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Ian Stevenson, Chief Executive: Dairy Council for Northern Ireland

New research confirms the dietary risks linked to plant based dairy alternatives

(L–R) Michael Logan, Tesco Buyer, artist Danni Simpson and Jack McAdorey, Melting Pot Fudge General Manager

Melting Pot fudge wraps up Tesco Christmas deal

CMAT joins country music legend Philomena Begley on stage at the NI Music Prize 2026, where Philomena received the Lifetime Achievement Award.

NI Music Prize celebrates 15 years with star-studded night at Ulster Hall

Charlene Stoops, Interim Chief Executive, Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council, Dean Whalley, Assistant Service Delivery Manager, Translink, Lord Mayor of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon, Councillor Mary O'Dowd, Gary McKinney, Inspector, Translink; and Sheila Rooney in character as a Georgian lady.

Georgian Festival to welcome thousands with Translink partnership

Pictured L-R are: seminar Chair Professor Sharon Madigan, Ulster Rugby star Iain Henderson, Matthew Hooks, Katy Marchant MBE, Professor Lewis James, and Georgina Impson Davey.

Rugby and cycling stars share elite performance insights at NI Sports Seminar

Musicians Max Wallace, J Shields, Peadar Connor, Ciara Maguire and Grace Cassells join the Lord Mayor of Belfast, Councillor Róis-Máire Donnelly, to mark five years of Belfast’s status as a UNESCO City of Music.

Belfast celebrates five years of UNESCO City of Music status

Production and processing equipment from Trouw Nutrition’s Belfast manufacturing plant is being offered for sale through an online auction following the site’s closure.

Trouw Nutrition Belfast closure leads to major equipment auction

Belfast will light up for Christmas at the annual lights switch-on at City Hall on Saturday 14 November.

Tickets announced for Belfast’s Christmas lights switch-on next month

Anne McMullan, director of marketing and communications at Visit Belfast, presents the Tourism and Hospitality Company of the Year award to Lough Erne Resort’s Jonathan Gallagher, director of marketing; Lydia Woods, sales and events manager; and Barry McCauley, director of Golf at the AIB BusinessEye Awards.

Lough Erne Resort celebrates standout awards season

NIGTA members met in Belfast recently for their quarterly lunch. Pic Steven McAuley/McAuley Multimedia

In pictures: NIGTA members meet for quarterly lunch

Tickets are now on sale

Women in Agriculture Event to Celebrate International Year of the Woman Farmer

Country music star Philomena Begley will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award at the NI Music Prize 2026.

The Queen of Irish Country Music to be honoured at the Ulster Hall

Belfast pizza entrepreneur Ciaran Kelly has put the north of Ireland firmly on the international pizza map after securing an incredible fifth-place finish at a major US pizza competition – just weeks after his business, Pizza Crew, was crowned Best Takeaway in NI at the 2026 Just Eat Awards.

Belfast man takes fifth place at major US pizza competition

Charity representatives Pamela Keery (Belfast Drug and Alcohol Coordination Team (BDACT)), Alyson Dollin (Regional Officer at Arthritis UK), Emily Wilson (Alzheimer’s Society), Caroline Edmondson (Community Champion at Tesco Bangor), Alan Kinghan (North Belfast Men's Shed), Donna McCotter (Community Champion at Tesco Yorkgate), Lauren Shanks (Mencap NI), Paula Kennedy (Breast Imaging BHSCT), Sarah Jewell (N. Ireland Hospice) and Moira McCallan (Cancer Lifeline).

Tesco Yorkgate brings local charities together to connect shoppers

NIAS

Update: Two people rushed to hospital after serious road traffic collision

Joe Manning, Tesco Ireland and Northern Ireland Commercial Director, Simon Fitzpatrick, NIFDA Chair, Michael Bell OBE, NIFDA Executive Director and Pat Murphy, Kinisla CEO

Food and drink can drive NI’s next chapter of economic growth
More than 270 representatives from across Northern Ireland's food and drink industry gathered in Belfast on Thursday night to celebrate the sector's achievements and discuss its future role in driving economic growth, sustainability and food security.
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Policy and Communications Director James McCluggage

How Policy Really Works: What Happens When a UFU Member Raises an Issue?

