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Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald, centre, is pictured at Invest NI’s new North West Regional Office in Londonderry’s prestigious Ebrington Plaza with Kieran Donoghue, CEO, Invest NI and Aeidin McCarter, head of Regional Business for the North West at Invest NI

Invest NI secures Ebrington for new North West office

Londonderry’s The Belfray Country Inn Hotel has announced the appointment of Catrina Myers as its new business development manager

NI hotel targets growth and 'the future' with key management appointment

Drone show plan for North West 200

Drone show plan for North West 200

The new bar offers a relaxed atmosphere. Image provided by Roe Valley Resort

New bar and soft play area unveiled in latest phase of £20m investment at resort

Altrincham coach Charlie Jarrald with his players during this week's O'Neills Foyle Cup opening parade and welcome ceremony. (Photo by Foyle Cup)

Foyle Cup player memories turn to coaching hope helping shape next generation

BBC Radio Foyle's studios and offices at the Northland Road in Londonderry.

Vital service or relic? BBC tight-lipped on Radio Foyle costs amid cuts

Gala launched a ‘Push for Joy’ button on the streets of Manchester this week

Life's top unexpected moments of joy have been revealed

Coleraine-based Turley Legal has announced the acquisition of Martin King French & Ingram, one of Ireland’s oldest law practices, in a landmark move that combines centuries of trusted legal heritage with a modern, forward-looking legal service. Pictured at the Martin King French & Ingram office in Limavady is Keith Leighton of Martin King French & Ingram and John Turley, managing director of Turley Legal

One of Ireland’s oldest law practices acquired by NI firm in landmark deal

Ahead of TechTides Belfast next month are Erin McFeely, director, Northern Ireland, Alchemy, Alastair Cameron, founder of TechTides and Suzi Murtagh, principal digital product manager, Allstate pictured in Belfast’s Cathedral Quarter

Major tech conference to bring over 600 delegates to Belfast in first-ever event

The Supersport race at the North West 200 was red-flagged after the first lap

Red flag in Supersport race at North West 200

Davey Todd was a hat-trick winner at the North West 200 in 2024 and 2025. (Photo by Pacemaker Press)

Davey Todd 'expected full medical examination' at NW200

Glenn Irwin on the Nitrous Competitions Racing Ducati V4R at the Oulton Park British Superbike round. (Photo by Ian Hopgood)

Glenn Irwin on 'passion' for NW200 as record Superbike winner returns

BSB prospect Storm Stacey will ride a Ducati V4R Superbike for the Bathams AJN Racing team at the North West 200

BSB star and NW200 newcomer Storm Stacey 'can't wait for all of it!'

Glenn Irwin on the Nitrous Competitions Racing Ducati at Oulton Park. (Photo by Ian Hopgood)

Glenn Irwin's British boost before NW200 with belief 'we would come strong'

Jeremy McWilliams during a test on the CD Racing/MSS Kawasaki 636 at Kirkistown in Co Down ahead of the North West 200. (Derek Wilson Photography)

Late change of machinery for Jeremy McWilliams at North West 200

John McGuinness is on the cusp of a milestone 100th race start at the North West 200 next week. (Photo by Stephen Davison/Pacemaker Press)

NW200 'bang on top of calendar' for Honda's John McGuinness
John McGuinness is poised to mark a milestone 100th race start at the Briggs Equipment North West 200 (May 6-9) next week after putting his celebrations on hold for a year after an “embarrassing” gaffe 12 months ago.
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House prices are rising faster in Northern Ireland than anywhere else in the UK, two consecutive reports this year have found (photo by JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

House prices in NI continue to soar far faster than any other UK region

A CGI of the approved Apex Housing development at Upper Galliagh Road

Major 739-home developments approved in landmark boost for NI housing

Bathams AJN Racing team owner Michael Rutter (left) with Peter Hickman at last year's North West 200. (Photo by Stephen Davison/Pacemaker Press)

Michael Rutter says NW200 debut will be no problem for Storm Stacey

Storm Stacey with a Joey Dunlop Honda 250 at the Classic Bike Festival Ireland at Bishopscourt in Co Down in 2025. (Photo by Rod Neill/Pacemaker Press)

