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We were spoilt for choice at popular NI restaurant's new location

Cookstown The Rusty Keg has relocated recently and the food certainly lived up to their beautiful new surroundings

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25 fab photos as pals toast to the weekend at Oktoberfest in Belfast

Things to do Belfast

Our photographer Justin Kernoghan was on hand to catch all the fun at Oktoberfest on Thursday night as pals started the weekend celebrations a little early

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Review: 9 to 5 the musical clocks in as Ulster Operatic's best yet

Grand Opera House

By the final curtain, the entire audience was on their feet, clapping and cheering along to the reprise of “9 to 5”

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First look as NI schoolboy stars in TV adaptation of Lord of the Flies

David McKenna stars as Piggy in the upcoming series

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Interactive map shows locations of Cancer Research UK charity shops closing

You can see if your local store is affected by using our interactive map

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Home fragrance brand opens new Belfast city centre store

It is the company’s third bricks-and-mortar retail location

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Primark Ballymena: Fairhill Shopping Centre shares update on opening of NI's newest store

We cannot wait until it opens!

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Donegall Pass The Belfast noodle shop and café bringing a taste of Hong Kong to the city

Owner Colin Wong has been working in the Chinese restaurant industry for almost 40 years

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What's On News Five amazing staycation ideas for Traitors fans

Properties where you can live like a celebrity Traitor!

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Inside Belfast's new vinyl shop with everything from Thin Lizzy to Taylor Swift

Belfast City Centre

Records 'aren't making a comeback they already have come back'

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How Netflix's House of Guinness is giving the Irish language a global platform

House of Guinness

The show with its star-studded cast has been a hit for Netflix

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House of Guinness' Anthony Boyle named as new James Bond favourite for iconic role

A new star's name has been thrown into the mix after impressive performances in their latest project

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Win London family stay in DoubleTree by Hilton hotel with tickets to RSC's Matilda The Musical

We're giving away an overnight stay for a family of four, with dinner bed and breakfast at a DoubleTree by Hilton London hotel and tickets to see the West End smash hit, Matilda The Musical.

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Things to do Belfast Belfast Oktoberfest social photos as pals toast to the start of the weekend

Our photographer Justin Kernoghan was on hand to catch all the fun at Oktoberfest on Thursday night as pals started the weekend celebrations a little early

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Family & Kids

Halloween Northern Ireland pumpkin patches to visit this Halloween

It just isn't Halloween without a jack-o-lantern on the front door step

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Tumble Circus to return to Belfast for annual festive show with over 30 performances this Christmas

The 2025 edition is an all-new, fast, funny, Belfast-brewed hour of aerial artistry, precision juggling and acrobatic mischief, performed in the round

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Discover Sullivan Upper Preparatory Department: where educational excellence meets tradition

Register your interest for the Open Day 2025, which will be held on Friday, September 26 from 1:45pm – 3:30pm, with the headteacher’s address taking place at 1:50pm.

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The 300 NI heritage spots and hidden gems you can explore for free

Northern Ireland

These landmarks will open their doors for one weekend only - September 13 and 14 - so don't miss out

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Two Co Down National Trust venues offering free admission next month

There will also be a free ticketed bus service available

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Food & Drink

Cookstown We were spoilt for choice at popular NI restaurant's new location The Rusty Keg has relocated recently and the food certainly lived up to its beautiful new surroundings

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Meet the NI powerhouse couple behind a decade of hugely successful whiskey

The couple are perhaps best known for their award winning gin, but the whiskey side of the business has been quietly maturing – much like the liquid gold in their casks.

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Indian street food chain Mowgli issues update on opening of first Belfast restaurant

Belfast Food and Drink Scene

"We are coming I promise you!"

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Heineken giving away free beer as people miss post-work drinks

People say socialising after work is what they miss while working from home

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Popular restaurant offering 1,000 free meals as it prepares to reopen at Victoria Square

Belfast Food and Drink Scene

"We can’t wait to open the doors and bring back the fresh flavours"

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Music & Nightlife

Things to do Belfast Belfast Oktoberfest social photos as pals toast to the start of the weekend

Our photographer Justin Kernoghan was on hand to catch all the fun at Oktoberfest on Thursday night as pals started the weekend celebrations a little early

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Luke Combs Slane Castle ticket details as country superstar announces 2026 summer show

Republic of Ireland

Tickets go on sale next week with a special pre-sale for The Bootleggers fan club

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Weekly over-30s night to launch at Belfast nightclub later this month

Belfast Food and Drink Scene

“There is a whole generation who still want to go out and dance, but do not feel represented in most venues anymore"

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Keith Duffy 'died a thousand deaths' when Louis Walsh put him down in front of Bono

Keith Duffy has opened up about his relationship with Louis Walsh and claimed the music manager would make brutal digs at him in a bid to keep him "grounded"

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'Lady Gaga inspired me growing up in rural Ireland - she offers safe space'

RuPaul's Drag Race UK vs the World winner Blu Hydrangea told how Lady Gaga has influenced her career

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Theatre

Lyric Theatre Playwright turns his story of clerical abuse into powerful one-man show Through Unreconciled, Jay Sefton has not only reclaimed his own voice but also provided audiences with a rare space to sit with difficult truths, laugh, reflect, and converse

