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Share Energy scores with Downshire Dynamos at Halloween celebrations

Ana Corradini — Wed, 11 Nov 2026 13:22:15 GMT

Share Energy joined 80 young footballers for Downshire Dynamos’ annual Halloween party at Lisburn Golf Club, as part of its ongoing support for the Royal Hillsborough football academy.

'Truly remarkable': Northern Ireland firm appointed to build major 13-storey Trafalgar Square hotel in London

Claire Cartmill & Lucy Gison — Wed, 11 Nov 2026 11:17:22 GMT

Gilbert-Ash, with offices in Belfast, Dublin and London, appointed principal contractor to lead the construction

'We're absolutely delighted': Double silver success for Belfast PR agency

Orla McGivern — Wed, 11 Nov 2026 11:16:12 GMT

Elevator is celebrating double success at the 2026 CIPR Northern Ireland Awards, picking up two Silver Awards for its work with leading consumer and hospitality brands

ASG Celebrates Major Wins at CIPR NI Awards 2026

Georgia Lennox — Wed, 11 Nov 2026 11:01:23 GMT

The awards took place at a glittering ceremony at Titanic Hotel Belfast on Thursday 5th November 2026, hosted by Q Radio’s Ibe Sesay

Belfast jobs: the 8 roles employers most want to fill right now – one pays £49,362

Milan Drobac — Wed, 11 Nov 2026 09:55:51 GMT

Care assistant, care professional and data analyst trainee roles are the jobs employers in and around Belfast are advertising for most right now, according to new analysis by recruitment agency Bernoullis Group – and the best-paid role on the list offers a median £49,362 a year.

Major-General Corran Purdon: The Commando, Colditz Prisoner, and Servant of the Crown

Stevan Patterson — Wed, 11 Nov 2026 09:53:44 GMT

Major-General Corran William Brooke Purdon CBE MC CPM was a decorated career soldier, a daring WWII commando, and a high-ranking police commander whose life read like a military adventure novel. From the docks of Saint-Nazaire to the heavily fortified walls of Colditz Castle, and later from the jungles of Malaya to the streets of Hong Kong, Purdon’s nearly seven-decade career was defined by courage, discipline, and unwavering devotion to duty. Described as "charismatic, inspirational, and the person you would follow into hell," he was, to those who knew him best, quite simply a true gentleman who dedicated his entire life to public service.

TOP NI COMEDIANS PADDY RAFF & EMER MAGUIRE LAUNCH NEW PODCAST

Jeff R — Wed, 11 Nov 2026 09:53:02 GMT

TOP NI COMEDIANS PADDY RAFF & EMER MAGUIRE LAUNCH NEW PODCAST

Follow the Star to Antrim and Newtownabbey this Christmas

Ashleigh Erwin — Wed, 11 Nov 2026 09:52:41 GMT

Communities across Antrim and Newtownabbey are invited to celebrate the start of the festive season as seven free Christmas Light Switch On events take place across the Borough from Thursday 19 to Saturday 28 November 2026.

Irish Running Show announced for Dublin following successful NI debut

Dan Quee — Wed, 11 Nov 2026 09:52:25 GMT

Runners from across the island of Ireland are being invited to the RDS in Dublin on 6 and 7 February 2027 for a weekend of expert advice, running brands and activities designed for everyone from first-time 5K participants to experienced marathon runners.

North Down Question Time

Emma Hassard — Wed, 11 Nov 2026 09:51:24 GMT

Students from across North Down gathered to question local politicians on the issues that matter most to them.

Dealing with rioters requires radical surgery, not a sticky plaster!

John Coulter — Wed, 11 Nov 2026 09:51:14 GMT

The seemingly apocalyptic ‘Be Ready’ plea from Labour Defence Secretary Wes Streeting urging folk to stockpile a three-day supply of cash, water and tinned food has many wondering exactly what ‘emergencies’ the UK should brace itself for.

Care Experienced Young People Take Centre Stage at Include Youth Celebration Event

Julie burgess — Wed, 11 Nov 2026 09:50:46 GMT

Include Youth recently brought together care-experienced young people from across eight offices for a special celebration event as part of National Care Leavers Month, recognising their achievements, resilience and the positive impact they are making in their communities.