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Mal Smith in action for Crusaders last season. (Photo by Inpho/Stephen Hamilton)

Dungannon Swifts seal first summer signing as former Glentoran defender arrives

Glentoran owner Ali Pour has increased his shareholding at the club to nearly 95%. (Photo by Colm Lenaghan/Pacemaker)

Ali Pour looking to build 'a sustainable model for future success' at Glentoran

9 Ardenvohr Street, Woodstock Road, Belfast, BT6 8NA

Northern Ireland 'landmark' home with 'unique aesthetic features' up for sale

Jonathon Bennett, founder of Belfast Cheesecake Co, shares how a mint Aero cheesecake and a passion for The Great British Bake Off inspired him to launch a successful dessert business which is now expanding with a second location

How I moved from insurance claims to the sweet life at Belfast Cheesecake Co

Padel, the world's fastest growing racquet sport, is coming to East Belfast following a major expansion announcement at Shorts Recreation and Sports Club by Let's Go Padel. Pictured is Pete Boyle and Jack Edmonds, secretary of Shorts Recreation and Sports Club

Let’s Go Padel announces major expansion with eight new courts in East Belfast

Belfast City Hall.

Sinn Féin to lodge formal complaint against DUP over Irish language challenges

Runners at the start of the 2024 Belfast City Marathon in Stormont Photo: Kelvin Boyes/Press Eye

Belfast Marathon 2025: Which roads will close as thousands take to city streets

Kneecap members Liam Og O Hannaigh (Mo Chara), JJ O’Dochartaigh (DJ Provai) and Naoise O Caireallain (Moglai Bap). Photo: PA

'Festival organisers - not politicians - are cancelling Kneecap gigs'

An Airbus A380 aeroplane at City of Derry Airport. Inpresspics.com

Fears over more than 2,000 jobs after Airbus deal at Belfast factory

Stickers were placed on the bulk of Coca-Cola products on the shelves.

Anti-Israel protest hits East Belfast branch of Sainsbury's

The Arches Centre building in East Belfast. Photo: Iain Gray

Offices to flats plan approved for Wyse Byse building in heart of East Belfast

An artist's impression of the revamped Arches Centre in East Belfast. Image: Gravis Planning

Plan to turn East Belfast offices into social housing flats nears green light

The council is considering a request for Irish street signs running along Mount Merrion Avenue - which hosts the home of Ulster Rugby, Kingspan Stadium. Image: Google

Bid to put Irish signs outside home of Ulster Rugby - and loyalist estate

Lord Mayor of Belfast councillor Micky Murray and High Sheriff councillor Fiona McAteer congratulate Jonathan McAlpin and the team at East Belfast Enterprise on becoming the first enterprise agency to be awarded Belfast Business Promise Member status

East Belfast Enterprise first to be awarded Business Promise Member status

Robin Mercer, fourth-generation owner of garden lifestyle business Hillmount, who was awarded the British Empire Medal (BEM) in the King’s New Year Honours List which recognises the outstanding achievements and service of extraordinary people across the United Kingdom. (Pic supplied by NB Chartered Communications)

Hillmount: Where family, community, and plants grow together for 85 years

A flute band participating in an Ormeau multicultural event - something forum members credit to open lines of communication that they want to develop further.

Cementing flute bands in Belfast's heart, new forum links groups across city

A new body ensuring flute bands have their place in the heart of multicultural Belfast is bringing groups from across the city together.

Iain Gray

Last picture show: Strand chief executive Mimi Turtle draws the curtain on a pop-up venue as Connswater Shopping Centre closes.

Another East Belfast icon may leave area as Connswater shuts Strand pop-up

Connswater Shopping Centre closed its doors today. Photo: Stephen Hamilton/Presseye

End of an era in East Belfast as Connswater closes after more than 40 years

Leaders and officials have expressed their sadness at the closure of Connswater Shopping Centre after more than 40 years in business

'Sad loss': Closure of Connswater Shopping Centre marks end of an era

Pete Boyle, the man behind the successful Let’s Go Hydro brand has launched Let’s Go Padel, a £3million venture that will see him open state-of-the-art Padel courts at various locations across the Province with sites already identified in Belfast, Derry, Coleraine and Omagh

Let’s Go Padel to invest £3m in eight new sites across Northern Ireland

The Ulster Hospital in Dundonald, near East Belfast.

Ulster Hospital's £4m new unit set back by months

Northern Ireland's oldest art deco not-for-profit picture house, The Strand Arts Centre is on the move again and has said a fond farewell – for now!

NI's oldest art deco cinema and arts centre says 'farewell' again

Connswater Shopping Centre in east Belfast is to close. Picture: Pacemaker

Connswater: Belfast Council to see if it can help shops about to lose home

Then Prime Minister Boris Johnson with a Mark 3 shoulder-launch Lightweight Multiple Launcher missile system at Thales in Belfast, during his visit to Northern Ireland for talks with Stormont parties in May 2022. Photo: Liam McBurney/PA Archive/PA Images

Thales: Who is the firm behind Belfast's £1.6bn Ukraine missile deal?

Dundela manager Stephen Gourley. (Photo by Andrew McCarroll/ Pacemaker Press)

Irish League boss with 'don't know where we go' message after tough run

DUP MLA Stephen Dunne says he wants to see more urgency in the repairs to Cairn Wood.

