Belfast

Sarah Magill (Newtownards) who graduated with a Level 4 Diploma in Digital Marketing, celebrates with husband Russell and daughters, Anna and Aimee.

SERC students honoured at graduation

After the Black. The first production Ferguson-Brown in 1991. Aaron Jones MD of MF kindly agreed to send number one to a special event in Northern Ireland. Prior to this he had the tractor given a complete makeover. In addition all those involved with the project received a copy of this picture. Sadly Aaron is no longer with us , he is shown standing with John Burge, also of MF, seated. (Pic: Freelance)

Don't miss this unique display devoted to all things Massey Ferguson

Following an investigation by the Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland (HSENI), a Belfast based plant hire company has been fined for failing to ensure the safety of its employees, and members of the public. (Pic: stock image)

Plant hire company fined after 'placing employees at risk'

Claire Sugden MLA. (Pic: Kelvin Boyes)

Rural transport must be improved – Sugden

After the Black. The first production Ferguson-Brown in 1991. Aaron Jones MD of MF kindly agreed to send number one to a special event in Northern Ireland. Prior to this he had the tractor given a complete makeover. In addition all those involved with the project received a copy of this picture. Sadly Aaron is no longer with us , he is shown standing with John Burge, also of MF, seated. (Pic: Freelance)

Don't miss this unique display devoted to all things Massey Ferguson

UFU president William Irvine, deputy president Glenn Cuddy, and parlimentary officer Alexander Kinnear, welcomed Michelle McIlveen MLA and Carla Lockhart MP to UFU Headquarters. (Pic: Freelance)

TB and critical industry issues on agenda for DUP and UFU

Dr. Joanna Matthews Technical Trials Manager at Germinal Horizon. (Pic: Elaine Hill Photography)

Germinal welcomes inclusion in the Recommended Grass and Clover List

Lord Mayor Micky Murray is joined by Sarah and Niall McCann to launch this year’s Autumn Fair event on Saturday and Sunday, September 14-15.

Celebrate the changing of seasons as Autumn Fair returns

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DAERA Minister addresses ADBA Conference

Group of visitors shopping for crochet wool

UK’s biggest textile craft show comes to Belfast this November

Mark Johnston, Director of Johnston Financial Solutions

Practical strategies for manufacturing growth funding to be featured at upcoming...

Richard Lusty, relationship director, corporate banking at Ulster Bank, brothers Peter and Ben Ringland of the Ringland Group, and Andy Tew, associate director, corporate banking at Ulster Bank.

Multi-million pound partnership welcome news for Belfast’s night-time economy

Economy Minister Conor Murphy with Fiona Dempsey, Belfast Met Interim Director of Curriculum & Learner Success, Damian Duffy, Belfast Met Interim Principal and CEO, Michelle Corkey, Belfast Met Temporary Chair of the Governing Body, and Sharon Rivers, Head of Department of Health, Wellbeing and Inclusion.

New Assured Skills Academy in Early Learning and Childcare at Belfast Met

Following an investment of £500K, Pizza Crew Lisburn was officially opened by Belfast Giants players Scott Conway (front centre left) and Bo Hanson. Pictured with the players at the official opening is Pizza Crew founder, Ciaran Kelly (centre) with residents from Lisburn

New Lisburn Pizza Crew officially opened by Belfast Giants

Ferguson Black Tractor on display at the Ulster Transport Museum

Ferguson Black returns: Museum plays host to tractor that revolutionised farming

Sam Turner, CEO of The Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre (AMIC)

Queen's advanced manufacturing innovation centre sponsors NI manufacturing exhib...

The Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre (AMIC) has been announced as the main sponsor for the upcoming Northern Ireland Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition, the largest event of its kind in Northern Ireland.

Tina Calder

Colin Murphy with Alan Shanley

3D technology expands Into NI, bringing advanced 3D printing solutions to local ...

