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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

Marc Marquez won the Sprint race and the Japanese MotoGP race at Motegi. (Photo credit: Lenovo Ducati)

Japanese Grand Prix victory gives Marc Marquez title boost

Mike Hailwood's 1966 Grand Prix Honda will be auctioned in November. (Photo credit: Iconic Auctioneers)

Honda raced by Mike Hailwood at Ulster Grand Prix could fetch £1million

Ireland women's Erin King. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)

'We'll come back stronger' - Ireland pain but captain Erin King staying positive

Ireland's Dan Sheehan. (Photo by Liam McBurney/PA)

Dan Sheehan's Ireland hope to end season on high in New Zealand

Ireland's Sean Jansen (L) is tackled by Japan's Tiennan Costley (R) during the Nations Championship rugby union match between Ireland and Japan at the Newcastle Stadium

Sean Jansen savours ‘dream’ Ireland debut in hard-fought win over Japan

Jonathan Rea (Honda HRC) during free practice at the Donington Park World Superbike round on Friday. (Photo credit: Honda HRC)

'Excited' Jonathan Rea in World Superbike return at Donington Park

Ulster's Bryn Ward is set to make his Ireland debut. (Photo by Brian Lawless/PA Wire)

Ulster star in line to make Ireland debut in Nations Championship clash

Jonathan Rea (second from right) celebrates winning the Suzuka 8-Hours race in Japan on Sunday with the Honda HRC team. (Photo credit: Honda Racing)

Jonathan Rea wins famous Suzuka 8-Hours race in Japan for third time

Honda HRC's Suzuka 8-Hours team of Jonathan Rea (centre), Takumi Takahashi (left) and Somkiat Chantra have secured pole position for the iconic race in Japan. (Photo credit: Honda HRC)

Jonathan Rea and Honda HRC on pole for iconic Suzuka 8-Hours race in Japan

Honda HRC rider Jonathan Rea in action during qualifying for the Suzuka 8-Hours race in Japan. (Photo credit: Honda HRC)

Jonathan Rea and Honda HRC fastest in qualifying for iconic Japanese race

The satellite will also be supported by MDA Space's legacy products for the deployable mechanism of thrusters and reflectors.

Ad Feature MDA Space to partner with Mitsubishi Electric's satellite programme

There is nothing racist about wanting the government to prioritise healthcare and opportunities for its own citizens while also maintaining a fair, controlled, and lawful immigration system

Letter: Honest conversation needed on immigration

RavenPack provides AI-driven data infrastructure for the financial industry

Ad Feature New partnership provides AI-ready data on Japanese equities

Kano Nagayasu, vice general manager of Rakuten’s cybersecurity defence department, said the company was “thrilled” to be establishing the new team in Northern Ireland. Picture Invest NI

Japanese tech giant to expand NI presence with new global cyber defence hub

A poll of 2,000 travellers revealed almost half enjoy comparing the number of destinations they've visited abroad with others

This new tool reveals how much of the world you've travelled
Ever wondered how much of the world you’ve really seen? Use this handy tool to find out.
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ValueSelling Associates

Ad Feature Sales training firm expands into Asia with new leadership appointments

Three in 10 Gen Zs have been influenced to visit thanks to social media creators.

The top 15 TV shows and films inspiring people to travel to Asia

Honda HRC test rider Jonathan Rea in action during the recent World Superbike test at Portimao in Portugal. (Photo by Honda Racing)

Suzuka 8 Hours return mooted for two-time winner Jonathan Rea

Ireland Captain Sarah Hawkshaw. Image: World Sport Pics

Ireland women must 'control the tempo' to fulfil World Cup hopes

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland on the second green during the first round of the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am 2026 at Spyglass Hill Golf Course. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)

Rory McIlroy six shots off lead at Pebble Beach

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell

Andy Farrell pleased to see Ireland’s quality shine through against Australia

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell

Ireland boss Andy Farrell wary of ‘wounded’ Australia

Oscar Woolley and Anne Irwin launched Suki Tea at St George’s Market in Belfast in 2005

Suki aims to drive business growth by investing in novel tea club

Morning View

Editorial: Paying tribute to those who served the UK in conflict

Tom Farrell who was determined to seize the opportunity of a long-awaited Ireland debut after almost closing the door on a potential international career

'Massive amount of pride' for Tom Farrell after Ireland debut in win over Japan

Ireland captain Caelan Doris during Friday's press conference at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. (Photo by Brian Lawless/PA Wire)

'Fitter and stronger' Caelan Doris with Ireland gains from injury-enforced break
Ireland captain Caelan Doris feels stronger mentally and physically as he bids to put his career back on track following the agony of missing this summer’s British and Irish Lions tour.
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Marc Marquez celebrates winning the MotoGP World Championship in Japan. (Photo by MotoGP)

Marc Marquez wins MotoGP world title in Japan

Newry's Kate O'Connor from Team Ireland celebrates after throwing a Personal Best of 53.06 metres during the Heptathlon javelin at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

World silver as Newry's Kate O'Connor admits 'I don't know when it'll sink in'

Claire Small (nee McLaughlin) pictured with Ulster Rugby 25/26 Senior Women's captain India Daley and youth players from Enniskillen Rugby Club

Former international Claire Small confident Ireland can produce something specia...

