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Belfast-based AI technology firm StormHarvester has appointed a former chief executive of a global water software business as a board advisor, as it steps up its expansion into the US market. Pictured is Brian Moloney, founder and CEO of StormHarvester with Colby Manwaring

'Enormous opportunity': NI AI firm strengthens US ambitions with appointment

CO3 chief executive Valerie McConville, Jacinta Linden and Jonathan McAlpin

'Privilege and a challenge': NI man appointed new chair of third sector body CO3

Michael Crealey, lead packaged buying manager for Tesco NI with Ryan McFarland, Drinksology Kirker Greer and cockapoo Wilfie

NI firm launches new Tesco range which puts dogs in the wine aisle

Two of Northern Ireland’s most respected public affairs and communications leaders have joined forces to launch Chambré Collins. Will Chambré and Ben Collins will expand an existing public affairs business and deliver an integrated approach to strategic communications, public affairs and marketing. Pictured are Josepha Madigan, Finn McGrath, Devin Scobie, Will Chambré, Ben Collins, Nicola Bothwell and Kurtis Dickson

'Exciting': Two NI public affairs leaders launch expanded communications agency

Pictured are Dr Vicky Kell, director of innovation, research and development, Invest NI, David Woodburn, global chief technology officer, Shaype and Alan Wilson, head of international investment, Invest NI

Australian payments company to undertake £2.4m R&D project in NI

Health Minister Robbie Butler announced the investment

New £1.95m investment to tackle endometriosis diagnosis delays

Conal McGarrity, managing director of P.A. Duffy & Co Solicitors pictured with Emma McCaul (left) and Ellen Hartles (right)

Two 'exceptional lawyers' promoted to director roles at NI law firm

The opening of a new fabrication hall at Harland & Wolff has been hailed as a major milestone in the revival of shipbuilding in Belfast, as work progresses on three support ships for the Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA)

‘Shipbuilding is returning': £157m investment marks milestone in H&W revival

Belfast's historic 1852 Hotel has been sold to hospitality operator Fahrenheit 7 in a deal advised by CBRE NI and CBRE Hotels

Historic Belfast hotel sold to hospitality operator for undisclosed sum

Jason Starbuck, partner, and Marie Doyle, office senior partner with BrightStart apprentices and graduates

Professional services firm welcomes 63 new hires to NI office

Richard Kerrigan aka Rickydrewapiccy has built a growing business from his distinctive, humorous artwork – and his biggest creative projects are still ahead

'Hey presto’: How one print changed everything for NI rising art entrepreneur

Pictured at law firm Browne Jacobson's client event in the Merchart Hotel are, back row, from left, Declan Cushley, Vicky Dummigan, Raymond Duddy, Ciaran Markey and Jonathan Tardif. Front row, David McDonnell, Jeanne Kelly, Richard Medd, Ross Davidson and Barbara Creed

'It is an incredibly proud moment': UK law firm hosts landmark client event

Instonians player/coach Paul Pritchard (right). (Photo by Andrew McCarroll/Pacemaker Press)

Instonians' 'confidence and execution' plus across AIL

Petrol and diesel prices are both at high levels and holding steady (photo by Oli SCARFF / AFP via Getty Images)

Haulage bosses say firms will start to go under if fuel stays at present price

Alex Thomas, master blender at Bushmills Irish Whiskey

US tourists lead record-breaking surge in Irish whiskey distillery visits

Funding boost: Simon Dunn, managing director and founder of Dangle with Jacob McConkey, investment manager at Whiterock

£60k investment empowers Dangle to fuel NI’s Green energy skills pipeline
Belfast-based specialist training and technical services provider Dangle has received a £60k investment from the Investment Fund for Northern Ireland (IFNI), managed by Whiterock.
David Rankin

A computer rendering of what the proposed new hotel would look like

Updated plans for massive hotel opposite Belfast's main police station

Lynn Nelson and the spooky pals in her front garden are raising money for suicide prevention charity PIPS. Photo: Iain Gray/News Letter

How Lynn's supersize Halloween display puts the frighteners on - for charity

Man remanded in custody over dissident feud shooting charge

How the 556-bed student housing scheme is projected to look. Image: Graham Investment Projects

Opposition to ‘very strange’ plans for huge student block

Loyalist parade prohibited from marching lower Ormeau Road

A police spokesperson said a hooded male, dressed all in black, was seen running from the scene.

Police probe shot fired at house in north Belfast

Northern Ireland-born Conor Haughey (left) celebrates with Fleetwood Town fans after his winning shoot-out penalty in a shock Carabao Cup success over Arsenal. (Photo by Nick Potts/Press Association)

'I’m a Belfast boy' - Conor Haughey credits home roots to stun Arsenal

Food and Farm minister Andrew Muir pictured with Bronagh O’Kane of Drumard Farm, Cookstown, the local winner in the BBC Food and Farming Awards

NI farmer and former aerospace engineer wins BBC Farming for the Future Award

Sue Warner won a bronze medal at the Invictus Games in 2016

Charity helps Sue ‘live well’ after nursing service in war zones

Soldiers from the Queens Royal Hussars on parade. Photo: Cpl James Williams RLC

Last-ditch attempt to stop Armed Forces Covenant helping veterans defeated

On Tuesday police released footage of a person they said they believe may be able to assist with their inquiries.

