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Disney World is a dream holiday destination for families

Mum saves £500 on Orlando attractions tickets with Black Friday deal

With the big draw being Disney World, Orlando, a city in central Florida, is home to more than a dozen theme parks

‘Best price I could find for Disney and Universal Studios tickets'

Rory McIlroy returns to the course this week at the BMW Championship

Scottie Scheffler says 'one of the best' Rory McIlroy will rediscover form

US president Donald Trump

Donald Trump bids to block release of financial records in BBC defamation case

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland walks the tenth fairway during the second round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Rory McIlroy reveals how preparation helped give him control at Augusta

NASA’s Artemis II moon rocket lifting off from the Kennedy Space Centre in Cape Canaveral, Florida, last week. Watching the event live on television was a nerve-jangling experience for our columnist

Jonny McCambridge: Artemis launch reminds us to reach for the stars

Morning View

Editorial: Artemis moon mission is evidence of human ingenuity

A view of BBC Broadcasting House in central London. US president Donald Trump has filed a lawsuit against the BBC and is seeking up to 10 billion dollars (£7.5 billion) in damages in response to the editing of a speech he made before the 2021 attack on the Capitol, which was broadcast on Panorama in 2024

BBC warns of ‘chilling effect’ of Trump lawsuit in motion to have it thrown out

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy on the 17th green during the second round of The Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass on Friday. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

Double shooting close to Players Championship delays spectator entry

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy plays his shot from the first tee during the opening round of The Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Rory McIlroy overcomes back issue to tee off in Players Championship

PHR Performance Triumph Racing riders Peter Hickman and Davey Todd are competing at the 84th Daytona 200 in the USA this weekend

Isle of Man TT riders in action at legendary Daytona 200 in Florida

Michael Dunlop on the Milwaukee Ducati Panigale V2 at the Isle of Man TT in 2025. (Photo by Alan Weir/Pacemaker Press)

Ross Irwin in Daytona 200 debut but Michael Dunlop not entered for iconic race

Davey Todd (right) and Peter Hickman will ride Triumph 765 machines under the PHR Performance banner at the Daytona 200 in March. (Photo by Stephen Davison/Pacemaker Press)

Daytona 200 debut for multiple NW200 and TT winner Davey Todd

Rory McIlroy attends the Jake Paul v Anthony Joshua 'Netflix Live Event' at Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Ivan Apfel/Getty Images)

Rory McIlroy's 'get on that podium and bring a medal back' LA Olympics goal

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlory (left) in Florida on Friday night enjoying the Anthony Joshua-Jake Paul boxing exhibition. Also included are, from left, Bela Bajaria (chief content officer of Netflix) and Dave Portnoy (American businessman) at Kaseya Center. (Photo by Alexander Tamargo/Getty Images for Netflix)

WATCH: 'I don't want to take punches for a living' - Rory McIlroy at Joshua-Paul

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy taking in the moment after winning the BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2025 award. (Photo by David Davies/PA Wire)

Rory McIlroy 'hunger' still strong after BBC Sports Personality of the Year joy
Rory McIlroy insists he is still hungry for more titles despite his Ryder Cup team-mate Tommy Fleetwood saying the Northern Irishman had “completed golf” in 2025.
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Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy. (Photo by Josh Chadwick/Getty Images)

Rory McIlroy beaten by Scottie Scheffler in inaugural Golf Channel Games

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy sporting his green jacket as Masters champion. (Photo by Brian Lawless/PA Wire)

Rory McIlroy's 'something different' goal from Golf Channel Games

US tech firm, Biller Genie is establishing a new office in Belfast and will create 100 high-quality jobs over the next three years. Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald is pictured with Scott Wallace, NI site lead, Biller Genie and Elaine Curran, Invest NI director of Trade and Investment

US tech firm to open office in NI following rigorous evaluation of global sites

Flipturn play their Belfast Debut on Monday 10 November

Belfast debut of hot new band Flipturn

More than 1,000 pupils in Florida, Philadelphia, Arizona, Oklahoma, Indiana, Texas and Connecticut. Educators say it is proving a powerful way to spark curiosity in science whilst keeping children entertained

Ad Feature Children’s book Making Science Magical reaches #1 on Amazon in US & UK

Rory McIlroy reacts as he puts on the Green Jacket during the ceremony after the 2025 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Rory McIlroy hopes to give NI 'few more opportunities' to see green jacket

St Petersburg, Florida

What happened when I visited Florida as an LGBT+ traveller

Wrestling legend Hulk Hogan has passed away aged 71. (Photo by Fayez Nureldine / AFP)

US wrestling great Hulk Hogan dies

Get more Floriday bang for your buck with this secret ticket hack

Orlando’s best hack: save with this Discovery Cove all‑inclusive deal

Relaxing with premium drinks, tropical wildlife and white-sand beaches at Discovery Cove Orlando.

