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Road Bowling or ‘Bullets’ as they are known locally

Armagh region offers new experiences for visitors in 2025

Galgorm Collection, Northern Ireland’s premier luxury hospitality group, has announced the start of a bold new era for one of its landmark properties, unveiling the first of four £5 million investment programmes in Roe Valley Resort.

Galgorm Collection unveils £20m investment and new Roe Valley Resort brand

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

The Tree Council and Network Rail are aiming to plant thousands of trees in hundreds of communities across the country as their award-winning partnership is renewed for an additional five-year period

The Tree Council and Network Rail plant 350,000 trees and many more to come

Farming Life news

Farmers urged to prepare for strong winds ahead of Storm Éowyn

Daymade's prizes can be absolutely massive

This company gives away more than 250 prizes every week for £1.50

Returning to Halley from the Clean Air Sector Laboratory

Seriously remote working – applications open for jobs in Antarctica

Stena Line’s ferry services on the Holyhead - Dublin route resumed this morning (16th January) following the closure of the ferry berths at Holyhead Port in early December

Stena Line has confirmed that ferry services from Holyhead have resumed

With millions flocking away to get some much-needed sunshine this winter, a poll has shown that ‘active holidays’ are in vogue, with more than half saying they’d choose a sunny holiday overseas, away from the cold, in order to keep fit and active

Holidaymakers choosing winter sun breaks to stay active survey finds

The view from my table at Only BLU, Ailafushi (yes, it’s open ocean)

I visited the Maldives' largest underwater restaurant

Galgorm Collection acquires Galgorm Castle Estate and Roe Park Resort as part of milestone £50m investment

Galgorm Collection acquires Galgorm Castle Estate and Roe Park Resort

Rodney Lynas, Translink, Deputy Lord Mayor Councillor Kyle Savage, ABC Council, Marcellus Kearney, living history character, and Ghilian Campbell, destination sales officer, Visit Armagh

Armagh Georgian Festival celebrates 20 years with expanded Translink Services

Armagh’s annual Georgian Festival returns for its 20th year this November, kickstarting Northern Ireland's festive season, and thanks to an exciting partnership with Translink, festival-goers now have expanded travel options, including a free bus service from Portadown to Armagh, and convenient Translink services connecting Belfast and Dublin to Portadown, making it easier than ever for visitors from near and far to enjoy the award-winning event.

Darryl Armitage

Darryl Armitage

Ghilian Campbell, Visit Armagh (centre); with David Wood and Breige Coward, both Tourism Ireland, at World Travel Market in London. Picture: Malcolm McNally

Tourism Ireland sets sights on 2025 at World Travel Market (WTM) in London

The Headland is an iconic clifftop oasis overlooking Newquay’s world-famous Fistral beach.

Heavenly spa hotel has a new restaurant with unrivalled Atlantic views

Minister O’Dowd launches new anti-drink driving campaign Darryl Armitage

Darryl Armitage

The Barceló Fuerteventura Mar's main pool and bar area

Fancy just floating around in Fuerteventura?

The Jackery Explorer 1000 V2 brings many improvements over its predecessor

Review: Jackery has just improved one of its best power stations

Pictured at the launch are Maria Hourican (left) and Maureen Ledwith from Business Exhibitions Ltd, the company which organises the Holiday World Shows in Belfast and Dublin, and Jonathan Adair of sponsor Bookit by NI Travel News, a membership-based travel hub that offers members a range of weekly holiday deals and offers. For more information, visit www.holidayworldshowni.com.

Need a holiday? ‘Book It’ at Holiday World Show Belfast this coming January

Jet2.com and Jet2CityBreaks celebrate start of their biggest ever Iceland progra...

Jet2.com and Jet2holidays launch sale across ALL flights and holidays for rest o...
As the UK weather takes another turn for the worse, Jet2.com and Jet2holidays are making sure that the sunshine isn’t just a distant memory by launching a brand-new sale across ALL flights and holidays departing for the rest of 2024.
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Jet2.com and Jet2holidays launch biggest ever Summer programme for 2026

The very best seats in St Ives at Trevose with stunning views of the harbour.

Why this place is perfect for your next staycation at St Ives

The social spaces are bright, modern and welcoming

I visited newly refurbed London hotel with amazing food and local wine

Leading leisure airline Jet2.com celebrated 20 years of award-winning flights from Belfast International Airport this morning. In September 2004, Jet2.com welcomed its first customers onboard at Belfast International Airport and today, over five million happy holidaymakers later, the airline is celebrating 20 years since its first flight departed to Prague. To mark the occasion, customers flying with the airline this morning received a VIP customer experience at check-in, which included a red-carpet welcome, balloon arch, cupcakes and vouchers to use towards their next getaway with Jet2.com and Jet2holidays. Joining in the birthday celebrations were members of the airline’s ‘red team’ in Belfast (l-r) Laura White, Michael O’Neill, Justyna Trojan and Nichola Esler.