Shauna Benson

‘Breast screening saved my life’: Mum urges women to book a mammogram

Ian McElhinney, campaign spokesperson; Linda Robinson, chief executive, Age NI and Gordon Cruikshanks, regional managing director, Lidl Northern Ireland.

Lidl NI and Age NI bring ‘Calling for Connection’ phone booth to Victoria Square

ictured at the launch of Belfast Flavours’ School Food and Sustainability Pilot at Cranmore Integrated Primary School are (back row, left to right): Andrew Dougan, Managing Director of Yellow Door Catering and Co-Chair of Belfast Flavours; Carol Millar, P4 teacher at Cranmore Integrated Primary School; Ciaran McLarnon, The Focacceria; Una Hollywood, Food Adviser, DAERA; Paul O’Kane, Co-Chair of Belfast Flavours; and Gráinne Dobbin, Vice Principal, Cranmore Integrated Primary School. Front row (left to right) are Cranmore Integrated Primary School pupils Danette, Jannat, Joe, and Aaron.

Belfast pupils put local food on the menu in new school pilot

Lisa O’Neill, Flexible Connections Manager at NIE Networks is pictured with William Campbell, Senior Programme Manager at Translink.

First timed flexible electricity connection from NIE Networks and Translink

Gerry Lennon

Cruise tourism’s 30 years celebrated in video series launched

Glenn Cuddy, UFU deputy president

UFU calls for certainty for farmers after A5 ruling

A5 campaigners outside Laganside Courts in Belfast, where the Court of Appeal is to rule on the Stormont legal challenge to blocking of the A5 road upgrade. The Department for Infrastructure plans a 58-mile dual carriageway replacing the dangerous A5 route connecting Londonderry to Dublin. In June 2025, the High Court ruled the department's plans were unlawful because they failed to comply with climate change targets and lacked proper environmental impact assessments on induced traffic. Picture date: Tuesday October 6, 2026. PA Photo. Photo credit should read: Liam McBurney/PA Wire

Appeal Court quashes ruling that A5 project cannot proceed

Green Legacy Award, sponsored by Encirc, presented by Fiacre O’Donnell, Sustainability Director to Bob and Rosemary Salisbury for their ‘Field of Dreams’ work restoring biodiversity at their family farmland in Co Tyrone

Awards celebrate organisations who are embracing a sustainable future

Photo 1: Liz Steele, Culture & Heritage Tourism Manager at Tourism NI and Thomas McGarvey from the Department for the Economy pictured with representatives from Sing it Back Home, Harp by the Foyle, Hooley in the Hen House, Bodhrán sa Culturlann, Here’s to the Craic and Ceol, at Tourism NI’s launch of 10 new music experiences for visitors, which took place at Harrison Chambers of Distinction in Belfast

10 new music experiences launched after legacy of Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann

Bruce Spain, Country Manager, UK and Ireland.

Trouw Nutrition reinforces its commitment to customers across Ireland
Trouw Nutrition has announced its newly aligned operational and delivery model for the island of Ireland, following a review of its core business functions and customer service structures.
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Belfast Grand Central Station came alive with music yesterday as the entire Ulster Orchestra performed in the station's main concourse for the first time.

Ulster Orchestra performs for passengers at Belfast Grand Central Station

Councillor Joe Duffy, Chair of Belfast City Council’s City Growth and Regeneration Committee, joins recent Employment Academy graduates to highlight free events next week to connect Belfast jobseekers to employment opportunities. The roadshows, organised by Belfast City Council, will provide residents with an opportunity to meet training providers, find out about upcoming Employment Academies offering training and skills development, and explore pathways into a range of growing sectors, including transport, beauty, construction, social care, working with children, technology and business services. All events are free to attend, with dates, times and locations at belfastcity.gov.uk/employmentacademies

Roadshows helps to connect jobseekers with new career opportunities

Germinal's Lincoln site

Investment of £5 million in expanded grass seed processing capacity

Members of the Duality Healthcare team at the new office in Weavers Court Business Park.

Duality Healthcare invests in new HQ for expanding team

To celebrate the return of its popular Students Go Free offer, leading ferry company Stena Line is set to give one lucky student a great start to university life with free travel and a prize fund worth £3,000.

