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The Derry Halloween celebrations, the largest festival of their kind in Europe, will focus on ‘Awakening the Walled City’ trail within the streets of the city centre from Monday, October 28 until Wednesday 30 and will climax with a ‘Carnival of the Dead’ themed Halloween parade and fireworks display on Thursday, October 31

Seven days of activity across 50 venues revealed for 2024 Halloween celebrations

The design team for the i4C Innovation and CleanTech Centre at St Patrick’s regeneration site in Ballymena has been appointed. Belfast-based multi-disciplinary construction consultancy, WH Stephens will lead on the design of the cutting-edge facility. Pictured at the official announcement of the design team was Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Alderman Beth Adger MBE with Gerard Murray, director of regional development at Department for Communities (DfC), Minister for the Economy Conor Murphy, Michael Murray director at WH Stephens and Jonathan McGrandle, acting director of development at Mid and East Antrim Borough Council

Design team appointed for NI's £24million i4C Innovation and Cleantech Centre

McConnell’s Distillery in Belfast has been shortlisted for a major structural award from The Institution of Structural Engineers (IstructE). Pictured is McConnell’s Distillery. Credit: Kathy Tyndall

NI distillery one of 30 buildings shortlisted for global structural award

Innovation City Belfast (ICB) has appointed Dr Adrian Johnston MBE as the city’s new innovation commissioner. He will officially take up the role in January 2025. As Commissioner, Adrian will work with Innovation City Belfast (ICB) to build upon Belfast’s existing strengths and seek to position the city as a global home for innovation

Northern Ireland director is appointed new Belfast innovation commissioner

The new owners of Hagan’s Bar in Dungannon have reveal ‘major refurbishment’ plans following its recent acquisition for undisclosed sum. Credit: Hagan's Bar & Bar Bella

New owners of popular Northern Ireland bar reveal major refurbishment plans

NI garden centre invites families to celebrate Halloween...including the dog!

Led by renowned Belfast specialist optometrist Geoff McConville, the investment makes him the only optician on the island of Ireland to possess the Valeda technology

NI eye specialist clinic invests £50,000 in revolutionary vision loss treatment

Marine Hotel, located in Northern Ireland, has secured an AA four-star award for outstanding service and hospitality. The Ballycastle hotel is now one of the few hotels in Northern Ireland to be awarded this prestigious title. Pictured is Colum McLornan and business partner Claire Hunter

Independent Northern Ireland hotel achieves prestigious AA four-star awards

A popular Co Tyrone family-run pub Hagan's Bar & Bar Bella in Dungannon has been acquired by Northern Ireland hospitality group, 1 Oak Leisure Ireland Ltd

Popular NI family-run bar changes hands after 55 years for undisclosed sum

Declan Moore, operations director at Progressive Building Society, which is supporting UK Savings Week, said it was reassuring that Northern Ireland consumers could cope with a financial emergency and he commended savers for putting away over £200 each month

Report: NI consumers have over £5,000 less in their savings pots than rest of UK

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Over 100 employers in NI now accredited as Living Wage Employers

Alan Lowry CEO and founder of ESF and chair of the Federation of Small Businesses NI Policy Board

NI manufacturing firms should embrace resilience says FSB policy chair ahead of ...

To ensure the most magical start to the festive season, Dobbies’ seasonal colleagues will begin preparations in mid-November for the grand opening of Santa's Grotto in its Antrim and Lisburn stores on Thursday, November 28 at Dobbies’ Christmas Shopping Night

Ho ho ho! Northern Ireland garden centre calls for Santas and elves

ALDI is delighted to announce that Northern Ireland’s Macey’s Factory has been chosen as one of the winners of this year’s Grow with ALDI 2024 programme. Based in Coleraine, Macey’s Factory is a local business that produces popcorn and candy floss, run by father-and-son duo Shay and Marc Donley

NI father and son popcorn and candy floss makers named winners of Grow with ALDI

Armagh City, Banbridge & Craigavon Borough Council together with its tourism and hospitality partners are aiming to generate £35 million in economic impact across its tourism sector by the end of 2024, following the success of its award-winning annual Food and Cider Weekend. Pictured is Shambles Yard

