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Lorde has teased fans of a 'new era' for her in 2025 in a new message shared on WhatsApp.

Lorde teases a 'new era' after surprise appearance at Coachella 2025

Linkin Park will be opening this year's UEFA Champions League Final - and have dropped a new short film in celebration of the feat.

Linkin Park to perform before the UEFA Champions League Final

The celebrated works of '90s R&B group TLC are reportedly set to become the premise of a new jukebox musical.

Reports emerge that a TLC jukebox musical is set to debut in 2026

John Cena is about to compete in his final WrestleMania main event this weekend - but do the bookies think he'll walk away the champ?

WWE WrestleMania 41 betting odds ahead of this weekend’s event

Countdown is on for New Balmoral Sponsors

Countdown is on for new Balmoral sponsors

From minibeast hunts to 35th birthday celebrations, here's 23 family-friendly things you can do in Northern Ireland this Easter.

23 Easter events in Northern Ireland suitable for the whole family

Snoop Dogg has revealed his next album is set to be another series of gospel works, titled Altar Call.

Snoop Dogg announced gospel album featuring Jamie Foxx

Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey with Ulster-Scots Agency Representative, Ann Davison, and May Fair Working Group Chair, Councillor Jeannie Archibald-Brown

The Ballyclare May Fair returns – A week of fun for all

Despite rave reviews for her performance at Coachella 2025, some fans are asking why certain songs did not make her weekend one set.

Lady Gaga defends Harlequin despite Coachella omission

Choir President Thoburn McCaughey and choir members rehearsing for their Spring Concert.

Rural Voices prepare for Ballymena concert

Great Big Green Week is taking place from Saturday 7 June to Saturday 15 June 2025.

Join one million others during Great Big Green Week 2025

Great Big Green Week, the UK’s biggest celebration of action to tackle climate change and protect nature, is taking place from Saturday 7 June to Saturday 15 June 2025. Organisers are expecting 1 million people to take part this year, through in-person and online events embedded in the heart of communities, right across the country.

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Balmoral 'Star of the Future' Among Classes with New Sponsors

Sponsors jump at the chance to join the ‘Balmoral Buzz’

Ballyeaston Service for the Rural and Farming Community

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Rural Event Training

Get show season ready with rural event training

Who are bookies suggesting will be the next musician in line for the great big screen biopic?

Who do bookies think will have the next musical biopic about them?

Conor Casey a dairy farmer from Cloughmills will be speaking at the AgriSearch Dairy Conference on 15th April in Armagh City Hotel.

Agrisearch conference to feature top industry experts

Lindsay Curran, Food NI and Rhonda Geary, RUAS Group Operations Director welcome exhibitors Copeland Distillery, Krazi Baker and Mash Direct to the 2025 NI Food & Drink Pavilion at the Balmoral Show.

The tastiest NI Food & Drink Pavilion yet

Hosted by comedian and actor Russell Kane, each episode of TUI’s ‘Pack Your Bags’ podcast features a celebrity guest sharing stories of their most memorable travel moments and offering a glimpse into how their adventures (and misadventures) have shaped their lives.

Russell Kane invites celebs to tell their travel tales in new podcast

Hosted by comedian and actor Russell Kane, each episode of TUI’s ‘Pack Your Bags’ podcast features a celebrity guest sharing stories of their most memorable travel moments and offering a glimpse into how their adventures (and misadventures) have shaped their lives.

Karen Abrams

The sign advertising the Tractor Run

Staffordstown Tractor Run aids Northern Ireland Children's Hospice

L-R Melissa Falconer, ERG, Raivo Kurg, Hands That Talk, Martina Tully, ERG

ERG generates £300,000 for the local community

JCB Dancing Diggers set to wow crowds at this year’s Balmoral Show

JCB Dancing Diggers return to Balmoral Show

Last year's IPHS Symposium drew large crowds to the Curragh Racecourse Exhibition Hall.

Impressive speaker line-up for Irish Pig Health Society’s Symposium

Shaun Gormley (left), owner of Criterion Bar & Coffee House in Belfast, and Paddy Doris of Craigavon-based drinks distributor United Wines enjoy a pint of Beamish in celebration of the Irish stout brand’s double-digit growth in Northern Ireland. Last year, sales of Beamish kegs and pints in Northern Ireland increased by a staggering 90 per cent year on year, driven largely by the brand’s strong associations with music and comedy.

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

Author Donal Ryan

Award-winning bookshop hosts Dromore’s first literary festival

Entries for the 2025 Balmoral Show will close on 19th March at 5pm.

Balmoral Show entry deadline approaching

Vickie White, RUAS Business Development Executive joins Adam Short, Sales, Marketing & Nutritional Advisor at Bluegrass to announce increased sponsorship for 2025 Balmoral Show.

Bluegrass increase sponsorship ahead of 2025 Balmoral Show

Come and enjoy meeting and seeing this lovely animals and their lovely products produced from their fibre.

