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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

Birmingham Film Festival is a 10-day international film celebration

Ad Feature I Ain’t No Herb Jackson Studios sponsors Birmingham Film Festival

Seven-year-old Leo O’Brien from Newry - pictured with sister Kate, mum Emma and dad Andrew - has been named a British Heart Foundation Young Heart Hero for defying expectations

Little Leo’s incredible heart fight inspires families across UK

EcoFlow launches new 8kWh battery to simplify high-capacity home energy installations

Ad Feature EcoFlow launches new 8kWh battery for home energy

Runners at the Victoria Park Parkrun in east Belfast

Parkruns plan as Belfast revealed as city that runs the most in UK

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Ad Feature The new home gadget that could help you save more on energy bills

Kate O'Connor celebrates winning gold at the European Athletics Championships

Double champ Kate O'Connor targets world and Olympic titles after golden summer

Ireland's Kate O'Connor celebrates after winning the gold medal in the heptathlon at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham,

Newry's Kate O'Connor wins heptathlon gold at the European Championships

Former Northern Ireland under 21s goalkeeper Dermot Mee on club duty with Manchester United. (Photo by Michael Campanella/Getty Images)

Northern Ireland goalkeeper's magic Manchester United moment in Dublin

Northern Ireland building-services contractor Kane Group has announced the appointment of eight new directors in the business. Pictured is Kane senior leadership team Jonathan Moore, design director; Suzanne Devlin, director of people and culture, Niall Moane, technical and compliance director, James Murray, design director, Cathal McMullan, managing director, Martin McMullan, director, Shane McCarron, commercial director, Áine McEvoy, finance director, Cathal Moane, operations director and Daniel O’Rourke, bid director

NI contractor appoints eight new directors as £100m growth milestone reached

'So proud' Kate O'Connor gold, Daniel Wiffen silver and Ellie McCartney bronze

Hannah Crymble is relishing the chance to represent Team NI at the Commonwealth Games. (Photo by CGNI)

Hannah Crymble's Glasgow 'top goal' beyond Team NI medal hunt

Kate O'Connor on show for Team NI across the Commonwealth Games heptathlon in Glasgow. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

Kate O'Connor 'flying the flag' in Glasgow medal push with Team NI

Northern Ireland's Daniel Wiffen (left) offers congratulations to Commonwealth Games winner Sam Short of Team Australia following the men's 800m freestyle final. (Photo by Adam Pretty/Getty Images)

Daniel Wiffen 'felt a bit off' on way to fourth in Commonwealth Games final

Eve Walsh Dann will represent Team NI across the T38-classified 100m and long jump. (Photo by CGNI)

Eve Walsh Dann's 'making friends' goal on top of Glasgow competition for Team NI

Bethany Firth celebrates winning bronze for Team Northern Ireland at the Commonwealth Games

Bethany Firth claims Team NI's first medal at Commonwealth Games
Bethany Firth won Team NI’s first medal of the 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games by claiming a bronze medal in the S14 200m freestyle.
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Eamon Montgomery of Team NI following a routine at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Team NI 'scary or sore' just fine for Eamon Montgomery's Commonwealth Games push

Team NI gymnast Ewan McAteer. (Photo by Ye Aung Thu / AFP via Getty Images)

Gymnast Ewan McAteer setting sights high at Commonwealth Games for Team NI

Northern Ireland's Bethany Firth will lead out her country at the 2026 Commonwealth Games opening ceremony. (Photo by ANDY BUCHANAN / AFP via Getty Images)

Team NI reveal duo leading them out for 2026 Commonwealth Games ceremony

Team NI bowlers, from left, Chloe Wilson and Shauna O’Neill, ready for Glasgow. (Photo by Commonwealth Games NI)

Ex-housemates Chloe Wilson and Shauna O'Neill target Commonwealth Games joy

Northern Ireland's Bethany Firth celebrates with the gold medal after winning the Women's 200m Freestyle S14 Final at the Sandwell Aquatics Centre during the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. (Photo by Peter Byrne/PA)

Bethany Firth's baby joy adds drive to continue Commonwealth Games success

Georgie McGrath will feature in her second Commonwealth Games this summer

How Team NI netball ace is relishing her second Commonwealth Games appearance

Northern Ireland's Dermot Mee has signed a new contract at Manchester United. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

Northern Ireland U21 goalkeeper rewarded with new Manchester United contract

Kate O'Connor headlines a six-strong Team NI squad for the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

Kate O'Connor leads Team NI squad for 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow

Rachel Hawkes of Team NI judo ahead of the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. (Photo by CGNI)

Team NI 'proud record' judo target for Glasgow trip in Commonwealth Games

The Team NI gymnastics squad for this summer's Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, from left, Ewan McAteer, Eamon Montgomery, Rhys McClenaghan and Chester Enriquez. (Photo by CGNI)

Rhys McClenaghan ‘reaping the rewards of being patient’ before Glasgow gold bid

Hiatt Hardware Group is a Birmingham-based distributor and supplier of premium hardware and ironmongery products

Ad Feature Hiatt Hardware Group sets out growth roadmap for expanded UK business
Hiatt Hardware Group has outlined a strategic roadmap for its combined business, targeting a 200-strong workforce, expanding its reach across the home improvement supply market, and investing in manufacturing
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Jansseen Hill is targeting a gold medal in the boxing ring for Team NI at the Commonwealth Games

