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Leading professional tour guiding body Tour Guides NI (TGNI) is celebrating its 10th birthday this month with the announcement of Declan Lawn, co-creator of BBC TV drama Blue Lights, as its first Honorary President. Welcoming Declan to the organisation is Tour Guides NI chairman Donal Kelly and TGNI secretary Christine Donnelly

'Essential role': Blue Lights star shines light on NI tour guiding milestone

Goldsmith Joel M Smyth, founder of Joel Metal Smyth, pictured in his Newtownards workshop where he designs and handcrafts bespoke jewellery in gold and silver

From garden shed to striking gold: How NI man forged his own jewellery business

Mallusk Enterprise Park’s much-loved Christmas Market returns for its fifth year, bringing together local businesses, festive entertainment, fantastic prizes and opportunities to support three deserving charities. Photo: Mallusk Enterprise Park’

Return of Christmas Market at Mallusk Enterprise Park

Victoria Square will launch its Christmas celebrations this weekend with a festive lights switch-on and two days of seasonal entertainment in Belfast city centre

NI shopping centre kicks off Christmas celebrations with two-day festive event

A CGI image showing how 'Once Upon A Winter', the new festive market to open in Custom House Square later this month, is to look. Image: Turley

New Belfast Christmas market unwrapped: How Custom House Square event is to look

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Londonderry's Halloween celebrations, pictured here in 2022, are renowned as the biggest October 31st bash in Europe. Photo: Lorcan Doherty

Londonderry celebrates 40 years of city's Halloween bash

Ghouls and witches are causing interference on the line at Downpatrick and County Down Railway this Halloween

Heritage railway full steam ahead for Halloween spook show

Chloe Freeman-Wallace as Elsa.

Don't be left out in the cold - book NOW for Ballywillan Drama Group's Frozen

Louise Brogan met with King Charles

How a Belfast mum went from eBay to Buckingham Palace and 4.5m YouTube views

Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council has launched ‘The Giant Table’, an exciting new chapter for the much-loved Bushmills Salmon & Whiskey Festival.

Bushmills Salmon & Whiskey Festival introduces 'The Giant Table' for 2026

Some of the members of Star Wars-themed costume group, Nexus Covert UK, who will be at Comic Con this weekend. Photo: Comic Con Northern Ireland/Facebook

Comic Con hosts stars of sci-fi, screen - and snooker

Hollywood Bowl opens new NI centre following multi-million-pound investment

Louise Brogan, founder of Raise Your Visibility Live, is bringing an international line-up of business and technology speakers to Belfast next month

New international conference brings YouTube and Canva to NI for the first time

Kim Calvert is pictured with the late Bob Proctor who described Kim as “one of the most effective people I have ever worked with.”

'Changed the way I thought': Eight-figure NI entrepreneur marks 10 year success

Job seekers across Northern Ireland are being encouraged to attend the upcoming Derry and Strabane Cross Border Job Fair, where a wide range of employers will be showcasing current vacancies and career opportunities. Pictured are Nicky Gilleece, Labour Market Partnership manager, Alison Lowry, head of employment services, Department for Communities/chair of the Cross Border Partnership for Employment Services, and Emma Quinn, project officer, LMP

NI job seekers invited to explore career opportunities at major recruitment fair
The free event will bring together employers and job seekers from across the region, with vacancies and career support on offer
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Dr David Jordan, lecturer in Economics at Queen’s University Belfast, Lynsey Mallon, president of Belfast Chamber, and Emer Hinphey, partner at AAB, pictured ahead of Belfast Chamber’s annual Productivity Summit which will take place at Riddel Hall on Wednesday, September 23

'Important conversation': Chamber summit to tackle NI productivity challenge

The AIB NI team at the launch of the new ‘Coffee Break Briefings’ series as part of the Let’s Talk Business programme

‘Let's Talk Business’: AIB NI launches cyber security briefing for businesses

Rosemary Drama Group present Swipe Right in Portrush Summer Theatre

‘Swipe Right’ comes to Portrush Summer Theatre

Such a high percentage solar eclipse will not be seen again in this part of the world until 2090.

Eclipse 2026: Queen's University to host public viewing event in Belfast

An area outside Belfast City Hall has been pedestrianised for the Fleadh. Photo: Iain Gray/News Letter

Fleadh's traffic-free Belfast city centre welcomed - but should it continue?

