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Belfast Giants’ Cole Shudra (#72) during the warm-up before a pre-season exhibition game against Denmark's Herlev Eagles at The O2 Belfast. Photo William Cherry/Presseye

Fresh start as a Giant giving a much wanted ‘re-spark’ to Cole Shudra’s career

Residents of Belfast are the second worst in the UK for falling short of cash before payday, a new survey has shown. Photo: Alamy/PA.

Belfast payday crisis: City UK's second-worst for cash shortage before next wage

Final Exhibit - the new scare maze at Scarefest, Alton Towers

Frightening Final Exhibit brings yet more screams to Alton Towers

Team Northern Ireland have been training hard for this week's British Transplant Games

26 NI athletes set for action at British Transplant Games 2026

Oakleaf Commercial Manager Nigel McCarthy (centre) is pictured onsite at the new factory with colleagues John Desbourough and Darcie Whitehead. Credit: Ian Cooper Photography

NI construction firm branches ot with 'exciting new chapter'

Cole Shudra who has signed to the Belfast Giants. Picture: Dean Woolley

British forward Cole Shudra excited at move to Giants from Sheffield

Ken Doherty has offered his advice to Mark Allen (pictured) after his black ball miss in the World Snooker Championship

Ken Doherty offers advice to Mark Allen after heartbreak black ball miss

Josh Rock has reflected on his 2026 Premier League campaign

Josh Rock wants another crack at Premier League as he sets season goals

Northern Ireland's Mark Allen suffered Halo World Championship semi-final heartbreak against Wu Yize in a 17-16 defeat. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)

WATCH: 'Right person's in the final': Mark Allen's world black-ball agony

Northern Ireland's Mark Allen during his semi-final third session against Wu Yize on Saturday in the Halo World Snooker Championship at the Crucible Theatre, Sheffield. (Photo by Richard Sellers/PA Wire)

Mark Allen and Wu Yize react to ’embarrassment’ with slick semi-final session

Northern Ireland's Mark Allen observes a cluster of reds and the black over the pocket during his World Championship semi-final against Wu Yize at the Halo World Snooker Championship. (Photo by Mike Egerton/PA Wire)

Mark Allen fights back to keep world dream alive - and makes history

Mark Allen during his match against Kyren Wilson on day seven of the Halo World Snooker Championship 2026 at the Crucible Theatre, Sheffield

Mark Allen holds two-frame advantage in last 16 tie

Mark Allen takes on former Crucible king Kyren Wilson in the last 16 of the World Snooker Championship

Mark Allen has 'fire in his belly' to be crowned world champion

Northern Ireland's Mark Allen against Zhang Anda in the Halo World Snooker Championship at The Crucible Theatre in Sheffield. (Photo by Sam Bloxham/Getty Images)

Antrim's Mark Allen 'fire in my belly' for world title dream

Mark Allen after winning his match against Zhang Anda (not pictured) on day two of the Halo World Snooker Championship 2026 at the Crucible Theatre, Sheffield. (Photo by Richard Sellers/PA Wire)

Mark Allen hits the drink to power past Zhang Anda at Crucible

Yorkshire software group Cirata has named a new chief financial officer who has previously helped lead the relocation of its finance operations to Belfast. Credit: Pixabay

Yorkshire tech firm promotes Belfast-based finance chief in leadership shake-up
Ed Kee steps into finance director role after helping lead the relocation of the software group’s finance operations to Belfast
Claire Cartmill

Belfast Giants’ Jake Gaudet (#63) celebrates scoring against the Cardiff Devils during Sunday's Elite Ice Hockey League game at the SSE Arena, Belfast. Photo William Cherry/Presseye

There’s no time to lick wounds, there’s a title to win says Gaudet

Belfast Giants’ David Goodwin (#64) with Coventry Blaze's Grant Mismash (#86) during Friday night's Elite Ice Hockey League game at the SSE Arena, Belfast. Photo William Cherry/Presseye

Goodwin says Belfast Giants can’t allow any complacency as title chase hots up

Belfast Giants’ JJ Piccinich (#12) with Coventry Blaze's David Clements (#58) during Friday night's Elite Ice Hockey League game at the SSE Arena, Belfast. Photo William Cherry/Presseye

Belfast Giants have destiny in their own hands says JJ Piccinich

Belfast Giants’ Ryan Smith (#88) celebrates scoring against the Nottingham Panthers during Saturday's Elite Ice Hockey League game at the SSE Arena, Belfast. Photo William Cherry/Presseye

Ryan Smith confident Belfast Giants can dominate league going forward

Belfast Giants’ Ciaran Long (#89) scoring against the Sheffield Steelers during Friday's Elite Ice Hockey League game at the SSE Arena, Belfast. Photo William Cherry/Presseye

Double-header delight against Steelers puts Belfast Giants on top of the EIHL

Belfast Giants' assistant coach George Awada. Picture: Presseye

George Awada expecting an electric weekend as Giants clash with Steelers

The roles, delivered by partner Concentrix, will focus on Vodafone and Three specialist care and sales, with 200 based in Belfast and 200 in Sheffield.

VodafoneThree brings customer facing jobs back to the UK

Naomi Mainwaring was one of the gold medal winners recognised at the awards

Belfast pair honoured at Police Public Bravery Awards 2025

New figures from SimplyQuote reveal Northern Ireland leads the UK in short-term car insurance use, reflecting a growing national shift toward flexible motoring.

