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Cafe Storm, established in 2014, has opened its new Sion Mills location in the historic Sion Stables, creating a fresh hospitality destination in the Co Tyrone village

'The wait is over': New café brings historic 1884 NI stables back to life

Londonderry-based car and motor insurance agency CRASH Services has marked another major milestone in its continued growth with the opening of a new accident management hub in Dungannon. Pictured is Sinead McAllister, chief financial officer, Chris Harte, fleet director, Michelle Murphy, operations director, Paul O’Hare, finance director and Paula Mahoney, marketing director

Family-founded NI accident management firm opens latest facility

Anna McErlean succeeds Peter McBride following organisation’s annual general meeting. She is pictured with Retail NI chief executive Glyn Roberts

'Deeply passionate': Lisburn family business director takes top Retail NI role

The Duke of Gloucester has visited Henry Brothers’ impressive new headquarters in Magherafelt, marking an exciting milestone for the family business

'It's a real honour': NI construction firm's new headquarter fit for royalty

Susie Megahey, commercial director at Barclay Communications in Belfast

Up to 15 new jobs as NI firm secures place on £1.5bn UK Government framework

The aftermath of the devastating fire at Buckshot Hughes Garage in Loughgall, Co Armagh. Credit Facebook

Community rallies behind Co Armagh mechanics after garage destroyed in fire

Pictured here getting ready for the event are Movie House Jet Centre team members Ellie Stockman, Wanda Donnan and Nathaniel Robinson.

Swap tins for Moviehouse tickets to support local food banks

Pictured are Gráinne Moody, director of Food and Drink, Invest NI, John McDaid, managing director, U-Bake and Aeidin McCarter, head of regional business for the north west region, Invest NI

NI fourth-gen family bakery business turns up the heat with £1.6m investment

David Hourican, interim chief executive of the British Business Bank

More Northern Ireland businesses eligible for expanded £6.5bn finance scheme

Water at Lisburn graveyard

Family distraught as council and NIW in dispute over leak at grave

Jamie Dornan stars alongside US actor Anthony Mackie as disgraced FBI agent Jack Strickland

Jamie Dornan says executive producing on new heist series ‘a big responsibility’

Sir Bernard McCloskey, pictured delivering a lecture in 2013

One of Northern Ireland's top judges dies at 70 shortly after retiring

Belfast-headquartered IT provider Kainos Group plc has reported strong interim results, with increased profits and a significant rise in revenue. The listed business operates across three divisions: Digital Services, Workday Services and Workday Products

'This was an excellent six months': Revenue surges 37% at NI IT firm to £268.8m

Musgrave NI has invested £1 million in its Centra store in Banbridge, delivering a fully upgraded petrol forecourt and a range of improvements designed to make shopping easier and more convenient for customers. Pictured is Musgrave NI’s head of company owned stores Oliver Martin joins Centra Banbridge general assistant Kate Stronach and store manager Chloe Stevenson

£1m investment transforms Northern Ireland Centra store and forecourt

The application seeks approval for limited amendments to seven dwellings within the previously approved Laurelhill Phase 3 development, specifically relating to minor siting adjustments and the revised retaining wall and associated rear curtilage treatment.

Alterations to plans for 80-unit housing development in Coleraine

Maxol Group CEO Brian Donaldson

Family forecourt retailer announces £14m NI investment plan with up to 100 jobs
Maxol has earmarked funding for major redevelopments, new facilities and EV charging hubs, subject to planning approval
Claire Cartmill

Tara Cunningham with broadcaster and Brooke ambassador Angela Rippon CBE at the Animals in War remembrance service in London.

Causeway Coast Dog Rescue honours animals who served in war

Tom Mallon, managing director of Resonate Testing Limited, is shown inspecting a high-temperature fire test on an aircraft component or engine part at the company's facility in Newry

NI testing firm strikes strategic agreement with Canadian space tech company

Ayming UK, a specialist innovation funding consultancy, has announced the acquisition of Amplifi, which specialises in innovation and tax incentives for UK and Irish businesses and is based near Belfast. Pictured is Chris Maylin, Mark Smith and Jeff Drennan

London firm acquires NI consultancy in UK deal, boosting workforce by 30%

Wilma Erskine OBE, one of the most respected and influential figures in the world of golf, has been honoured with the ‘Special Recognition Award’ by Elevate Golf in recognition of her outstanding contribution to the game.