A Royal Black 'Last Saturday' parade in Newry in 2011. Senior Sinn Fein this week went to the Parades Commission complaining about this year's planned march. Photo: Declan Roughan/PressEye

Anger as Sinn Fein targets Royal Black 'Last Saturday' parade

A showcase of Ulster-Scots musical culture takes place on Belfast's Titanic Slipway tonight as part of the all-Ireland Fleadh.

Huge Fleadh show sees marching bands take centre stage

Portstewart is getting ready for the return of the spectacular Red Sails Festival, which runs from Sunday 19 July, finishing with a fireworks spectacular on Saturday 25 July.

Red Sails Festival all set for Portstewart with packed programme

Thousands gathered for the annual Orange Order parade in Rossnowlagh, Co Donegal, on Saturday. Photo: John McVitty/Press Eye

Twelfth 'a privilege to carry on the traditions of our forefathers'

East Belfast's Pitt Park bonfire putting a landmark Harland & Wolff crane in the shade. Photo: Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press

Bonfires in extra time as 'Eleventh Night' stretches over entire weekend

A re-enactment of the reading of the US declaration of independence will be staged at the Ulster American Folk Park to mark the 250th anniversary weekend. Photo: Johnny Frazer

US250: Double the party as Ulster American Folk Park hits 50th birthday
As America marks its 250th anniversary, it turns out to be a double celebration at the home of historical links between the US and Ulster.
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Alley Theatre in Strabane initially closed to facilitate essential repairs, but Derry City and Strabane District Council has now confirmed the venue will not reopen this year due to the scale of the works needed

NI theatre to remain closed until 2027 after extensive damage - events impacted

At Coleraine town hall are Captain Robert Gibson of Royal Logistic Corps 152 (North Irish) Regiment; RAF Wing Commander Jacqueline Rankin; Commander Tom Wardley, Senior Naval Officer NI; RAF air cadet Eirean Hickey and army cadet Matthew Thompson.

Excitement mounts as Armed Forces Day marches in

Pictured at the launch of Armed Forces Day 2026 at Coleraine Town Hall, Captain Robert Gibson BEM, Royal Logistic Corps 152 (North Irish) Regiment, Wing Commander Jacqueline Rankin (RAF), Commander Tom Wardley, Senior Naval Officer NI, Eirean Hickey RAF Air Cadet, Coleraine Unit 2350 squad and Matthew Thompson, Army Cadet, Coleraine B Company 1st Battalion

Flypasts, parade and huge crowds expected as Coleraine hosts Armed Forces Day

Inside The Middle Ale, the world’s first Lidl pub, which has opened beside the retailer’s Dundonald store

'Very very soon': Date set for world's first Lidl pub to open its doors in NI

AICON is back, and this year it’s looking at how artificial intelligence agents are making key decisions, and reshaping how organisations operate. Picvtured is Steve Orr, Matrix, Gareth Workman, Kainos, Suzi Murtagh, Allstate, David Crozier CBE, AICC and Jenny Collins, Options

'An exciting milestone': NI named new home of Ireland’s premier AI event

A two-week run of 'Mean Girls' was supposed to start at Belfast's Grand Opera House on Tuesday, but has now been cancelled entirely. Image: Visit Belfast

Unrest axes entire two-week run of hit musical - though Farmers Bash seems on

Ulster-Scots Agency chief executive Ian Crozier and former Belfast Lord Mayor Tracy Kelly are joined by Lucy and Jack Semple of Hollymount Pipe Band at Grove Playing Fields, the venue for this Saturday's UK Pipe Band Championship. Photo: Brendan Gallagher

Pipe Band Championships hit the right note this Saturday

The AIB NI team at the launch of the new ‘Coffee Break Briefings’ series as part of the Let’s Talk Business programme

Take a coffee break... NI bank launches online ‘Let’s Talk Business’ series

Northern Ireland hotel group Galgorm Collection has unveiled the latest phase of its ambitious £20m transformation. Pictured are Laura McCorry, chief executive, Tourism NI, and Colin Johnston, chief executive officer, Galgorm Collection, during a visit to Roe Valley Resort to view plans for the next phase of development at the resort

£20m NI hotel refit gathers pace with major new attractions and luxury lodge

'Years in the making': BPerfect announces opening date of new NI megastore

How I built a NI gluten-free baking brand that doesn’t feel like a sacrifice

After uncertainty over whether it would return following a previous cancellation linked to the Lough Neagh algal bloom crisis, organisers have confirmed the Lough Neagh Artisan Market will return this summer in an expanded format. Pictured is Ann Marie Collins of Annie's Delights, Una Johnston of The Lock Keeper's Cottage, Noreen Van der Velde of Noreen's Nettles ,and Eimear Kearney of Lough Neagh Partnership, are all looking forward to the Lough Neagh Artisan Market on June 7