Storm Stacey excited by chance to race in front of huge NW200 crowds

Briggs Equipment North West 200’s Mervyn Whyte and Stanleigh Murray with 2026 newcomers including Sean Brolly, Florian Astner, Caomhan Canny, Stephen Gorton, Grant Thomson, Illiam Quayle, Chris Cook, Lee Osprey, Mark Hewitt, Lee Hara, Eddy Wormald, Fedrik Matthys and ESR supremo, Laurent Hoffman. (Photo by Stephen Davison/Pacemaker Press)

Host of new competitors attend NW200 newcomers day on north coast

Record 29-time winner Alastair Seeley will make his debut in the Supertwin class at the North West 200 in May on an Aprilia for Binch Pro Racing by 3B Construction. (Photo by Stephen Davison/Pacemaker Press)

NW200 record holder Alastair Seeley set for Supertwin debut in May

Glenn Irwin has won a record 11 Superbike races at the North West 200. (Photo by Alan Weir/Pacemaker Press)

Glenn Irwin backs newcomer Storm Stacey as future NW200 winner

Londonderry Port and Harbour Commissioners (LPHC), trading as Foyle Port, has announced the appointment of Ian Luney as its new chief executive

Belfast expert appointed CEO in Foyle Port leadership change

House prices in Northern Ireland are rising faster than anywhere else in the UK (photo by JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Shortage of new homes 'behind Northern Ireland house price rises'

Graham marks successful handback of North West Regional College’s Northland Building after 27-year partnership. Pictured is Patrick McKeown, NWRC finance director and Andrew Bill, Group CEO, Graham

NI construction firm hands back education asset after 27-year partnership

The Taste for Change dialogue about food being organised as part of the Northern Ireland Science Festival is being held at the Brook Hall Estate Food Hub in Londonderry

'Taste for Change' dialogue puts local food at the heart of NI Science Festival

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The Londonderry Chamber of Commerce has confirmed the appointment of Steven Lindsay as its new President at the organisation’s Annual General Meeting. Lindsay, previously the Chamber’s Vice President, replaces outgoing President Andrew Fleming

Co-founder of NI consultancy firm appointed new Londonderry Chamber President

Briggs Equipment North West 200 Race Director, Mervyn Whyte, with ESR boss Laurent Hoffmann and Belgian road racer Fedrik Matthys. (Photo by Stephen Davison/Pacemaker Press)

NW200 to host round of new European road racing series in 2026

Davey Todd capped a fine year at the major road races with victory at the Macau Grand Prix in southern China. (Photo by Stephen Davison/Pacemaker Press)

Davey Todd reflects on excellent 2025 road racing season

Lynch’s, the award-winning local retailer which operates 11 stores in the North West and Mid-Ulster regions, has officially opened its latest outlet, Lynch’s Eurospar Caw

Fifty new jobs as NI community retailers open new 'in-demand' £3m superstore

Pictured are, from left, Brian O’Neill, Co-Chair North West Community Wealth Building Partnership, Dr Caoimhe Archibald MLA, Economy Minister, Ken Nelson MBE, LEDCOM Chief Executive, Gordon Lyons MLA, Communities Minister and David Hunter, Programme Director Larne Community Wealth Building Partnership.

Community Wealth Partnerships to Drive Economic and Social Development

Sinn Fein ‘treat the UK block grant as an endless handout’

Letter: Sinn Fein turn on spending taps to suit own priorities

Autumn breaks have never been so affordable

These 80 hotels are offering rooms for £50 - full list of locations

Londonderry software firm Alchemy Technology Services has been acquired by NTT DATA, a leading Japanese multinational IT and business services provider specialising in digital transformation. Pictured is Bruno Abril, chairman at Alchemy and Global Lead, Insurance Industry at NTT DATA Inc and John Harkin, founder and CEO Alchemy Technology Services

Japanese tech giant buys NI software firm in undisclosed landmark deal

Representatives of the nationalist majority in Londonderry act as if they talk for the minority. The job fair Army saga was a further attack on people there who cherish their Britishness

Gregory Campbell: Nationalist leaders have made North West even more divided

Wild Atlantic’s gin and vodka have won international acclaim

First Irish whiskey from Wild Atlantic creating waves in North America

Educational charity Money Ready, based at Innovation Factory in Belfast, has launched a new programme in Northern Ireland to help people understand finance in order to protect young people from a future of debt and homelessness. Pictured here are Angela Hillan, Money Ready’s Northern Ireland manager, with Neil Allen, innovation manager at Innovation Factory

Belfast charity expands to fight rising debt and homelessness among young people

Communities Minister Gordon Lyons (centre) with Irish Football Association (IFA) president Conrad Kirkwood (left) and NI Football League (NIFL) Chief Executive Gerard Lawlor (right). (Photo by Liam McBurney/PA Wire)

Gordon Lyons considering releasing further NI Football Fund information

One of the North West’s most popular festive attractions is making a magical return this holiday season, as Foyleside Shopping Centre in Co Londonderry announces the comeback of its Enchanted Elevator & Grotto Experience 2025 — promising to be “bigger, bolder, and more magical than ever before.”