Secret Orlando attraction with summer 2026 deals — save up to 40%

Belfast-based Gary Quinn, a successful Mexican street food chef has launched his first product that’s on now selling well in delis here

NI ingredients meet bold Mexican flavours in new adobo sauce
Authentic Mexican abobo culinary paste has been launched by respected street food chef Gary Quinn.
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A new book from crime writer Michael Connolly

A new book from crime writer Michael Connolly

A webcam in Plaški, Croatia caught the spectacle in clear detail.

Glowing white swirl visible across UK - Met Office gives likely cause

The case was heard at Craigavon Crown Court

Ex-treasurer who defrauded church by more than £700,000 is jailed

Norhern Ireland's Rory McIlroy signing autographs for fans in Florida at The Players Championship. (Photo by Jared C.Tilton/Getty Images)

WATCH: 'Golf saved my life' - wounded war veteran shares round with Rory McIlroy

Police metal handcuffs

Man (72) arrested under the Extradition Act for hate crime offences in Florida

Amelia Island in Florida has 13 miles of picturesque and pristine beaches

Florida's lesser-known treasures - St Augustine and Amelia Island

Michael Dunlop and Keanu Reeves chatting at the Daytona 200 in Florida where Dunlop is in action this weekend. (Photo: Michael Dunlop Racing Facebook)

Michael Dunlop and 'old mate' Keanu Reeves catch up at Daytona 200

Michael Dunlop will ride a Milwaukee/MD Racing Ducati Panigale V2 at the Daytona 200

Michael Dunlop set for Ducati Panigale V2 race debut at Daytona 200 in USA

You could hit the jackpot and have a holiday in Dubai for just £99 - or it might just be a beach holiday in Spain

This £99 mystery holiday deal includes Barbados, New York, or Dubai

A poll of 2,000 adults revealed over half get a boost from having something to look forward to

Having a holiday to aim for is key to mental wellbeing, survey shows

AES Global in Cookstown secures loan from the Investment Fund for Northern Ireland. Pictured is AES Global MD, Kyle Loughrin, with British Business Bank director, Nations and Regions Investment Funds, Mark Sterritt and Whiterock Investment manager, Jacob McConkey

NI wireless intercom firm eyes further global expansion with funding boost

Former President Donald Trump speaks with Tucker Carlson in Glendale, Arizona. Ben Lowry, who was in the audience, thinks that Kamala Harris is not far enough ahead in the polls, although she does have some routes to victory (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

Ben Lowry: Harris is getting good polls but I still think data favours Trump

Belfast boxer Padraig McCrory

Belfast boxer Padraig McCory aiming to return to world title contention

A long-established designer and manufacturer of lifts Pollock Lifts which is headquartered in Carrickfergus has been acquired by US-based Harmar Mobility (Image credit: Pixabay)

US firm completes deal for 40-year-old Northern Ireland lift manufacturer

The BBC has apologised for its weather app and website incorrectly forecasting "hurricane force winds" to hit the UK as it works to fix data issues

BBC apologises for weather app forecasting ‘hurricane force winds’ for UK

The Villa Vie Odyssey taking in the views of a fjord on a previous cruise. It is due to leave from Belfast on a perpetual round-the-world cruise by next Wednesday.

'Cruise dream shattered in Belfast - but the people are lovely'

Jenny Phenix from Florida had booked her place on the Villa Vie Odyessey cruise line, due to launch from Belfast. Photo: Jenny Phenix Facebook.

Woman booked on global perpetual cruise gone from ship

A Florida surgeon mistakenly removed a patient's liver instead of his spleen, causing him to die, his family have claimed. (Photo: Pexels/Pixabay)

Man reportedly dies after Florida surgeon removes wrong organ

The Incredible Hulk Coaster at Universal Orlando Resort

Free kid's place on selected holidays to Orlando, Florida

The Vibra Blanc Cottage, Menorca

Latest bargain breaks and holidays - from the Balearics to Florida

Curtis Campher in training ahead of Ireland's Twenty20 World Cup clash against USA. PIC: Sam Navarro via Cricket Ireland

Curtis Campher hoping Ireland 'can show what we're made of'

Rory McIlroy with his wife Erica

Rory McIlroy 'resolves differences' with his wife ahead of US Open challenge

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy with his wife Erica last year at the Ryder Cup. (Photo by Mike Egerton/PA Wire)

Rory McIlroy ‘resolves differences’ with wife Erica and ends divorce proceedings

LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY - MAY 15: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland speaks to the media during a practice round prior to the 2024 PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club on May 15, 2024 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

Rory McIlroy ‘ready to play’ as he focuses on major bid amid divorce proceedings

Morning View

Editorial: David Cameron was right to visit Donald Trump in his Florida resort

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy plays his tee shot from the fourth hole during the second round of the Valero Texas Open at TPC San Antonio. (Photo by Raj Mehta/Getty Images).

Rory McIlroy feels 'smart golf' key at Valero Texas Open

Morning View

Editorial: Florida abortion ruling might have lessons for the UK, including NI

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy plays his shot from the eighth tee during the second round of The Cognizant Classic in The Palm Beaches at PGA National Resort And Spa, Florida. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)

Rory McIlroy praise for 'good bounce back' to climb up Cognizant Classic board

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