Lough Neagh Artisan Market returns bigger after algal bloom disruption

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Portrush Music Society marks 25th anniversary of 9/11 with Come From Away

John Hansen, IoD NI, Heather White, IoD and Colm Moane, Bank of Ireland

Space pioneer Dr Norah Patten to address over 400 NI business leaders

Kumiko Cat Lounge, on Upper Newtownards Road, has been created by founder Dr Karen Galway, who has spent more than three years bringing the idea to life

Purrfect retreat: Belfast’s first lounge opens with rescue cats, coffee and calm

After an extensive and detailed planning process, Game of Thrones Studio Tour in Banbridge has received approval for the development of a permanent 150-space on-site car park. Pictured is Sam Harding MD Game of Thrones Studio Tour. Credit Press Eye

Game of Thrones Studio Tour clinches new car park, marking key growth milestone

Ahead of TechTides Belfast next month are Erin McFeely, director, Northern Ireland, Alchemy, Alastair Cameron, founder of TechTides and Suzi Murtagh, principal digital product manager, Allstate pictured in Belfast’s Cathedral Quarter

Major tech conference to bring over 600 delegates to Belfast in first-ever event

Yoga Le Naoise pictured at WellFest, Europe’s largest outdoor health and wellness festival

How I turned a single cold email into leading WellFest - and why Belfast is next

Opening date: Beauty and wellness brand to open new store in NI shopping centre

Co Down construction engineer has increased his soft play empire by purchasing Peter Pan’s Neverland soft play centre in Portadown. Pictured is Ulster Bank business development manager Derick Wilson with business owner Darryl Clifford. Credit Kelvin Boyes

NI dad adds to his playbook with soft play takeover in six-figure deal

Belfast City Airport is inviting jobseekers to its upcoming Recruitment Day where employers involved include Swissport, Mitie Security, WHSmith, Samson’s Kitchen & Bar, The Artisan, Starbucks and more. Pictured is Crystal Burns, duty manager at Belfast City Airport with business representatives at the airport Sarah McKelvey, James Nicholl, Abbie Brown, Benjimin Leakey, Crystal Burns, Eleanor Sheldrake, Dawn Elliot, Tiernan Foster Warning, and Jack Bruce

Belfast airport to host major Recruitment Day with on-the-spot interviews

Musician Rrose, aka Seth Horvitz, at the keyboard of a Magnetic Resonator Piano, which uses electro-magnets to generate unusual sounds from a grand piano's strings.

Rare musical instrument, one of only 10 in the world, features in QUB festival

Causeway Speciality Market has been cancelled due to predicted strong winds.

20th anniversary Causeway Speciality Market cancelled due to high winds

Ballyscullion Park Easter Eggstravaganza, Co.Londonderry, Courtesy of Ballyscullion Park

Hop into Easter fun with top family days out across NI

Peter Boyle, chief executive officer at Argento and Let’s Go Padel will share his experience of spotting new trends and opportunities at NI Chamber’s next Grow with Danske Bank event. Pictured is Suzanne Wylie, NI Chamber, Peter Boyle, Argento and Ryan Mawhinny, Danske Bank

Argento and Let’s Go Padel CEO to discuss opportunity spotting with leaders

Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens, Councillor Oliver McMullan, pictured with Winnie Mellet, President of Ballymoney Chamber of Commerce, alongside representatives from Ballymoney Chamber of Commerce, CAN (Compass Advocacy Network), Lislagan Farm and FUSE FM at the launch of the 2026 Ballymoney Spring Fair. CREDIT CCGBC

Diary date: Ballymoney Spring Fair returns

Michelle Davis combines family life and business to showcase NI’s unique places to stay

How Belfast mum-of-five quit corporate life to put NI staycations on global map

One of Northern Ireland’s premium events suppliers North Down Marquees, based in Carryduff has acquired Bangor-based events and catering company Table 10 in a move set to strengthen its presence in the events and hospitality market. Pictured are Mark Strain, Alana-June McCoy, Nigel Boyd and Carl Woodland

NI marquee firm bolsters business with Co Down acquisition for undisclosed sum

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