Dunluce Lodge Golf Brand Ambassador receives Special Recognition Award

Photo issued by Henry Aldridge & Son of William Dibden's first communion certificate which is going up for auction alongside a day ticket to view the Titanic on the day of her departure, at Henry Aldridge & Son on November 21. William Dibden, aged 18, was a second-class passenger who perished in the Titanic disaster

Rare Titanic launch ticket could fetch £50,000 at auction

CarMoney NI is run by husband-and-wife team Lyndsey and Richard Kerr, who have 45 years of motor trade experience between them

Belfast couple launches motor finance business to support NI dealers

John Keane and Sandy Keane of the Ardmore Group, Rosie Pierce and Julian Vogel of Modus

NI PR group expands into London with major agency acquisition

Boots has completed a major refresh of its Londonderry Foyleside store, introducing an enhanced beauty, wellness and healthcare offering

Boots unveils major beauty and wellness revamp at NI shopping centre

Dobbies Garden Centre in Lisburn has unveiled a new-look restaurant and coffee shop in time for Christmas, following a refurbishment designed to bring the garden indoors

Dobbies gives NI restaurant and coffee shop a new look following Antrim closure

Leading professional tour guiding body Tour Guides NI (TGNI) is celebrating its 10th birthday this month with the announcement of Declan Lawn, co-creator of BBC TV drama Blue Lights, as its first Honorary President. Welcoming Declan to the organisation is Tour Guides NI chairman Donal Kelly and TGNI secretary Christine Donnelly

'Essential role': Blue Lights star shines light on NI tour guiding milestone

Northern Ireland construction company Gilbert-Ash has been recognised for its outstanding commitment to sustainability after winning the Environmental Impact Award at the prestigious Building Awards 2026

NI construction firm wins top UK award for environmental commitment
Gilbert-Ash recognised at the Building Awards 2026 for its sustainability strategy and progress in reducing carbon emissions
Claire Cartmill

Council was told the premises at 26 Killead Road provide all essential building requirements for the charity’s first residential centre in the province Pic: Google

Vacant guesthouse earmarked for use as a supported residential centre

Fusion Antibodies secures a £45,000-plus antibody engineering project, using its proprietary RAMP technology for an established pharmaceutical client. Credit Fusion Antibodies

Belfast biotech firm secures £45,000 project with global pharmaceutical company

Dr Richard Morrison, owner of Morrison Dental and Fifteen Dental and Maura O’Leary, senior bank manager at Danske Bank

NI dentist strengthens his bite in County Down with second practice acquisition

Dr. Michael McBrien, Consultant Anaesthetist, Belfast Health and Social Care Trust, is made a Member of the Order of the British Empire by the Princess Royal at Windsor Castle.

Belfast anaesthetist awarded MBE by The Princess Royal

Stewart Holden at Bob Stewart's

Countdown Champion Stewart Holden Celebrates Ten Years As Quizmaster

Pictured following the announcement of the acquisition of Haworth McCall by AM Consulting Engineers are Aidan McCarthy, MD of AM Consulting Engineers, Chris Chapman, technical director, Geotech, AMCE, Des McCall, partner and MD of Haworth McCall, Paul McGreevy, director, Structures, AMCE and Sarah McCarthy, director, operations, AMCE

NI engineering firm contiunes UK expansion with second acquisition in under year

Belfast man Adam Bushby, left, embraces his father Karl at a special reception in Hull last week.