Footage released of man police want to trace in attempted murder probe
Video footage has been released by police of a man they want to speak to in connection with an attempted murder probe in west Belfast.
Rebecca Black

Belfast City Hall

Belfast City Council turns down LGBTQ St Patrick’s Day parade invite

Mark Allen has drawn widespread support since opening up about his health Picture: Richard Sellers/PA

Snooker star Mark Allen hints at return after mental health difficulties

Charley Boorman interviews Peter Hickman on the grid at the 2026 North West 200

Red-carpet launch of Charley Boorman's new North West 200 documentary announced

Members of the public watch performers at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2026, in Belfast.

Belfast applying to host Fleadh for third year in a row

Northern Ireland Veterans Commissioner David Johnston places a remembrance cross at Belfast City Hall. Photo: Liam McBurney/Press Association

Brave fallen of Northern Ireland remembered as poppy appeal under way

Stormont Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins (left), along with Belfast Lord Mayor Rois-Maire Donnelly speaking to members of the media at the launch of the draft Eastern Transport Plan 2035 at 2 Royal Avenue in Belfast.

Transport plan proposes new pedestrianisation across Belfast city centre

Vincent Price stars in 1959's 'House On Haunted Hill', a favourite of Rue Morgue Film Club organiser Victoria Brown.

How a horror movie club scares the pants off Ulster for charity

England's Kyren Wilson won the Northern Ireland Open final. (Photo by James Fearn/Getty Images)

Kyren Wilson crowned Northern Ireland Open snooker champion

Mrs Pauline Downing.

Tributes to woman who died in Aghagallon collision

Mackenzie Louise Porter

Co Down model in the running for Miss England title

Shankill Leisure Centre

Emergency meeting called on Shankill Leisure Centre

Glentoran manager Duncan Ferguson watching Coleraine tackle Crusaders at Seaview on Saturday. (Photo by Desmond Loughery/Pacemaker Press)

'Sideshow' goal to spoil 'fantastic fella' Duncan Ferguson debut party

Mark Allen spent 10 weeks in a mental health clinic before discharging himself to play at the Northern Ireland Open. (Photo by Richard Sellers/PA Wire)

Mark Allen boosted by messages of support and targets November event

Duncan Ferguson comes to Glentoran as manager with a proud history of community work across his career. (Photo by Pacemaker Press)

Belfast community roots big part of Duncan Ferguson's plan as Glentoran boss

Duncan Ferguson will kick off life as Glentoran manager on Saturday when Ballymena United visit The BetMcLean Oval for a Premiership clash. (Photo by Stephen Davison/Pacemaker Press)

Duncan Ferguson's firm 'we want to be winners' Glentoran message before debut

Rev Julie Bell will be installed next month

New Vicar Choral appointed at Belfast St Anne's cathedral

The Queen of Country, Philomena Begley, is to be honoured with a lifetime achievement award next month. Photo: Carrie Davenport

Philomena Begley to get lifetime achievement award from NI music industry

Birmingham to host UK's first rave drug testing charity (Image credit: Adobe Stock)

NI biotech firm secures £85,000 project with US pharmaceutical giant

Go Pig’s tasty burritos are a success in the Republic

Belfast food firm’s burritos prove a hit with Aldi shoppers

Nuada’s SCALA project has been selected for support from the EU Innovation Fund, one of the world’s largest funding programmes for low-carbon technologies

NI carbon capture firm secures €14.6m EU backing for French project

Three men have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder

Three arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after man stabbed

Belfast Trust has been accused of “eating up” money from Northern Ireland’s health budget as leaders faced questions on projected overspends of large-scale projects

Belfast Trust accused of ‘eating up’ funds amid hospital overruns

Vittorio Angelone as he appears in forthcoming BBC NI sitcom 'Rewarding'. The broadcaster is now 'actively considering' a storm around the comedian after his joke about rape. Photo: Conker Pictures/Peter Marley/BBC

Vittorio Angelone storm: Comedian's apology 'acknowledged, not accepted'

Jordan Brown (right) defeated Mark Allen in the first round of the Northern Ireland Open on Tuesday in Belfast. (Photo credit: World Snooker Tour)

Jordan Brown offers support to good friend Mark Allen - 'I love him'

A financial services union has raised concerns over proposed redundancies at FinTrU that could see 114 jobs lost across its Belfast and Londonderry operations

FinTrU 'proposed restructuring': Union raises concerns over 114 redundancies

Pictured at the launch of the AI Bootcamp - an initiative by Software NI and Workplus connecting early talent with employers seeking AI-ready software skills - are Neil Hutcheson, Software NI, Ruth Harper, Workplus, Russell Beggs, Sonas Ventures. Back row: Emma O’Kane, Ormeau Labs, Neil Anderson, QUB, Jonathan Wallace, UU. The initiative will run a two-week intensive bootcamp for 50 current or recent software students and connect them into software roles

NI firms launch AI bootcamp to help graduates land software jobs

Tom Trainor and Victoria Logan represented Aflac Northern Ireland at The National Cyber Awards 2026, where the Global Security team was named Security Team of the Year. The award was presented by Georgi Cohen, Partner at IBM, at the Royal Lancaster London on September 28

'An incredible honour': NI team wins national cyber security award in London

A depiction of the Irish Famine.

Belfast Council to develop programme of commemoration for the Famine

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