All aboard as Stena Line launches Student Rep competition

Paul Ward, Director of Shelbourne Motors, and Gavin Thompson, Group Rental Manager at SVRgo, launch the company’s new £2.25 million Belfast operation, creating four jobs and taking its fleet to 350 vehicles.

Four jobs created in £2.25m SVRgo Belfast expansion

Northern Ireland’s First Fighter Squadron: No. 245 (Northern Rhodesia) Squadron book cover

Northern Ireland’s First Fighter Squadron book launched at the NI War Memorial

Councillor Joe Duffy, Chair of Belfast City Council’s City Growth and Regeneration Committee, Chloe Glass, Architectural Assistant and James Grieve, Architect, pictured with one of 29 new trilingual interpretative panels (English, Irish, and Ulster Scots) installed on the exterior of the Assembly Rooms with support from World Monuments Fund (WMF) as part of a conservation project to safeguard the building.

Assembly Rooms brings its people, history and architectural significance to life

An evaluation of The BUG (Belfast’s Urban Garden), carried out in partnership with Belfast Healthy Cities, has clearly demonstrated the benefits of investing in urban growing projects.

Investment in Belfast Urban Garden reaps rich harvest

Christine and friends

Brave mum who suffered heart attack at 36-years taking on Half Marathon

Diana Armstrong MLA at Balmoral Show

Call for an upgrade in rural policing as 'too much of it goes unreported

road closure

Suspected gas leak closes busy Dublin Road in Belfast

Photo caption: Kelly McPolin Belfast Met Pastoral Care Manager, Micky Murray, CEO of SOS Bus NI, Belfast Lord Mayor, Councillor Róis-Máire Donnelly, Chief Inspector Loreen Glenn, Ryan Rankin, Local Engagement Manager at Queen’s University Belfast and Gabrielle Smyth, Interim Residential Life Manager from Ulster University at the launch of the Student Safety campaign to encourage safe and respectful behaviour and provide an opportunity for students to learn more about their local police.

PSNI launch its student safety campaign

34 Ballycreggy Road Ballymena, BT42 3HP

Unique smallholding for sale near Ballymena with house, paddock and stables

Emergency services are at the scene of a major blaze in the harbour area of Belfast this afternoon. At least six fire appliances, including and an aerial platform, from stations across Co Antrim and Down are currently battling the fire. A pilot boat on the river is also helping to extinguish the blaze.

Fire crews battling fire at Belfast harbour - motorists asked to avoid area

Farrans

Farrans opens applications for 60 graduate, placement and apprenticeship roles

Sounds at Saltwater: Ulster Orchestra Live at Belfast Grand Central Station takes place on Tuesday 22 September at 4pm. The event is free and no booking is required.

Grand Central Station centre-stage for special Ulster Orchestra performance

ambulance

Seven police officers injured in Belfast on Sunday evening

Paris Williams

Appeal for information about missing 16-year-old last seen on Saturday

Car queue in the bad traffic road. Selective focus.

Traffic disruption this evening with match between Linfield versus Cliftonville

The Lissadell Céilí Band – Buaiteoirí Chomórtas na mBannaí Céilí

TG4 celebrates a strong performance for its Fleadh Cheoil 2026 coverage

UFU deputy president, Clement Lynch, pictured with Jonny Davies, Managing Director of Emerald Urgent Care.

Emerald Urgent Care strengthens ties with NI farming sector

Translink

1.7 million journeys across the Translink during Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann

Thousands of people, musicians and artists on the streets of Belfast for Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2026 .Pic Steven McAuley/McAuley Multimedia

'There was overwhelming positivity throughout Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann'

Boyne Day

Boyne Day: Better understanding of the Glorious Revolution to be promoted

Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann, the largest celebration of Irish music and culture in the world, is under way in Belfast.

More than 1 million passenger journeys over the first 5 days of Fleadh Cheoil

Ulster Bands Showcase

Pictures: See Ulster Bands Showcase takes place at Titanic Slipways

Thousands of visitors and musicians attend the Comhaltas Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in Belfast, an annual Irish arts festival and competition. Pic Steven McAuley/McAuley Multimedia

Pictures: Fleadh Cheoil na hEireann sees 95% footfall increase in NI capital

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