Planning

A computer-generated image of the proposed new civic hub in Newry.

Green legal challenge to council over proposed new civic hub

Northern Ireland law firm P.A. Duffy & Co Solicitors has announced the qualification of Sarah Kirk as a solicitor, marking an important milestone in her career and strengthening the firm’s growing Human Rights and Planning & Environmental teams. Pictured with Feargal Logan, chairman and Enda McGarrity, director and head of Human Rights at P.A. Duffy & Co Solicitors

NI law firm strengthens team with new solicitor after successful qualification

One of Northern Ireland’s leading independent planning consultancies has strengthened its commitment to the north west by establishing a permanent base in the region. Pictured is TSA technical director Sarah Barrett, mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, councillor Grace Uí Niallais, and TSA managing director, Tom Stokes

'Enormous potential here': NI planning consultants open new permanent office

The first Fleadh Cheoil na hEireann to take place in Belfast has been hailed as an “unforgettable week” for the city.

First Fleadh in Belfast hailed as ‘unforgettable week’ for the city

Myles Patton. (Photo: Nigel McDowell / Ulster University)

NI workforce set to exceed one million as jobs market outpaces UK

The additional retail space that will be used to accommodate the B&M Bargains store and adjacent garden centre is highlighted in blue. Image: ABC planning portal

£1m NI retail park investment approved as B&M prepares to move in

A new Lidl supermarket has been given the green light for Londonderry’s Crescent Link after spending more than six years in the planning system and overcoming a previous recommendation for refusal

Green light for £8m Lidl store in Londonderry after six-year planning battle

Simon Hamilton, managing director and Co-Founder of Confluence Consulting

Policy uncertainty and delays holding back growth, warn NI business leaders

Magherafelt-based Bloc Blinds has marked a significant milestone in its sustainability journey with the successful installation of a new 156kW solar photovoltaic (PV) system across its production and office facilities

NI blind manufacturer goes green with major on-site solar energy installation

One of the Sinn Fein messages on display at Newry's Egyptian Arch

SF minister accused of running 'two-tier' planning system over party's billboard

One in 10 people prefer to get financial advice from AI than a human.

Half of Brits would turn to AI for financial advice

Brian Brynes has shared his insights as part of Financial Planning Week and has suggested a monthly ‘financial date night’.

This simple move could change your finances for years

Portstewart's iconic Town Hall, a Grade B2 listed building on the north coast, is set for a major transformation that will revive it as a vibrant community and cultural hub

Major transformation approved for iconic Grade B2 listed building on north coast

Armira’s backing underpins growing demand for AI-driven operational infrastructure across the aviation sector.

Ad Feature Assaia secures funding to enhance AI leadership in airport operations

Huge sums are giving people more influence than ever before, according to new research

The £7 trillion wealth transfer changing who controls money in the UK

Southern HSC Trust director of Planning, Performance & Informatics, Elaine Wilson

Cause of health IT system crash known but not revealed
A senior Southern Health Social Care Trust official has confirmed the root-cause of a major IT outage on September 17 has been identified – but she can’t reveal what it was due to “commercial sensitivities”
Francois Vincent

A bridge will link the station building and the platforms. Image: ABC planning portal

Ambitious vision for new train station 'serving one million passengers annually'

Tens of thousands of people lined the streets of Londonderry and the banks of the River Foyle as the city hosted Europe's largest Halloween Carnival which culminated in a spectacular fireworks display

Thousands of people line the streets for Europe's largest Halloween festival

Killultagh Group Director, Sinead Boyd with Alderman Amanda Grehan, Lord Mayor of Lisburn & Castlereagh Council

NI development firm completes landmark £10m industrial hub in just 14 weeks

A cottage and former country pub in Londonderry is set for a new lease of life, with plans submitted to convert the vacant building into six self-contained flat. Credit Planning Portal

Plans submitted to transform former Northern Ireland country pub into flats

The Mid Antrim 150 was cancelled in 2022 after the event was sabotaged for the second time. (Photo by Pacemaker Press)

'Starting lights are on' for Mid Antrim 150 in 2026

New home plans surge by a third

New home plans surge by a third

It comes as just 21 per cent feel very confident when it comes to planning for a comfortable post-work life

These behaviours help boost your confidence in investing and saving

A poll of 1,000 parents with kids aged 2-10, found 42 per cent struggle to get their children involved in cooking.