The Merchant Hotel in Belfast has recently secured an extensive new service level agreement with leading waste and resource management company, RiverRidge, which has announced a significant investment in its glass waste collection service. Pictured (L-R) is James Sinton, Beannchor, and Simon Crossley, RiverRidge.

Expanded service will see all glass waste collected from customers

Summer recess in Westminster and Stormont is coming to an end

UFU Commodity watch: Are politicians listening?

Clare Ablett, Curator of History at National Museums NI, William Blair, Director of Collections at National Museums NI, Jamie Sheldon, grandson of Harry Ferguson and John Barren, Director of Friends of Ferguson Heritage

Ferguson Black returns: Museum plays host to tractor that revolutionised farming

Northern Ireland’s third best-selling sausages, Hafner’s, named Banbridge woman, Laura Rooney as the winner of its Mastercook search which set out to find amateur cooks with the tastiest and most original recipes that feature the humble sausage. The judges were chef supremo and owner of Belfast Cookery School, Ian Hunter, funnyman and sausage lover, Ciaran Bartlett and radio personality, Carolyn Stewart who each loved Laura’s dish, Honey and garlic Thai pork cakes with chilli vermicelli noodles. Laura takes home the title of Hafner’s Mastercook 2024 and a cash prize of £500

Watch: Hafner’s Sausages crowns the winner of the Mastercook search

Terry Robb, Head of Personal Banking, Ulster Bank

Belfast is the most affordable place in the UK for students to live

Get ready, Belfast. Slim Chickens, the beloved American restaurant known for its fresh,  cooked-to-order, buttermilk-marinated chicken, and Southern hospitality, is making its grand  debut in Sprucefield Retail Park, Lisburn.

Slim Chickens spices up Sprucefield Retail Park from October

Belfast Lord Mayor Micky Murray with John and Curtis Sloan of Sloan’s Gym.

Lord Mayor meets people bringing vibrancy to city centre

Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition

Belfast Manufacturing Exhibition & Conference returns next month

The new habitat at Belfast Zoo will introduce visitors to Australian wildlife.

Belfast Zoo goes Down Under with new Australian habitat

Sauce maker Tim McCarthy of Blackfire Sauces in Belfast is in line for a major Great Taste award.

Spicy Blackfire Foods from Belfast in line for top taste award

TIM McCarthy describes himself as “Chief Alchemist”, the wizard behind some of Europe’s spiciest sauces and ketchup.

Sam Butler

Anna’s Number, a five piece act who hail from Banbridge, Lurgan, Portadown and Bangor, will be playing at the Championship Village.

Local music acts to take to the stage at Amgen Irish Open in Royal County Down

Councillor Sam Nelson, Chair of Belfast City Council’s City Growth and Regeneration Committee and Áine Hillick, Bryson Recycling.

Council helps residents Take the Next Step to employment with Europa event

Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald with Zain Kajani, Director at JMK, who will own and operate The Aloft and Residence Inn by Marriott hotel once completed.

Sustainable investment key to growth and regeneration says Minister

Gerry McAlinden, Department for Communities, and Councillor Sam Nelson, chair of Belfast City Council’s City Growth and Regeneration Committee, formally re-open Sugarhouse Entry to the public after more than half a century. It’s one of 11 entries restored by Belfast City Council, thanks to funding from the Department for Communities.

Belfast’s historic Sugarhouse Entry reopened after more than half a century

Harry Charles said Friday was the 'best day of his life' as he claimed team gold for GB. His proud family in Ballymena and Hampshire were at the event. Harry brought all his school friends to cheer him on and waved to them after his round and during the medal ceremony.(Pic: Ruth Loney)

Belfast born Harry Charles takes team gold as Coyle excels for Ireland

Lord Kelvin played a huge part in linking Europe with America for the first time by cable.