Belfast man: ‘My hero dad took 28 years to walk back home from Chile’

Long Meadow family, left Pat McKeever, Alana, Catherine and Peter

NI artisans aiming for all-Ireland glory in influential food awards

Northern Ireland transport and logistics firm Crossland has been acquired by specialist event logistics provider KB Event in its first deal since securing investment from H2 Equity Partners

NI transport firm snapped up in first acquisition by event logistics group

London precision engineering and manufacturing business Corvero has acquired a Northern Ireland-based aerospace specialist Datum Design, whose partners include Airbus, Boeing and GKN. The Belfast firm was founded 30 years ago by Michael Maguire and John Getty

'Exciting next step': NI engineering firm snapped up in latest UK aerospace deal

Founded by Ulster University alumnus and CEO Dr Alan Kennedy, PulseAI's proprietary deep learning technology for advanced ECG analysis was developed in collaboration with research expertise from within the University

NI AI firm secures US approval for life-saving heart-monitoring technology

As COP31 gets underway in Turkey, Belfast’s RE[act] Festival is bringing the global conversation closer to home, inviting people across the city to explore what a more sustainable Belfast could look like. Pictured is Chris McCracken, LQ BID, Heather Henry-Wilson, SONI and Gavin Kelly, NI Screen

Belfast festival brings global COP31 climate debate closer to home

Mini Ville, an imaginative role-play village designed to encourage children to learn through play, opened three years ago and has since expanded its offering to include private hire, birthday parties, tutoring and a nursery

Carrickfergus play centre celebrates three years of growth

Family-run Shelbourne Motors was among the standout winners at the Northern Ireland Motor Industry Awards 2026, taking home the Dealer Group and EV Dealer titles, while founder Fred Ward received the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award

NI family-run motor group leads awards as founder receives lifetime honour

Phil Owen, sales director and John McLeister, MD Sales, UK and Ireland at Euro Bus

NI manufacturer takes global stage with major showcases 7,000 miles apart

Bloody Sunday campaigner John Kelly whose funeral has taken place at St. Mary’s Church, Creggan.

Bloody Sunday campaigner John Kelly changed his city’s history, funeral hears

Mark Stockdale will become head of A&L Goodbody's Northern Ireland office on January 1 2027, succeeding Michael Neill, who will take on the role of chairman after leading the Belfast office since 2018. Pictured in Belfast.

'I am very proud of what we have built': Law firm names new head of NI office

Tommy Doherty, business manager, Bank of Ireland with Colin and Louise Johnston, Benedicts and Gavin North, senior business manager, Bank of Ireland

'Retaining all that makes it special': NI hotel and restaurant sold for £5.25m

Sam Sayers of S & DS Construction and Cathal Brannigan of Alskea, regional winners at the 2026 NHBC Pride in the Job Awards, which recognise excellence in house building

NI’s best site managers win ‘Oscars’ for high quality house building

Pizza chain Papa Johns is creating 20 jobs with the opening of a new restaurant in Bangor as it continues to expand its presence across Northern Ireland

'It's an exciting time': Pizza chain expands in NI with new Co Down restaurant

The Heritage Room at the Harbour Office, Belfast Harbour

Harbour looks to the future while marking its past after significant investment

Jimmy Speers ran his own garage outside his home in Desertmartin, Co Londonderry.

ICRIR appeal: Why were three children forced to cradle their dying father?

Ina Bell of Dizzylands funfair.

Funfair legend Ina still going strong after 100 years

A blue plaque has been unveiled to Belfast comedian Frank Carson.

Blue plaque unveiled to honour Frank Carson

PSNI Inspector Kieran Quinn lays a wreath at Dromore war memorial on Remembrance Sunday.

Remembrance Sunday: Dromore pays respects to serving and fallen veterans

Goldsmith Joel M Smyth, founder of Joel Metal Smyth, pictured in his Newtownards workshop where he designs and handcrafts bespoke jewellery in gold and silver

From garden shed to striking gold: How NI man forged his own jewellery business

A chalet-style glamping pod is among the designs approved by Mid Ulster planning officers. Image: Mid Ulster planning portal

17 glamping pods ‘will help boost tourism offer’

Rev Dr Frank Sellar DL, Presbyterian Church

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