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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

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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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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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Watch: Katy Perry leaves Belfast audience in hysterics, asking 'What the hell is Lurgan?'

The hilarious exchange was captured on camera at her SSE arena show

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Belfast social pictures as Oktoberfest returns and friends enjoy catch-ups

Belfast Food and Drink Scene

Did our photographer see you out and about this week?

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Pitbull set to kick off his I’m Back Tour! at Belsonic 2026

Unstoppable pure party energy for fans is guaranteed

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Electronic icons Kraftwerk announce Belfast and Dublin dates for summer 2026

It's their first UK tour since 2017.

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Louis Tomlinson announces return to Dublin on 2026 world tour

Tickets go on sale next week

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The Cure announced to headline Belsonic 2026 for their biggest ever Belfast gig

Tickets go on sale this Friday

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Boyzone explain why they're not touring after announcement of one-off gig

Ronan Keating, Keith Duffy and Shane Lynch appeared on BBC Breakfast on Tuesday

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Irish Boyzone fans 'disappointed' as band announce one-off gig in London

Ronan Keating, Mikey Graham, Keith Duffy and Shane Lynch are set to reunite for the 'world exclusive' headline show

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Calvin Harris announces huge 2026 Belfast show at Vital

Fans will be flocking to see him plus special guests next August

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Teddy Swims announces Belfast show as headliner for Belsonic 2026

The Belfast show is part of a run across the UK and Ireland for summer 2026.

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Belfast social pictures as friends enjoy first night of Oktoberfest

Belfast City Centre

Plenty of people were out getting into the weekend spirit early

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Grammy-nominated NI singer Keith Getty on his favourite thing about performing back home

Keith and his wife Kristyn are performing a massive homecoming show this December at the SSE Arena

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Popular Belfast bar added to the 2026 Good Beer Guide

An iconic Belfast City Centre bar with their own in house brewery has been added to the list

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'Norn Iron' Happy Hardcore legend dies as heartbroken fans pay tribute

DJ Tizer was credited for creating iconic nights in some of the most famous nightclubs and dance music venues in Northern Ireland

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Policing pedestrianisation, Belfast street's biggest problem and future plans

Cathedral Quarter

He said it will give new opportunities for street performances and reanimating the busy area

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Sound of Belfast Festival returns to showcase thriving music scene across the city - in pictures

"A festival that shines a light on the extraordinary talent and creativity of our music community"

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Take That Dublin ticket details as band announce return of iconic The Circus tour

The original tour broke UK records as the fastest-selling tour in history

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Belfast 2025 Culture Night Map showcasing all 21 venues taking part

Belfast Culture Night

Most of the events will take place between 4pm - 10pm and will cater for all ages

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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