Santa’s Grotto at NI shopping centre set to dazzle once again this Christmas

l-r Angus Beck (Habitat Board Chair), Jenny Williams (Habitat Ireland Chief Executive) & Emma Logue (ReStore Lisnagelvin Manager) cut the ribbon to open the new store.

Habitat ReStore opens in Lisnagelvin Shopping Centre

(l-r) Angus Beck (Habitat Board Chair), Jenny Williams (Habitat Ireland Chief Executive) & Emma Logue (ReStore Lisnagelvin Manager) cut the ribbon to open the new store.

Habitat ReStore Opens in Lisnagelvin

Ballymoney's Darryl Tweed at the Tandragee 100. (Photo by Rod Neill/Pacemaker Press)

Darryl Tweed on brink of becoming last-ever IRRC Superbike champion

Ruaidhri Higgins has defended his comments on the Northern Ireland Football Fund

'Common sense' should have played a part in NIFF decision: Ruaidhri Higgins

Communities Minister Gordon Lyons this week announced 20 clubs selected to proceed to the next stage of the £36.2million Football Fund. Photo: Liam McBurney/PA Wire

Ministerial involvement in funding decisions would not be appropriate - Lyons

Coleraine manager Ruaidhri Higgins. (Photo by Desmond Loughery/Pacemaker Press)

Ruaidhri Higgins brands NI Football Fund decision 'an absolute disgrace'

Communities Minister Gordon Lyons (centre) with Irish Football Association (IFA) president Conrad Kirkwood (left) and NI Football League (NIFL) Chief Executive Gerard Lawlor (right). (Photo by Liam McBurney/PA Wire)

Gordon Lyons insists NI Football Fund 'based on need, not on geography'

Ministers welcome £115m investment by Seagate Technology. Pictured are Kieran Donoghue, CEO, Invest NI, John Morris, chief technology officer, Seagate, First Minister Michelle O’Neill, deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly, Fergus O’Donnell, VP of Wafer Operations NI at Seagate and Economy Minister, Dr Caoimhe Archibald

Major £115m investment by Seagate Technology Holdings at NI plant

Global financial services firm FinTrU has officially opened its newly expanded and refurbished office at Carlisle House in Londonderry. Pictured is John Healy OBE, chair, FinTrU Board / Invest NI, Katrien Roppe, chief of Staff, FinTrU, Kathleen McDermott, executive director, FinTrU, Greg McCann, executive director – North West Site Lead, FinTrU, Mayor Cllr Ruairí McHugh, Derry City and Strabane District Council, Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald MLA, Darragh McCarthy, founder & CEO, FinTrU, Richard McGuinness, chief operating officer, FinTrU and Kathryn Harkin, executive director – head of AI, FinTrU

Firm cuts ribbon to new office at former NI shirt factory with 1962 scissors

The road is closed in one direction due to a 'serious collision'

Traffic & Travel: Commuter route closed due to 'serious collision'

ARC Regulatory Expands with New Office Hub in North West. Pictured is Seamus Kearney, CEO and founder of ARC Regulatory, Ciara Devlin, associate clinical project manager at ARC Regulatory and Professor David Gibson, research group leader, Personalised Medicine Centre, School of Medicine, Ulster University

Global medical consultancy firm expands with new office hub in NI thanks to 250k

The move creates a new force in the North West’s marketing scene

Ad Feature Leading UK digital agency secures acquisition - with promising growth

Danske Bank is to establish a new North West office at Ebrington Plaza in Londonderry

Danske Bank establish new North West office at Ebrington Plaza

Andrew Fleming, president of Derry Chamber, said he fears for the future of major infrastructure projects after the A5 judgement

Fears for future of big building projects in Northern Ireland after A5 ruling

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