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Tim McCarthy of Blackfire Hot Sauces proved an outstanding success at European Hot Sauces Awards in Berlin.

‘The Chilli Guy’ from Belfast sets hot pace in Berlin showcase

Pictured in September 1980 is Mr Roy McDougall, on the right, commercial manager BP, handing over cheques to Mr Arthur McAlister, YFC secretary, and Mr Lawrence McMillan, chairman of the NI Ploughing Association. Also included is Mr Frank Espey, secretary of the NIPA. Picture: Farming Life archives/Darryl Armitage

Portadown Show continues to flourish as number of entries grows (1925)

Kerry Whitehouse (CRS Antrim District Unit Commander and Fundraising Officer), Community Champions Ann Broome (Bentrim Road - Lisburn) and Lesley Kirkpatrick (Antrim), Sean McCarry OBE (CRS Regional Commander), Community Champion Jackie Brogan (Ballymoney), CRS Development Officer Hazel Gallagher, Community Champion Caroline Edmondson (Bangor), Mark Forster (Unit Commander of CRS Emergency Response Bikers), Community Champion Donna McCotter (Yorkgate – Belfast) and CRS volunteer Shirley O'Brien.

Tesco customers raise over £11,000 for Community Rescue Service

The Department for Infrastructure has invested £600k in the Belfast City Council’s Under the Bridges project and Sailortown Bridge.

Belfast city centre regeneration steps up a gear

New dining cavern at Grand Central

Born & Bred owner Linzi Rooney with Ulster Bank's Lee White.

Born & Bred acquires new warehouse with Ulster Bank support as online sales soar

Crawford Ewing of Ewing’s Seafoods with the company’s award winning smoked salmon.

AI tech harvested by historic fishmonger to drive faster growth

Eli Durst’s photographs concentrate on how institutions and unseen pressures mould people.

Fragility of NI’s natural heritage visualised in Belfast Photo Festival

Ciaran Bittles, Marketing and Events Producer at the AVA Festival, with Emily Magee, Events Development Manager at Tourism NI.

AVA Festival returns to the Titanic slipways

Darcey Wilson from SPAR NI is pictured with Sorcha McPhillips from The Huntington’s Disease Association Northern Ireland, one of the recipients of the 2024 Community Cashback Grant. Community groups and organisations are being urged to apply for the 2025 grant, applications close Wednesday 4th June 2025

Final call for applications to SPAR NI’s Community Cashback Grant for 2025

Pupils, parents and teachers from St John the Baptist PS join Principal Chris Donnelly and Councillor Matt Garrett, Deputy Chair of Belfast City Council’s People and Communities Committee, to help launch this year’s Belfast in Bloom competition.

Young gardeners help launch Belfast in Bloom 2025 competition

Young musicians Fiona Ferguson, Anna Lowry and Andrew Montgomery join Lord Mayor Micky Murray to highlight his Musical Finale event on Saturday.

Lord Mayor’s line-up is music to the ears over bank holiday weekend

The incident is ongoing. (Photo: stock image)

Vets and emergency services at scene of accident involving lorry carrying cattle

McConnell’s Irish Whisky has unveiled its new 5-Year-Old Cognac Cask Finish.

Innovative whisky from McConnell’s in Belfast

Emma Burns

Student vet nurse begins major fundraising effort after presenting research

Gareth McDonald (right), Co-Founder of Farmdrive receives his prize from John Ferris, Regional Ecosystem Manager, Ulster Bank

Farmdrive built to help farmers use data to make better informed decisions
The founder of an emerging agritech firm was crowned the winner of a live onstage pitching competition at the Belfast Telegraph Business Awards which took place on May 1st in Belfast.
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Pictured in September 1980 is Mr Roy McDougall, on the right, commercial manager BP, handing over cheques to Mr Arthur McAlister, YFC secretary, and Mr Lawrence McMillan, chairman of the NI Ploughing Association. Also included is Mr Frank Espey, secretary of the NIPA. Picture: Farming Life archives/Darryl Armitage

College training is key for young farmers says farming minister (1968)

Jawbox Apple and Ginger is delicious mixed with Fever Tree Ginger Ale, and Fever Tree Indian Tonic Water.

