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IKEA to open pop-up store in Co Down
Banbridge
A dedicated selection of 150 home furnishing accessories – including kitchen, bedroom, and living room essentials – will be available for immediate takeaway
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Northern Ireland property: See inside peaceful suburban Belfast family home on sale for £545k
Property
It offers immediate comfort alongside lasting appeal
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Daniel O'Donnell shares future plans following decision to step back from touring
Daniel O'Donnell
The much loved country crooner says he still has plenty of things to do
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Co Armagh sisters in their 30s diagnosed with breast cancer just weeks apart
Real Life
"We just both put the exhaustion down to having two small kids and working full time"
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I flew to London for 24 hours, and getting there has never been easier
George Best Belfast City Airport
A single day might not seem like a long time, but we made every minute count
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Woman who got sepsis after "mummy makeover" in Turkey to feature in new TV show
TV
Journalist Aoife Moore "peels back the glossy veneer of medical tourism and asks whether social media’s picture-perfect surgery journeys show the full story"
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Northern Ireland travel agent reveals 6 popular destinations for October sunshine break
Holidays
"Half-term holidays are next on the horizon for many families here - and people are continuing to secure their getaways"
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Plan your amazing Austrian adventure with the ski holiday experts
Travel
Discover Austria’s Alpine magic this winter with Crystal Ski Holidays
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Frankie & Benny's offering free meal to anyone born in particular year
Food And Drink
"One free main for you, and one for a friend"
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Miss Great Britain contestant 'delighted' to launch own fake tan range
Real Life
"I wanted something different that is suitable for everyone. I look forward to launching it into salons and shops locally."
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NI woman on making "jewellery with a backbone" and breaking taboos
Real Life
Gillian donates a portion of profits from certain collections to charities
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Young Belfast dancer 'over the moon' as she's set to take part in prestigious ballet competition
Real Life
Lilly will take part in the ballet competition in Brazil next month
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Belfast walking group bringing new mums together for company and conversation
Family
"The group is about boosting energy, reducing fatigue, stress, anxiety and gives mums motivation to get out of the house with their babies"
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Shark's number one cordless vacuum with 39% off makes cleaning 'feel less like a chore'
shopping
Amazon has slashed £110 off the Shark Cordless Stick Vacuum Cleaner with Anti Hair Wrap, currently the top seller on the site.
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Quilted bedspread that 'adds warmth for chilly nights' boasts near-perfect rating
shopping
One buyer said the bedspread is 'lightweight for hot weather and added warmth for chilly nights'
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Love Is Blind UK contestant from Co Down on life after the series and relationship post-show
TV
*Warning - this article contains spoilers for Love Is Blind UK season 2*
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See inside new luxury lakeside cabins in the heart of Co Down
Lifestyle
A collection of eight self-catering cabins will bring the estate into regular public use for the first time
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BBC EastEnders star Steve McFadden's quiet life off-screen in town where houses go for £400k
EastEnders
BBC EastEnders star Steve McFadden, who plays Phil Mitchell, has been a mainstay on the soap since 1990 and has swapped the hustle and bustle of London for a quieter life
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WATCH: Meet the beauty volunteers helping Northern Ireland cancer patients find their sparkle again
Cancer
“For many women, it is the first time in a long while that they have worn make-up or felt confident without their wig. You can see their mood lift right in front of you.”
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Westlife's richest member Kian Egan has astonishing net worth and seaside mansion
Westlife
As one of Ireland's most successful bands, Westlife have sold millions of records and partnered with hugely popular brands
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Wellness meets aesthetics at Newtownabbey's newest clinic
Glengormley
ERA Aesthetics and Wellness has just opened in Glengormley
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TUI summer holiday late deals under £500 before the end of season
Travel
Destinations include Spain, Greece, and Turkey
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Woman films Benidorm in day and night time – it's like two different worlds
Travel
The famed Spanish destination of Benidorm has plenty to offer whatever the time of day – as one holidaymaker showed in a revealing video clip of the popular resort
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Picture of NI bride and groom makes top 50 of worldwide competition
Real Life
The couple are photographed standing among scenery at the Causeway Coast
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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
Cookstown
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
Ballymena
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
Food And Drink
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
Dunelm
"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
Ballymena
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
Food And Drink
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
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
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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
North Coast
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'
Glengormley
The popular spot has changed over the years, but has always kept its rustic charm
Six cases heard before NI courts this week
Courts
Two Belfast men who stole a scooter from a doctor in an early morning hijacking were handed 30-month sentences
M&S shoppers can snap up £12 teddy cardigan that's like 'wearing a cloud'
Marks & Spencer
Shoppers have discovered a way to get the cosy piece for cheaper
Northern Ireland football team
Northern Ireland can follow Slovakia's lead says Bailey Peacock-Farrell
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
Crime
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
Courts
It comes after a man was arrested in Strabane on Saturday, October 11
Mallusk hub fighting food poverty across Northern Ireland as winter demand looms
Newtownabbey
Last year they provided 172 charitable projects across NI with 1.7 million meals