Northern Ireland leads UK surge in short-term car insurance, SimplyQuote data re...

Dame Jessica Ennis Hill hosts breakfast club at Nether Edge Primary School to share her tips for managing morning chaos.

Parents face 10 morning “battles” a week with their kids

Current account holders aged 25 to 40 and people living in Northern Ireland are particularly likely to ditch and switch their bank or building society, analysis suggests

Northern Ireland leads UK rankings in bank account switching - analysis suggests
Current account holders aged 25 to 40 and people living in Northern Ireland are particularly likely to ditch and switch their bank or building society, analysis suggests.
Vicky Shaw, PA Personal Finance Correspondent

Def Leppard singer Joe Elliott (right) with guitarist Vivian Campbell (left) and bassist Rick Savage (center) perform with their band Def Leppard on stage during their "One Night Only" gig at the Leadmill in Sheffield. Picture date: Friday May 19, 2023.

Def Leppard's Vivian Campbell says music was 'the escape' from politics

Stephen McMullan has been called into the Northern Ireland's senior squad

Uncapped Stephen McMullan called into NI squad for double-header

Northern Ireland goalkeeper Pierce Charles. (Photo by Andrew McCarroll/Pacemaker Press)

NI star Pierce Charles in raised injury concern amid transfer interest

Belfast named in top 5 UK cities with the quickest home sales

Belfast named in top 5 UK cities with quickest home sales, says new study

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Review: Why Upper Austria has it all - visit before everyone else does

England's Matt Fitzpatrick (left) greets Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy after completing the course during day four of The 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush. (Photo by Brian Lawless/PA Wire)

Matt Fitzpatrick targets Ryder Cup off Royal Portrush experience

Aldi reveals latest priority locations for new stores

Belfast Met Boxing Academy Team and Coaches with Sheffield City Boxing Club and Coaches.

Belfast Met take on Sheffield in epic fight night clash

These are some of the UK's best family friendly cities, according to Making Moves

The 7 most family friendly cities in the UK in which to buy a house

The UK's Greediest Cities

Northern Ireland residents reveal what they would do if they win UK’s biggest Eu...

Learn, or relive, the moment Pulp went from small stage cult heroes to main-stage Britpop heroes 30 years ago this year.

Remembering Pulp's iconic Glastonbury 1995 performance and set-list

Mark Allen celebrates after winning his match against Fan Zhengyi during day three of the Halo World Snooker Championship at the Crucible Theatre, Sheffield. (Photo by Danny Lawson/PA Wire) RESTRICTIONS: Use subject to restrictions. Editorial use only, no commercial use without prior consent from rights holder.

Mark Allen's Crucible world bid inspired by past champions

Shopping bags.

Easter Monday opening hours for UK shopping centres

A woman lays near to a blooming cherry blossom tree, as she reads her book.

Watch: Temperatures forecast across the UK for Easter Sunday

Northern Ireland's Mark Allen will begin his bid for World Snooker Championship glory on Sunday. (Photo by Andrew Matthews/PA Wire)

'Inspirational' Rory McIlroy offering Mark Allen extra motivation in world bid

Mark Allen has been drawn against Fan Zhengyi in the first round of the World Snooker Championship at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield. (Photo by Andrew Matthews/PA Wire).

Mark Allen learns first round opponent in World Championship bid

The moment Deborah Gosling, from Sheffield, met Corinne Hutton - the transplant patient who received her twin sister’s hands.

Watch: Woman meets recipient of her twin sister’s hands

Belfast Giants celebrate winning the Elite Ice Hockey League after Sunday night's game against the Nottingham Panthers at the Motorpoint Arena, Nottingham. Photo by William Cherry/Presseye

Belfast Giants taste EIHL glory on an edgy and nervy Sunday in Nottingham

Belfast Giants' assistant coach George Awada

Belfast Giants confident of league success going into a huge final weekend

A video shows a mysterious spooky figure at at Stocksbridge Bypass, a notorious Sheffield hauntings hotspot. Picture: Andy Pollard

Ghosthunter films 'spooky figure' on notorious 'haunted' street

The sun sets over Camber Sands.

Later time the sun will set in your area on day clocks change

A lone goose in the middle of Parliament Street, York, at midday on a Saturday as the streets are empty from the normal tourist traffic during the Covid lockdown in March 2020

Five years on: 26 eerie photos show deserted streets during lockdown

Edinburgh ranked as the most sustainable UK city

Ad Feature The UK’s most ‘eco-friendly’ cities revealed

Parliament

three in four of Belfast residents don’t trust politicians to lower the cost of ...

Belfast Giants' head coach Adam Keefe. Picture: Darren Kidd/Presseye

Belfast Giants out to maximise home ice in Challenge Cup bid

A new production for young people

Get ready to shine in Everybody's talking about Jamie

Belfast Giants' head coach Adam Keefe. Photo by William Cherry/Presseye

Adam Keefe believes dropped points won’t upset Giants league ambitions

Central Cee has won Best Male Act for the last two years

Friday TV choice: MOBO Awards 2025: Access All Areas (BBC One, 11.25pm)

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