NI council targets £35million economic boost and record visitor numbers

Northern Ireland private healthcare provider JACE Medical has officially launched its state of the art clinic facility. Pictured the JACE Medical team at the official launch of JACE Clinic

JACE Medical expands clinic facilities with additional £1m investment
Bringing the investment to £3.5m the new facility also brings with it four new job recruits for the clinic, demonstrating JACE Medical’s commitment to job creation and the local economy
Claire Cartmill

Economy Minister Conor Murphy is pictured with Suzanne Wylie, chief executive, Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Murphy outlines plan to turn the dial on economic performance

(L-R) Rory and Fiona Chapman, On The Hoof

Visit Armagh targets £35M economic boost and record visitor numbers

Culture Day visitors were able to experience a bit of the culture from Senegal

Tesco grant funds Culture Day to celebrate diversity and inclusion in Belfast

Kenny Millen (LRFC), Michael Keating, Captain, Gareth Gardiner (The Plough) and Michael Knowles

The Plough cuts new deal with Lisburn Rugby

Starting a conversation about mental health should be as easy as having a coffee or a slice of cake

The Mental Health Association unveils coffee foundation “Call Us Crazy”

Helen Troughton of Armagh Cider Company with apples ready for cider production

Family enterprise at core of local industry from ‘blossom to bottle’

Ruth Maguire, Founder of The Nourish Consultancy

NI breastfeeding expert Ruth Maguire launches new employer breastfeeding consult...

The Windrose Bar and Restaurant, based at Rodgers Quay in Carrickfergus, reveals plans to reopen. Photo: Ronnie Moore

NI bar and restaurant to reopen after closing due to 'difficult' conditions

More than 100 employers across Northern Ireland have now committed to paying the real Living Wage, a significant milestone that highlights the region’s growing dedication to fair pay. USPCA are among the latest employers to join this growing network. Pictured is Darragh, Lisa, Emma, Siobhan, Dylan, Chloe, Leon, Maria and Shakira the dog

Over 100 employees in NI now accredited as real living wage employers

Belfast software company Totalmobile has appointed Chrissi Jackson as chief product officer

NI software company appoints new chief product officer at pivotal time of growth

Northern Ireland logistics company, Speedlink, is showcasing its specialist Free Running Explosive Detection Dogs (FREDDs) service as part of the upcoming ITV series, ‘Dogs with Jobs’, which will air this Thursday, September 12. Belfast International Airport is the only regional airport in the UK and the island of Ireland to offer the service

NI logistics company’s explosive detection dogs service showcased in ITV series
Belfast’s Speedlink International Logistics’ FREDDs service to feature in ‘Dogs with Jobs’
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Emer Murnaghan OBE, innovation director, Graham and chair of ICE Northern Ireland, with outgoing ICE NI chair Brenda O’Loan. Picture: Michael Cooper

NI construction firm director appointed as chair of ICE Northern Ireland

Arthur Cox Northern Ireland’s newest associates, Molly Reid, Emiko Seawright, Reuben Kane and Ruth McIlwaine, pictured with Lynsey Mallon, Managing Partner of Arthur Cox Northern Ireland, along with Orlaith Bradley, Reuben McCausland, Finn Ritchie, Diane McCallan, Christopher Brown and Louis Graham, the latest trainees to have joined the firm

Northern Ireland law firm announces 10 new appointments

Newry-based entrepreneur Catherine Elliott, originally from the United States has established BT35 Physiotherapy & Pilates after receiving assistance from Go Succeed, the free enterprise support service, delivered by Northern Ireland’s 11 councils

From New York to Northern Ireland, mum-of-two comes 'home' to realise her dream

Belfast City Airport has introduced Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) fuel across 100% of its fleet of airside vehicles and equipment. Pictured is Ian Nuttall, environment and sustainability manager at Belfast City Airport and Michael McDowell, airfield operations manager at Belfast City Airport

NI airport is flying free after switching to Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil fuel

Iconic UK menswear label, Ben Sherman, opens its first Northern Irish store at premium designer outlet, The Boulevard creating six new jobs. Pictured is Ben Sherman staff with Lesley Poots, marketing manager at The Boulevard