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9 to 5 the musical clocks in as Ulster Operatic's best yet

Grand Opera House

By the final curtain, the entire audience was on their feet, clapping and cheering along to the reprise of “9 to 5”

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One of Belfast's most iconic stages opens to the audience for 130th anniversary

Grand Opera House

With the tables turned, the auditorium will instead become the backdrop for the various performances throughout the evening

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Meet one of the stars of new Belfast production who has been treading the boards since age 3

The teenager is one of the lead performers in the Belfast School of Performing Arts (BSPA) Senior Summer Youth project

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New play 'My Name Is Mary Ann McCracken' to shine spotlight on Belfast's "forgotten heroine"

"I wanted to write this play because Mary Ann’s story is not just history. It’s a call to action"

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Film

Holyland 'Culchies' brave Storm Amy on a tractor as film about The Holyland releases in cinemas - in pictures

The film includes cameos from James Nesbitt, Nathan Carter and Tyrone McKenna

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Where you’ve seen Steve star Jay Lycurgo from ‘racy Harry Potter’ to Cillian Murphy reunion

Cillian Murphy's new Netflix film Steve has finally been released and sees the Peaky Blinders star act alongside Jay Lycurgo

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17 unmissable events for the whole family at the Cinemagic Festival Belfast

Cinemagic Festival

There are over 125 events taking place across the month-long festival

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Comedy film about notorious student area The Holyland coming to cinemas across NI next month

James Nesbitt appears as a "brilliantly exaggerated" version of himself

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Julia Roberts signs on for new series starring Derry Girls' Jamie-Lee O'Donnell

"To have Julia Roberts lend her extraordinary voice and storytelling talent to this series is another ringing endorsement"

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Marks & Spencer M&S shoppers can snap up £12 teddy cardigan that's like 'wearing a cloud'Shoppers have discovered a way to get the cosy piece for cheaper

We were spoilt for choice at popular NI restaurant's new location

The Rusty Keg has relocated recently and the food certainly lived up to its beautiful new surroundings

Fairhill Centre's £10m transformation hoping to restore town status as shopping destination

Northern Ireland's newest Primark store is preparing to open in the shopping centre by the end of the year

Meet the NI powerhouse couple behind a decade of hugely successful whiskey

The couple are perhaps best known for their award winning gin, but the whiskey side of the business has been quietly maturing – much like the liquid gold in their casks.

Dunelm shoppers 'in love' with 'beautiful' £65 rug that's available in four colours

"I'm in love with this rug. The soft, neutral colours go perfectly in our living room and make it feel so warm and cosy."

Marks & Spencer Marks & Spencer shoppers can bag 'warm and fluffy' cardigan for under £13 The Teddy Borg Wrap Lounge Cardigan is available in two autumnal colours including dark raspberry and ivory

Fairhill Centre's £10m transformation hoping to restore town status as shopping destination

Northern Ireland's newest Primark store is preparing to open in the shopping centre by the end of the year

Meet the NI powerhouse couple behind a decade of hugely successful whiskey

The couple are perhaps best known for their award winning gin, but the whiskey side of the business has been quietly maturing – much like the liquid gold in their casks.

Belfast Oktoberfest social photos as pals toast to the start of the weekend

Things to do Belfast

Our photographer Justin Kernoghan was on hand to catch all the fun at Oktoberfest on Thursday night as pals started the weekend celebrations a little early

'I used to work at Boots and these are the best beauty deals ahead of Black Friday'

Boots has yet to confirm when its Black Friday deals will launch, but there are already plenty of ways to save on Christmas gifts, beauty products and more

Real Life Grieving family raise thousands in memory of four-year-old son who died in tragic holiday accident Edward Massey passed away hours after arriving for a holiday on the Spanish island of Tenerife

Outrage as guests arrive at North Coast hotel for bookings only to find it closed

A number of people had to find elsewhere to stay after expecting to stay the night at Me & Mrs Jones hotel in Portstewart

Glengormley family-run chippy on 28 years of creating a 'home from home'

The popular spot has changed over the years, but has always kept its rustic charm

Six cases heard before NI courts this week

Two Belfast men who stole a scooter from a doctor in an early morning hijacking were handed 30-month sentences

Investigation after dual language sign cut with angle grinder in East Belfast

The sign at Shandon Park was removed on Saturday evening

Crime Investigation after multiple cars damaged with 'Halloween hair-dye' in Dundonald The incident took place some time between Friday evening and Saturday morning

Northern Ireland can follow Slovakia's lead says Bailey Peacock-Farrell

Northern Ireland football team

Northern Ireland goalkeeper Bailey Peacock-Farrell eyeing a big night against Germany at Windsor Park

Shea Charles relishing 'one of the biggest nights' of his Northern Ireland career

Northern Ireland football team

The Southampton midfielder can't wait to get another crack at Germany

43-year-old woman arrested on suspicion of murder after two children found dead at home

Police were called to a home in Stafford at around 7.30am on Sunday morning by the West Midlands Ambulance Service. Two children were sadly pronounced dead at the scene

Man to appear in court charged with sexual communication with a child

It comes after a man was arrested in Strabane on Saturday, October 11