgine and eight-year-old sister Anna, but it can be a little bit overwhelming at times. So, when Asda Downpatrick checkout colleague Brigeen Henderson saw that George was getting a little upset on one visit, she calmly chatted to him and
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A Ballymena-based manufacturing and design company has supercharged its growth plans after receiving support from the government-backed Go Succeed enterprise service. Demanu Manufacturing and Design plans to expand its operations, invest in cutting-edge technology, and enhance its product offerings following the boost which included a Go Succeed grant. An innovator in manufacturing solutions, the company
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The team at SPAR Lenadoon in West Belfast is celebrating the 25th anniversary of the community store. The store, which has been owned and operated by Damian and Patricia Morgan since 1999, began with just six employees, and now employs 18 people from the local area. Over the years, Damian and Patricia have made significant investments
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Jet2holidays has today announced the launch of holidays to the Costa de la Luz from Belfast International Airport for Summer 25, as customers can now access the stunning region via Faro Airport from next year. Today’s exciting expansion, opening up a stunning and authentic slice of Spain, comes on the back of strong demand from Northern Ireland holidaymakers looking to get away
Lidl Northern Ireland is excited to announce the launch of its school uniform range in stores from Monday 1st July, with prices starting at just £1.50. Combining exceptional quality with amazingly low prices, families across the region will bag more than a bargain at Lidl Northern Ireland this July. The discount supermarket will be rewarding customers when purchasing
TITANIC Belfast has announced the return of a free summer exhibition in partnership with Terry Bradley Art following the huge success of last year’s inaugural event. Dockers & Dolls – The Art of Terry Bradley runs daily from Monday 1st July until Saturday 31st August from 9am – 7pm in The Andrews Gallery. The new exhibition will showcase
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Visit Belfast and ICC Belfast have hit the top spot in two major categories at this year’s micebook awards 2024, recognising their commitment to delivering world-class events with excellence, innovation and impact. Visit Belfast secured the ‘Best Convention Bureau’ title at the annual awards in London for a second consecutive year in an international competition
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Two teenagers from Northern Ireland are among a group of 15 young people from across the UK who will make up a new forum of young people to advise the NSPCC, politicians, regulators, parents and professionals about the best way to protect children online. The ‘Voice of Online Youth’ is a group aged 13-16 from across the
The award-winning journalist who was at the forefront of reporting on the Post Office Horizon scandal is set to headline a major new event in Belfast this year, it is announced today. Nick Wallis – who presented, produced, and consulted on three BBC Panorama programmes about the subject and was a consultant on ITV’s drama
Lidl, one of the largest retailers, and WWF, one of the world’s largest independent conservation organisations, announced the start of a new five-year international and strategic partnership active in 31 countries. The long-term cooperation with WWF will focus on working along Lidl’s value chain, thereby helping to address the global ecological challenges of our time, ensuring
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Translink will be running additional bus substitution services from early July when changes to train timetables come into effect to facilitate rail infrastructure works for the new Belfast Grand Central Station, on track for operational opening this autumn. Passengers are being encouraged to plan their trip ahead of time using information on the website www.translink.co.uk
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