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Rituals opens new store in Northern Ireland
Beauty
It opened its doors this week
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Applications open for next series of BBC's MasterChef
Food And Drink
"Whether you've been cooking for years, or are sat on the sofa saying, 'I could do that!', then now is your chance!"
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Emirates pilot on travelling the world and how she got her dream job
Real Life
"I became a pilot because I wanted to see the world... it's an unbelievable quality of life"
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Nominations for the 2025 NI Social Media Awards are officially open
NI Social Media Awards
The launch of the 2025 awards are aiming to celebrate purpose and impact of social media
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NI beauty queen on ten years of raising awareness of endometriosis
Real Life
Anouska Black is competing in the International United Miss pageant in the US next week
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Belfast social pictures as family and friends kickstart July
Music & Nightlife
Were you or a pal snapped by our photographer this week?
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Stop clothes from becoming wrinkly every holiday with packing method experts use
Travel
Travel experts are warning that holidaymakers are ignoring a key anti-wrinkle packing technique.
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'I'm cabin crew and we have secret code to talk about passengers'
Travel
A TUI worker has revealed the secret code that cabin crew use to speak to each other about passengers while onboard - and it turns out it's a lot more common than we thought
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Jet2 launches huge sale with flights from Belfast for £49 or less
Travel
The sale is on now - but there's limited time to book flights before its over
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Co Tyrone girl, 9, donates 12 inches of her hair to help others
Real Life
"Me and her daddy are immensely proud of her, and also would like to thank everyone who donated. As Fiadh said, big changes can be made with your small change."
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Belfast wedding studio behind Derry Girls scene celebrates milestone
Real Life
"Whenever I was planning my own wedding, I just kind of caught the bug for weddings"
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Newtownards child helping others after suffering brain haemorrhage aged 1
Real Life
Alex's mum Nadine said: "We owe everything to the team at the RVH who helped saved our little girl's life"
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We found the perfect NI golf and spa break that you'll not regret booking
The Open Championship
Great golf, great spa, great food and places to explore, this trip really had it all!
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New competitive TV series casting for contestants
TV
Teams of two are wanted
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Watch: Trailer released for new movie starring Liam Neeson
Liam Neeson
The Ballymena man is set to appear in Ice Road: Vengeance
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Mammy Banter creator Serena Terry on her upcoming 'biggest tour to date'
SSE Arena
"I am going back to Belfast to give the audience the strongest performance they can get from me"
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Inside My Wedding: Couple's insight into their big day in Belfast
Real Life
"We explored a number of venues, including several in Liverpool, but our hearts were always set on Belfast. There's just something about the city"
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We holidayed in Turkey for the first time, and it was an eye-opening experience
Travel
Turkey has never been a must-visit destination for me and this holiday really opened my eyes
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Travel agent's expert insight into five top trends redefining how we holiday in 2025
Travel
“Today’s holidaymakers are choosing getaways that offer more than just a change of scenery.”
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Unique dating event where you can 'pitch' your single pals coming to Belfast
Things to do Belfast
"Think Dragons’ Den meets speed dating with a twist"
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Win a luxurious 7-night sunshine getaway to Spain with IDILIQ Hotels & Resorts!
What's On
Enjoy a sun-soaked getaway with IDILIQ Hotels & Resorts, as they're giving six lucky guests a 7-night stay at their their lavish Ramada Hotel & Suites Costa del Sol.Enter now!
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Bangor community supporting family of 5-year-old boy diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia
Real Life
"We are absolutely devastated to learn of Tommy’s diagnosis and will be raising funds to support Tommy's family through the toughest of times"
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Jet2 launches huge sale with flights from Belfast for £29
Travel
It ends at 23.59pm on Friday, June 20
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Jet2 Belfast International Airport Christmas Markets schedule with new destination
Travel
Customers travelling from the airport can now visit Vienna for the first time
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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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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
Investigation after dual language sign cut with angle grinder in East Belfast
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
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