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Invest Northern Ireland announces appointment of chief development officer

Invest NI completes Executive Committee with appointment of Alison Currie as chief development officer

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Andrew's cash tie to tycoon behind collapsed Co Down caravan park empire

Prince Andrew reportedly received a five-figure sum from a businessman behind five Co Down caravan parks that collapsed with £11m debts last year.

Prince Andrew received a five-figure sum from a firm headed by a businessman behind five Co Down caravan parks that collapsed last year with debts of over £11m, the BBC has reported.

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Over 100 new residential properties approved in £24m investment

'Works include the development of a sub-station and the extraction of a significant amount of rock from the site'

Planning permission was granted for five applications for proposed new housing in Ballyclare, at a meeting of Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council’s Planning Committee, at Mossley Mill, on Monday e...

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Belfast craft brewer William tastes success with leading stores

Shoppers at two of Northern Ireland’s biggest supermarkets can now buy craft brews from Bullhouse Brewery, the Belfast-based craft brewer and the region’s largest independent brewery.

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'Additional salaries of £535,000 approx. per annum will be generated': Henderson Group submit plans for £5.8m investment for new Londonderry petrol station and supermarket creating retail and construction jobs

£5.8million jobs-boosting Northern Ireland Eurospar redevelopment takes huge leap forward as official planning application is submitted

'Major boost for the Drumahoe area': Planning application lodged for revamp of Glenshane Road site with new EV charging points, upgraded retail units and improved access

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'For anyone who enjoys connecting with people, there’s no better time to join the M&S team'

Marks & Spencer announce over 400 seasonal job opportunities across its 22 stores in Northern Ireland as part of its annual festive recruitment drive

New hires will help to deliver the magic of an M&S Christmas, with roles available across food, fashion, home & beauty, warehouse operations and hospitality

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Co Armagh grower supplying record 70,000 pumpkins to Asda Northern Ireland stores with introduction of new 'Ghost' variety

Co Armagh-based Gilfresh Produce set to supply 70,000 pumpkins to Asda stores across Northern Ireland. This year’s supply is up 20,000 from 2024 and includes two new lines – Ghost pumpkins and XL.

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'This location will remain as a luxury hotel': Proposed 11-storey extension at Belfast’s Fitzwilliam Hotel will add 52 new bedrooms boosting capacity to 200 rooms

£11.8million expansion plans to transform Belfast’s landmark five-star hotel with more bedrooms, enhanced event facilities, new spa, swimming pool and gym

Graffan Properties’ ambitious plans aims to meet growing demand for high-end rooms and premium event space amid Belfast’s tourism boom

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New boutique hotel and café set to breathe new life into a former office building and 'support Belfast’s tourism and business sectors'

'High-quality' 41-bed boutique hotel and café planned to revive historic Belfast site and 'meet growing demand for overnight stays'

Proposed 41-room development by Rosemary Street Limited aims to blend modern hospitality with the city’s heritage, boosting tourism and nightlife in Belfast city centre

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Businesses 'bleeding financially' since Kilrea bridge closure: restaurant owners

"If this had happened in a bigger town, the situation would have been addressed overnight'

The owners of a Kilrea restaurant say they have experienced a 60% downturn in trade since the closure of the Bann Bridge, adding that local businesses are ‘bleeding financially’.

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'We will combine deep local knowledge with our extensive buyer networks': Northern Ireland estate agent teams up with UK property auctioneer as it strengthen presence

UK property auctioneer expands into Northern Ireland amid booming housing market...and is already accepting property listings

New partnership between Auction House, Reeds Rains and online auctions bring faster, transparent sales to Northern Ireland buyers and sellers

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Pictures from Engineering Expo held in Cookstown's Mid Ulster Sports Arena

Pictures from Explore Engineering Expo held in Cookstown's Mid Ulster Sports Arena

The MEGA Cluster and Construction Futures are celebrating the success of this year’s Explore Engineering Expo 2025 at Mid Ulster Sports Arena, Cookstown, on Wednesday.

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Northern Ireland Food To Go businesses prepare for major awards gala

NI Food To Go Businesses Prepare for Major Awards Gala

Northern Ireland’s multi-million-pound food to go sector is set for its biggest night of the year, as the NI Food To Go Awards return for a second time to honour the very best in the business.