Local apples in new Jawbox gin

Farming Life livestock markets

Good quality forward heifers selling to £2340 at Markethill Mart

Bryan Monson and Kevin Doherty

Farm Safety Foundation’s 2nd Annual Farm Safety and Wellbeing Conference

Harp Lager and Tayto Crisps announce exciting collaboration

Belfast International Airport and the city region’s destination marketing and management organisation, Visit Belfast, have embarked on a new strategic tourism partnership designed to boost tourism, support investment and enhance the visitor experience. Pictured are Rachael McGuickin, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Visit Belfast and Dan Owens, Belfast International Airport’s Chief Executive Officer. (Photo: Freelance)

Visit Belfast and Belfast International Airport new tourism partnership

The Health and Safety Executive NI (HSENI) will mark this year’s international Workers’ Memorial Day by taking part in a wreath laying ceremony at Stormont. (Photo: HSENI)

HSENI marks Workers’ Memorial Day by calling for safer and healthier workplaces

Darcey Wilson, Corporate Marketing Executive at Henderson Group with Katie McClean from The Huntington’s Disease Association Northern Ireland (HDANI), launching the Community Cashback Grant 2025.

Community Cashback Grant is open for applications until 4th June

Tim Andrew with a photo of his father and company founder W.H (Bill) Andrew.

Lisburn’s Andrew Ingredients celebrates 80 years of baking success

Wartime performers Simon Pyper and Victoria Barkley join Lord Mayor Micky Murray to launch Belfast City Council’s VE Day programme.

Belfast to mark 80th anniversary of VE Day with special events

The Tibbs deliver a fresh yet nostalgic groove, blending Rhythm & Blues with Funk, Ska and Pop elements.

Dutch funk band to bring some exciting new sounds to this year’s Jazz Festival
THE City of Derry Jazz and Big Band Festival is a firm favourite of music-lovers locally and nationally, getting the chance to see and hear their favourite musicians in various venues across the city.
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Ciaran Kelly, right, at the Vegas Pizza Expo with Mike Bausch.

Belfast pizza champion to create ten jobs as he’s honoured at Las Vegas event

Ella Freeman, centre, Favourit Commercial Marketing Manager, is joined by Alex Saniya Maria and Nia Ward-Gallagher, winning students of the Favourit bursary.

Winners of Favourit’s £2,000 bursary revealed at special event

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Man in hospital in critical but stable condition after accident

The organising committee (L-R) Dr Michael Stevenson, Mr Andrew McClure and Dr Hadj Ahmed Belaouni.

The ‘Omics Days’ conference was held over three days

Launching of Lactasep, a new product to help the dairy industry in February 1981 are from left, Mr Bertie Robinson, managing director of Galen Ltd, Dr John King, Galen Ltd, Mrs Anne Marie Doherty, LEDU, and Mr Leonard Robinson, director. Picture: Farming Life archives/Darryl Armitage

Moycraig young farmer wins trip to Australia thanks to local bank (1978)

Q Radio presenter Ibe Sesay, Junior Minister Pam Cameron, NI Food To Go Chairperson and Henderson Foodservice Director Kiera Campbell and NI Food To Go CEO Michael Henderson.

NI Food To Go Awards return

Luke McNeice, of Hamilton Robson Ltd, and Ekaterina Solomatina with Belfast High Sheriff Fiona McAteer.

Belfast harnesses immersive technologies to give glimpse of tourism’s future

Odhran and Eadoin Finnegan with Belfast Lord Mayor Micky Murray launching this year’s Belfast Spring Fest.

Truly scrumptious line up at this year’s Belfast Spring Fest

Rebecca Edwards BEM, Olympic champion rower.