Mess is reason quarter of parents struggle with kids in kitchen

A third began thinking about preparing for Christmas as early as January 2025

More than a third of adults have started budgeting for Christmas

Full planning permission has been granted to Lotus Property for a 23,000sq ft 21-lane bowling alley and family entertainment centre at its flagship retail scheme, The Boulevard in Banbridge

Strike! NI retail outlet scores with £9million Hollywood Bowl deal

The 19th century former Kilmore School, 166 Old Kilmore Road, Craigavon, is going to be listed. Credit: Google

Listed status for old Kilmore School building
ABC councillors have approved plans to list the former Kilmore School, 166 Old Kilmore Road, Craigavon, a 19th century building deemed to be of architectural interest on account of its key features which are well preserved.
Francois Vincent, Local Democracy Reporter

McVities lit up a series of London landmarks

London's landmarks lit up - with images of chocolate biscuits

for 36 social houses at New Market Street, Coleraine, were submitted to council’s planning portal (pic; Gravis Planning/ Planning and Design Statement)

Plans for 36 social houses and a "pocket park" in Coleraine submitted

52 per cent of 18-24-year-olds chose to invest some cash in 2024

Gen Z investors have nearly doubled yearly, new research shows

Meenan Square re-development has taken a major step forward with the submission of a full planning application to Derry City & Strabane District Council (DCSDC). Pictured is a view of the entrance way of the proposed Meenan Square development from the Lecky Road

Multi-million NI re-development takes major step forward with planning

More people want to go on walks this year

Want to do more things in 2025 to make you happy? Try this new tool

(Photo: Pexels)

How to use your January pay to plan for spring - savings tips for 2025

The Bazaarvoice Belfast team behind the Holiday Preparedness Program: Mark Sweeney, technical program manager; Bronagh Gaillard, site leader; and Allan Hunter, principal QA engineer

Bazaarvoice power retailers during Black Friday

Neo’s impressive bending technique in the 1999 science fiction, The Matrix, topped the list

The top 20 movie stunts of all time - ranked in latest poll!

Research of 500 SME owners and decision makers found half blame the new budget for their scaled back Christmas celebrations this year

UK SME owners blame government budget for scaled-down Christmas plans

Here's how I spent my 31st birthday on a 14-hour flight from Ho Chi Minh to London in Vietnam Airlines' business class - all the perks, surprises and complimentary cocktails that entailed.

My 31st birthday on Vietnam Airlines' luxury flight

Keeping costs down is one of the main motivators when it comes to planning a ski trip this season

We're off-ski! Brits booking ski holidays sooner than ever

A study of 500 SME owners and decision makers highlighted that not having enough time to focus on all their expenditure is costing them nearly £350 each month on average

Small business owners say lack of time is costing them money

Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister Andrew Muir MLA has announced the launch of the Farming for the Generations pilot scheme

New pilot scheme launched for succession planning for farm families

Shoppers cross in front of a London bus as it travels under Christmas lights on Oxford Street in central London in 2017 (Photo: JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Christmas shopping: the best tips for saving and reducing stress

Movers carry huge 466kg worth of stuff when moving home

Mark Cavendish celebrates his record-breaking Tour de France stage win. (Photo by Jasper Jacobs/Belga Mag via AFP)

Peta Cavendish looks back on husband Mark's Tour de France record as 'perfect'

The Leighinmohr House Hotel

New wedding ceremony room to be added onto Co Antrim hotel's main building

Couples urged to take 'compatibility test' before buying property

Couples urged to take 'compatibility test' before buying property

This is the advice over 45s would give their younger selves

Site of the new McDonald's drive-thru restaurant off Magherafelt's Castledawson Road. Credit: National World

New McDonald's fast food outlet in Magherafelt should be opened by end of summer

This mini call centre will join generations together to share advice

Declan Caddell will take on the role of Crusaders manager this summer following Stephen Baxter's exit. (Photo by Crusaders Football Club)

Crusaders turn to 'integral' man as Stephen Baxter's Irish League successor

Crusaders manager Stephen Baxter celebrates Irish League title success in 2018. (Photo by Stephen Hamilton/INPHO)

David Jeffrey and David Healy join in tributes as Stephen Baxter confirms exit

Crusaders boss Stephen Baxter. (Photo by Pacemaker)

World record-holder Stephen Baxter confirms call to step down as Crusaders boss

Most adults begin to think about their mortality at the age of 51

Many Brits may struggle to afford Christmas if they don't save early

Midweek meals have turned ‘boring’ and ‘repetitive’ for many adults

Dad had to pay £3k and drive 1,102 miles due to Brexit passport rule

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