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An old mill at Upper Dunmurry Lane is to be demolished for apartments

An old mill at Upper Dunmurry Lane is to be demolished for apartments despite local objections

An old mill at Upper Dunmurry Lane is to be demolished for apartment blocks, despite local opposition.

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Ballymena bakery breaks into hospitality, serving scratch-baked treats across six Northern Ireland hotels — celebrating local flavour and coffee catch-ups

Ballymena bakery scoops ‘jammy’ contract with family-owned hospitality group..'We look forward to rolling this initiative out across our six hotels in Northern Ireland'

Already supplying to over 80 retail outlets across Northern Ireland, the partnership is a significant development for Dougie’s Goodies, marking its entry into the food service/hospitality market

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Belfast firm appoints Bangor native as new managing director honouring her 'unwavering commitment to excellence'

Belfast executive search firm announces new managing director

4C Executive Placement also recently unveiled its brand refresh and newly refurbished offices in Belfast city centre as part of a wider investment as it enters its thirteenth year in business and what...

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Lunns Jewellers Champions Inclusion with JAM Card Partnership

NOW Group are proud to welcome Lunns Jewellers as the latest business to become JAM Card Friendly, showing leadership in creating a more inclusive customer experience.

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Pinsent Masons’ Senior Associate Conference launches in Belfast

High-profile commercial litigation lawyers from across Pinsent Masons’ global offices have convened at the firm’s Northern Ireland headquarters for a landmark conference.

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'Thank you to everyone that has supported us': Homegrown Londonderry clothing brand announce opening of a new store

Northern Ireland clothing brand expands with new flagship store in city centre..'We can’t wait to share our new space with you all'

From Facebook forum to fashion favourite — the Londonderry brand celebrates its next big move with exclusive drops and a live music launch party

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'He will be dearly missed': Tributes paid to Dr Trefor Campbell CBE, a leading figure in Northern Ireland’s food and drink industry

Food industry pays tribute to pioneering leader and former chairman of Moy Park..'Few individuals have made a bigger impact'

The former Moy Park chairman and founding NIFDA chair is remembered as a visionary who helped shape Northern Ireland’s global food and drink industry

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Appointment bolsters Belfast firm’s leadership team as the company enhances its structural warranty and building control services across the UK

Northern Ireland insurance firm strengthens UK presence with appointment of new director..'My focus is on leading and contributing to the continued growth'

Strategic appointment supports ICW’s continued UK growth and commitment to excellence in warranty and building control services

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Benn pressed to act amid concerns of a “potential collapse” in motoring industry

Brexit: Hilary Benn pressed to act with urgency amid concerns of a “potential collapse” in the motoring industry

Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn has been pressed to act with urgency amid concerns of a "potential collapse" in the motoring industry due to post-Brexit arrangements.

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Inside the £1.6m transformation: Hillsborough fit-out firm delivers striking new headquarters for global tech leader despite 'challenging programme'

Northern Ireland fit-out firm delivers £1.6m Belfast office transformation for global tech giant..'on time and within budget'

Three-floor fit-out at City Quays 2, Belfast showcases brand-led design and collaborative delivery ahead of schedule: ‘It was a monumental effort by everyone involved to get the project completed in t...

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Hillcrest heroes: Eurospar celebrates after scooping Best Forecourt Team at the 2025 Forecourt Trader Awards..'It is fantastic'

North coast community store shines at national industry awards in London after 2,400 positive customers reviews..'The more efficiently we work, the better the experience is for our shoppers'

'This award was hard fought by teams working on busy forecourts throughout the UK regions, so we are thrilled for our Hillcrest team to pick up the truly deserved recognition'

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'We are very excited for the future': Belfast software and cybersecurity consultancy commits to fuel innovation, sustainability and global growth across the UK and US

Belfast tech firm announces £6million investment to triple turnover and create 100 high-value jobs..'With a bigger team, we will be ready to scale rapidly'

With support from Invest NI, Instil will create 100 new roles and relocate to larger premises as it scales up in fintech and regulated industries

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