Fiona Tuite of Ireland runs with the ball before scoring her team's fourth try during the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 Pool C match between Ireland and Japan at Franklin's Gardens

Fiona Tuite reflects on special memory of making World Cup debut

Six-year-old Hugh McGrattan in 1944

Roamer: The joy of war ending and the liberation of the banana

Morning View

Editorial: Remembering the sacrifice of those who fought Japan's tyranny

An image first published in the Northern Whig in 1945 of a VJ Day street party on Battenburg Street in the Shankill area of Belfast. Circulated by NI War Memorial

VJ Day: Public events to mark 80 years since final end of Second World War

Ireland head coach Scott Bemand

Ireland set to name squad for Women's Rugby World Cup

Mushroom cloud over Nagasaki 80 years ago today

Roamer: ‘Fellows, you have dropped the first atomic bomb in history'

Belfast biotechnology company Fusion Antibodies has hailed a successful patent application in the US

Belfast biotech firm hails major milestone with grant of US patent

King George VI and British PM Clement Attlee (left), announced victory over Japan

Roamer: Surrender on a USA battleship ended the second world war

Davey Todd on the AutoRace Ube Racing BMW during qualifying at the Suzuka 8 Hours in Japan. (Photo by FIM EWC)

Davey Todd says Suzuka 8 Hours audition was 'brutal'

Davey Todd on the AutoRace Ube Racing Team BMW M1000RR at Suzuka in Japan. (Photo by Good Shoot/David Reygondaeu)

Davey Todd gears up for iconic Suzuka 8 Hours race debut in Japan

Tyrone’s William McColgan of McColgan’s Quality Foods returns from biggest annual unofficial trade mission

NI entrepreneur joins business leaders on unforgettable EY CEO retreat in Japan

Pictured at the announcement of the 2025 EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Finalists: Roisin Shanks, EY partner, Martin Tierney of Seating Matters, Rob Heron, EY Northern Ireland managing partner, George McKinney, Executive Director, Business Growth, Invest Northern Ireland. Photograph: Kelvin Boyes, PressEye Photography

NI entrepreneurs go big in Japan

RAF Sunderland sea planes taking off from the lough, causing showers of sea water

Roamer: WW2 through a six-year-old's eyes

Residents from The Peninsula have been reflecting on their memories of the celebrations that followed the momentous announcement that World War 2 was over

Through their eyes: NI care home residents recall the moment peace returned

WW2 Royal Air Force veteran Tommy Doherty, now 98, pictured at Lisburn war memorial during VE Day 80 commemorations.

98 year old WW2 veteran among those commemorating VE Day in Lisburn

Morning View

Editorial: Remembering those who served or were killed in fight against Hitler

Bradley and Barney Walsh are back on the road together, this time experiencing the cultures of beautiful Asia on another epic adventure

Tuesday TV Choice: Bradley and Barney Walsh: Breaking Dad (ITV1, 8pm)

The Windsor Framework protocol means some are finding it 'impossible' to buy seeds for plants from Great Britain

Post-Brexit rules makes buying plants ‘impossible’ in Northern Ireland, MPs say

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Gardeners in NI still struggling to buy seeds and saplings, say MPs

Prunus 'Candy Floss'

Gardens: The best cherry blossom trees

Hastings Hotels has announced the appointment of Jake McHugh as general manager of the five-star Grand Central Hotel

Five-star NI hotel appoints new general manager

Robin Mercer, Hillmount Garden Centre, with a selection of Camelias

Camelia: Hillmount's plant of the month

John Panayis at fish and chip shop Nick's Plaice in Northampton.

Watch: Britain's oldest chip shop worker, 91, still does 30 hour weeks

New research from Frubes has revealed UK children's travel wishlist for 2025

British kids dream of global adventures in 2025

McConnell’s Irish whisky hits the Japanese market. Pictured is Megumi Hatsuta Invest NI, Japan, Mr.Mamoru Tsuchiya, President of the Japan Whisky Research Centre, John Kelly,, CEO McConnell's, Chikako Kanishi, Oyama and Mr Takuya Ohtoge Oyama

McConnell’s Irish whisky hits milestone in the Japanese market

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