Cairn Wood closure: Belfast road to open at rush hour, confirm bosses

Scott Harvey was part of the East Belfast coaching team that won the Steel & Sons Cup in 2018 before securing Premier Division title glory as manager in 2024. (Photo by Stephen Hamilton/Presseye)

Amateur League champions confirm title-winning manager has stood down

Reigning NAFL Premier Division champions East Belfast have announced manager Scott Harvey has stepped down.

Johnny Morton

Upper Newtownards Road, Belfast, runs from Connswater to the Ulster Hospital on the eastern outskirts of the city.

Irish signs in East Belfast voted through council despite warnings of unrest

Upper Newtownards Road runs through Ballyhackamore in Belfast. Photo: Google Streetview

Bid to have Irish street names on East Belfast landmarks at city council

An NLAW (Next Generation Light Anti-Tank Weapon) made by Thales in Belfast. The company will supply 5,000 air defence missiles to Ukraine

Order for 5,000 missiles for Ukraine hugely significant for Belfast – Robinson

Traffic problems, due to the construction of Grand Central Station and demolition of Boyne Bridge, have negatively impacted on and highlighted the plight of Sandy Row traders

Letter: Development plan could see Sandy Row thrive again

To further aid emotional healing, sessions incorporate creative activities such as memory jars, poetry, arts and crafts.

Tesco NI shoppers help support bereaved children

Michael McLellan scored the winner for H&W Welders against former side Dundela. (Photo by Sarah Harkness/Pacemaker Press)

Irish League boss hails 'ice cold' striker after scoring derby winner

H&W Welders manager Paul Kee. (Photo by Sarah Harkness/Pacemaker Press)

Irish League boss admits derby date will have extra spice after January transfer

HMK Property, an independent estate agency in East Belfast, proudly marks its fifth anniversary, celebrating impressive achievements and significant milestones since its establishment in 2020. Pictured is Hannah Mary Kennedy, founder and managing director of HMK Property alongside Lynn Stevenson, estate agent at HMK Property

NI estate agency celebrates five years of success with 45% growth in sales

Firefighters have freed a woman from an overturned car in east Belfast. The incident involving a black Audi A3 happened on the Woodstock Road at around midday

Woman cut free from overturned car in east Belfast

Glentoran's Joe Thomson celebrates with his team-mates after scoring from the penalty spot to secure success against Loughgall. (Photo by David Maginnis/Pacemaker Press)

Glentoran's Tim McCann declares 'that’s why we brought him to the club'

Fallen trees on the historic Cyprus Avenue in East Belfast caused by Storm Eowyn. Picture: Michael Cooper

Iconic Cyprus Avenue and Adelaide Park trees fall to Storm Eowyn

Road closed

Major traffic route closed this morning due to an 'ongoing police investigation'

JJ O'Dochartaigh, also known as DJ Provai, of rap group Kneecap. The group's film has been nominated for a slew of international awards.

Dubliner says Kneecap film 'advocates Irish freedom through drugs'

Glentoran celebrate winning the Co Antrim Shield. (Photo by Andrew McCarroll/Pacemaker Press)

Declan Devine confident Glentoran 'only getting started' after Shield success

Anthony Toner and Andrea Montgomery

Six thought-provoking talks at the 4 Corners Festival

Anthony Toner

Seven music acts appearing at the upcoming 4 Corners Festival

Lord Mayor of Belfast Micky Murray, Patricia Corbett from the National Lottery Heritage Fund,, and Strand chief executive Mimi Turtle mark Heritage Treasures Day inside Strand Arts Centre, where work has now begun on a £6.5 million redevelopment.

Belfast's Strand cinema gets 90th birthday present as £6.5m revamp begins

Getting ready for relaxation at the end of class

Free yoga classes on National Iyengar Yoga Day

Anthony Toner

Exploring home? Anthony Toner and Andrea Montgomery join 4 Corners Festival line...

​Two year old Reya Mercer celebrates the news that Hillmount Carrick will open in spring. She is pictured with dad Alan and grandparents Edith and Robin. The expansion brings to five the number of garden lifestyle stores operated by the Mercer family in Northern Ireland and England. Hillmount Carrick will open with a £1.5m investment and will create 10 new jobs

Fourth gen NI family business expands adding £1.5m fifth garden centre

Glentoran defender Frankie Hvid has established himself in the heart of the Oval club's defence since joining from Millwall

Glens' Frankie Hvid eyes winning start to 2025 in Irish Cup

Monica Lewis

Concern for welfare of missing Monica Lewis who has dyed red hair in a pony-tail

H&W Welders manager Paul Kee. (Photo by Sarah Harkness/Pacemaker Press)

Irish League boss knows 'there will be clubs interested in our young players'

Glentoran manager Declan Devine. (Photo by Andrew McCarroll/Pacemaker Press)

Declan Devine feels 'possibilities are endless' at Glentoran

Brian Willis with one of his stage designs

Roamer: Last page of 2024 is revisiting some of the year’s highlights

Brian Heuston

18 unique events taking place at the 4 Corners Festival this year

Glentoran's James Douglas celebrates scoring the winning goal in a BetMcLean Cup success against Linfield. (Photo by INPHO Brian Little)

Glentoran legend hugely excited by emergence of 'old head on young shoulders'

H&W Welders manager Paul Kee. (Photo by Sarah Harkness/Pacemaker Press)

Irish League boss anticipating an 'interesting' January transfer window

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