Jet2.com celebrates 20 years of award-winning flights from Belfast International

Jordan Bernard and friends loved every minute of Butlin's Big Weekender

Butlin’s Big Weekender: Nostalgia, fun and high-energy entertainment

I stayed at a canal-side hotel in the Dutch capital, Amsterdam, and I could not recommend staying here enough. (Photo: NationalWorld/Isabella Boneham)

The perfect canal-side hotel in Amsterdam - close to top attractions

I stayed a beautiful, peaceful property in the Cornish village of Praa Sands - and I would highly recommend staying here for your next break-away. (Photos: Cornwall Hideaways/Isabella Boneham)

A peaceful Cornwall holiday stay close to sandy beaches - take a look

Marella Cruises launches 'Happy-Hormone' formula with Greg Rutherford

P&O Cruises expand shore experiences to Time Out Market

Turkey has a great range of resorts

Turkey: Idyllic destination of ancient history and natural beauty

Turkey is full of tasty treats - here is our guide to some of the best

Top 5 foodie hotspots in Istanbul, Turkey
Türkiye’s storied history, bountiful climate and strategic location between East and West have given the country a rich culinary heritage, making it the perfect place for foodies.
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Chicago cityscape reflected in iconic Cloud Gate monument, known as 'The Bean'

I visited filming locations of Disney+ The Bear TV show in Chicago

The House of Gods hotel in Glasgow will open in January 2024.

I was treated like a star in a luxury suite at House of Gods Glasgow

easyJet holidays launches sale with savings of up to £200

Escape to the Canary Islands this October

Bargain breaks: Low-cost autumn holidays for last-minute sun

Jet2.com and Jet2CityBreaks unwrap Vienna as Winter Christmas Market destination

Celebrate your wedding, engagement or vow renewal with a ceremony at sea

Get on the train to sport hotspots

Summer of Sport inspires Brits to experience sport in real world

Eyeconic captures the beauty of eyes through high-definition iris imagery

Eyeconic: P&O Cruises offer unique pics by capturing beauty of eyes

Cruising around the Croatian coastline visiting beautiful islands and having swim spots at stunning locations was a dream - and a holiday for all ages. (Photo: Isabella Boneham)

My dreamy experience cruising around Croatia - why you should book

NYX Holborn bedroom. Credit: NYX

NYX Hotel London review: everything you need for a perfect city break

Relax by the pool at Sandos Papagayo

Deal of the week: Get a third off an all-inclusive break in Lanzarote

TUI launches exciting new tours to UAE, Egypt and India

Escape to up-and-coming Croatian destination in Summer 25

Verbier and the Val de Bagnes in the summer. Credit: Lucia Harrison/Verbier Tourisme

Dodge the Verbier crowds and visit in the summer for great gastronomy

The Incredible Hulk Coaster at Universal Orlando Resort

Free kid's place on selected holidays to Orlando, Florida

Jet2 are Which? guide's best airline

Jet2.com named best airline for customer satisfaction in Which? survey

Grab a bargain holiday in Stella Gardens

easyJet holidays' deals of the week

Almyrida Village and Waterpark Hotel in Crete

Bargain breaks: Late-summer deals for Greek Islands and Marrakech

The sea around Sardinia is spectacularly blue on a summer's day (Photo: Amber Allott)

Experience Sardinia in style at the Chia Laguna Resort

Enjoy a meal and sea views from your five-star hotel

Deal of the week: Five-star all inclusive holiday to Turkey

A view of Trentino from Castel Pergine. Credit: NW

The Italian region with beautiful lakes and wine, away from the crowds

Weather leads Brits holiday plans - how to get a 'bad weather' refund

Jet2 is offering millions of free child places

Jet2holidays adds free child place onto every flight for summer 25

Julian Club Hotel in Dalaman

easyJet holidays’ deals of the week - package holidays from £191

Stay at the five-star Senator Banùs

Book a bargain five-star break on the Costa del Sol

I visited the breath-taking Lake Maggiore in Italy and explored the beautiful islands - a trip of dreams that you need to experience. (Photo: NationalWorld/Kim Mogg/Isabella Boneham)

My breath-taking trip of dreams to the bellissima Lake Maggiore

The Ampersand Hotel has a grand frontage.

Review: The Ampersand Hotel lives up to its enviable location

The Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal is one of the prettiest waterways in the UK

A wonderful week on the Welsh waterways for my canal boat holiday