The cable that changed the world

The County Down Traction Engine Club will hold its annual vintage rally on Saturday 10 August in Ballygowan. (Pic: County Down Traction Engine Club)

County Down Traction Engine Club to hold annual vintage rally

Brendan Carty of Killowen Distillery in Rostrevor, Irish Whiskey Distiller of the Year.

Brendan’s focus on whiskey innovation recognised in Distiller of the Year title

Guide dog in training River

Take a ‘paws’ for Dogs with Jobs - a new UTV series to air later this month

The County Down Traction Engine Club will hold its annual vintage rally on Saturday 10 August in Ballygowan. (Pic: County Down Traction Engine Club)

County Down Traction Engine Club to hold annual vintage rally

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Start of a new ‘Odyssey’ as SSE Arena welcomes Canadian superstar to Belfast

The Minnows consist of Michael Rafferty, Paul Maynes, Kevin Carson and Stephen O’Sullivan.

Minnows debut album ‘Holyland’ gets long-awaited digital release

Nuffield Northern Ireland's Trevor Alcorn (centre) discussing preparations for the 2024 Nuffield Farming Conference, taking place in Belfast this November, with Richard Moore (left) and Sam Rooney from John Thompson & Sons. John Thompson & Sons is a sponsor of the upcoming event

Plans for the 2024 Nuffield Farming Conference continue to gather momentum

MUA managing director Noel Lennon (front) pictured with (from left) director Kehly Lennon, sales manager Ricky McAleese, and director Conor Lennon.

Lots featuring in the auction series include items from the broad range

Councillor Sam Nelson, Chair of Belfast City Council’s City Growth and Regeneration Committee, is highlighting support for independent retailers in the city centre, including opportunities to apply for a street trading licence, Vacant to Vibrant capital funding, opportunities to test trade at St George’s Market and services, including Go Succeed. For more information go to www.belfastcity.gov.uk/citycentre

Council backing independent retail in city centre

John has been running Charollais tups within the 720-head flock for the last 15 years. (Pic: Mullagh Photography)

Top performance recorded Charollais rams fit the bill for John Martin

Gerry White founded Belfast’s internationally rated Jawbox Gin

Jawbox’s Export Strength Gin has been awarded a Master medal

Northern Ireland Manufacturing and; Supply Chain Conference and Exhibition

Belfast to host Northern Ireland manufacturing and supply chain conference and e...

The Titanic Céílí Pipers

Feast of music planned for this weekend

The new student accommodation which is now available

Company gives a glance of new student accommodation

Nuala Kwong and Luke de Belder pose as Beauty and the Beast for the launch of the 2024 Summer Rose Fair at Sir Thomas and Lady Dixon Park. Home to the famous City of Belfast International Rose Garden, the beautiful South Belfast Park will provide the perfect backdrop for the beloved musical theatre production which is part of the Rose Fair’s bumper line-up of free entertainment. With carnival rides, food demonstrations and a Wellness Oasis, the free Belfast City Council event will take place from 12 noon to 5pm on Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 July 2024.

Summer Rose Fair is free to visit later this week

Ryan McPolin, Devenish ruminant nutritionist pictured with Craig Scott UFU corporate sales executive. (Pic: UFU)

UFU welcomes Devenish as new corporate member

Edinburgh, Cambridge, and London have been named as the UK’s most financially confident cities

Edinburgh named UK's most financially confident city

Germinal research offers practical advice on management of multi-species swards

Nuffield Farming 2024 Scholar: Dr Jonny Hanson

Nuffield conference to take place between November 19th and 21st

Gooseberries are an often overlooked summer fruit, but they can be so versatile

Paula McIntyre: Making the most of gooseberries, an often overlooked summer frui...

Thomas Camblin, Group Development Manager, right, alongside brothers and co-founders of Ringland Group Ben and Peter Ringland.

Amelia Hall announces opening date

Glyn Roberts at one of the 20 bill boards promoting the campaign.

Polls open for High Street Hero Awards