Northern Ireland Alpaca Group Halter Show

Dominic Kirwan

The Hot Country TV awards to be held at the Great Northern Hotel, Bundoran

Mandy Stewart, Jane Mitchell, Kate Picken, Harvey Stuart, Nicola Youngson, James Stewart and Alan Hutcheon

Magical Farmers’ Choir concert raises over £56,000 for RSABI

The recent Farmers’ Choir concert in Aberdeenshire has been hailed a resounding success, raising an outstanding £56,238 for RSABI, the charity supporting people in Scottish agriculture.

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One of Northern Ireland’s leading hospitality and entertainment businesses, Dormans Hospitality Group (DHG), has confirmed details of a major expansion of one of its premiere venues. The Blind Piglet will be the latest addition to the group’s expanding range of facilities at the Dormans Bar complex in Magherafelt. Pictured overseeing the construction work are Henry McGlone (Director, DHG) and Andrew Neilson (Bar Manager, Dormans). The new Blind Piglet 5 000 sq ft addition will create 25 new jobs when the doors open in mid-March and represents a substantial £750 000 investment in the entertainment complex by DHG. As the latest addition to the Dormans Bar complex, The Blind Piglet will provide a fully immersive live music venue and is set to become the go-to spot for late-night entertainment, casual street food and live sport viewing in the heart of Mid Ulster.

Dormans Magherafelt announces major expansion

John Steele presenting a Special Award to Sean Taylor from Dessert Co, Raceview Mill, Broughshane

Traction Engine Club of Ulster Charity Awards Night at Dunsilly Hotel, Antrim

Kendall Glenn, RUAS Events & Digital Marketing Executive, asks potential exhibitors if they can ‘Bee the Change’

Balmoral Show challenges budding florists to ‘Bee the Change’

Livestock and Equine Entries Open for 2025 Balmoral Show

Livestock and Equine Entries Open for 2025 Balmoral Show

Limp Bizkit have been announced as part of this year’s Leeds and Reading Festivals, as organisers reveal their second wave of acts.

Leeds and Reading announce 28 new acts for 2025 - full list

Pitbull is set to return for two nights only in the UK in 2025, with special guest Shaggy for both dates.

Pitbull announces two UK dates for 2025 alongside special guest Shaggy

Jenny McNeill, RUAS Business Development Executive, announces new award for innovative Balmoral Show trade exhibitors

Innovation to be celebrated at the Balmoral Show

John Farry, Chelsea Evans and David James.  Picture: Vincent Loughran Armagh

Winners and presentations at The Northern Ireland Country Music Awards

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

Royal Ulster Agricultural Society

Official statement ahead of 2025 Balmoral Show

Stained glass window of Saint Patrick

The home of St Patrick: Armagh festival returns to honour our patron saint

Stephen McCartney (Hyperfast NI), Derek Lough (YFCU) and Brooke Cameron (Hyperfast NI)

YFCU launches AGM supported by Hyperfast NI as principal sponsor

Paula McIntyre, Sarah Travers and Tally Knipe

Inspiring women’s retreat featuring Sarah Travers and Paula McIntyre announced

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Mastermind casting now

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Ballymoney Drama Festival returns for 84th year

Donaghadee YFC will be celebrating 90 years of developing young people in the local area this year. And to mark the occasion the club will be holdung a commemorative dinner dance in La Mon on Saturday 22nd February.

Donaghadee YFC looking forward to celebrating 90 years later this month

The Sort Your Life Out dream team are back in action from 11 Feb

Stacey Solomon's Sort Your Life Out looking for farming families to take part

This week, we follow the story of the show’s 100th dog, a terrified Cockapoo. Will she find the courage to open her heart?

Channel 4’s The Dog House celebrates its 100th dog rehomed on the show!

Members of Portrush WI who went under the name of 'Portrush Babes' at the Armoy WI Quiz.

In pictures: Armoy WI hold quiz at Ballymoney Rugby Club

Author Glenn Patterson leans against the backdrop of a quote from his debut novel, 'Fat Lad.'

Celebrating Belfast’s literary power at 4 Corners Festival

Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council area is set to captivate visitors in 2025 with a kaleidoscope of events, experiences, and attractions

For the ultimate bucket list for 2025 try Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon

Agriculture Apprenticeship learners who were presented with their qualifications achieved through training at Enniskillen Campus with Philip Holdsworth (CAFRE Senior Lecturer) and William Johnston (CAFRE Lecturer).

Apprenticeship training at CAFRE

The Northern Ireland Country Music Awards (NICMA’s) voted by the public returns on Monday 17th February 2025

Less than four weeks to go to Northern Ireland Country Music Awards

Janice Gibson presents Asda Foundation Cheque to The Hub BT80

Cookstown support group, The Hub BT80 receives £1,000 Asda Foundation Grant

Open Farm Sunday helps bring farmer's stories to life

Open Farm Sunday boost support for host farmers

Dana Masters

Seven music acts Appearing at the upcoming 4 Corners Festival

Farming

Government called to support UK farmers while introducing low-carbon strategy

Love Island All Stars is back.

Where you have seen Love Island: All Star cast before

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