Over 230 members attend WI AGM

Darina Allen, the pioneer of the slow food movement in Ireland and owner of Ballymaloe Cookery School, Margaret Jeffares, CEO of Good Food Ireland, and Dr Howard Hastings OBE, former chairman of the Northern Ireland Tourist Board and Chairman of Hastings Hotels. Photo: Paul Sherwood

NI food producers to feature on Good Food Ireland platform

Have a blast at the Breast Foot Forward Walk

Welders Stephen Campbell, left, and Gary Davison.

Shipyard skills retained with employability support from Belfast City Council

Beamish sales double as Northern Ireland drinkers tap into new stout favourite

Farming Life livestock markets

Heavy heifers selling to up to £2520 per head at Markethill Mart

Whiskey or Bourbon as well as being a great drink and an essential ingredient in many cocktails whiskey makes a great ingredient in food

Bourbon is credited to a preacher whose ancestors hailed from Ulster

Richard Cherry, Charity Jobs NI, Donna Johnston, Positive Futures, Anne Crossan, The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul and Chris Bunce, Charity Jobs NI. (Pic: Freelance)

Second Charity Jobs NI Careers and Volunteer Fair announced

Belfast has been confirmed as the host of the 2026 Comhaltas Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann. Belfast City Council made the successful bid alongside partners Ards CCÉ, pictured performing in Commercial Court, Belfast.

Belfast to host world’s biggest celebration of traditional music and culture

Janne Patton, Inez Richmond and Mary Thompson with their winning entries and trophies from the Arts Festival held in Belfast

In pictures: Winners at Armoy WI

Pictured (left to right) are: Niall McKenna, Award-Winning Chef and Restaurateur; Andrew Dougan, Co-Chair, Belfast Food & Drink Collective; Paul Kane, Co-Chair, Belfast Food & Drink Collective; Anna Haugh, Irish Chef and TV Personality; and Paul Rankin, Celebrity Chef.

Experts and chefs explore ‘the future of food and drink’

Oscar Woolley and Annie Irwin of Suki Tea.

Belfast tea company marks 20 years with B Corp certification

Pictured left to right are: David Gilliland, Ulster Scots Agency, Robert Fitzpatrick, Odyssey Trust, Dr Paul Beaney, Centre for Digital Health Technology, Ulster University, Lord Mayor of Belfast, Councillor Micky Murray, Louise McElvanna, Queen’s University Belfast, and Stephen Rice, TalentSensus

Belfast and Nashville ties go from strength to strength as 30 years celebrated

First Minister Michelle O'Neill and deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly announced a £9m extension to the Urban Villages Capital Plan.

Ministers approve £9m investment in the Urban Villages Initiative

Cauliflower and cheese are natural bedfellows and the recipe here uses the tried and tested combination. Picture: National World archives

Cauliflower is a maligned vegetable but it’s very tasty at this time of year

Lord Mayor of Belfast, Councillor Micky Murray, and Rachel Lindsay from Circusful join local musicians and representatives from Belfast Tradfest, Conradh na Gaeilge and Féile an Phobail to launch Belfast’s St Patrick’s Day programme. Belfast City Council has joined with partners to deliver 17 days of events and activities, including the annual St Patrick’s Day Parade on Monday 17 March

Belfast gears up for extended citywide St Patrick’s Day celebrations

To further aid emotional healing, sessions incorporate creative activities such as memory jars, poetry, arts and crafts.

Tesco NI shoppers support bereaved children

Dogs Trust urges owners to Take the Lead on responsible dog walking. (Pic: Martin Phelps)

Dogs Trust Ballymena comments on worrying survey results

Peter Lavery, Titanic Distillery David McCurley, Sara McCrea, Whterock, and Stephen Symington, chief executive, Titanic Distillery.

Titanic Distillers launches £5m in growth expansion

Jet2CityBreaks has launched fly-drive packages to the south and west of Iceland for the first time, meaning customers can enjoy all the benefits of a package holiday with car hire included for the duration of the trip too.

Jet2CityBreaks launches fly-drive packages from Belfast to Iceland

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