Iconic UK menswear label sets up shop in Northern Ireland for the first time

Newry-based food and agribusiness Roebuck Food Group has completed the sale of its animal protein sourcing business. The division been sold to Belfast businessman Plunkett Matthews, of local firm Townview Foods. (Image credit: Pixabay)

NI food and agribusiness completes sale of division for up to £1.04million

Described as one of Northern Ireland’s most unique hotels, the multi award winning Titanic Hotel Belfast named Northern Ireland’s Leading Hotel for seven consecutive years, blends historic charm and modern luxury, occupying a legendary location in the heart of Titanic Quarter. Pictured is Adrian McNally, general manager of Titanic Hotel Belfast

Watch: Stunning drone footage showcases Northern Ireland's most unique hotel

A Belfast-based energy services business which helps homeowners reduce their carbon emissions has secured a £200,000 loan from the Investment Fund for Northern Ireland. Pictured is Jack Peel, finance director of Refresh NI with Mark Sterritt, British Business Bank's director of Nations and Regions Investment Funds, with Neil McCabe, director of Whiterock. (Image credit: Whiterock)

Investment fund backing to accelerate growth plans for NI energy services firm

NI mother and daughter designers launch exclusive range for Royal Portrush

Young Alexandra Barfoot started taking pictures as a youngster. She's pictured with her plastic LeClic camera

Love Your Local: NI photographer turns teenage passion into snap-tastic business

Caolan Crampsie (22) realised his dreams by starting up his own coffee business The Coffee Barrel with the help of his family

22-year-old Northern Ireland student starts his own coffee shop

Pre-tax profits and turnover have climbed in the latest accounts for Heron Bros, the Northern Ireland construction and property development company founded by six brothers in 1956. Credit: Heron Bros

Turnover climbs by £40m at long-established NI family construction firm

One of the most anticipated new bars in Belfast, Amelia Hall on Howard Street will open to the public tomorrow (Saturday)

NI's newest bar opens following series of exhaustive trials and tests

NI Veterans Commissioner Danny Kinahan resigned on Thursday, citing major frustrations in trying to do his job. Photo Pacemaker Press

NIO silent on Tory plans for F/T Veterans Commissioner

Glenarm at sunset

Community market is local success story as visitors flock to village

Revival Meetings

Revival meetings continue in Mid-Ulster

Jack Peel, Finance Director of Refresh NI pictured with Mark Sterritt, British Business Bank’s Director

Investment Fund for Northern Ireland backs company committed to helping homeowne...

Novice Men: Marcus Brown, Stephen Whelan, John Magill (cox), Conor Acheston, Ian Blair

All Ireland success for Castle Rowing Club, Ballygally

Chief Scout Dwayne Fields

Adventurer Dwayne Fields named new UK chief scout

Portrush Raft Race 2024 Official Cheque Presentation

Success all round at the Portrush Raft Race 2024

"Anybody can do it if you do it - you are never too old" says one of the top stunt pilots appearing at the NI International Airshow this weekend - 62 year old Richard Goodwin. Look out for the jet engines on the side of his custom built 'muscle biplane'.

‘You are never too old’ – says stunt Pilot Richard, 62

Ewan Plenderleith, General Manager of the Slieve Donard, and Matthew Fitzpatrick of United Wines.

United Wines tees up partnership with Slieve Donard

Mr Robert Carmichael, Chairman of the East Londonderry UUP Association

Carmichael calls for greater urban-rural partnerships

Colin Murphy with Colm Higgins and speaker and moderator Tina Calder

Robotics, automation and digital stage speakers announced for NI manufacturing e...

PSNI Chief Constable Jon Boutcher

PSNI chief constable aims to boost officer numbers to 7,000

Veterans commissioner for Northern Ireland Danny Kinahan may have been left with little choice but to resign, it is claimed.

'MOD closing key group may have pushed commissioner'

Nathan Crozier, Key Account Manager at TS Foods in Castlewellan; Innovative sourdough stuffings now in Dunnes Stores

New sourdough stuffings from Castlewellan

A team from Northern Ireland are competing in The Subbuteo World Cup. Pictured is Northern Ireland vs Australia in the 2022 World Cup in Rome

Northern Ireland subbuteo team hopes to bring the World Cup trophy home