Meet the Team NI athlete who is targeting gold at the Commonwealth Games

Adam McKeown (second left) on the podium for Team NI in Birmingham with, from left, Sam Barkley, Ian McClure and Martin McHugh celebrating men's fours gold during the 2022 Commonwealth Games. (Photo by Stephen Pond/Getty Images)

Team NI call ‘pinnacle’ as Adam McKeown targets Glasgow medal glory

Daniel Wiffen with his Olympic gold medal. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

Daniel Wiffen looking to 'win every medal I can touch' in golden collection aim

The Team NI boxing squad for this summer's Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. (Photo by Team NI)

Michaela Walsh's 'top of that podium' Commonwealth Games goal with Team NI

The Birmingham barges - A walking tour sponsored entirely by the guide’s back catalogue

Jonny McCambridge: A city, a guide, and my reluctant education

Northern Ireland building services engineering practice, Tate Consulting, has appointed highly experienced electrical specialist, Stuart Fenwick, as a project manager to work across the company’s extensive portfolio of residential projects

NI engineering practice appoints Belfast expert to lead UK residential projects

As the world marks 114 years since the sinking of the RMS Titanic today, a Birmingham manufacturer has revealed how a chance moment led to the rediscovery of its historic connection to one of the world’s most famous maritime disasters. Pictured is managing director Simon Topman who made the connection after watching the 1997 film ‘Titanic’ with his children

Manufacturer uncovers hidden Titanic link on 114th anniversary of disaster

Ad Feature Tyrone car retailer scoops 5 national awards

Northern Ireland car dealer Saltmarine Cars has marked 2025 as a landmark year for the business, securing five major national award wins that underline its position as one of the UK’s leading automotive retailers

NI car dealer among UK’s best after five awards and a year of outstanding growth

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Almost half of Belfastians turn to discount-led food shopping as 'Trumpflation' ...

The Pussycat Dolls are reuniting and going on a world tour in 2026, including nine UK dates, and tickets are now on sale.

The Pussycat Dolls Tour 2026: Get your tickets on Ticketmaster now

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Rise and Grind: Belfast Named UK’s Most Sleep-Deprived City

It is time both the British and Irish governments told the communities in Northern Ireland the details involved in the Good Friday Agreement, writes George Millar

Letter: Unionist community deserves answers

Lisburn businesswoman Catherine McCrossan is delighted to have won a Prestige Award. Pic credit: Catherine McCrossan

Lisburn businesswoman shocked but delighted to win award

Martin Barr (front) Northern Ireland Arenacross hopefuls (back, from left) Matthew Kelly-Edwards, Lewis Spratt, Nathan Green and (front) Zach Elliot, Martin Barr (jr), Zack McCorkell, Noah Barr and Erin Deazley. (Photo by Maurice Montgomery)

Martin Barr aiming to shine at home round of Arenacross Tour in Belfast

Ballyclare’s Martin Barr (50) leads Dylan Woodcock (260) and Dean Wilson in Birmingham. (Photo courtesy AX)

Northern Ireland motocross duo make impressive start to Arenacoss Tour

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Belfast crowned the UK’s most festive city

Belfast building services engineering practice Tate Consulting is now working on five of Birmingham’s biggest build to rent developments totalling more than 5,000 homes and all offering first-class amenities. Pictured is Moda’s Great Charles Street development

NI engineering firm working on five major BTR schemes totalling over 5,000 homes

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Wetherspoons unveils new Birmingham pub - opening in Easter 2026

Khaja and his family are living in a rented house - but they're not going to move in to their new four-bedroomed dream home, because they plan to take the cash alternative instead

Takeaway driver wins £1.3m dream home in a £1 prize draw

The Battle Of The Irish Dancers starts this week.

New Sky Arts series 'Battle Of The Irish Dancers' begins this week

Campaigner Julie Hambleton's 18-year-old sister Maxine Hambleton died in the twin IRA blasts in Birmingham in November 1974

Decision not to hold Birmingham IRA pub bombings inquiry ‘deeply disappointing’

Maccabi Tel Aviv fans are banned from the match against Aston Villa next month

Letter: NI could be a home away from home for Israeli teams

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Editorial: Editorial: Decision to ban Israeli football fans shames UK

Thousands of cars are seized by police every month as uninsured driving rises across the UK.

Britain’s car impound hotspots exposed as data reveals rise in seized vehicles

New figures from SimplyQuote reveal Northern Ireland leads the UK in short-term car insurance use, reflecting a growing national shift toward flexible motoring.

Northern Ireland leads UK surge in short-term car insurance, SimplyQuote data re...

The aftermath of the fatal bomb attack on the Mulberry Bush pub in Birmingham. Relatives of people killed in the 1974 Birmingham pub bombings have renewed calls for a public inquiry "as a matter of urgency", as they prepare to mark the 50th anniversary of the IRA atrocities

Birmingham pub bombings: PM pays tribute to families but fails to offer inquiry

Current account holders aged 25 to 40 and people living in Northern Ireland are particularly likely to ditch and switch their bank or building society, analysis suggests

Northern Ireland leads UK rankings in bank account switching - analysis suggests

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